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Fortunately though, the same sources also say that Apple will manage to fit sapphire screens on the rumored iWatch. The smartwatch is said to feature a 2 inch panel, and evidently, the production costs would be much lower.
As always, it’s difficult know for sure (or ti accurately predict) what will happen in the second half of the year, and the next iPhone is still quite a mystery, despite the numerous rumors surrounding it. Whether or not we’ll get to see a sapphire screen on the iPhone 6 remains to be seen, but chances are slim.