Sapphire talk enlivens guesswork over iPhone 6
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 15:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Sapphire screens for the next iPhone? Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness scratch-proof properties, used in making LEDs, missiles sensors, and on screens for luxury-tier phones. Last year, the budget-conscious rubbed their eyes when learning that a debut Vertu Ti phone with sapphire cost around $10,500. Now that recent talk has started circulating over what Apple's next iPhone might be like, the word "sapphire" resurfaces but this time with a more affordable twist. While Apple is not known for bargain pricing, sapphire is not likely to make a painfully dramatic price impact.