Key Points:
- iPhone 16 Pro users face touch issues, with taps and swipes often ignored.
- Likely a software problem related to touch rejection algorithms.
- The issue is more common when using the phone without a case.
An increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro users are experiencing issues with the touchscreen not responding to taps and swipes. This problem affects different phone actions, such as scrolling, pressing buttons, or typing on the virtual keyboard.
The issue seems to come from a software bug in the iPhone’s touch rejection system, rather than a hardware failure. iOS’s accidental touch detection may be too sensitive, causing the phone to ignore legitimate touches. This often happens when users accidentally brush their fingers against the edges of the screen, making the system think the touch was unintended.
Reports suggest that the problem is more noticeable when a user’s hand is near the Camera Control on the right side of the screen, but it can happen at any part of the screen edges. Once the phone’s software triggers touch rejection, the touchscreen may stop responding to new inputs for a short time.
This issue might be worsened by the iPhone 16 Pro’s thinner bezels, which make it easier for users to accidentally touch the screen’s edges. It only takes a small amount of contact for the phone to think an accidental touch has occurred. Users who don’t use a case on their phone are more likely to face this problem because their fingers are more likely to brush the slim borders. However, using a case doesn’t completely prevent the issue.
The problem has been reported on iPhones running iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 beta. Luckily, many believe that Apple can fix this through a software update. It’s important to note that the issue doesn’t seem to happen when the phone is on the lock screen but only when unlocked, such as when scrolling through apps or switching between home screens. This reinforces the idea that the problem is likely due to software, not the hardware.
Many users are hoping Apple will address this in future updates, allowing their devices to work smoothly without these tough problems.
