Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series at its It's Glowtime earlier this month.
While the basic iPhone 16 series includes a lot of new features, the iPhone 16 Pro series continues to be Apple's top-of-the-line offering, equipped with the powerful chipset and improved cameras. However, a new report suggests that more and more iPhone 16 Pro users are experiencing issues with their device's touchscreens.
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According to a report by 9to5Mac, users of the 16 Pro series are experiencing issues with the touchscreen's sensitivity. This issue appears to be causing their taps and swipes to be ignored, affecting many everyday actions, such as scrolling, executing commands, and typing via the virtual keyboard.
The report states that the iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen defect may be due to a software bugratherthan a specific hardware. The iOS touch rejection algorithm appears to be at the root of this new problem.
Why are iPhone 16 Pro users experiencing touch rejection issues?
A report from 9to5Mac says that iPhone 16 Pro users may be experiencing issues 's thinner-than-ever bezel device. This can result in their hands accidentally touching the edges of the screen, leading to touch issues.
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The report notes that due to the thinner design and narrower bezels, users may hold the phone with their fingers resting sideways on the screen. It also notes that the touch rejection defect may be more pronounced when the phone is used without a case.
Internet users react to problems with the iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen:
A Reddit thread about the iPhone 16 Pro's touchscreen issues has sparked a lot of backlash from Apple users. Many 16 series users are reporting issues, while older iPhone users are also reporting issues after updating to iOS 18.
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An iPhone 16 Pro Max user noted that this flaw had not occurred on other models, while other users confirmed that touches and swipes were not registering properly and that typing had become more difficult. A 15 Pro user reported that the problem started with the iOS 18.1 beta and persists .
They are hoping for a quick OTA fix.
Source: livemint
