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"Force Touch" and Glass Screen Protectors?
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Maybe I'm lucky. I've never had any major scratches on any of my iPhones' screens. I can see "extremely" tiny ones if I stare for a few minutes. But that's okay -- they don't hurt resale value -- it's normal wear and tear.
Now, I'd never use one without a case. The bodies aren't durable at all.
Anyway, back on topic, it'll be fine. A thin layer of plastic shouldn't mess up the 3D Touch.
Now, I'd never use one without a case. The bodies aren't durable at all.
Anyway, back on topic, it'll be fine. A thin layer of plastic shouldn't mess up the 3D Touch.
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This concern has been mentioned in a couple of other threads. I use a screen shield no matter how hard Apple says the new glass is. Things happen even to very careful users. On a side note I also wonder if the 3D touch will be hampered when in Otterbox Defender type cases with substantial built in front shields.
I was wondering the same thing. I got the email from bodyguardz who I have bought a number of screen protectors in the past and they say they will not ship 6s protectors until they validate it works with 3d touch or whatever it's called.
I really wanted to have a glass screen protector waiting for my new 6s plus when it gets here. I have one waiting for all my devices for the last few years.
i think static cling maybe work
i am not sure if watch is a good example since there are a ton of sensor here that may or may not work with a screen protector.
i am not sure if watch is a good example since there are a ton of sensor here that may or may not work with a screen protector.
I agree that I think the plastic ones (ie:zagg) would work no problem but the glass I can see pose a problem. I guess time will tell.
I have been using glass screen protectors on my iPhones since the 4s. Do you guys think a glass screen protector will have any affect on 3D Touch? I noticed that on apple.com all of the screen protectors (non glass) have not updated their compatibility to include the 6s yet.
I assume there will not be an issue, but I am curious what you all think before I order one.
Thanks
I assume there will not be an issue, but I am curious what you all think before I order one.
Thanks
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I had just placed an order on Amazon this morning for the same tempered glass screen protectors that I use on my iPhone 6+. This thread made me wonder about how well 3D touch will function with a glass protector. I canceled my order and will wait for feedback from others 
Glad I stumbled across this thread as I've just been looking at tempered glass protectors.
Now I think about it, it seems worthwhile holding off until reviews or experiences of others come in. To be honest, I've never used one, and gone between a naked device and one with a thin bumper/cover, so I'm in no hurry. My now ordered Spigen thin case should serve me nicely
Now I think about it, it seems worthwhile holding off until reviews or experiences of others come in. To be honest, I've never used one, and gone between a naked device and one with a thin bumper/cover, so I'm in no hurry. My now ordered Spigen thin case should serve me nicely
The glass one I bought is like $7, if it doesn't work I'll toss it. I'd rather be prepared with a protector to see if it works.
I would imagine it would be accurate with plastic screen protectors, but also work (less effectively) with tempered glass. I believe the 3D Touch sensors detect tiny deflections in the glass surface to understand how much force you're applying at a particular point on the display (please correct me if I'm wrong). With a flexible plastic, this shouldn't affect anything, but with with a beefy coverglass, you're adding rigidity to the structure, potentially distributing the deflections over a greater area.
HOWEVER, I am willing to bet that Apple tested this already and won't be an issue.
HOWEVER, I am willing to bet that Apple tested this already and won't be an issue.
Please use the existing thread https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/force-touch-and-glass-screen-protectors.1913849/
Please use the existing thread https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/force-touch-and-glass-screen-protectors.1913849/
I don't understand why people think glass protector will affect 3D Touch. Your finger will still register where exactly you are pressing via the capacitive screen, which loses no accuracy with tempered glass protectors. Once it has the spot where you pressed, where exactly the force is being displaced is irrelevant. It's just a matter of how hard you press down - the capacitive screen is still responsible for the accuracy of where you're pressing.
My health teacher used to say the same thing
You can't compare the watch Force Touch and 3D Touch on the iPhones. They are implemented in different ways.
As for 3D Touch. The only thing I can think that could happen is a glass screen protector makes it more rigid and would require more force to initiate the light press and hard press. (The two levels of 3D Touch)
It won't have any effect on it knowing where you're pressing because that is handled by the digitizer that is in all touch screen.
As for 3D Touch. The only thing I can think that could happen is a glass screen protector makes it more rigid and would require more force to initiate the light press and hard press. (The two levels of 3D Touch)
It won't have any effect on it knowing where you're pressing because that is handled by the digitizer that is in all touch screen.
lagwagon said:
Your phone is scratched. It may not be enough to bother you or even notice in normal light, but any time someone tells me they have zero scratches I always make a point to take a quick look to express my "amazement".
EVERY SINGLE person that says this ALWAYS has scratches, albeit perhaps just micro ones that you may not normally notice. It's just the way these phones are. Doesn't matter how careful you are with them if you use it normally.
They may not be deep gouges that distract you in everyday use, but they are there. I use a zagg glass and a slim magpul case and they have saved me innumerable times.
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Mine is either in my pocket, back pack or camelback while mtn biking.
I use a Otterbox commuter with a plastic screen protector. I like how the port covers keep stuff out.
I've taken a few good crashes where I've landed on the camelbak and the phone was fine.
When my new iP6S arrives it will be protected the same way.
I use a Otterbox commuter with a plastic screen protector. I like how the port covers keep stuff out.
I've taken a few good crashes where I've landed on the camelbak and the phone was fine.
When my new iP6S arrives it will be protected the same way.
It doesn't on the watch, so there's no reason that it would on the phone.
Why would it affect 3D touch? The touch sensors measure location of your finger just like before. They work fine with the glass screen protector. the 3D portion AKA force touch sensors measure screen movement (96 sensors across the screen is what Jonny Ives said in the video). He seemed fairly specific that touch was touch and depth was depth. I see NO reason why the glass screen protector is going to mess up 3D touch. Seems highly unlikely.
Just thinking out loud. It was my impression that 3D Touch was more sensitive than Force Touch on the Watch so it made me think about how another layer of glass on top of the screen might interfere and cause the depth of the touch not to be sensed as clearly.