There's no doubt that the iPhone X is one of the best smartphones ever released. However, even it's not perfect and there have been a number of issues with it since its launch. One of the most annoying has undoubtedly been unwanted screenshots.
But it seems that iOS 12 will solve the problem, as its beta version makes it more difficult to accidentally take screenshots while picking up the phone, according to people who tested the update.
According to Redditors who spotted this change in the iOS 12 developer beta released Monday at WWDC, the iPhone X no longer takes a screenshot if you press the volume down button and the power button simultaneously while the screen is locked and off.
It may sound like a small change, but it fixes one of the biggest and most annoying flaws in the iPhone X's design.
For the record: due to the placement of the power and volume buttons opposite each other on the two sides of the phone, it's almost certain that you'll be taking unwanted screenshots all the time.
Simply picking up your phone or taking it out of your pocket or bag often results in a screenshot. Many owners say that even after months of owning their phone and being more careful about how they hold it, they still experience the problem.
It seems that the iOS 12 update only works for the lock screen when the regular screen is off – those who have tried it report that you can still take a screenshot of the lock screen when the regular screen is on. Still, preventing screenshots when the screen is off is a pretty important step towards fixing one of the most annoying and common iPhone X issues.
