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Here’s how Apple could bring the mirror-like iPod finish to iPhone, but without the scratching

<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ipod-touch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=851)</div><p>As the iPhone 8 (https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8) is rumored to add at least one new finish this year (https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/iphone-8-mirror-color-option/), a new patent describes Apple’s efforts to create a strong, translucent body style. As noted by CNBC (http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/11/next-iphone-case-apple-patents-show-mirror-ceramic-chassis-looks.html), the patent depicts an “optically reflective layer” that makes for a metallic-like casing for smartphones and laptops.</p>
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