Okay, so I’ve been seeing all this buzz about the iPhone 16 Pro and its supposed privacy screen protector. I got my hands on one of these protectors, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride figuring this thing out.
First off, I snagged one online. It wasn’t too hard to find, honestly. They’re all over the place if you look for them.
When the package arrived, I ripped that thing open. Inside was the protector itself, a little wipe, a dust remover sticker, and some instructions that were, well, not the most helpful.
Applying it to my phone
- Cleaned the screen: I used the provided wipe to clean my phone screen first. It took a while because I just ate some chips.
- Got rid of dust: Then, that dust remover sticker came in handy. I patted the whole screen with it to make sure there were no sneaky dust particles left.
- Lined it up: This was the tricky part. I carefully peeled off the backing of the protector and tried my best to align it perfectly with my phone screen. Took me a couple of tries, I won’t lie.
- Smoothed it out: Once it was on, I used my fingers to smooth out any bubbles. There were a few stubborn ones near the edges, but I managed to push them out eventually.
Now, the privacy part. It actually works! When you look at the phone straight on, it’s all clear. But when you tilt it to the side, the screen gets darker and harder to see. It’s like magic, but it’s just some clever tech, I guess.
I tested it out by having my friend try to peek at my screen from the side. He said he couldn’t see a thing unless he was practically looking over my shoulder. Mission accomplished!
But there are a few things to keep in mind. It does make the screen a tad dimmer, even when you’re looking at it straight on. It’s not a huge deal, but it’s noticeable. Also, it’s a bit of a fingerprint magnet. I find myself wiping it down more often than my old screen protector.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this privacy screen protector. It does what it says it does, and it gives me some peace of mind knowing that people next to me can’t easily see what I’m doing on my phone. It’s not perfect, but it’s a solid option if you’re looking for some extra privacy.