Touchscreen shatters, but phone still places calls

An iPhone 4 has reportedly remained functional after dropping from skydiver Jarrod McKinney's pocket during a jump from 13,500 feet. Before making the jump, the Minnesota resident failed to close the pocket in which the phone was placed, according to a CNN report. McKinney did not realize the device was missing until he landed, though the phone location was determined using a GPS tracking app.

The iPhone was allegedly recovered on top of a two-story build approximately a half mile from McKinney's landing site. Although the glass housing was shattered, including the touchscreen, the phone vibrated when it received a call. An Incipio case, which was also broken, appeared to have helped prevent further damage to the phone's internal components.

McKinney can still place and receive calls using a Bluetooth headset, however he plans on having the screen and housing repaired.

"I just knew it was gone,"McKinney said. "Falling from that height? (What are) the chances of you finding something like that or even knowing where to look?"

by MacNN Staff