iLounge is reporting that Apple has banned the sale of film screen protectors for all products in their retail stores.
In communications with vendors that have been ongoing for “some time now,” according to one company, Apple has said that it will remove both film-only solutions from its stores, as well as any case or other accessory that includes film protection as part of its package, such as cases that include film screen protectors. According to sources, the ban will impact all forms of screen film, including completely clear film, anti-glare film, and mirrored film, regardless of whether the purpose of the film is protective, decorative, or both.
The official reason for this odd move is not know, however there are two possibilities being thrown around. Firstly, some customers may be under the impression that these protective films are needed because the iPhone’s screen isn’t durable enough to withstand day-to-day use. The other possibility is that there are high return rates for the films due to finicky customers who are discontent with air bubbles or dust being caught when applying the screens.
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