Beginning in May, Apple is expected to remove all iPhone and iPod screen protectors from both its retail and online stores, according to a report on iLounge. The ban will affect all anti-glare films, mirrored films and cases or products that include film protection as part of their offering.
The wildly popular Power Support brand films are marketed as a static cling film that protects your iPhone 3G screen from scratches, dust, and dirt. The magical sheath is also known for resisting screen smudges and annoying fingerprints.
"One vendor speculated that the ban is an Apple marketing attempt to suggest screen durability, despite scratches that have damaged both plastic and glass displays of its products for years." according to iLounge.
Several third-party vendors confirmed to iLounge, that Apple's ban will directly impact all forms of screen films, including completely clear film, anti-glare film, and mirrored film, regardless of whether the film's purpose is aimed at screen protection or purely for decorative purposes. The ban reportedly includes screen protectors for Macs as well.
The market leading Power Support brand iPhone/iPod films, can be purchased directly from the company's online store for $14.95 which includes (2) films per package. The company offers a crystal clear film, ani-glare matte film and privacy film for the original iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3GS.
Apple issued no comment or confirmation of its decision to ban the protective magical sheath. Maybe the new improved 4G iPhone screen won't require such protection.
nooooooooo! my iPhone should've died a long time ago if my screen protector was non applied! no!
Apple, you are a filthy company.. hahaha...
Posted by: LCD Screen Protectors | April 09, 2010 at 07:20 AM
I am also using screen protector in my iPhone and it is a great product. I think they shall continue selling it.
Posted by: Wholesale iPhones | March 27, 2010 at 03:55 AM
It's typical Apple Naziness.
Posted by: a normal guy | March 23, 2010 at 03:55 PM