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New iPad Pro Rumored to Have Matte Screen Option Like Studio Display's Nano-Texture Glass
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Actually, I’ve thought about this previously, that a future iPad could come with a nano-texture glass option. But there were no rumors about it so…
However, I’m not sure I would purchase one. Even tho I hate fingerprints on my iPad Pro, and that has made me to try some of the best matte tempered glass protectors on the market (actual glass, not plastic), I’ve never liked the blurry image I end up having, and how gorgeous the screen looks once I remove the matte glass.
I guess I’ll have to see how the clarity is on this displays, because maybe this solution offers higher crispness than the matte tempered glass. We’ll see.
However, I’m not sure I would purchase one. Even tho I hate fingerprints on my iPad Pro, and that has made me to try some of the best matte tempered glass protectors on the market (actual glass, not plastic), I’ve never liked the blurry image I end up having, and how gorgeous the screen looks once I remove the matte glass.
I guess I’ll have to see how the clarity is on this displays, because maybe this solution offers higher crispness than the matte tempered glass. We’ll see.
People joke about the need of the cleaning cloth, but think about what’s going on here. The glass is being etched with *extremely* small “pores”. This is going to fill up with finger oils and debris, and a regular rag or paper towel is likely going to just shed even more crap into them.
For that reason, unless this is an entirely different type of approach than the desktop displays, I don’t see how it would be viable on a product that is touched all the time?
For that reason, unless this is an entirely different type of approach than the desktop displays, I don’t see how it would be viable on a product that is touched all the time?
I have used matte glass protector for my M2 iPad Pro. It actually helps with smudges and fingerprints, reducing them notably.
If I stopped using them, is because the crispness and colors of the display without it is notably better.
I hate the glare on glossy screens with a passion and the great antiglare BTO option for mac laptops should be brought back, IMHO. I'm not sure that the ultra delicate nanotexture solution is the best, though - not for laptops or tablets. The old AG option worked perfectly fine for pre-retina screens, is it deemed too dim/dull/unfocused for current screens?
A matte screen protector is different than etched glass, but I don't experience any of those issues on the touchscreen devices that I've applied a matte protector to.
If that nano-textured screen is anything like using a pen on a Kindle Scribe then it's going to be outstanding.
Only when iPad sales stagnate or continue to drop for a few quarters in a row. Apple isn't a company that does things their users ask for; they do it to drive revenue. If their customers happen to enjoy the changes to their experience then that was merely a 2nd-order effect.
Look like it dropped quite a bit in the last year and pretty stagnant. It was almost 10 billion and now its more like 6 for the last 4 quarters.
As someone who uses the iPad Pro to edit photos on the go, I'm not sure I'd like a non-glossy screen. I do remember working in a B&W film lab years ago that some customers wanted a non-glossy finish on their printed photos. I guess it was a look that could add to a B&W photo?
I'm not an Apple Pencil artist, so my only interest would be reducing the glare on the iPad's screen in sunlight, even shaded sunlight.
I sure would like to see what editing photos on the iPad would look and "feel" like. I wonder what the end result would look like on non-gloss screen. But generally speaking I would probably stick with the standard screen.
I guess it is good to have choices. Besides why deprive myself of seeing my handsome face as a reflection on the iPad!
I’ve used a matte film screen protector on my M1 iPad Pro and the version before it, and can’t imagine going back to using the iPad without a matte screen. It helps on multiple levels, eliminating scratches on the screen, significantly reducing glare, providing enough texture to make the Pencil work more like a pencil (or pen) on paper, and unlike what some have speculated on here - matte screen protectors are GREAT for reducing smudges from oily fingers. It’s also easier to clean than the glass itself. I’m actually getting excited to see what this new iPad Pro launches with - even though I don’t think I’ll update, unless they improve battery life significantly.
