That’s my biggest issue with screen protectors are the chips and cracks on the edges since I only use skins. I wish there was a way to prevent this without using a case.
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Astropad's 'Fresh Coat' Screen Protector Cuts iPhone Reflections by 75% Without Color Loss
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Sounds like user error for application
Been using tempered glass screen protectors for years. Sounds like you're sneezing wrong. Plastic films look far worse optically. Way to make one of the best screens on a smartphone look so much worse
Matte is good for AR but it really makes the image less sharp and messes with colors.
Do you have a link for yours? Not seeing this brand making an antireflective protector
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I'm interested in this. All "glass" screen protectors on the market lack an antireflective coating. Those that do have it, don't compare to Apple's coating.
For my eyes, the problem with the bare iPhone screen is not light reflection but the liquid glass effect.
Astropad today announced the launch of Fresh Coat, a new anti-reflective screen protector that's designed to make the iPhone easier to see outdoors and under bright lights.
Fresh Coat is a glass screen protector that cuts down on up to 75 percent of reflections while preserving color accuracy.
We were able to try out Fresh Coat ahead of launch, and can confirm that it does indeed cut down on reflections without impacting the iPhone's color or display visibility, with no sign of haze. Astropad includes a tray that ensures a precise alignment and makes applying the screen protector foolproof, and it comes with an app clip that walks you through the installation process.
Astropad uses a five-layer system for Fresh Coat, including a flexible bonding layer to cushion drops, a dust barrier to protect from debris, "armorine" tempered glass for screen protection, an oleophobic and hydrophobic coating, and finally, the anti-reflective coating. The entire package is 0.6mm thick.
The same type of anti-reflective technology is rumored to be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and now the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro can get it too. Fresh Coat will also benefit the iPhone 17 models, providing extra reflection reduction. In fact, Astropad says that standard screen protectors will cancel out Apple's antireflective coating, but Fresh Coat will preserve it.
Fresh Coat is priced at $27.99, which includes a 20 percent launch discount. The screen protector is available now from the Astropad website for the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. An iPhone 17 version is also available for pre-order.
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Nice. Honestly though, I don’t think screen protectors are that necessary anymore. The screens have gotten very strong
I’m using the FloLab and it’s amazing. Been holding up for 8 months now. The lifetime warranty (pay shipping) is great too.
Yours is matte. The one in the article differs in that it is not matte.
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Same, been using one since Jan 2024. Most protectors I have get some sort of super tiny scratches by now but I got nothing. Still looks flawless.
Probably because the anti glaring doesn’t hold long term. Even our screen protectors get finger prints dig into it if you swipe often in the same areas.
The S25 Ultra screen is glossy and anti-reflective. I'd recommend checking it out - seeing is believing.
I agree. It’s really something special. Haven’t had any screen protector look this good after that kind of use.
And does this have the same anti-rainbow technology as Flolab, for when you're using polarized sunglasses? It's much cheaper, could be a good option if it includes that.