Minty Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Having previously been available as part of a trial at select Apple Stores, a new service, which sees Apple staff install Belkin screen protectors on iOS devices has kicked off across the globe. Installing screen protectors on any smartphone or tablet can be a real bind, so the idea of having someone else install such a thing is something that we like very much. Apple apparently understands the struggles with getting these things on correctly as well, so those wishing to buy a Belkin screen protector can now ask for it to be applied in-store, with a special machine used in order to get the thing on properly. Belkin-screen-protector-installation A video showcasing the Belkin’s new offering explains why the machines needed to be made, and how they were designed using measurements accurate to the micron. 90% of customers said they would purchase screen protection for their new device. 10% actually do. Reasons ranged from compromising the look and feel of the brand new smartphone to anxiety about applying the film perfectly. The machines, called ScreenCare+ machines, allow for the precise fitting of screen protectors that would otherwise be installed using nothing more than a squeegee and a good eye. The results were often bad, with bubbles, dust and the like getting trapped between the protector and the screen. Apple’s system eliminates all that, but if Apple does make a mess of one of your protectors, then it will replace and re-fit it without issue. Right now, the only devices that can have screen protectors professionally fitted are those in Apple’s most recent lineups. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and their Plus counterparts can have Belkin’s screen protectors fitted by Apple, though we wouldn’t be surprised if they add support for iPads and other iPhone models soon enough. The Belkin screen protectors that can have the Apple Genius treatment include the Belkin TrueClear Invisiglass Screen Protector and Belkin TrueClear Anti-Glare Screen Protector, so if you are looking to pick either of those up but have been worrying about whether you have a steady enough hand for the job, then worry no more. Apple’s got your back. (Source: Belkin [YouTube]) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 wee guy in my local phone shop does it with a credit card in seconds, no need for a fancy priced machine from snapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I agree, I do it with masking tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownfish Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Are we in agreement that it's a known thing that screens scratch? So why don't phones come with a protector when you buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob6600 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I would like to see what they charge, I would guess around the £25 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchb Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yeah, next step is cut out middle step and apply factory fitted protectors. Probably the headline feature on an iPhone 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corskey Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I had heard that the latest OS bricked your phone if you used a non crapple screen protector Sent from my Elephone P8000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigout Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 You can buy a glass protector from ebay for 99p and apply it your self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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