A bit surprisingly, but in a good way, I've had a lot of people asking about the SP because of that matte textured look/feel. It's just something unique I guess. As you said, it doesn't take long to get used to it.
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iPhone 7 / 7+ Glass Screen Protectors
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It's been a few months since the iPhone 7 was released, so is there a general consensus as to what the best overall screen protector is?
Well, if you've got the super sensitive sensor like mine does, the only choice for an E2E is the Zagg+ Luxe.
I just installed the Sparin edge to edge. Fits perfectly with my magpul case. But I'm not 100% satisfied with the oleophobic coating on it. Feels a little stickier than my previous protector. Think I'll give it a shot for a few days and then decide if I want to keep it on or try something different.
Immediately after purchasing my iPhone 7 a few days ago, I stopped by the ZAGG kiosk to look at their options. The guy sold me on the Glass+ Luxe protector. At the time, they only had the version with the "titanium" bezels available, which I wasn't a big fan of. However, he told me that he'd replace it for the one with the black bezels free of charge, as soon as they got them in later in the week. So I went with what he had rather than going protection free.
It was impressive to watch him meticulously install it 100% perfectly, without a single imperfection. God knows I would have screwed the install up somehow.
As a few days passed, the titanium color really grew on me and happens to match my Space Gray 2016 MBP perfectly. So I ended up just keeping it on. Overall, I really like this protector. The textured edges took me about a day to get used to but now I don't even notice it when swiping up for control center or down for notifications.
I have the protector paired with the "The Sheath" case from Caudabe and I really love the combination.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/glass-plus-luxe-apple-iphone-7
https://www.caudabe.com/products/the-sheath-iphone-7?variant=22644532932
It was impressive to watch him meticulously install it 100% perfectly, without a single imperfection. God knows I would have screwed the install up somehow.
As a few days passed, the titanium color really grew on me and happens to match my Space Gray 2016 MBP perfectly. So I ended up just keeping it on. Overall, I really like this protector. The textured edges took me about a day to get used to but now I don't even notice it when swiping up for control center or down for notifications.
I have the protector paired with the "The Sheath" case from Caudabe and I really love the combination.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/glass-plus-luxe-apple-iphone-7
https://www.caudabe.com/products/the-sheath-iphone-7?variant=22644532932
I could be wrong here, but from your photos, and the photos on the Zagg site, it appears you may have the Glass Luxe for iPhone 6/6s, and not the Glass+ Luxe for iPhone 7.
Yeah, mine has one more hold at the top. Although mine claims to work universally for the 6, 6S and 7.
Interesting. Nice catch. I just compared the photos and it looks like you're right. Now I'm curious what that third sensor is for. I haven't noticed any issues. The screen wakes when lifted every time, turns off when I move the phone towards my ear while on a call and facetime videos work no problem.
EDIT: Figured it out. The third sensor is the light sensor for adjusting display auto-brightness. I always disable auto-brightness, the second I set them up, which is why it hasn't been an issue.
As soon as I turned auto-brightness back on it just goes down to 0%, since that sensor is covered by the protector.
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If it's an issue, complain at the kiosk. They sold you something other than what they said.
While it's not technically an issue for me, since I don't use auto-brightness, I do want to have the proper protector for my phone. I called up the ZAGG kiosk and explained the issue. He apologized and said he'd replace it for the correct one at no cost. However, I decided to take this opportunity to switch to the black version of the Luxe protector, which he currently doesn't have in stock. He told me to give him a call later today to make sure they came in with their weekly shipment.
As soon as he gets the black version for the 7, I'll head up and swap it out.
Well, a little follow up from this. I ordered this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LEW...NG-Screen-Protector-Film-for/32793365988.html in Black & White for my iPhone 7. Keep in mind my favorite protector to date has been the D&P. So, the long and the short of it is that these are "nice" - certainly for the price! But I don't think they are really any different than anything else? I mean, the oleophobic coating is very good, and the adherence to the screen is great. But the way they shipped to me was HILARIOUS. And I can't tell much difference from the D&P. But I needed a change (the D&P were scraped up a bit - doing their job protecting my phone), so on these went. And they are FINE. But there's no need to go crazy for them? I'm not sure "4D" is any different than "3D."
