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Apple Watch Ultra sapphire crystal face tested, compared to other smartwatch covers

The Sapphire crystal face of the Apple Watch Ultra just got put through its paces by the cool cats at the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, which compared it with other smartwatches that also use a sapphire cover. Sapphire, which is one of the hardest minerals in existence, is extremely difficult to scratch, making it a popular […]

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Reports of easily scuffed/scratched finish on Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air surface, raise concerns

If you’re considering a Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air, you might want to buy a case for it. Although it’s only been a handful of days since customers received their Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air notebooks, the finish on this model seems to be especially prone to scratches and scuffing. Apple has previously pointed out […]

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JerryRigEverything iPhone 12 Pro durability test surfaces, puts handset through scratch, fire, and durability tests

As expected, the first videos testing the new iPhone’s durability have emerged. YouTuber JerryRigEverything has posted a video testing Apple’s Ceramic Shield protection on its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro handsets against cracks and shatters. Apple has stated that the Ceramic Shield’s strength and durability release primarily to drops and shatters, not scratch resister. […]

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Apple releases document on cleaning, storing Apple Card

Apple on Wednesday issued a new Apple Card support document that details proper cleaning and storage methods to help preserve the card’s white finish. The company recommends gently wiping the card with a soft, damp microfiber cloth to clean dirt. A soft microfiber cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol can also be used for stain removal.  […]

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Corning announces “Gorilla Glass SR+” product for wearable devices

Back in 2015, Corning announced that it was working on “Project Phire”, a new material that combines the strength of Gorilla Glass with the scratch-resistance of sapphire. On tuesday, the company announced that the result of that project is ready to launch. Now called “Gorilla Glass SR+,” Corning’s latest product is a composite material for […]