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Apple turning to stainless steel for the iPhone 8, report says

The grand master of Apple analysis, Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, predicted that Apple will turn to stainless steel frames all the way back in September. And this prediction seems to be backed up by more recent rumors.

According to Digitimes, Apple has looked towards the US company Jabil for forging stainless steel frames for its 2017 handsets. The last iPhone that employed stainless steel was the iPhone 4s, but it used a different manufacturing process.

The frame of the iPhone 4s was milled by a CNC machine. This basically means that a big computer-controlled machine cut out the frame from a huge chunk of steel. Forging, on the other hand, is the process of pressing the steel into shape, either with a power hammer or a press, with the help of various tools and dies.

It's expected that the stainless steel frame will be wrapped around a glass-sandwich design, which should help for better scratch resistance. The stainless steel will be more costly for Apple than the aluminum it's been using in the last few iPhone generations, but it should give the handset a more premium and sturdy feel.

Source: Digitimes
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Damian Momchev specializes in revealing the intricacies of mobile technology and gaming trends. Through his insightful analysis and reviews, he assists readers in understanding the dynamic tech landscape, focusing on how new technologies shape user experiences and industry standards.

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