An Apple patent (number 20110056836) for anodization and polish surface treatment — used its the company’s iOS line of products — has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. Per the patent, a ...

What do those colorful iPod Nano cases have in common with sapphires? In both substances the color is not on the surface, but integrated in the structure of the material. As usually, [Bill Hammack] ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Other than the new M3 chip, the most significant change on the latest MacBook Pro is the new space black colorway. This new color replaces space gray and features what Apple describes as a special ...

The iPhone 17 Pro is prone to scratching around its camera bump. JerryRigEverything’s Zack Nelson says the problem is caused by thin anodization over sharp edges. Apple maintains its anodization ...