Hey folks this is the OP, I’m going to close this thread even though as I write this (Oct 5, 2019), the problem still exists.
Here’s what we know:
- Certain apps, when used on iOS 13.x (up to and including 13.1.2) have very sensitive embedded links that respond at the slightest touch.
- These apps worked fine on iOS 12.x and earlier
- This is app-specific; Safari showing web pages seems fine, but the CNN and Fox News apps, for example, have this problem.
- This problem is on all iPhones including the new 11.
- iPadOS is just out so no idea if it’s a problem there also.
So, what to do?
- Comment in App Store. Both CNN and Fox News app are flooded with complaints about this. If you know of another app with this behavior leave a comment for the developer. We as users have to assume that the developers will tell Apple about this and get it resolved.
- Leave feedback for Apple. As this community is not a formal way to file feedback with Apple, you need to submit feedback here: https://www.apple.com/feedback/
Thanks everyone, fingers crossed this gets resolved soon!!