Try sandpaper on the iphone glass. Sand is much higher on the hardness scale than keys are.
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Try sandpaper on the iphone glass. Sand is much higher on the hardness scale than keys are.
I hope that it doesn't have the curved glass. These are terrible.
Samsung did this on the Galaxy S3 and switched back to flat on the S4 and S5.
It is impossible to have a screen protector that looks decent. Even protectors with curved edges just aren't the same.
If I understand it correctly it will be rather like my Lumnia 920 which has curved glass. I put Ghost Armor on mine. The screen protector goes almost to the edge. I can't tell it's on there at all. And if the iPhone has the same I'll bet that the screen protector people will add the 1/32 of an inch or so to the dimensions to ensure that small strip is covered also. Shouldn't be hard to do but getting it on right will be a pain. I had mine put on at their kiosk. Well worth the $15 extra to ensure perfect placement.
If you are worried about the screen like I always am then I highly recommend Ghost Armor. Doesn't interfer with the feel an no orange peel effect either. Perfectly clear.
pure genius, really! Yeah, I always have tons of sand in my pocket and that is why I should get screenprotector! (NOT!!!)
After 5 years still no scratches.
Some people!
I've never been clamoring for a larger phone,but I could live with this(luckily I have monstrous hands).
I hope that it doesn't have the curved glass. These are terrible.
Samsung did this on the Galaxy S3 and switched back to flat on the S4 and S5.
It is impossible to have a screen protector that looks decent. Even protectors with curved edges just aren't the same.
or just bcoz no company will have time to create decent protector for Samesung..
if this is real... it's not a problem for iPhones... since... then tons of company will create decent screen protector to perfectly fit for iPhone 6...
Either that, or the rumor is true about only the 5.5" getting a sapphire display and we aren't seeing any of those because they're being manufactured in Arizona, and it's harder to catch leaks from things being built within the US (I don't recall seeing leaks of the 2013 iMac or new Mac Pro, and we haven't seen ANY photos of iWatch parts.)
Be a little less negative.
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You must wear some pretty tight jeans, I guess.
Also, I'm curious what your definition of "portable" is. iPads are portable devices. I would throw laptops into the equation, but I realize a "portable device" is a different classification from "portable computer."
I have a friend who easily fits his Note 2 into his pocket. He doesn't wear baggy jeans. Yes, it looks a little funny seeing a giant rectangle outline in his pocket, but he otherwise has no issue pulling the phone out or putting it back in. Let's also consider the 6 will be considerably thinner than a Galaxy Note.
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Good point. I just make sure to not keep my phone in the same pocket as all of my sandpaper.
Yes, but we don't need to hear the same rumor over and over..
Also, what is the rumor on this? That they are comparing the possible 4.7 variant to the iPhone 5S? They have done this comparison over and over and over again. Let's see the 5.5 compared to the 5S again next. And thennn compare the 5S to the 4.7
doesn't that sound awesome?And then maybe compare a dummy 4.7 phone to the 5S.
And then let's compare the front glass again after that.
Extreme genius, really! I guess you can't figure out some of us live where we are around sand and a lot of people work around it. Actually it's a good amount of the world that does. I never at any point said YOU should get a screen protector at all now did I? Reading and comprehension is your friend, plus laying off the crack would help.
Some people!
In fact most people are smart enough to not put keys in their pocket with their phone, I'm willing to bet more have sand or grit accidentally get in their pockets, if you live or work around it, it happens. Most "adults" already know this.
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You're likely seeing scratches in the oleophobic coating, not the glass itself. Keys should not scratch gorilla glass, unless it's a cheaper variety like the first Lumia phones had.
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Gorilla Glass happens to be just under Quartz on the Mohs scale so sand can actually scratch it. If this newest iPhone uses a sapphire screen as rumored (I am not even close to convinced of that), it won't be a problem.
Exactly, sapphire would end it. Absolutely sand scratches it and a lot of people are around it, even in cities it can be found. I'm not sure why the other person is losing it over that idea.
Here's a thread on it, you also don't have to live in the desert or at the beach to encounter it. It's probably minute grit on people's hands that scratch them in store.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1548971/
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If you think real hard you might be able to make the connection between sand/grit and sandpaper and contrary to what you may think it's everywhere.
