l’iPhone 14 is just around the corner and we seem to already know some spicy details about itiPhone 15 next year, but there’s always a chance that details about the future of iPhones are already flying around us in plain sight. According to a new patent obtained by: The Forbes, Apple could explore ceramics as a possible body material for its future iPhones and Apple Watches. Specifically, the patent in question provides for “Electronic devices with textured zirconia components”, which would have a matte finish.
According to the patent images, zirconia could be used for the iPhone’s back plate, with a round center reserved for the Apple logo, plus the matte finish would match a pattern Pro / Pro Max and it would certainly fit into their preeminent role in the Apple lineup.
Because Apple ceramics, especially zirconia, rather than sticking to glass and metal, the de facto standard materials currently used in the industry? The industry is always trying to come up with stronger and lighter materials that can survive even an unfortunate encounter with the ground, while remaining visually pristine by avoiding scratches.
With these requirements in mind, zirconium meets all requirements with only one serious drawback, which is that zirconia, or zirconia, is considered the most durable monolithic ceramic, with high hardness, strength, toughness and resistance to chemical corrosion. Zirconia is also used as a substitute for diamond in jewelry. It is stronger than most common metal alloys and will compensate for impact or normal wear and tear, and is one of the dental industry’s preferred materials when it comes to artificial crowns because it has so many physical advantages over other materials.
Source: Lega Nerd
