How long will my iPhone continue to function with cracked screen?
A few days ago, I noticed a 2.5 inch crack down the side of my iPhone 5s glass. The phone is nearly 2 years old. I am not sure how it happened, the shock could not have been too dramatic because I would have remembered dropping it, or anything else traumatic that could have happened to the phone. It is in a good Otterbox protective case. That being said, how long with the iPhone continue to function before the broken glass becomes a problem? It won't leak any chemicals, will it? I have insurance with $150 deductible, but since I am coming due for a phone upgrade anyway in a few weeks AND Apple is going to be announcing a new phone soon also, I am wondering if I should wait on getting a new phone. I put an old adhesive screen protector over the screen in hopes that this will add a little support. I just don't want the phone to suddenly cease to function. So far, it does not appear that the other iPhone functions are affected.
Please, I do not need advice on providers, service plans, contracts (or lack thereof). I just want to know how long the phone will last in its current condition, and if I have to worry about anything toxic in the meantime.
Thank you,
Andrea
