Following the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro, a growing number of users began reporting touchscreen responsiveness issues. In particular, many report that taps and swipes on the screen are ignored, resulting in difficulty scrolling, pressing buttons, or typing on the virtual keyboard.
There are numerous reports and the problem seems widespread, with users describing unrecognized taps and missed swipes. However, from the analyses carried out, from readers’ testimonies and from online comments, everything suggests that it is a a software bug rather than a hardware defect.
The problem: an algorithm too sensitive?
The problem seems to stem from the algorithm of Rejection of accidental touches implemented in iOS 18. This system, designed to avoid accidental touches, appears excessively sensitive, ending up ignoring even intentional touches from users.
Some have noted that the malfunction occurs especially when the finger is placed near the Camera Controlon the right side of the screen. But, in reality, all four edges of the screen appear to be affected. When the bug manifests, the screen ignores all new touches for a few seconds, causing the desired commands to fail.
One of the possible causes could be theextreme thinness of the frames of the iPhone 16 Pro display. The small bezels make it easier for skin to come into contact with the edges of the display, inadvertently triggering the rejection system. Even a light accidental touch can trigger the problem, and often the user isn’t aware of what’s causing the unresponsiveness.
This behavior is especially noticeable when holding the device without a cover. When using a case, in fact, it becomes more difficult to inadvertently rest your fingers on the edges, although not impossible. Those who use their iPhone without protection are therefore more exposed to this bug..
The malfunctions seem to occur only when the iPhone is unlocked and in active use. When the device is frozen, such as in the standby screen, the problem does not occur. This further suggests that the cause is software, rather than a hardware defect.
The bug has been found on both devices running the stable version of iOS 18both on the beta of iOS 18.1increasing the belief that Apple will be able to fix it with a software update. Despite all this, the company has not yet released an official statement.
Possible temporary solutions
For now, users can try some workarounds to mitigate the issue:
- Use a cover to avoid accidental touches on the edges.
- Avoid placing your fingers too close to the edges of the screen during use.
As is often the case with new model releases, it is normal for some bugs to emerge in the first few weeks of use. The iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen issue is certainly an annoying one, but Apple should address it soon with a specific update.
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
