iOS 13: Touchscreen opens links on web pages at the slightest touch

Touchscreen has gotten too sensitive since iOS 13 update; opens links when scrolling on web pages at even the slightest touch. anyone else seeing this? I have an iphone 6S


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iPhone 6s

Posted on Sep 26, 2019 10:34 AM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2019 5:01 AM

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:

  1. 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.
  2. These apps worked fine on iOS 12.x and earlier
  3. This is app-specific; Safari showing web pages seems fine, but the CNN and Fox News apps, for example, have this problem.
  4. This problem is on all iPhones including the new 11.
  5. iPadOS is just out so no idea if it’s a problem there also.


So, what to do?

  1. 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.
  2. 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!!

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iOS 13: Touchscreen opens links on web pages at the slightest touch

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