Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back

Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by szszrk on Sunday November 03, 2024 @01:22PM (#42034920)

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 :)

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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by jjtheblunt on Sunday November 03, 2024 @03:00PM (#42035704)

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.

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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by veunes on Sunday November 03, 2024 @02:52PM (#42035640)

Oils or dirt can interfere with touch sensitivity

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