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Agreed. My iPhone 5 had a few very small scratches on the glass and then I put an Otter Box case on it. Now the screen has no more scratches, but I do have a number of additional more severe scratches around the earpiece where the otterbox is open. Dust, lint, sand etc get around there and over time the otgerbox causes them to scratch against the glass, damaging it.
Is it a problem? no, does it happen, hell yes. I live in the Blue Mountains in Australia and we have quite a lot of Quartz in rocks around here, so it's no real suprise that the glass looks a little beaten up after 2 years. The iPhone still works, and it will sell off at a reasonable price so I dont mind
There's a trade-off between having a case and not having one...
Cases are there for protection, and can be used depending on the case the phone is put in.
When people 'ding' their phones, i just help but gong back to the rule about protection of cases, and don't accidentally do stuff..
Sure it can't be helped, but its like saying i'll 'ding' up this diamond ring..
We just never do that, yet with phones (even like something like iPhones), we do..
I'll never understand that..
To me, Apple designed it to be elegant... I don't see why we all can dang it with scratches, but a ring, its a totally separate method of thinking.
Are we saying some things are more important not to get scratches on than others ?
To me, no, its the same.
Cases are there for protection, and can be used depending on the case the phone is put in.
When people 'ding' their phones, i just help but gong back to the rule about protection of cases, and don't accidentally do stuff..
Sure it can't be helped, but its like saying i'll 'ding' up this diamond ring..
We just never do that, yet with phones (even like something like iPhones), we do..
I'll never understand that..
To me, Apple designed it to be elegant... I don't see why we all can dang it with scratches, but a ring, its a totally separate method of thinking.
Are we saying some things are more important not to get scratches on than others ?
To me, no, its the same.
Apple does have a patent that aims at getting rid of the plastic/rubber strip around the screen.
http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2014/05/patent-reveals-apple-began-working-with-liquid-metal-in-2008.html
It does involve Liquidmetal (and possibly sapphire), which is not believed to be ready for mass production in the iPhone 6 this year.
But I'm not sure this method requires the whole shell to be made of LiquidMetal (patents can be so vague and overly complex at the same time). Maybe only the edge connecting to the glass display would be made of Liquidmetal?
My iPhone/iPad Screen Protector & Case Ideology
Fundamentals:
1. Everyone has accidents.
2. iPhones are to be used.
3. Some accidents will cause damage regardless of precautions taken.
Personal limitations:
1. I feel personally responsible for the wear & tear on my phone.
2. I cannot afford to replace a component that is scratched.
3. I keep my iPhone with me at all times except when running.
My observations of the iPhone market.
1. I buy "S" iteration iPhones as the physical design matures and potentially unseen flaws or problems will arise in the year I study problems those who buy the new design.
2. For new iPhone designs, I have found that early screen protector designs often take a timid approach to the profile and sometimes scale back how much plastic is used around camera holes, sensors, and the home button.
3. Not all screen protectors are created equal, and the correlation between quality and price is not as tight as other "Get what you pay for" items.
4. Screen protectors of the "Invisible Shield" type are horrible and impede the tactility that I desire for gestures.
5. Screen protectors and cases both fail at some point and have a limited lifetime.
My approach to keeping my iPhone as pristine as possible and as useable as possible.
1. I buy screen protectors that fit well, come in 3 packs and are affordable.
2. I buy cases that are slim fitting, have a lay it on the table design, cover volume and wake buttons and are made w/ TPU somewhere in the design.
3. I became a master of applying screen protectors. You need tape for masking/setting the location of the screen protector, tape for removing small particles prior to applying, microfiber towels, cleaning solutions, tape for lifting after application to use another strip of tape to remove small dirt, etc.... Again, I have all my iOS devices with SP's applied perfectly, no bubbles, dirt, hair, and no funky misalignment. It's easy.
My Cost:
1. 30 dollar case
2. 15 dollars for 9 screen protectors. 3 x 3 packs. Home depot had a 3 pack for 5 dollars that fit and work perfectly. Crystal clear, very resilient and very affordable.
My Results:
1. I have used my iPhone's hard. In construction, classrooms, cycling and everyday activities.
2. I have dropped my iPhones hundreds of times from lap level, and once from the top floor of an apartment complex (3 stories) which landed on cement.
3. I apply a new screen protector when the one I have on starts to look ugly.
4. All my iPhones are in "Like New" condition, with pristine screens w/ not even the faintest scratch or nick.
Why?
