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Lucy Scotting

Apple aware of a 'ghost touch' issue plaguing newer Watch models — no fix just yet

A screenshot from the Apple Store site that shows the Apple Watch Ultra 2 unavailable for purchase.

The Cupertino company is reportedly investigating a "ghost touches" bug on the latest Apple Watch Models, the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. In this glitch, taps and swipes register on the device despite the display not being touched.

The false touches issue may cause the screen on the affected Apple Watch models to "jump erratically", start phone calls unintentionally or even prevent users from entering the device's passcode. Some users have reported concerns about their devices being hacked due to the unsettling nature of the issue. 

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