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The naked screen has accumulated several faint scratches.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:02
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The Dave posted:The naked screen has accumulated several faint scratches. I've never used a screen protector in 6 years of iPhone ownership and haven't had an issue with scratches but I probably just have lovely eyes. I've always been of the thinking that the screen looks much worse with a protector on it, and I'd rather use a nice looking screen 95% of the time and risk scratches than have a subpar viewing experience for the majority of my phone lifespan that's actually pristine underneath when I go to resell it.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:06
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Is there any way to restore my iMessage conversations from an iCloud backup with restoring my entire phone? There were some instructions on the apple community support forums, but I don't see some of the menu options referenced.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:07
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coldplay chiptunes posted:And this bothers you? Do you actually notice them during normal use, or is it just one of those "I know they're there so in the back of my mind it bothers me" kind of things? It really depends on the light and color of what I'm doing if I notice them or not, they are faint. All my past screen protectors have basically been invisible and I'm a sucker for a higher resale value since I tend to get every model.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:17
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The Dave posted:It really depends on the light and color of what I'm doing if I notice them or not, they are faint. All my past screen protectors have basically been invisible and I'm a sucker for a higher resale value since I tend to get every model.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:19
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Lokee posted:Just got a new 6 today since the charging port on my 5s finally fully broke, ran out of the AT&T store before they could throw any accessories/poo poo tablets at me. Tempered glass protectors seem to be a big deal right now, go with screenguardz or is there a more cost effective alternative? Also I have no idea what case to go with; I just want something that wont turn the drat phone into a malignant-looking bulge on the side of my leg. I buy the super thin ones from the Apple Store. They're great and nearly unnoticeable when on the phone. I just don't want to worry about the glass on my phone so I pay like $40 to keep that stress out of my life.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:21
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The Dave posted:It really depends on the light and color of what I'm doing if I notice them or not, they are faint. All my past screen protectors have basically been invisible and I'm a sucker for a higher resale value since I tend to get every model. Every screen protector I have ever owned has had imperfections of some sort and the same irritation of an 'imperfect screen.' To me there are two competing issues: (1) imperfections that can affect resale or return and (2) imperfections that annoy me during use. Screen covers only really help (1) and that isn't my major issue of the two. I've gotten over having maybe 1-2 small ones that aren't noticeable without significant effort, because originally I would replace screen protectors at 30-50 cost for minor issues only to have some imperfection emerge again (be it a permanent bubble, or small mark or whatever).
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Aug 11, 2015 02:46
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I got a Zagg Invisible Shield glass screen cover and loved it. They have a lifetime warrantee on them as well. One time I dropped my 6 and it landed in such a way the glass cover got chipped but not a single ding on my iPhone. Was able to order a replacement screen, pay $7 or $8 for shipping and got a new one in three days. Sent them my old one and went on my merry way.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:39
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I've dropped a phone with a glass shield and saw a small chip once as well. Frankly, I am not convinced that either your phone or mine would have been damaged in the way a chipped glass shield might suggest had it not had a glass shield at all. I think those shields just chip much easier than a screen would fracture or become damaged.
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Aug 11, 2015 06:10
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XyrlocShammypants posted:I've dropped a phone with a glass shield and saw a small chip once as well. Frankly, I am not convinced that either your phone or mine would have been damaged in the way a chipped glass shield might suggest had it not had a glass shield at all. I think those shields just chip much easier than a screen would fracture or become damaged.
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Aug 11, 2015 10:03
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OtterBox's AlphaGlass line is pretty much completely incisive except for the edges where you can see the 'drop' down to bare phone face.
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Aug 11, 2015 11:15
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Lokee posted:Just got a new 6 today since the charging port on my 5s finally fully broke, ran out of the AT&T store before they could throw any accessories/poo poo tablets at me. Tempered glass protectors seem to be a big deal right now, go with screenguardz or is there a more cost effective alternative? Also I have no idea what case to go with; I just want something that wont turn the drat phone into a malignant-looking bulge on the side of my leg. I've had good experience with both Bodyguardz and Zagg glass screen protectors. Overall, they all seem to do the same effect. Would recommend one.
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Aug 11, 2015 14:11
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I've had iPhones since the 4. Always had them in slim cases but never had a screen protector. I think one of them had an ultra tiny scratch on a screen which was so unnoticeable I couldn't find it when I was trying to show it to someone. My 6 has been dropped a few times and even caught in a moving treadmill and still looks like new. Obviously an unlucky drop will do nasty things to a phone, but I never recommend screen protectors to anyone other than the super clumsy.
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Aug 11, 2015 16:08
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My 6 plus has a ton of hairline scratches .. only visible when the screen is off but it takes a serious hit on the resale because people are super anal.
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Aug 11, 2015 16:36
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I've got a few fairly deep scratches on my iPhone 6 screen, and I'm not sure how. It's alone in my front pocket and always lives in a case.
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Aug 11, 2015 17:20
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Protocol7 posted:I've got a few fairly deep scratches on my iPhone 6 screen, and I'm not sure how. It's alone in my front pocket and always lives in a case. Jeans rivets? I have light scratches on my phone from those I suspect, though not deep ones.
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Aug 11, 2015 17:30
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I typically clean off finger smudges by rubbing the screen on my pants, and once upon a time I put some scratches into the screen doing that. Maybe I had some grains of sand stuck in my jeans or something. They were very shallow scratches though, and it was a 2 year old phone at that point so maybe the protective magic Apple puts on their displays had worn off enough that it didn't take much to scratch.
