Apple may scrap plastic strips on future iPhones

Future iPhones may not have to feature the plastic band that adorns the rear of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Apple has filed a new patent, which describes creating a new composite metal material that looks and feels like metal. But this material would still allow radio frequencies to pass through.

Apple previously used the plastic bands to help radio waves get to the iPhone's antennas. This new material would mean that future iPhones could have an all-metal look and feel without giving up wireless strength.