Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by Projectiboga on Sunday November 03, 2024 @12:52PM
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Ah I'm 56, the touch screen on my phone has gotten finicky. I'll have to see if that would help in a pinch. I wouldn't want to rely on that all the time but under time pressure it is good to know about that.
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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by dotancohen on Sunday November 03, 2024 @03:18PM
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You should really look at the S series by Samsung. I've been using Note devices since the Note 3, I would not give up the stylus for anything at this point.
Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by szszrk on Sunday November 03, 2024 @01:22PM
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I'm almost 40, some years ago I noticed that at winter I get more frustrated with my phones and start thinking of changing them.
It turned out each winter I make screens much more dirty and my fingers are drier. Touch gets more random, fingerprint readers success rate drops from 100% to more like 50%.
Nowadays I make sure I clean the screen with actual dedicated products often, and make sure I keep hands moisturized. It works well, even if the latter contributes to the former.
Haven't changed phone in over 2 years and still don't feel the need for change :)
Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by jjtheblunt on Sunday November 03, 2024 @03:00PM
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i thought possibly bloodflow is less prevalent on the surface of your fingers in cold weather, and finger touches are harder to detect as a result, but i don't have data or proof.
Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by veunes on Sunday November 03, 2024 @02:52PM
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Oils or dirt can interfere with touch sensitivity
Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back
by notpushkin on Sunday November 03, 2024 @05:22PM
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Not sure if it’s available on your phone, but look for a High touch sensitivity option in display settings. Helps me a lot in winter.