ZAGG invisibleSHIELD iPhone 3G Revised & Improved

By Gary Ng on September 2nd, 2008 92

Most people out there choose a variety of ways to protect their iPhones. Some like silicone cases, some like leather cases, and some like protective-film cases. So far I’ve reviewed BestSkinsEver, BodyGuardz, PhantomSkinz, Case Mate Clear Armor, and ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD. I can’t tell you what is the “best” as everyone has their own personal tastes. However, the one and only film I’ve had on my first gen iPhone and iPhone 3G is the invisibleSHIELD.

Just recently ZAGG has revised and improved the back piece of their invisibleSHIELD. In particular they improved the corner pieces for a better fit and added separate top and bottom bezel pieces. They sent me their new improved back piece for review and I installed it last night. It is is much better than their previous versions!

For starters, the back corners have changed to a different design. On the old design, there was too much “plastic” in the corners which would result in tiny “pimples” being raised in the corners. These little pimples would be tiny but if you kept your iPhone in your pocket, the lint accumulation would make it grow bigger. With the new design, there are now cutouts to eliminate this problem altogether. The removal of some plastic will now decrease the chances of the shield getting caught or stuck when in your pocket and peeling.

Check out the following pics to see the changed design:

The new design is now shipping. Take a good look at my pictures above and make your own decision. It’s been three days since I’ve had the revised invisibleSHIELD installed and there are NO signs of any raised edges! I’m a happy camper.

Some people don’t like these plastic film protectors because it’s hard to install. Honestly though, it’s the best way to protect your iPhone 3G from scratches without hiding its beauty. The secret is in the install. You gotta have patience, patience, and patience. Make sure to overspray during the install and reapply if you mess up. Check out my invisibleSHIELD install video tutorials: part 1 and part 2.

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  • Harry

    Ack. That pisses me off about that company, I got the original shield for my 3G and I had to remove the back shield from my iphone as the corners started to come off as dirt got trapped under it….and Duh they would not send me another film. Gurrr

  • Harry

    Ack. That pisses me off about that company, I got the original shield for my 3G and I had to remove the back shield from my iphone as the corners started to come off as dirt got trapped under it….and Duh they would not send me another film. Gurrr

  • Alan Oh

    Hi harry! I know how the 1st version of IS sucked with the corners. But call the zagg and get a new revised one! Say that ur current one is defected and does not fit in ur iPhone, and they will tell u about their new and improved iS for ur iPhone but u r gonna have to pay for the shipping and handling. It’s only 4$ or something. But u will get a brand new improved IS ^_^ since there is a life time of warranty, they will be sure to give u the new IS. hehehe. And this is how I got my new improved and revised version of IS.

  • Alan Oh

    Hi harry! I know how the 1st version of IS sucked with the corners. But call the zagg and get a new revised one! Say that ur current one is defected and does not fit in ur iPhone, and they will tell u about their new and improved iS for ur iPhone but u r gonna have to pay for the shipping and handling. It’s only 4$ or something. But u will get a brand new improved IS ^_^ since there is a life time of warranty, they will be sure to give u the new IS. hehehe. And this is how I got my new improved and revised version of IS.

  • Teebs

    Just ordered 2 front and back ZAGG Invisible Shields earlier today, myself. Although I cannot say that I acted in time fast enough:-( I caught the USB cord on an edge and the iPhone fell on some DUMB-bells. I few tiny nicks on the metal casing and one very tiny on the screen ! Argh!

  • Teebs

    Just ordered 2 front and back ZAGG Invisible Shields earlier today, myself. Although I cannot say that I acted in time fast enough:-( I caught the USB cord on an edge and the iPhone fell on some DUMB-bells. I few tiny nicks on the metal casing and one very tiny on the screen ! Argh!

  • Nitar

    I thought there was a lifetime warranty..

  • Nitar

    I thought there was a lifetime warranty..

  • http://www.kkcalgary.com/ Tim Aucoin

    Hmmm… just received my 4 invisible shields for 3G on Thursday last week… wonder if this is the new design?? I haven’t opened them yet.

