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Swiss technology in smartphones

It’s a decade since the iPhone was launched and at least four Swiss companies have reason to celebrate the success that changed the mobile phone landscape. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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SFS Intec in canton St.Gallen, Bopp in canton Zurich and EMS Chemie in canton Graubünden are all important suppliers, and Rolic near Basel is preparing to contribute to the next generation of iPhones. 

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