Samsung and LG Allegedly Interested in Adopting Sapphire Glass
Samsung and LG exploring sapphire glass displays.
High Sapphire Glass Costs Said to Limit 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Units to 10 Million
High sapphire glass costs may limit production of the forthcoming 5.5 inch iPhone 6.
Apple Said to Double Arizona Sapphire Plant for Increased Output
Apple and GT Advanced are looking to expand Mesa sapphire plant.
GT Advanced to Supply Only 9%–17% of iPhone 6 Sapphire Glass Displays [Digitimes]
GT Advanced is said to supply only up to 17% of iPhone 6 sapphire glass.
GT Advanced to Increase Sapphire Glass Production in Second Half of 2014
Sapphire glass will hit full production in the second half of 2014.
Apple Acquired 3-Year Supply of Sapphire Display, Canonical CEO Says
Apple has bought up 3-years supply of sapphire glass, Canonical CEO said.
Apple’s Arizona Sapphire Glass Plant Prepares for Production Onslaught
Apple acquired enough sapphire crystal to make up to 200 million ~5-inch iPhone screens.
Apple to Manufacture “Critical New Sub-Component” in Arizona Plant
Apple plans to launch the Arizona-based sapphire glass plant by February, due to a critical new sub-component.
New Apple Patent Describes Sapphire Glass Uses
A newly published Apple patent details the use of sapphire glass.
Arizona’s $10M Tax Break Helped Lure Apple to Setup Sapphire Plant
Apple received tax break in Mesa, and $10 million grant from the Arizona Commerce Authority to continue development of the Mesa facility.