GigaomApple and sapphire producer GT Advanced Technologies officially part ways By Kevin C. Tofel Oct. 23, 2014 - 7:00 AM PDT Oct. 23, 2014 - 7:00 AM PDT Apple and GT Advanced Technologies have settled and the latter company has four years to repay $439 million without interest. Instead of sapphire crystal production, GTA will focus on sapphire production… Read more »
GigaomApple urges Arizona governor to veto anti-gay bill By Alex Colon Feb. 26, 2014 - 10:21 AM PDT Feb. 26, 2014 - 10:21 AM PDT The company has asked Governor Janice Brewer to veto a bill that allows businesses to discriminate against LGBT customers. Read more »
GigaomCould Apple be using sapphire glass for a solar-charging iPhone 6 screen? By Alex Colon Jan. 27, 2014 - 8:50 AM PDT Jan. 27, 2014 - 8:50 AM PDT Seeking Alpha analyst Matt Margolis connects the dots to show why this might be happening. Read more »
GigaomApple patent reveals company’s potential plans for sapphire glass By Alex Colon Jan. 23, 2014 - 7:24 AM PDT Jan. 23, 2014 - 7:24 AM PDT After investing in a sapphire glass plant last year, a new patent shows what Apple might be planning to do with it. Read more »