Look, we all know that the new iPhone 3G S is supposed to be wicked fast–certainly faster than all previous iPhone generations. Apple even put an “s” in the name for speed, for heaven’s sake. But the thing that has me excited is the new oleophobic membrane on the iPhone 3G S screen.
This new technology actually repels oils and smudges that you usually get when you use a shiny new phone. At least that’s the claim. I met with Apple VP Greg Joswiak earlier today and he quickly demonstrated the oil-repelling properties with his fingers. He rubbed the iPhone 3G S screen and there were no smudges. He did it again and it smudged a tiny bit. Then he rubbed it once on his jeans and that itty bitty smudge was gone. “That’s nice,” I thought, but I had a better, more rigorous test in mind.
Ever since I started using these big-screen smartphones, I’ve been appalled to notice just how much ear-grease I leave on the screens. It’s disgusting. I decided to bring in all three iPhone generations to put this oleophobic covering to the ultimate test. Could it repel my ever-present ear-grease? The first two failed miserably. The new 3G S?
The video tells the astounding tale, but in a nutshell, my ear smudges are no match for the iPhone 3G S’s oleophobic covering.
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