Bug in iOS 18 could cause touch issues on iPhone screen

Many iPhone users are complaining about issues with touching the device’s screen. Previously appearing to be an issue specific to the iPhone 16, this issue is also affecting older models and is likely software-related to iOS 18, which is not recognizing some touches on the screen.

The bug occurs when users try to press a function on certain areas of the smartphone screen. Although it is not recurring, complaints that it makes it impossible to use include devices not responding to clicks, scrolling on the interface, difficulty scrolling, and even pressing buttons such as the new camera button on the side of the devices.

The bug seems to be more prevalent when the virtual keyboard is enabled, causing users to make more typing errors. It has also been reported that many iPhone owners are having difficulty opening certain apps due to their mobile phone not responding to commands.

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iOS 18 may not understand commands

The new version of Apple’s operating system has a function that recognizes and ignores accidental touches on smartphones, and the main theory is that this function contains bugs in its algorithm that are causing problems.

According to 9to5Mac, which reported the issues, the smaller bezels on the new iPhone could also contribute to this issue, giving users more room to touch the screen, making the functionality confusing. Holding the devices with your fingertips lightly touching the screen could also be a contributing factor.

It shouldn’t take long for Apple to release an update that fixes the screen responsiveness issue, as it’s likely a software issue. However, there’s no definitive word on whether the bug is actually in iOS 18, and the manufacturer could point to other causes for the bug.