More iPhone 16 Pro users are reporting issues with their phone’s touchscreen not responding as it should. Many are finding that taps, swipes, and other touches are often ignored. Making everyday tasks like opening apps or scrolling through the home screen frustrating.
iPhone 16 Pro Users Face Touchscreen Problems
According to tech site 9to5Mac, the issue seems to be caused by a software bug rather than a hardware problem. The bug affects how iOS, Apple’s operating system, handles touch inputs. Normally, iOS has an algorithm that helps the phone ignore accidental touches. Such as when your hand brushes against the screen. However, this algorithm is now misfiring, causing the phone to ignore real, intentional touches as well.
One reason this problem may be more common on the iPhone 16 Pro is the device’s extremely thin bezels—the narrow edges around the screen. These slimmer borders make it easier for users to accidentally touch the edges of the screen while holding the phone. This can confuse the phone’s software, making it think a real tap is accidental. The issue seems to be worse when users hold the phone without a protective case. As their fingers naturally wrap around the edges, making accidental touches more likely.
Note that this issue occurs only when users unlock and use the phone, such as when scrolling through apps or swiping between home screen pages. The problem doesn’t happen when the phone remains on the lock screen or isn’t in use, which suggests a software issue tied to the phone’s active use.
Users have reported the problem on iPhones running both iOS 18 and the iOS 18.1 beta. While this bug causes headaches for many, the good news is that since it’s software-related, Apple can likely fix it with a software update. Experts believe Apple knows about the problem and will release a fix soon.
For now, users can try using a case to reduce the chance of accidental touches, and keep an eye out for any iOS updates that may fix the issue.