  • http://www.kkcalgary.com Tim Aucoin

    Hmmm… just received my 4 invisible shields for 3G on Thursday last week… wonder if this is the new design?? I haven’t opened them yet.

  • AdamCanada

    Seperate pieces for the metal? Mine extends from the screen over to the metal on the top and bottem.

  • AdamCanada

    Seperate pieces for the metal? Mine extends from the screen over to the metal on the top and bottem.

  • LoWd0Wn

    It has hard to tell from these pictures what it looks like.You can tell a bit on the corner picture. That is different.
    They sent me the second version and now it looks like they are on their 4th version of the 3G. Sure hope it comes in this newer version for my replacement.
    I looked at the Best Skins ever and their design for their corners were good right off the bat. I have ordered one of theirs too. Can’t beat 10.00 delivered. No fancy box, squeegee or spray but is supposed to be be similar vinyl.

  • LoWd0Wn

    It has hard to tell from these pictures what it looks like.You can tell a bit on the corner picture. That is different.
    They sent me the second version and now it looks like they are on their 4th version of the 3G. Sure hope it comes in this newer version for my replacement.
    I looked at the Best Skins ever and their design for their corners were good right off the bat. I have ordered one of theirs too. Can’t beat 10.00 delivered. No fancy box, squeegee or spray but is supposed to be be similar vinyl.

  • mike

    I bought the IS based on reviews on this blog and all I can say it sucks. I just returned it back hoping to het my money back

  • mike

    I bought the IS based on reviews on this blog and all I can say it sucks. I just returned it back hoping to het my money back

  • mike

    why was the first version recommended on this blog? I just had to send mine back. Very disapponted. Not going to trust any recommendations on this blog.

  • mike

    why was the first version recommended on this blog? I just had to send mine back. Very disapponted. Not going to trust any recommendations on this blog.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    The revised version was only released recently. If you’re going to base your solely on my recommendation then you haven’t done your research. ;) It’s just one person’s opinion.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    The revised version was only released recently. If you’re going to base your solely on my recommendation then you haven’t done your research. ;) It’s just one person’s opinion.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    What did you not like about the IS?

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    What did you not like about the IS?

  • KnightFire

    Please post photos showing both for comparison.

  • KnightFire

    Please post photos showing both for comparison.

  • Mike

    The 1st version of the zagg is not so great as the corners do come off… I had to slowly chop some of the protective off so it wouldn’t look bad… after i read this post, I called Zagg up to see if they would fulfill their “lifetime warranty”… and they did! Paid for the shipping and they are sending me a new one as we speak… Hopefully it will solve the issues of the corners coming off…

  • Mike

    The 1st version of the zagg is not so great as the corners do come off… I had to slowly chop some of the protective off so it wouldn’t look bad… after i read this post, I called Zagg up to see if they would fulfill their “lifetime warranty”… and they did! Paid for the shipping and they are sending me a new one as we speak… Hopefully it will solve the issues of the corners coming off…

  • Craig

    I bought the original one too and it lasted about 12 hours before I got so fed up with it I ripped it off and threw it out. Total piece of trash. Wouldn’t even consider buying a “new version” based on the original experience. It didn’t fit, edges peeled off. Made my expensive iPhone look like a cheap toy and provided no apparent benefit.

  • Craig

    I bought the original one too and it lasted about 12 hours before I got so fed up with it I ripped it off and threw it out. Total piece of trash. Wouldn’t even consider buying a “new version” based on the original experience. It didn’t fit, edges peeled off. Made my expensive iPhone look like a cheap toy and provided no apparent benefit.

  • sinergy

    New version? Oh what the hell. I just ordered one last week. I really hope they shipped this new improved version!!

  • sinergy

    New version? Oh what the hell. I just ordered one last week. I really hope they shipped this new improved version!!

