iPad Dark smudges on iPad Air 2 screen

[MentalFloss]

I had used an iPad 3 before, and fingerprints on the screen had never bothered me, but with the Air 2, they are extremely noticeable. When I scroll through a website with a light background for example (i.e. Basically every website), every little bit of grease on the screen appears as a grey shadow. I turned down the brightness a bit, which has helped, but it didn't fix the problem.

Anyone else noticed this?

 

[rgarjr]

I don't notice it much.

 

[iF34R]

I had used an iPad 3 before, and fingerprints on the screen had never bothered me, but with the Air 2, they are extremely noticeable. When I scroll through a website with a light background for example (i.e. Basically every website), every little bit of grease on the screen appears as a grey shadow. I turned down the brightness a bit, which has helped, but it didn't fix the problem.

Anyone else noticed this?

QR = Yes.

 

[puma1552]

screen protector solves this

 

[MentalFloss]

screen protector solves this

Uhm... great... but why didn't I need a screen protector with the iPad 3 to solve this?

 

[dannyyankou]

#smudgegate

 

[donnaw]

Uhm... great... but why didn't I need a screen protector with the iPad 3 to solve this?

I notice it too. Like little shadows. I suspect the new anti-reflective coating has something to do with it.

I'm not fussed. The anti-reflective stuff helps when I'm out on the patio but I have to use a screen protector. Just can't chance scratching the screen. That would drive me crazy.

 

[dannyyankou]

Jony Ive feels your pain OP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaLMOSWAwdw&t=7m6s

 

[puma1552]

Uhm... great... but why didn't I need a screen protector with the iPad 3 to solve this?

well you can use one and not have a problem, not use one and have a problem, or return it and buy a competing tablet

 

[mcdj]

I think you will find that after a couple of days of steady use, the smudges will become less noticeable, as the oils from your fingers spread over the glass. I had dark smudges on the first couple of days...I don't see them any more.

 

[cababah]

Microfiber cloth...don't leave home without it.

Seriously, I always pack one when traveling with any of my iDevices. I'm a tad OCD about keeping my screens clean.

 

[Snapperjw]

Microfiber cloth...don't leave home without it.



Seriously, I always pack one when traveling with any of my iDevices. I'm a tad OCD about keeping my screens clean.

Totally agree, clean the screen several times a day

 

[MentalFloss]

#smudgegate

Well, apparently it's not that bad, or else there would be more people complaining.

I obviously got a lemon anyway, because I get an estimated 7 hours of battery time out of my Air 2. I'm just trying to figure out if it will be a return or an exchange.

 

[ozshadow]

I have noticed this as well. It looks like I have dirty hands but they are clean. It resembles fingerprint dusting powder.

 

[Simacca]

I've noticed this too. Have also noticed that the screen is a lot 'stickier' than my iPad 3. I cannot perform fluid swipes. Not a deal breaker, but will most probably get a screen protector soon.