Digitimes reports that according to industry sources, Apple is planning to adopt a "curved cover glass" for its next generation iPhone.



From MacRumors:

Cover glass makers are reluctant to commit investment to the purchase of glass cutting equipment due to the high capital involved, said the sources.According to those same sources, Apple has purchased 200-300 glass cutting machines to be used by glass makers. There has been no timetable yet for the volume production of iPhone 5 as Apple is currently still working with related suppliers including those involved in cover glass, glass cutting, lamination and touch sensors to improve yield rates, the sources commented.It's hard to say what type of design a "curved cover glass" iPhone would adopt.

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