Did you know that half of the users participating in the Counterpoint survey spend more than 5 hours on smartphones, and 26% - more than 7 hours a day (1). The most popular when using a smartphone is surfing the Internet (64% of surveyed users reported this to researchers), followed by mobile games (62%), then calls (56%) and sending messages (54%; and, most likely, we are talking about all available services - SMS, iMessage, etc.). This is a catastrophically large figure, and it is increasing every year.
Let's remember what and where we usually search on the Internet. We check the balance on the card in the queue in the store, we relax the brain by studying memes in the office open space, we study the entertainment content in transport.
Where and with whom do we correspond? Have you ever had a situation when colleagues write to you at a meeting with a partner, sending commercial information not for the partner's eyes? Have your friends read your correspondence with your girlfriend over your shoulder? Did you know that many of your metro neighbors are reading your correspondence about your plans for the weekend or, even worse, stories about the past weekend?
According to a survey of subway users, 53% admitted that they are peeping at the screens of strangers' phones.
It is known that a company can incur colossal losses if information from corporate mail is "stolen by a spy" who likes to snoop on other people's phones and read corporate letters.
What about our personal reputation? Despite the seemingly indefatigable thirst for publicity, we are not ready to share everything and everyone. We do not want to tell everyone in line how much money we have in our account, we are not ready to violate the privacy of personal correspondence. We have to make sure that no one is peeping into the phone all the time - we turn away, make a remark, cover the phone with our hand.
There is a solution on the market for such cases - 3M antispyware films, about the features of which we wrote in previous articles. Such films generally solve this problem, but they have their own nuances. Having collected more than a dozen questions from users, we decided to ask them to the chief technical specialist in this area at 3M - David Owen .
Why is the 3M film on the phone only glued to the luminous part of the display? Why not make it over the entire surface?
3M Security Film is designed to cover the flat surface of the screen to ensure that the film adheres securely to the device. According to internal research, the film that covers the entire front of the phone may begin to peel off over time.
Are there any peculiarities in the adhesive base of 3M films?
Optically clear adhesives are used to attach 3M films, which help the films adhere with minimal pressure, but can be easily removed if necessary without leaving marks.
Users say 3M films are durable. What's the secret?
3M films have an additional option: scratch protection. During production, an additional hard film is used over the protective one.
Does the screen sensitivity decrease with data protection films?
No, it is not decreasing. 3M continually conducts touch sensitivity testing on all of its films to ensure optimal touch quality for its products.
Does the viewing angle vary for different 3M film models?
The viewing angle for all 3M privacy screens is 60 degrees. However, this angle may differ depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions.
Does 3M film have any toxic properties?
No, films do not contain toxic properties, they do not pose a physical or health hazard.
Are 3M Antispyware Films harmful to my eyes?
Rather the opposite. 3M screens provide 35% reduction in blue light, which has a positive effect on the health of our eyes.
Are there life hacks on how to glue such a film with high quality?
The most important step is perhaps using a cleaning cloth to remove lint or stains before applying. In addition, adhesive tape can be used to remove dust. Bubbles can be reduced with a curved device (cleaning cloth and curved shape are included with the film).
How does the screen brightness change with film application?
The screen loses brightness by about 35%, so users need to adjust the brightness settings on the phone to the desired comfortable level. This discharges the battery faster, you say, and you will be right!
According to the table below (2), if you increase the brightness of the phone by 35%, the average phone battery will last about 45 minutes less. This is 3% of the battery life assuming 100% battery life per day.
Is it possible to sacrifice this for the sake of your own comfort, as well as peace of mind for the safety of your personal data? Here everyone decides for himself. One thing is clear, if someone suddenly sees your personal correspondence or the amount in your bank account, then the scale of the disaster will definitely not be compared with a 45-minute battery life.
Are you planning to improve brightness and expand your 3M smartphone film portfolio?
We currently only produce 3M films for Apple products. Expansion of the lineup will depend on demand. In terms of the technology itself and its bandwidth, we are constantly working to create screens that improve the viewing experience when using them.
Conclusion
Online life has become our daily routine. Photos on the phone, correspondence with colleagues and friends, any other personal data - information that may end up in the wrong hands or, even worse, become public. Someone will say that he does not care and has nothing to hide, but for someone this article will be useful and will prompt you to take any further action.
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1) www.counterpointresearch.com/almost-half-of-smartphone-users-spend-more-than-5-hours-a-day-on-their-mobile-device )
2) zen.yandex.ru/media/ itblog21 / kak-vliiaet-iarkost-ekrana-na-vremia-raboty-smartfona-5a39420f1410c3f6555eaeb1