This is the D&P that had been on for a while before I took it off:
This is ALWAYS with the Apple Leather Case on!
And then here's the new "4D" - looks the same to me!
Immediately after purchasing my iPhone 7 a few days ago, I stopped by the ZAGG kiosk to look at their options. The guy sold me on the Glass+ Luxe protector. At the time, they only had the version with the "titanium" bezels available, which I wasn't a big fan of. However, he told me that he'd replace it for the one with the black bezels free of charge, as soon as they got them in later in the week. So I went with what he had rather than going protection free.
It was impressive to watch him meticulously install it 100% perfectly, without a single imperfection. God knows I would have screwed the install up somehow.
As a few days passed, the titanium color really grew on me and happens to match my Space Gray 2016 MBP perfectly. So I ended up just keeping it on. Overall, I really like this protector. The textured edges took me about a day to get used to but now I don't even notice it when swiping up for control center or down for notifications.
I have the protector paired with the "The Sheath" case from Caudabe and I really love the combination.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/glass-plus-luxe-apple-iphone-7
https://www.caudabe.com/products/the-sheath-iphone-7?variant=22644532932
Damn. Wish ida got this one
I installed the ThanoTech edge to edge glass this weekend to go along with my K11 bumper.
I previously had the Orzly 3D edge to edge glass, but the K11 pushed up the corners.
The ThanoTech glass seems nice. It installed easily, is a nice fit, and seems to be fairly smudge resistant. (FYI, I did NOT pay full retail price for the glass, so I'm still not comfortable saying it's worth $30 + shipping, but it is nice.
I previously had the Orzly 3D edge to edge glass, but the K11 pushed up the corners.
The ThanoTech glass seems nice. It installed easily, is a nice fit, and seems to be fairly smudge resistant. (FYI, I did NOT pay full retail price for the glass, so I'm still not comfortable saying it's worth $30 + shipping, but it is nice.
Anyone recommend an 'edge to edge' tempered glass protector for the iPhone 7, available in the U.K?
Only half decent one I have seen is this one from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JBUA...olid=1A6BWRXT9W7XZ&coliid=IRYV7IOPU14LF&psc=1
Only half decent one I have seen is this one from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JBUA...olid=1A6BWRXT9W7XZ&coliid=IRYV7IOPU14LF&psc=1
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If anyone is interested, TheWireCutter recently posted a new review of The Best iPhone Screen Protectors. It covers both 7 & 6 variants and is definitely worth a read.
I installed a Daswise edge to edge today and would say it is almost exactly centered around the earpiece and home button.
However, I noticed that the left, right, and bottom sides are cut off by the black borders. I can barely see the scroll indicator on the right and the bottom text padding gets cut off on bottom tab bars.
Is this a common issue with other edge to edge screen protectors? I also considered the GD smith ones.
However, I noticed that the left, right, and bottom sides are cut off by the black borders. I can barely see the scroll indicator on the right and the bottom text padding gets cut off on bottom tab bars.
Is this a common issue with other edge to edge screen protectors? I also considered the GD smith ones.
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Yes that's common with every e2e I've used so far. My guess is it's because the screen starts to curve from right around where it's covered to avoid showing a halo.
It's not uncommon. Some show it more than others. I'm currently using the ThanoTech edge to edge (NON 3D) and it does NOT do this.
mines coming in next week, gotten any dust under the proximity sensor or camera hole?
The Zagg Glass+ Luxe is quite good in this regard. No noticeable clipping of edges.
Nope, not as of yet. Minor lint on edges between protector and bumper, but I can't see anything creeping in beneath the protector.
How about the 3D Curved Edge iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector ?
it is full cover to IPHONE 7 OR IPHONE 7 PLUS
it is full cover to IPHONE 7 OR IPHONE 7 PLUS