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Warning Over ‘Touch Disease’ Flaw Affecting iPhone Handsets

Thousands of iPhones are affected by ‘touch disease’ - where a flickering bar appears at the top of the screen, and the touchscreen slowly stops working.

The problem is so widespread - affecting iPhone 6 handsets and the newer iPhone 6S - that repair shops are being inundated with ‘touch disease’ handsets, according to repair specialist iFixit.

Speaking to iFixit, Missouri repair specialist Jason Villmer said, ‘This issue is widespread enough that I feel like almost every iPhone 6/6+ has a touch of it (no pun intended) and are like ticking bombs just waiting to act up.’

Repair specialists iFixit says that the problem is not fixed by replacing the touchscreen - because it’s to do with two chips inside the phone.

Apple has not commented on the issue.

Neil Mawston of Strategy Analytics told the BBC, ‘Ifthere is a serious iPhone 6 touchscreen issue, Apple will need to acknowledge it openly, respond promptly and offer a reasonable solution to affected customers.

‘Apple customers pay a premium for their iPhones, and they expect premium after-sales service.’