The 6th generation 'iPad mini' has a 'jelly scroll' that causes the display to collapse when the screen is scrolled.



Apple has released the 6th generation ' iPad mini ', but it is reported that the display of this iPad mini has 'jelly scroll' that the notation is broken when scrolling the screen. According to Apple, this jelly scroll is 'normal'.

iPad Mini 6 Users Complain of'Jelly Scrolling' Issue in Portrait Orientation --MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/27/ipad-mini-6-jelly-scroll-issue-vertical/

Newest iPad mini has a subtle scrolling problem [Updated] | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/09/2021-ipad-mini-suffers-from-uneven-jelly-scrolling-in-portrait-mode/

Apple Dismisses iPad Mini Jelly Scrolling Bug As Expected Behavior, Are You Holding It Wrong?
https://hothardware.com/news/apple-dismisses-ipad-mini-jelly-scrolling-bug

According to Apple-related media MacRumors, jelly scrolling stands out when scrolling vertically through text-based content such as web pages and text. It is thought that jelly scrolling occurs because the response timing is slightly different on the left and right sides of the screen edge. MacRumors readers have also reported that they have encountered the jelly scrolling phenomenon. 'Jelly scrolls can induce eye strain,' MacRumors said.

Dieter Bohn, a writer for overseas media The Verge, said, 'The following video was taken in slow motion as the screen scrolls on the 6th generation iPad mini. The speed is further reduced for each frame. Notice that the right side of the screen is moving up faster than the left side, which is barely visible during normal use, but sometimes becomes noticeable. '



MacRumors said, 'Jelly scrolling was visible on all 6th generation iPad minis on display at the Apple Store in the UK. This issue is not visible when scrolling with the screen sideways. This is a portrait device. This is a problem that arises when you have a. ' On the other hand, The Verge says, 'Even if the screen is turned sideways, scrolling horizontally causes jelly scrolling.' However, he also pointed out that few apps support horizontal scrolling, so most users won't notice it.

Regarding this, Apple told The Verge that 'the jelly scroll problem of the 6th generation iPad mini is the normal operation of the LCD display', and I think that there is no need to modify the hardware or software. pattern. The display of the 6th generation iPad mini has a refresh rate of 60Hz, but the jelly scroll does not seem to be noticeable on other iPad Air and iPad equipped with 60Hz liquid crystal display, 'Jelly only on the 6th generation iPad mini. Scrolls are becoming more noticeable, 'The Verge reports.

In addition, iFixit, which disassembles various gadgets and measures the difficulty of repair, speculates that the reason why the jelly scroll stands out only on the 6th generation iPad mini is 'because of using an inexpensive display panel'.

iPad Mini Teardown: Here's Why it Jelly Scrolls --YouTube


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