If you are holding a newly released Apple iPhone 16 Pro, you have probably read about this beauty and you are eager to know what you will get from this piece. But, now, with more and more users increasing their level of concern (and frustration), there is one prevalent issue of complaint—touchscreens are getting sensitive! Picture that you are swiping through pictures or typing a message or scrolling your favorite application and the screen just doesn’t respond to you.
Okay, now, let’s take a closer look at what is happening with the iPhone 16 Pro display problem.
The Touchscreen Issue
It appears that the iPhone 16 Pro has its own ideas about how to go about detecting touches. Some people have complained that the screen is not sensitive in that it does not respond to certain touches and swipe movements. You may try to type on a virtual keyboard, scroll a webpage or swipe between two apps, and the phone is completely unresponsive.
The worst part? This issue, I have to say, is pretty unpredictable. It is okay, everything is in order one moment, and in the next, it seems like the screen is refusing to work. It also must not be hardware-based – so do not worry. But it appears to be just some kind of hidden software glitch in iOS, which was not detected so far.
What’s Causing the Problem?
Looking at this touchscreen issue, one begins to wonder whether Apple has developed a new innovative feature known as “accidental touch rejection.” This feature should help with those incidental contacts that we make with the phone or when we are trying to bring it closer. For the iPhone 16 Pro, it is being overly helpful. It is simply too fast at dismissing input, or too ‘sensitive’ meaning that it is also rejecting touches it needs to allow through, which is inconvenient.
Especially when your finger gets too close to the camera control on the right side of the screen, it’s more evident. However, any accidental touch to other parts of the screen can also cause this glitchy behavior. If that occurs, your phone basically resolves not to listen to your next tap or swipe for a few seconds.
Design: The Double-Edged Sword
Even though the iPhone 16 Pro looks fantastically slim with its thin screen bezels, this choice in design could contribute to a larger issue. A thinner bezel design means a greater opportunity for your fingers or hands to unintentionally touch the screen’s edges, particularly when you hold it without a protective case. Consequently, while that phone looks futuristic, its thin borders are making it easier for accidental touches to occur, which means more frequent touchscreen problems. It looks like the iPhone 16 Pro’s design is creating problems for us.
The Bug Affects Us All
An interesting fact is that the problem only occurs when the phone is in use and unlocked.
Users have mentioned the issue through different versions of iOS, including the iOS 18 and the early beta of iOS 18.1. From this, we can infer that Apple has yet to resolve the bug, though, the good news is that they are likely to implement a software update soon.
What Can You Do in the Time Being?
While we wait for Apple to release a fix, there are a few things you can try to reduce the frustration:
Use a case: It may sound basic, but employing a phone case can help stop accidental edge touches. By creating them, it reduces regular contact of your fingertips near the screen.
Be mindful of your grip: Try to protect your phone from touch on the outer edges of the screen for better finger hygiene.
Restart your phone: A simple reboot can be a way to ease issues temporarily, until a permanent fix is provided by Apple.
Final Thoughts
The iPhone 16 Pro truly is an incredible phone, there’s no denying that. Still, like every item of new tech, it has a few stumbling blocks—this time, an oddly designed touchscreen. The reason why this is discouraging is that it’s only a software bug, not a hardware problem, so Apple is probably addressing the issue.