I think there are probably vociferous opponents inside Apple of allowing a mac-like interface on iPad and that is the reason why they haven't done it. If you read between the lines you can see the conflicting design decisions. Some want iPad to be more mac like. Hence m1, m2, m3, thunderbolt inside of iPad. Yet on the other hand, the opponents are resisting bringing macOS (or similar) interface to the iPad. Probably to keep some degree of distance between Mac and iPad.
So the compromise was stage manager. But in my opinion, it is still too clunky. It's time to go the extra mile and let users do it or create a new category of Machine. A touch enabled Mac. Leave the current incarnation of 'iPadOS' for the "lesser" iPads like the iPad Mini and base iPad. And for the more "Pro" users, let us run macOS or some hybrid version, with touch-enabled window manager. There is a market out there for users of such an interface.
Another thing they could do is, when the iPad is docked and plugged into a keyboard, mouse, allow the mac-like interface. And when it is undocked and just being used like a tablet, then users would use the tablet interface. Idk. Just give us something that is better than stage manager.
You should buy one of the matte surface film screen protectors for the iPad Pro and see what you think. I love mine and it does help both with glare and the slight drag you feel can make editing on screen (especially using the Pencil) easier to do. Even if you end up not liking it, the cost to try is so low, it’s not like you’re buying a new device with a $100+ more expensive screen.As someone who uses the iPad Pro to edit photos on the go, I'm not sure I'd like a non-glossy screen. I do remember working in a B&W film lab years ago that some customers wanted a non-glossy finish on their printed photos. I guess it was a look that could add to a B&W photo?
I'm not an Apple Pencil artist, so my only interest would be reducing the glare on the iPad's screen in sunlight, even shaded sunlight.
I sure would like to see what editing photos on the iPad would look and "feel" like. I wonder what the end result would look like on non-gloss screen. But generally speaking I would probably stick with the standard screen.
I guess it is good to have choices. Besides why deprive myself of seeing my handsome face as a reflection on the iPad!
Oh same here! I have an M2 iPad Pro, but a matte screen/Etched glass screen would propel me to upgrade
I know A TON of illustrators that would jump in on this, since so many of us use Paperlike screen protectors because a lot of us don't like drawing on pure glass
Just look at anyone using Apple Pencils heavily, why Paperlike or Astropad's "Rock Paper Pencil" has gotten so popular. Artists and those who use pencils what that tactile feel of pencil on paper, because the Apple Pencil tip on pure glass makes the pencil a little more difficult to control which causes strain on the wrist. Part of the reason why I love Wacom tablets because they have an etched glass screen that creates that texture.
I use a matte protector on my iPads, no friction. Works really well and no reflections.
Assuming the rumor is true, I could see how Apple arrived at their decision to start offering this when considering the commonality between the most predominant environments where the iPad tends to be deployed at scale, and the harsh brightness of those environments on a traditional glossy display. Think along the lines of fluorescent lighting in schools, medical offices, laboratories, retail stores, etc where iPads can often be found en masse. But the case can also certainly be made for plenty of individuals who may find themselves outside quite a bit where broad daylight could be an annoyance. E.g. artists, photographers, writers, and maybe even some blue-collar jobs that involve a lot of field work but need to be in sync with other crews or a main office like construction workers and tradesmen.
I use the Pencil for Lightroom and Photoshop, so not quite the 'drawing on paper' space that proper illustration would be. So I'm not sure if this is right for my use case.
Yeah, but Apple Pencils are not "extremely popular". My beef is with the word "extremely" which they subsequently removed. I have no problem with a segment of the market preferring matte displays.
Well then if ever there was a time to announce the highly requested macOS/ipadOS crossover...
I would think it would be fine. I currently use a matte protector on my 12.9 iPad Pro. Really enjoy it, as does not show fingerprints and makes reading easier.
Interesting rumor. I'm sure I wouldn't want one, but I'd be interested to see what one looks like.
I don’t think it CAN be the same as on the ProDisplay XDR as it’s a fairly delicate nanostructure which could be destroyed by the simple abrasions that iPads will come into contact with in regular use.