March 2019 saw the release of the first iPad Air with a laminated retina display. The display gained a lot of attention due to its True Tone technology that adapted to the user environment and overall construction. The iPad Air exclusive anti-reflective coating, thinner bezels, a wider-color palette like features were much appreciated.
If you are among the ones who were convinced to pick this tablet up during its sale, it’s imperative for you to take every possible step to protect it. And, when it comes to protecting the display, making the right move becomes crucial. After all, the display is all the looks that the iPad Air 3 has.
In this article, we will discuss ways you can protect your iPad Air 3 screen from dust and scratches. We will also introduce you to some products you can buy to secure your tablet.
Protecting your iPad screen
iPads like all tablets are long and heavy in comparison to your smartphones. It’s difficult to grab them with a single hand and operate them. These reasons make them more susceptible to damage by dropping. And when a tablet drops, the screen is likely to make an impact. Also, given its larger surface area, it will attract more dirt if left in the open.
Here are some tips to help you protect your device from both dirt and scratches:
Using a screen protector
You might already be familiar with glass screen protectors for your smartphone, but did you know you can also get one for your iPad Air 3. Yes, accessories manufacturers like ESR produce screen protectors and protective cases that can be used on your iPad.
There are a variety of screen protectors which you can choose from. These are commonly made using TPU plastic films or tempered hard glass.
Screen Protectors are helpful when it comes to protecting your iPad screen from dust and scratches caused by foreign objects. They also come to your rescue during the events of you dropping the device and shattering the screen.
Using a protective case cover
Protective glass cases and full-body covers have proved to be quite useful lately. These cases house the complete device in them, thereby, providing protection against dust and scratches as well.
The inner walls of a majority of these cases and covers are made using a soft cloth so that it doesn’t scratch the screen surface. In an event of you dropping the iPad, the impact will be taken by the outer housing, thus protecting your device from damage.
Some other things to take care of
While you are taking every possible step to ensure that your device remains as good as new, make it a habit to carry it separately, and not along with any sharp-edged object like pins, cutter blades or keys, etc. Also, avoid using the screen with the help of a tipped object like a pen or a pencil and cleaning the screen with a dirty cloth. You can purchase a microfiber cloth and a soft brush for cleaning. Or better yet, take your device to the nearest Apple Store.
Some products to help you keep your iPad like new!
#1 iPad Air 2019/iPad Pro 10.5 Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Features
- Designed exclusively for the Apple iPad 3 (2019)
- Comes with a bubble-free self-installation kit
- High touch sensitivity and protection
- Scratch-resistant glass material
Glass screen protectors are a hassle to put on your devices. This is why ESR has made sure to include a self-installation kit so users can easily install this tempered glass on their iPad Air 3. The protective glass sits perfectly on top of your device screen, covering each corner with precision. Unlike poor-quality glass protectors, this one has a transparency of up to 99%, thus avoiding any interference with the Retina display colors and efficiency. Being only 0.3mm in thickness, the glass protector doesn’t even feel like it’s there. However, this doesn’t let it break easily, owing to its 9H rating on the hardness scale. The product is thus capable enough of withstanding high forces and protecting your iPad Air 3 from scratches, dust, and damages from drops.
#2 iPad 10.2 2019/iPad Air 10.5 2019/iPad Pro 10.5 Paper-Feel Screen Protector
Features
- Design compatible with multiple iPads
- Specially-treated surface for paper-like feel
- Easy to install
- Compatible with Apple Pencil and Face ID
- Fingerprint resistance and Anti-glare features
This screen protector is made using TPU plastic that doesn’t turn yellow like most other TPU films do. This protective film has been made specifically for the iPad 7th Gen 2019, iPad Air 3 2019, and the iPad Pro 10.5 inches 2017. The material of the screen protector film has been treated specially to simulate the feeling of writing and drawing on a sheet of paper. The product is easy to install and with a thickness of 0.13mm delivers a high touch-sensitivity with Apple Pencil. The protective film has precise cutouts for the front camera and the microphone slot which avoids any interference with the essential device functions. Being a TPU film type screen protector, this product doesn’t let fingerprints form on its surface and the matte finish helps reduce glare caused by artificial and natural light.
#3 iPad Air 10.5 2019/iPad Pro 10.5 Clear Screen Protector
Features
- Design compatible with multiple iPads
- Compatible with Apple Pencil and Face ID
- Fingerprint resistance and Anti-glare features
- Easy to install
Yet another product from the house of ESR features this clear screen protector compatible with iPad models like the iPad Air 3 2019 and the iPad Pro 2017. If you are thinking of adjusting this product on any other model of iPad, you will need to buy a separate screen protector. The product is easy to install and with a thickness of 0.13mm delivers a high touch-sensitivity with Apple Pencil. The protective film has precise cutouts for the front camera and the microphone slot which avoids any interference with the essential device functions. The screen protector surface is fingerprint-resistant and the matte finish helps reduce the glare caused by light. The surface of the screen protector has been specially treated to allow for the feeling of writing and drawing on a sheet of paper to be precisely simulated. Furthermore, using an installation kit and a detailed instruction manual, the product can be self-installed without much hassle.
Conclusion
Maintaining an Apple product is hard work. One small mistake and the looks will be destroyed, causing you to shell out more money for repairs. If you want to avoid this, consider getting a screen protector for your iPad Air 3 before it’s too late.
We hope the tips shared in this article will prove useful to you in protecting your favorite iPad Air 3, 2019 screen from dust and scratches.
