iPhone with Sapphire Display Glass Reportedly in Trial Production

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Posted January 24, 2014 at 7:41pm by iClarified

An iPhone with a sapphire front display glass is reportedly in trial production, according to a new report. Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is rumored to have successfully assembled at least 100 units with sapphire as glass display. Taiwanese newspaper Apple Daily first reported this news today.

Although 100 units may not seem like a lot, the initial production is a milestone as using sapphire instead of Gorilla Glass does make the manufacture process more complicated but ultimately results in a more durable and scratch resistant screen.

Additionally, Apple's two main sapphire suppliers -- Synopsys and Bern Optics are both working to invest in tools and equipment, another sign that Apple is working to ramp up production even further. Both companies currently provide the sapphire that covers the iPhone's rear-facing camera and the iPhone 5s' Touch ID sensor.

This isn't the first rumor that we have heard of a sapphire display. We could even see it earlier than most expect.

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iPhone with Sapphire Display Glass Reportedly in Trial Production

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Vueapp - January 25, 2014 at 10:17am

Isn't sapphire brittle for drops? But it's nice to not rely on 3rd party companies for production. Most people I know use a screen covers so no real change for consumers IMO.

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Ken - January 25, 2014 at 12:26am

This is gonna scratch all my keys.

Hugo - January 24, 2014 at 9:32pm

That would be AWESOME

gamerscul9870 - January 24, 2014 at 9:07pm

I hope iPhone comes with and without the scanner so people have more of a choice for which home button to prefer.

420Dud3 - January 24, 2014 at 10:59pm

You can always turn off Tuch ID

gamerscul9870 - January 24, 2014 at 11:24pm

Yes but it's how people see it, maybe they miss the square on it and the curved look.

Joe Mama - January 25, 2014 at 5:20am

I wish IPhone would give me option to purchase an Iphone without a camera. I ended up video recording myself and Facetime always catches me in the wrong time....Dammmn you apple!! :)

gamerscul9870 - January 25, 2014 at 12:29pm

So close it in multitasking when it's open.

gamerscul9870 - January 26, 2014 at 7:26pm

Oh god... you grammar mistaking skunk.