Archived A top Apple analyst says next year's iPhones will be made out of glass (businessinsider.com)
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Archived A top Apple analyst says next year's iPhones will be made out of glass (businessinsider.com)
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"Apple currently doesn't make iPhones out of stainless steel, but it does use the material for some of its higher-end Apple Watch models.", "Winners in Apple's supply chain include Corning, which makes Apple's glass, and Lens Technology and Biel Crystal, which does glass casing manufacture.", "It's a lot easier to make glass glossy than the aluminum Apple currently uses."
'In fact, the note suggests other phone makers will beat Apple to market introducing glass casing or new glossy finishes for metal. '
'One major reason for a glass iPhone according to Kuo: Consumers seem to love glossy finishes, especially in China. '
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