Screen protection on 3D touch devices

[TheBaken]

Like many users, after cracking the first iPhone screen I had years ago, I have come to swear by screen protectors and cases to prevent expensive repairs in the future. However, with the new capacitive touch that Apple is producing in its latest round of iPhones (which other companies are likely to also, ah, be 'inspired by' if it catches on), this brings up something important. The 3D touch, as Apple calls it, allows for some feedback on the screen. I'm really curious as to how this will work with cases or coverings that are used to mitigate screen shattering, as even if Apple is touting a new, stronger screen on the specs sheet [i've had way too much negative experience to trust any phone makers, save Nokai, on their claims of how tough their devices are].

 

From full coverings like Otterboxes to screen covers like Phantom Glass, how well will this feature carry through? Would introducing another layer of glass protection to prevent shattering dull or eliminate this effect? Have any of the major reviewers (Linus, Austin, Marques, etc) spoken up about doing any investigation into if there are any tradeoffs to be had with screen protectors using this type of technology, and if there are any, whether or not it will be worth said tradeoffs? If someone already has a video (independent, not an advert for a new product line) already up, could someone link it? Frankly, I'm going to be getting a new phone sometime a week or so after launch and supplies are (hopefully) less strained, so I have some time before making a purchase and after the public release of Apple's implementation of the technology to decide whether or not to drop and additional $35 -$60 on a new screen protector.

[Guest]

Probably fine, there are glass covers for the Apple watch. I think that there is a sensor behind the glass that measures how far it is pushed in. You may have to tap harder or something. We'll see. 

[Brandonberg]

It will be up to the invidual companies (Otterbox, PhantomGlass etc) to test their products on the new 3D Touch iPhone and reengineer if required.

 

Apparently Apple have confirmed that screen protectors will work with 3D Touch provided that they meet Apple's specifications.

 

 

 

“Screen overlays that follow our guidelines will continue to work with 3D Touch,” according to an alleged email that Phil Schiller, Apple’s marketing honcho, sent to 3D Techtronics, a company that builds screen protectors for mobile devices.

According to the official design guidelines for the development of iPhone cases, screen protectors can be up to 0.3mm thick, must be electrically conductive and not have air gaps between the touchscreen.

 

 

 

 

Source:  http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/17/screen-protectors-3d-touch-iphone-6s/

 

Another Source: http://www.cultofmac.com/389230/3d-touch-works-with-covers/

[Prikk]

The carbon fibre skins for the Forcetouch track pad on the new retina MBP still work with force touch. So i'm guessing screen protectors should work just fine with the 3d touch.

[blueein]

I think it is worth having a screen protector if you are getting a new phone, esp. the tempered glass protectors. It's more like an insurance and the extra layer is simply unnoticeable... But $30 is quite expensive..I got mine half this price at JediShield.com and the the 3D touch works perfectly.