On Friday, Corning announced that the company is working on ‘Project Phire’ as it prepares to ship a new glass composition which will be just as scratch resistant as sapphire while offering increased drop-protection. Apple’s plan to replace Gorilla Glass with sapphire glass in iPhone 6 didn’t go so well as their partnership with GT Advanced resulted in dissolution due to production issues. Apple and … Read More
iPhone 6 Rumored to Feature Curved Touchscreen in 2014
The iPhone 6 is rumoured to feature bigger, curved screen expected to be released in October 2014. According to a new report published by Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to launch two new iPhones next year. Bigger iPhone models will feature 4.7 and 5.5 inch screens. Apple changed the screen size of iPhone with the introduction of iPhone 5 with a … Read More
Apple Invests in GT Advanced Technologies for Sapphire
Refining existing products and continually experimenting with new materials has been an integral part of Apple’s new product development strategy. Securing long term deals for components that are used in iOS devices has become fairly common. From touch screens, flash storage to even bulk booking of courier services, Apple’s strategy has been to invest in long term healthy supply of … Read More
iPhone 5 to Use Gorilla Glass 2. “Smart Case” for iPad 3?
Apple’s new iPad 3 is only one day away from being announced to the public and new details about what to expect tomorrow are still being leaked. On Monday, iLounge editor, Jeremy Horowitz published a report on two Apple products that he believes that Apple will change or retain. Horowitz reported that Apple is working on a new iPad 3 … Read More
iPhone 4 Review Units Reveal Glass Case Scratches
Engadget are reporting that one of their writer’s iPhone 4 is showing some scratching on its back panel. iFixit’s Teardown of the iPhone 4, and subsequent analysis confirmed that the iPhone’s font panel is made of “Gorilla Glass”. But they were not able to confirm if the back of the iPhone 4 is made from the same material. Engadget don’t … Read More