Is the gold in Apple’s Watch stronger than ordinary gold?

Apple gold is a little more magical than normal gold.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Apple Watch designer Jony Ive says Apple’s gold is twice as hard as standard gold. And Bloomberg reports the apps made for the smartwatch are being tested in a secret lab. But the secrets will be revealed Monday at Apple’s event, starting at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern. CNET’s live coverage kicks off early at 9 a.m. Pacific:

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