We incorporate electronic gadgets of all kinds into our lives, with the idea that they will make our lives easier. The thing is, we don't always treat those gadgets well. Hence, the latest trend in technology: creating devices that protect themselves from, well, us. Earlier this week, Apple received approval for a patent designed to protect electronic devices, like the iPhone, during a fall. One of the most talked about features of the patented technology is its ability to rotate the phone as it falls, preventing the dreaded cracked screen by forcing the iPhone to land on its back.