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The recently launched iPhone 16 Pro is already facing some frustrating touchscreen issues. Reports from 9to5Mac and user complaints on Reddit indicate that many users are experiencing problems with taps and swipes being ignored on the device’s display. Notably, this issue seems to be exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus users not affected.
What’s Causing the Issue?
The problem appears to stem from the much thinner bezels on the iPhone 16 Pro models. This design change has made the accidental touch rejection algorithm more sensitive. Essentially, when users accidentally touch the screen’s edges, it triggers the system to ignore new touches temporarily. This can lead to frustration during interactions, particularly when scrolling or pressing buttons.
Users have noted that the most frequent cause of the issue is when a finger rests near the edge of the Camera Control button, but the problem can occur at any of the four screen edges. The rejection system activates for a brief period, making it challenging to use the device smoothly, especially when the phone is unlocked and active. However, the issue does not manifest when the phone is idle or on the lock screen.
When Does It Occur?
- Device Usage: The touchscreen problems occur only when the device is in use (e.g., scrolling through apps).
- Device Condition: The issue is more prevalent on devices without a case, as cases typically provide bezels that can prevent unintentional touches.
Software Bug
The unresponsive screen issue has been reported by users on both iOS 18 and the iOS 18.1 beta, indicating that this is likely a software bug rather than a hardware defect. Given that it appears to be a software-related problem, there’s hope that Apple can resolve it with a timely software update.
For iPhone 16 Pro users, this situation is certainly annoying, and many are looking forward to a fix that would restore the expected touch responsiveness of their devices.