Apple's interest to sapphire crystal high. It has invested in the development of a factory to produce sapphire coating. Management of the company prefers to not extend its partnership with GT Advanced.
According to the publication of BGR citing analyst Matt Margolis , Alpha Seeking company , did jointly with GT Advanced invested a large sum in a factory in Arizona. Its production capacity will be sufficient to produce the required number of sapphire glass for 4.7-and 5.7-inch smartphone iPhone 6, as well as for smart iWatch.
Analyst says that now the factory in Arizona found a little more than 2,500 stoves and their number will be increased if necessary. According to his estimates, the plant will produce more than 200 million units of sapphire glass for Apple.
According to AppleInsider, the analyst believes that smart device Apple, worn on the wrist, in the first year will acquire at least 10% of iPhone users .
Keith Bachman estimated by the end of 2014 the number of iPhone users will reach 335 million.