Apple patent shines new light on potential iDevices made of sapphire

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By Ed SutherlandSep 12, 2013, 10:15 am199 pts
A newly-published patent suggests Apple is serious about bling. Not for diamond-encrusted gadgets, but iDevices made of sapphire, the second-hardest material on earth. The iPhone maker envisions smartphone screens able to resist scratches and breakage with bodies tough enough to withstand drops and spills.…

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