Comments on: Apple Store bans all forms of iPhone screen protection

By: Edgar C. Rodríguez

Edgar C. Rodríguez — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:25:39 +0000

we have 2 iPhones, a 3G and a 3GS. my at least the 3G requires de film but the 3GS really doesn't need it, the oleophobic really helps

By: John Steele

John Steele — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:38 +0000

Here is my experience. Last 13 months: purchased iPod Touch, 3GS, Film, Airport Extreme, Macbook, Film. Last 10 months: 1 complaint over Anti-Glare Film (couldn't return, tried to reconcile with powersupportUSA and they treated me terribly. 1 separate return Crystal Film (required manager approval). Manager told me that he gets these daily, and he hates dealing with them, they waste time, they are an inventory nightmare, and piss off the kind of customers who tend to be the most lucrative to Apple. You can draw your own conclusions.

By: FrankCatalano

FrankCatalano — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:13:47 +0000

I definitely agree with you Thomas. I use a screen protector for 2 things: scratch protection and anti-glare. I hate trying to show someone something on my iPhone outside and bc of the sun you can't see the screen. My screen would also be covered in scratches if it was not for the plastic. Finally, even though they are expensive, I bought 3 almost a year ago and I am still using the first one. If they are applied correctly, I think screen protectors work every well. Like Shobizz said it's one of the very first accessories I buy.

By: patrickj

patrickj — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:45:20 +0000

Oh – damn, very curious as to what brought this on. I hate this also because it was great to be able to buy a $15 anti-glare screen protector and have an Apple staff member apply it quickly and effectively for you.

By: Jeff Scott

Jeff Scott — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:39:51 +0000

I think this only applies to screen protectors — not film backs. A couple reasons I can think of:

There have been recent reports from developers that some of the screen films interfere with the touch screen display. Incorrect touch responses, etc.

And of course there’s the fact that screen protectors are rip-offs. The screen is GLASS. A a thin piece of plastic isn’t going to protect a glass screen.

By: Maniacfive

Maniacfive — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:01 +0000

I wonder what the logic is about this? Is this a lawsuit avoiding move? By stocking screen protectors Apple are concerned that they are leaving themselves open to "Your screens are shoddy! You acknowledge this by stockng screen protectors, pls gief me $100,000,000,000,000,000 dollars?" style class actions?

If so that's just stupid. A screen protector is an essential bit of kit and has saved my iphones screen for scratches on many occassions

By: So Much for Getting an iPad Screen Protector Put on at an Apple store?

So Much for Getting an iPad Screen Protector Put on at an Apple store? — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:50 +0000

[…] today it’s being reported that Apple looks to be banning all forms of screen protector films for iPhones, iPods, and the iPad […]

By: Shobizz3000

Shobizz3000 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:22:48 +0000

Ok, this is just retarded. Why on earth would they stop selling something so integral in protecting their expensive electronic investments. For most, a screen protector is the most basic and first piece of protection that is bought for an iphone…even before a case. I'm really having a hard time figuring out why they would ban such an item. Are they going to be manufacturing their own apple brand of screen protectors?? Hmmm