Monday, 21 September, 2026
"Skin Crawl": Apple Hardware Chief Wants You to Ditch Screen Protectors
By TechShots Studio

Apple’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Tom Marieb, admitted that seeing users apply screen protectors makes his "skin crawl" after the team worked extensively to perfect native iPhone displays. Pointing to Ceramic Shield 2's threefold increase in scratch resistance, Apple argues aftermarket layers dilute display quality—though high out-of-warranty screen repair fees mean most consumers aren't ready to drop the extra layer.
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