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This sapphire smartphone screen is strong, strong, strong

Now playing: Watch this: Virtually indestructible sapphire smartphone screen 2:28 BARCELONA, Spain–The smartphone screen on the iPhone above may look like it’s made of glass, but it isn’t. It’s made of sapphire. That’s right, the same aluminum oxide compound (AL2O3) better known for brilliant blue gemstones that dangle from ears and throats and can cost a small fortune. But this …

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Google adds ‘send to TV’ option to YouTube for iOS

Google today pushed out a new update to its YouTube app for iOS that lets users push videos to game consoles, certain TV sets, and other set-top boxes. A new “send to TV” feature lets users pair the mobile app with a compatible set-top box or TV set. Those videos then show up on the TV, and the controls and …

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