I'm OCD, and the wear on the Oleo-phobic coating looks awful if not protected.
Small scratches eat at me. Not all scratches are equal, some really stand out if you're viewing something with a particular color background, or a character may look off.
What happens if it falls and breaks?
At that point, I'll gladly purchase a new part somewhere on the net and do the repair myself. What I don't want to happen, is expedite that process. Because I have screen protectors and solid cases, my phones are immune to all the scratches from coins, keys and small drops.
If no major accidents w/ my ideology, For $45 dollars, my phone will look new it's entire life and will likely avoid cracked screens, busted corners etc.
If no major accidents w/o a screen protector and case, I'm certain that I'll have a funky looking phone at the end of 2 years worth less money than a nice one. I may go a month with it looking great, but then 23 months w/ a cracked screen because I got out the car too quickly, or scratches everywhere because I left one quarter in the same pocket as my phone.
If I'm paying 600 dollars for a phone, I don't mind spending 45 to keep it looking great for a lifetime.
Fundamentals:
1. Everyone has accidents.
2. iPhones are to be used.
3. Some accidents will cause damage regardless of precautions taken.
Personal limitations:
1. I feel personally responsible for the wear & tear on my phone.
2. I cannot afford to replace a component that is scratched.
3. I keep my iPhone with me at all times except when running.
My observations of the iPhone market.
1. I buy "S" iteration iPhones as the physical design matures and potentially unseen flaws or problems will arise in the year I study problems those who buy the new design.
2. For new iPhone designs, I have found that early screen protector designs often take a timid approach to the profile and sometimes scale back how much plastic is used around camera holes, sensors, and the home button.
3. Not all screen protectors are created equal, and the correlation between quality and price is not as tight as other "Get what you pay for" items.
4. Screen protectors of the "Invisible Shield" type are horrible and impede the tactility that I desire for gestures.
5. Screen protectors and cases both fail at some point and have a limited lifetime.
My approach to keeping my iPhone as pristine as possible and as useable as possible.
1. I buy screen protectors that fit well, come in 3 packs and are affordable.
2. I buy cases that are slim fitting, have a lay it on the table design, cover volume and wake buttons and are made w/ TPU somewhere in the design.
3. I became a master of applying screen protectors. You need tape for masking/setting the location of the screen protector, tape for removing small particles prior to applying, microfiber towels, cleaning solutions, tape for lifting after application to use another strip of tape to remove small dirt, etc.... Again, I have all my iOS devices with SP's applied perfectly, no bubbles, dirt, hair, and no funky misalignment. It's easy.
My Cost:
1. 30 dollar case
2. 15 dollars for 9 screen protectors. 3 x 3 packs. Home depot had a 3 pack for 5 dollars that fit and work perfectly. Crystal clear, very resilient and very affordable.
My Results:
1. I have used my iPhone's hard. In construction, classrooms, cycling and everyday activities.
2. I have dropped my iPhones hundreds of times from lap level, and once from the top floor of an apartment complex (3 stories) which landed on cement.
3. I apply a new screen protector when the one I have on starts to look ugly.
4. All my iPhones are in "Like New" condition, with pristine screens w/ not even the faintest scratch or nick.
Why?
I'm OCD, and the wear on the Oleo-phobic coating looks awful if not protected.
Small scratches eat at me. Not all scratches are equal, some really stand out if you're viewing something with a particular color background, or a character may look off.
What happens if it falls and breaks?
At that point, I'll gladly purchase a new part somewhere on the net and do the repair myself. What I don't want to happen, is expedite that process. Because I have screen protectors and solid cases, my phones are immune to all the scratches from coins, keys and small drops.
If no major accidents w/ my ideology, For $45 dollars, my phone will look new it's entire life and will likely avoid cracked screens, busted corners etc.
If no major accidents w/o a screen protector and case, I'm certain that I'll have a funky looking phone at the end of 2 years worth less money than a nice one. I may go a month with it looking great, but then 23 months w/ a cracked screen because I got out the car too quickly, or scratches everywhere because I left one quarter in the same pocket as my phone.
If I'm paying 600 dollars for a phone, I don't mind spending 45 to keep it looking great for a lifetime.
pretty sure if it fits in jeans and pockets of T-shirts then it IS PORTABLE.
seriously. you people and "it won't fit In my pockets" Are you wearing Latex?!?!?
Even the LG Flex fits in my pocket and that phone is absurdly huge