Screen Protectors Will Work With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Despite New 3D Touch Feature

[MacRumors]

The iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus have a new screen technology called 3D Touch, allowing the devices to support new gestures that are based on pressure, as well as touch. 3D Touch works through capacitive sensors embedded in the backlight of the devices, measuring microscopic changes in the distance between the glass cover of the display and the backlight, combining signals from the touch sensor and the accelerometer to respond to finger pressure.

Because of the way 3D Touch operates, there was some speculation that screen protectors might not work with the new devices, but Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller appears to have confirmed in an email to 3D Techtronics that screen protectors that comply with Apple's design guidelines will work with 3D Touch. "Yes. screen overlays that follow our guidelines will continue to work with 3D Touch," Schiller wrote.

Apple's design guidelines for iPhone cases say any screen overlay must be electrically conductive, must not exceed 0.3mm in thickness, and must not introduce air gaps between the touchscreen.

There are several Apple-approved screen protectors that are available for purchase from the online Apple Store and through Apple's retail locations, including products from companies like Tech21, Belkin, and 3M. Because the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s plus are similar in size to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, it's likely these screen protectors will fit Apple's newest devices, but customers concerned about fit should wait for confirmation from the manufacturers.

Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with 3D Touch are currently available for pre-order from Apple's online store and in Apple retail stores. The two new iPhones will officially launch on September 25.

Article Link: Screen Protectors Will Work With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Despite New 3D Touch Feature

 

[acctman]

Its press touch why wouldn't it work? In related news Apple Care and the lightning cable will also work with the 6s.

 

[RedGala]

well of course, the only way i can see screen protectors preventing 3d Touch from working is if the screen protector is really solid and distributes force evenly around the screen...

 

[Regeneration]

crap... I bought screen protector with 0.4mm thickness... What I'm going to dooooo....

 

[Sofabutt]

No duh.

 

[AbSoluTc]

Its press touch why wouldn't it work? In related news Apple Care and the lightning cable will also work with the 6s.

There were many threads on this and it was a valid concern. Nobody knew how a screen protector would interact or change how 3D touch would work or if it would at all. Again, pretty valid. Technology changes and when it comes to touch, 3D touch and the like, little things can have a big impact on user experience.

 

[ghost187]

No life proof fre or power?

 

[btrach144]

Screen protectors are lame because Apple doesn't make one. I only put Apple approved accessories on my iPhone. Let's be honest with each other, we'd all use an Apple screen protector.

 

[WarHeadz]

I still can't adjust to the "3D touch" name. It's weird telling someone to 3D Touch the screen. Force touch makes so much more sense and doesn't feel weird to say.

 

[AbSoluTc]

I still can't adjust to the "3D touch" name. It's weird telling someone to 3D Touch the screen. Force touch makes so much more sense and doesn't feel weird to say.

Let me put it in a sentence for you - "Hey Adam, come over here and force touch my phone." Adam - "What???"

 

[WarHeadz]

Let me put it in a sentence for you - "Hey Adam, come over here and force touch my phone." Adam - "What???"

I don't get the point you're trying to make.

 

[Glassed Silver]

0.3mm? Guess that throws a lot of glass protectors out of the window then.
It's a shame, because they feel much nicer and don't wear off.

Glassed Silver:mac

 

[darknyt]

0.3mm? Guess that throws a lot of glass protectors out of the window then.
It's a shame, because they feel much nicer and don't wear off.

Glassed Silver:mac

Yeah, Zagg glass for instance is 0.4mm per their website. Even for 6s versions.

 

[Carlanga]

I guess this means otter box and others won't work officially. This is what I thought which is why I didn't buy them even though they are cheaper than normal atm.

 

[naeS1Sean]

That was nice of Phil to let everyone know...

 

[SlipperySlop]

I still can't adjust to the "3D touch" name. It's weird telling someone to 3D Touch the screen. Force touch makes so much more sense and doesn't feel weird to say.

3D doesn't feel weird to me. And 3D touch does not equal force touch, as on the Watch. I think with time (say 1 minute), most will get used to and be fine with 3D touch.

 

[SlipperySlop]

crap... I bought screen protector with 0.4mm thickness... What I'm going to dooooo....

Ummm, get a thinner one?

 

[WarHeadz]

3D doesn't feel weird to me. And 3D touch does not equal force touch, as on the Watch. I think with time (say 1 minute), most will get used to and be fine with 3D touch.

I've been trying to get used to it. Just doesn't feel right. It's also confusing for end users to have a different name for the same motion on the Watch and the phone. It may not be exactly the same thing, but it feels like it is to most people.

 

[Glassed Silver]

That was nice of Phil to let everyone know...

Sarcasm?
I would understand, because this is kinda keynote-level information. Many people buy their accessories along with the phone (or preorder shall I say).

Glassed Silver:mac

 

[modemthug]

I've always preferred tempered glass screen protectors. I wonder how those are going to work.

 

[electorate]

Now the wait begins for companies to advertise glass protectors that are 0.3mm 'thick'

 

[MacManiac76]

Can't stand screen protectors on my phone. Makes the display look too grainy to me.

 

[Mlrollin91]

There are a few tempered glass Amazon that are .3 thick. I'm using PowerDigitial which is .33 and then there is iFlash which is exactly .3mm.

At .33mm I can't imagine having a problem being only .03mm thicker. What is that, a hair?

 

[darknyt]

Can't stand screen protectors on my phone. Makes the display look too grainy to me.

You're using it wrong..

Seriously though, the glass ones are great.

 

[HoosBruce]

The Spigen Tempered Glass one I ordered says it's 0.4mm thick, but they say it will work. I'm sure it will, and am not worried. Whatever, if it doesn't then I will take it off and say screw it.