Apple files patent for smudge resistant oleophobic coating for sapphire glass displays

In what appears to be further proof of Apple is planning to use a sapphire glass display in future iPhones, a new patent filing from the company has revealed that it’s looking to add an oleophobic coating to the display to make it immune to smudges involved with standard displays. This isn’t a major feature as Apple has been using oleophobic coating for its devices since the iPhone 3GS. However, Apple’s research has reportedly found that sapphire glass doesn’t react the same way to this coating the way Gorilla Glass does. So the company is believed to be adding a layer of Gorilla Glass material between the sapphire glass and the coating so that it sticks more firmly. Several hints in the past have indicted that Apple is working on a sapphire glass display for the iPhone 6. These reports were further substantiated when the company announced its partnership with GTA Technologies for the manufacturing of sapphire glass in required quantities. The company is opening a dedicated unit in Arizona to meet Apple’s demands. So the use of sapphire glass with the new iPhone is almost a certainty at this point. [Via Apple Insider] Continue reading →

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