Items tagged with GT Advanced

by Paul Lilly - Wed, Nov 26, 2014

Foxconn May Use New Factory To Build Sapphire Glass Displays For Apple

One of the rumors leading up to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was that Apple's flagship phones would sport sapphire glass displays, the same material found on its Touch ID sensor and covering the camera lenses. Unfortunately, Apple's relationship with sapphire glass supplier GT Advanced turned sour and... Read more...

by Paul Lilly - Sat, Nov 08, 2014

Sapphire Supplier GT Advanced Accuses Apple Of ‘Bait And Switch’ Tactic In Deal That Forced Them Into Bankruptcy

One of the rumored features that didn't make it onto the iPhone 6 is the sapphire display. Touted for its durability and scratch-resistance, sapphire glass is used on the camera lens and Touch ID sensor, but not the main display where it's arguably needed most. It's not there in part because things turned sour between... Read more...