Looks like iOS 18.0.1 hasn't fixed touchscreen issue for everyone

Since their release, iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max users have been experiencing a frustrating touchscreen issue where taps, swipes, and other basic interactions just don’t seem to register. And while Apple claimed that the recently rolled out iOS 18.0.1 update would solve the problem, it seems the fix wasn’t as smooth as advertised.

The problem initially emerged with the accidental touch rejection algorithm. Designed to prevent unwanted touches, this feature is actually working a little too well — blocking intentional taps and swipes. Users have reported that the touchscreen intermittently fails to respond, especially around the screen’s edges. A simple swipe to open an app or tap on a virtual keyboard key sometimes results in, well, nothing.

Naturally, when Apple dropped iOS 18.0.1 with the promise of a fix, many users breathed a sigh of relief — until they realized that the issue wasn’t actually gone. Several iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max users say that while the frequency of missed touch inputs has decreased, the problem is still alive and well. There’s a noticeable improvement, but not enough to stop some from contemplating a switch back to older models or even different brands altogether.

Users aren’t shy about expressing their frustration. For some, it’s the fact that their new iPhone 16 Pro can’t handle something as basic as touch input, while others are surprised that Apple’s expensive flagship device is facing such a glitch in the first place. Many are sharing similar experiences on forums: taps being missed, swipes ignored, and screens going momentarily unresponsive during daily tasks like texting or scrolling.

The issue also seems to be most prevalent around the edges of the display, with some users even reporting struggles in the camera control areas. Some have tried everything from removing screen protectors to tweaking their settings but to no avail.

The unfortunate reality is that iOS 18.0.1, despite Apple’s best efforts, hasn’t fully ironed out the problem. It’s a minor but very real annoyance for users who expect their phones to work flawlessly, especially when shelling out top dollar for the latest and greatest in tech. With the iPhone 16 Pro models being so new, there’s hope that future updates might finally squash this bug for good. But for now, the issue remains unresolved.