Tag Archives: Optical materials

Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone might be unveiled at the CES 2015

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After getting tons of leaks on the Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone, we have a new report which says that the device is going to sport a high-end sapphire display when it launches next year. The sapphire...

Samsung and LG will most likely make use of sapphire in the near future

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The use of sapphire is not something new to smartphone manufacturing but the use of it has only remained limited to the more luxurious phones like the Vertu Ti. It was also used in iPhone but in such...

Apple’s Sapphire Plant in Arizona to Churn out ‘Critical’ New Component in February

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A while back Apple announced its Arizona plant where sapphire crystals would be manufactured. The sapphire glass is used in the iPhone screen as well as in the Touch ID panel of the iPhone 5S. ...

Frozen Pipes: How to Cope with Them

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This winter is the worst in two decades. The last time such extremes of frost occurred it was the year 1994. And with the snowy blizzards and cold and cruel howling winds come many nuisances. A major...
    






Gadget Watch: Crystal clear sound in glass speaker

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Gadget Watch: Speaker using acrylic glass offers new take on crystal clear sound LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ever tried to play a tune by rubbing the rim of a crystal wine glass? One...
    






Apple Signs $578 Million Deal with GT Advanced Technologies for Sapphire Production

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Apple Balla reports that the contract between Apple and GT is for the production of sapphire-based materials at Apple's new facility in Arizona. Apple will prepay GT $578 million, and GT will repay...

Apple Pays $578M in Advance to GT Advanced Technologies for Sapphire Production

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A production plant is being built in Arizona by Apple. It will be put to proper use by GT Advanced Technologies. Sapphire crystals will get made in order to be employed in a number of products. At...