The latest report suggests Apple will use sapphire glass for the iPhone 6 to function also as solar charging panel for the device. In February 2013, Apple filed a patent for an integrated touch sensor and solar assembly. The patent reads: Integrated touch sensor and solar panel configurations that may be used on portable devices, particularly handheld portable devices … [Read more...] about Apple iPhone 6 to release with sapphire glass solar power panel this year
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Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
Apple's new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will boost production capacity allowing the company to produce enough sapphire material to make 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year. US$578 million can be used to procure 1,930-2,890 sapphire growing furnaces for a monthly production of 5.28-7.90 million mm of 2-inch-equivalent … [Read more...] about Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually