Has a longer cutout on the top that looks like the “iphone X/XS notch” instead of the smaller circular cutout that seems to only fit the mic
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iPad Pro CAUTION! New iPad Pro 11” (Glass Screen Protector) Issues
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Has a longer cutout on the top that looks like the “iphone X/XS notch” instead of the smaller circular cutout that seems to only fit the mic
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I was curious about exactly the same thing. It’s probably the only thing stopping me from opening and starting to use my iPad.
Otherwise I still have another full week to wait to receive a protector that only partially works based on feedback from others on this forum.
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To me the Face ID not working with glass is a non issue since I don’t use it nor Touch ID. I am really curious though about comments saying touching the screen isn’t as responsive.
I’ve never used any glass except Zagg on my devices, I’m wondering if it’s because the only glass available today is from knockoff manufacturers.
I’ve never used any glass except Zagg on my devices, I’m wondering if it’s because the only glass available today is from knockoff manufacturers.
No issues here with 2018 IPP 12.9 and screen protector. Installed immediately while it was restoring last night and FID and responsiveness is just fine. Pencil works fine too. IVSO protector:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H35689C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H35689C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I haven't noticed any issues with it flat personally. Hope everyone gets their issue resolved!
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Ah--you had me all hopeful for a second, but it looks like the 11" version of these is not getting good reviews--all the same bad comments as everything else.
We need to keep this thread alive--I want to keep watching it to see if anyone finds anything better.
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What would be the difference between the 12..9 and 11 that’s causing this?
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You are covering up one of the microphones then if it is solid glass with no holes or cutouts. It would seem to me that these glass manufacturers seriously jumped the gun and had no idea what these new iPPs were going to be like. Covering up sensors, cameras and mics is pretty pathetic. They should all be pulled from Amazon right now.
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That’s what was a dealbreaker for me. Had to take mine off. I’m assuming you have the 11”? Please keep me informed with what you come up with.
Because I don’t like glare, greasy fingerprints all over the screen, or the feel of bare glass.
There is also the issue of dropping an iPad. If you’ve watched any durability tests for this new one you will see that it’s very fragile. Having a scree protector on can help absorb some of the force when or if an iPad is dropped.
Or dropping something on the screen itself. Which I have done by accident. Lots of reasons for a screen protector.
The keyboard is a fabric. It won't scratch your display. If you are super worried about this, just use a sheet of paper or microfiber between the keyboard and the screen.
When I was in the Apple Store yesterday and the rep was offering me accessories, I asked about the screen protectors. To that point, I didn't know that Apple didn't offer them for iPads. I got one from Apple on my XR on Launch Day, and they used their handy little machine to install it. It's been great.
The Apple rep theorized that it's because that's how Apple gets a lot of its revenue from Apple Care--broken or cracked screens. Perhaps there's some validity to this.
At the moment, my new 11" is naked, but I have a protector ordered.
The Apple rep theorized that it's because that's how Apple gets a lot of its revenue from Apple Care--broken or cracked screens. Perhaps there's some validity to this.
At the moment, my new 11" is naked, but I have a protector ordered.
Zagg announced their InvisibleShield glass protector yesterday but if they listed them on their site, it’s already sold out. Normally, I only use Zagg as it has yet to let me down and lifetime replacement. But if the glass covering the mic and cameras is an issue, then I won’t bother buying theirs either as their protector is a full sheet with no cutout last I saw (or at least only a mic cutout)
I don't believe it's sold out, it was never available yet. They also might be holding back due to the issues that are coming out now too.
Yeah I think these glass manufacturers are scrambling right now after finding out there are issues. I’ve said it before, I think this is going to spread like wildfire as more and more people try using glass on their 11” iPPs.
I couldn't take it anymore--I took the glass protector off. I was taking notes on my iPad for a meeting and needed to flip over to Twitter to answer someone on something so I was trying to screen-type my reply to them and it was missing every other letter I was typing. I can't use the iPad like this. I'm going to just trust that this keyboard isn't going to scratch my screen up.
Incidentally--that was my first screen-typing on this iPad because I didn't have much time to play around with it last night. It's GREAT! I thought the new bigger keyboard on the 10.5" model was a big improvement--this is even better!
Incidentally--that was my first screen-typing on this iPad because I didn't have much time to play around with it last night. It's GREAT! I thought the new bigger keyboard on the 10.5" model was a big improvement--this is even better!
I was just spending some time on Amazon reading lots of reviews on these glass screen protectors. Really really bad reviews. Lots of people reporting the same issues on mostly all of the current offerings.