  • 2hot4u

    first version would not go on for me after 2 hours this is not acceptable and this site should be boycotted for recommending the first one wont trust any reviews from this blog since there obviously only on from a sponsor and to keep that sponsor happy thanks for wasting my time and money iphoneincanada so great it took 3 weeks to get my first shield even though I paid the upgrade on shipping and guess what now it will take another 3 weeks if im lucky and my phones still vulnerable

  • 2hot4u

    first version would not go on for me after 2 hours this is not acceptable and this site should be boycotted for recommending the first one wont trust any reviews from this blog since there obviously only on from a sponsor and to keep that sponsor happy thanks for wasting my time and money iphoneincanada so great it took 3 weeks to get my first shield even though I paid the upgrade on shipping and guess what now it will take another 3 weeks if im lucky and my phones still vulnerable

  • Nitar

    People, why are you getting so fussy? How well it works is different from person to person, and anyways, you should never buy somehing based on one review, you should look around for other peoples problems with a product before you buy it.

  • Nitar

    People, why are you getting so fussy? How well it works is different from person to person, and anyways, you should never buy somehing based on one review, you should look around for other peoples problems with a product before you buy it.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Check out the review in my Top Posts!

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    Check out the review in my Top Posts!

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Sorry to hear that. So far my installs have been pretty easy so far for me and it’s worked great on my iPhone. Most people who pick up and check out my 3G don’t even know the shield is on until I tell them. It comes down to the install like I said. If you can’t do it, then this product is not for you.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    Sorry to hear that. So far my installs have been pretty easy so far for me and it’s worked great on my iPhone. Most people who pick up and check out my 3G don’t even know the shield is on until I tell them. It comes down to the install like I said. If you can’t do it, then this product is not for you.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Dude, please consider using a period when writing a comment! I have a headache from reading your long tirade. Good luck with your boycott! :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    Dude, please consider using a period when writing a comment! I have a headache from reading your long tirade. Good luck with your boycott! :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    Thank you for being the voice of reason! :)

    You can’t stop people from complaining, it’s a national past time in our country! :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    Thank you for being the voice of reason! :)

    You can’t stop people from complaining, it’s a national past time in our country! :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    ZAGG’s customer service is pretty good. You can email them about your shield and I’m sure they’ll switch it up.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    ZAGG’s customer service is pretty good. You can email them about your shield and I’m sure they’ll switch it up.

  • 2hot4u

    sellout!……………………………………………………………………………………………..
    TOOL!…………………………

  • 2hot4u

    sellout!……………………………………………………………………………………………..
    TOOL!…………………………

  • vader

    Wow, some people must suck at putting on the shield. I have one on my 3G and it was pretty easy to install. I only had to take the back off twice to get it perfect. I have had several people take a look at my phone and not realize there was anything on it. I personally love the IS and would recommend it to everyone.

  • vader

    Wow, some people must suck at putting on the shield. I have one on my 3G and it was pretty easy to install. I only had to take the back off twice to get it perfect. I have had several people take a look at my phone and not realize there was anything on it. I personally love the IS and would recommend it to everyone.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/category/x1zeros-corner/ X1Zero

    Yea, BOO iPhoneFan, BOO!! LOOOL!

    I’ve had the IS on my iPhone for a few weeks now, and its PERFECT. I use only the front because I was too lazy to put on the back and I use pouch cases sometimes, so the FULL body would make it harder to pull the iPhone in/out of the pouch.
    iPhoneFan and I actually compared shields (front only) and mine was like 1000x better! Like iPhoneFan, it truly is ALL in the install. Time and patience…and in my/iPhoneFan’s case, my install was the winner!!!

    X1Zero FTW! :)

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/category/x1zeros-corner/ X1Zero

    Yea, BOO iPhoneFan, BOO!! LOOOL!

    I’ve had the IS on my iPhone for a few weeks now, and its PERFECT. I use only the front because I was too lazy to put on the back and I use pouch cases sometimes, so the FULL body would make it harder to pull the iPhone in/out of the pouch.
    iPhoneFan and I actually compared shields (front only) and mine was like 1000x better! Like iPhoneFan, it truly is ALL in the install. Time and patience…and in my/iPhoneFan’s case, my install was the winner!!!

    X1Zero FTW! :)

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