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Aug 11, 2015 17:33
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So, I want an iPhone, but I don't want a huge phone. The only smaller iPhones available are in the iPhone 5 model, which is sort of dated now. Are there any plans to make a smaller model again as an iPhone 7?
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Aug 11, 2015 17:40
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Nobody knows but it seems unlikely
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Aug 11, 2015 17:42
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Inveigle posted:So, I want an iPhone, but I don't want a huge phone. The only smaller iPhones available are in the iPhone 5 model, which is sort of dated now. The evleaks guy on Twitter claims there will be a 6C coming out alongside the 6S and 6S Plus, but he's been wrong before. Also, no word on whether or not it'd be smaller than a 4.7" screen, if it even materializes at all. Hang out for another month or so; Apple will be announcing the new iPhones in early September.
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Aug 11, 2015 17:48
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What's mildly funny is after the latest round of android flagships, the iPhone is still the smallest. Everyone else has gone to 5" or larger.
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Aug 11, 2015 18:16
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Inveigle posted:So, I want an iPhone, but I don't want a huge phone. The only smaller iPhones available are in the iPhone 5 model, which is sort of dated now. If you don't mind buying used the 5s is still plenty of phone. Not the top of the line anymore, but it's not like you find yourself limited as to what apps etc. you can use. Really the only major feature it doesn't have is Apple Pay.
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Aug 11, 2015 18:44
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MrBond posted:Jeans rivets? Yeah I guess. I'm gonna trade it in to Verizon when it's due for an upgrade anyway so as long as they wont care I won't care. The store I go to is very lenient, anyway.
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Aug 11, 2015 18:46
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MrBond posted:What's mildly funny is after the latest round of android flagships, the iPhone is still the smallest. Everyone else has gone to 5" or larger. Cash grab, so people have to buy new accessories.
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Aug 11, 2015 18:49
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Cyrano4747 posted:If you don't mind buying used the 5s is still plenty of phone. Not the top of the line anymore, but it's not like you find yourself limited as to what apps etc. you can use. Really the only major feature it doesn't have is Apple Pay. While the A8 is great, the A7 is still plenty powerful and it sure isn't any more gimped than the 6 is concerning RAM. The RAM is the biggest limitation IMO.
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Aug 11, 2015 19:04
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XyrlocShammypants posted:Cash grab, so people have to buy new accessories. Or more likely they're desperate to prop up sales by convincing people to get a new flagship every year, and are flailing around trying to stumble on something that sells a bajillion units.
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Aug 11, 2015 19:07
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I am using a Magpul case for my plus and put a tempered glass screen protector on it. I found both on Amazon for less than $20 with prime shipping. The only complaint I have with the case is not being able to see the gold phone, but I haven't found a clear case that doesn't have reviews of discoloration . Anyone have a suggestion for a nice clear cas?
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Aug 11, 2015 21:24
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Steve Jobs didn't believe in cases and neither do I  I took the case off my 6 a month ago and couldn't be happier. The phone feels better, balances better in the hand, and being able to swipe past the edge of the screen is such an amazing feeling. Also tried both kinds of Apple cases, and a thin rubber case that almost disappeared and weighed nothing, and none of them felt any good either. The phone really wasn't designed to be in a case. I certainly understand why some of you might need one, but me, I'm enjoying it so much more without.
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Aug 11, 2015 22:57
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For whatever reason I drop by iPhone 6 a heck of a lot more than I ever dropped my iPhone 5 (size?). The only cases I ever buy are the leather apple ones, and my current one has some pretty nasty gouges in it. Phone's in great shape, but it needs to hold on until next year. 
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Aug 11, 2015 23:04
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Croc Monster posted:Steve Jobs didn't believe in cases and neither do I The 6 is a good looking lil slab. I'd probably go sans case if I wasn't so anal about fine scratches and resale value. I usually don't even bother reselling my phones either, what the gently caress. I've got my last two phones just sitting around in my room. I really like the feel and added grip of the Apple leather case, but I do wish it didn't impair side swipes.
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Aug 11, 2015 23:08
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Croc Monster posted:Steve Jobs didn't believe in cases and neither do I Didn't believe in doctors either
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Aug 11, 2015 23:23
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I ran my 6 without a case for a day and decided against it when it slipped out of my hands. I thankfully caught it before it hit the concrete. It's not worth the risk. It really is a lovely shape and size but it's too drat slippery.
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Aug 11, 2015 23:27
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The 6 is too slippery to go caseless, unfortunately. I was caseless on every phone until the 6, when it slipped out of my hands and cracked in the first month of ownership. Fortunately the apple leather case is a great compromise.
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Aug 12, 2015 00:57
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I'm strongly considering selling my 6 soon. How much will the value drop after the 6s gets announced?
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Aug 12, 2015 01:20
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LionYeti posted:I'm strongly considering selling my 6 soon. How much will the value drop after the 6s gets announced?
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Aug 12, 2015 01:21
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kefkafloyd posted:The 6 is too slippery to go caseless, unfortunately. I was caseless on every phone until the 6, when it slipped out of my hands and cracked in the first month of ownership. Fortunately the apple leather case is a great compromise. the apple leather case is fantastic and worth the price
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Aug 12, 2015 01:32
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Throw one more log on the fire for the leather case, it literally is the next best thing to no case at all, except it keeps the thing from being so goddamned slippery.
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Aug 12, 2015 01:34
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Nostalgia4Butts posted:the apple leather case is fantastic and worth the price On this note, you can get either excellently made fake ones or stolen ones from eBay for $20
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I bought a red apple leather case a couple years ago for my 5 or 5S and it got super gross in a few months.
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