Does apple recommend users to apply a screen protector? I personally don't use it. I can see very small small scratches on the screen. They are visible only in a certain light. I don't experience any writing experience issue as of now but would it be alright in the long run?
Also, please tell how you clean your ipad screen?
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iPad Air, iPadOS 17
A good quality screen protector, such as Zagg or Otterbox, should have little if any adverse effect on the sensitivity of your iPad screen, or the sensitivity/utility of an Apple Pencil.
iPad screens are robust, but the anti-reflection treatment and oleophobic coating can be easily damaged by tiny grit/dust particles that are unavoidable in many environments. The oleophobic coating is a chemical sacrificial layer that will wear-out over time.
A Screen Protector provides an additional defensive barrier - protecting both the original screen finish and the oleophobic coating. The downside is, perhaps, an increase in screen reflectivity for tempered glass - or for textured film a slight reduction in visual contrast.
When using a finger, you can “feel” an abrasive particle - and will instinctively moderate finger pressure to avoid damage. The tip of the Pencil, by contrast, does not provide the same level of "feel" as does a fingertip. Contrary to what you might think, material science tells is that an abrasive particle will abrade a harder surface (the screen) before a softer surface (the pencil tip). This is because the abrasive particle will embed in the softer surface - and will be dragged across the harder surface.
Your iPad screen is an expensive component of your iPad; a screen protector is a sacrificial layer that is easy and relatively cheap to replace.
Some contributors here will suggest that a screen protector is unnecessary - whilst others may be more cautious, favouring the additional protection afforded by a screen protector.
The use of a screen protector is a matter of personal choice. Armed with an understanding of “how” a screen can be damaged will help you to make an informed decision. Always remember - the iPad screen is the single most expensive component to replace - whereas a Screen Protector affords a relatively low-cost sacrificial layer that is easy to replace if worn or damaged.
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How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
I personally do use a screen protector for my iPad but many users prefer not to use one at all.
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Apple generally doesn’t recommend screen protectors, they believes their screens are durable enough on their own and by recommending screen protectors could imply that their devices are vulnerable.
I personally use them but it’s solely because I sell my Apple products when I choose to upgrade so choosing to use one helps keep the screen like new pristine with no micro-scratches (same reason I choose to use a case). I’m typically great with taking care of my gadgets though so I could probably skip using one…but I prefer the peace of mind knowing my ultimate plans to sell.
Zachyy wrote:
Apple generally doesn’t recommend screen protectors, they believes their screens are durable enough on their own and by recommending screen protectors could imply that their devices are vulnerable.
Pure speculation.
Consider that Apple directly market third-party screen protectors for iPhone. Apple not actively marketing an equivalent for iPad cannot be interpreted as an indication of need either way.
Yes, I have kept it in a case too. I dunno but when after cleaning the screen using a microfibre for the first time, it might have ended up scratching it. But thats the only way you clean the screen right? using a microfibre?
I have one on my current iPad but my old ones I never did. I have kept all of my iPads in cases though to protect them.
The only one I've ever used is one that's designed to make writing on the screen feel more like paper. But it wasn't intended to be left on all the time.
doubt they would ever officially recommend them, otherwise people would wonder if they were best practices why one was not included in the box or even applied on the iPad / iPad / apple watch / MacBook / imac from the factory
Does Apple recommend screen protectors for iPads?
