I hope it lasts for a year, this is a big improvement over the 3G for those of us who go “commando”.

I personally don’t use a screen protector – I don’t see a need for one. Although I Did have one on my old iPhone obny to kill the glare.

I like the coating a lot especially since I tend to eat and mess with my iPhone at the same time.

I personally believe that it isnt ALL iPhones that are going to mess up. it isnt like hundreds have been reporting this, just a few. defective ones, sure. apple should replace them, definitely. recall? at this point, not necessary.

also @icebike i have heard that the coating actually works wonderfully. and you never know, apple has kicked out some revolutionary stuff before, it could be a new coating that actually lasts.

And of course Engadget relies entirely on these edgy, verge-of-hysteria iphone stories to get its name into print. Without the latest iphone problem it has massaged out of all proportion, Engadget would be quoted in the press about as often as a tree.

Some chemicals, like RainX, will remove most coatings. (Dont use it on glasses, or iPhones ).

I was suprised apple even bothered releasing this. Especially since many use screen protectors.

I’ve never seen any postings or stories raving about this coating. Does it work at all?

Why is the wear so consentrated in the center in the image? That is not where I touch my screen most.