Put in crappier screen and give it futuristic name. Increase price to validate it.
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Apple Says 'Jelly Scrolling' on iPad Mini 6 is Normal Behavior for LCD Screens
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Not possible as this is normal for a LCD panel.
Apple is not lying here.
I actually like the Retina branding, and find it useful as a label for a feature. The Liquid thing is just silly, though. I don’t care that a screen has curved corners, and would rather it didn’t if at all possible.
It may be that it's more pronounced on the new Mini because the vertical resolution when in portrait mode is greater than earlier models.
I have noticed this slightly on my old 9.7 iPad. Updated to newer iOS and small amount of ram. Somewhat understandable considering age.
Would not be expected or acceptable on new device.
Would not be expected or acceptable on new device.
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They should add it to the feature list then...
8.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
Jelly Scrolling
Wide colour display (P3)
True Tone display
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated display...
8.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
Jelly Scrolling
Wide colour display (P3)
True Tone display
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated display...
Expected behavior due to low quality control and reducing irrationally costs.
Maybe call it "Liquid Scrolling"....
..as it does make you think you're on a boat and getting a bit seasick
Well Apple, you screwed up - you took a known issue with screens (most apparent when scrolling) and decided to build a product that exaggerates the problem in portrait orientation, aka the way everyone scrolls through content. It's actually admirable that Apple is not blowing smoke up our asses about the source of the problem and that it won't be fixed. It's honest.
However, it was also their choice to build it this way, and for that they won't be getting any of my consumer dollars for their product.
There are so many (bad) products on the market that make you say: "Did they even test this thing themselves before they released it?" It's rare that an Apple product gives that sort of reaction, but unfortunately this is one of them.
However, it was also their choice to build it this way, and for that they won't be getting any of my consumer dollars for their product.
There are so many (bad) products on the market that make you say: "Did they even test this thing themselves before they released it?" It's rare that an Apple product gives that sort of reaction, but unfortunately this is one of them.
@IJBrekke
Very well summarized..
Even worse - they chose to do this on the ONE iPad people tend to use in portrait mode -- a LOT
I mean - I don't like to call for peoples heads, but whoever thought this was a good change should maybe not be making these decisions anymore. This is an error that will cost them some amount of lost revenue. To what degree is sort of hard to know, but it will have some impact for sure.
Very well summarized..
Even worse - they chose to do this on the ONE iPad people tend to use in portrait mode -- a LOT
I mean - I don't like to call for peoples heads, but whoever thought this was a good change should maybe not be making these decisions anymore. This is an error that will cost them some amount of lost revenue. To what degree is sort of hard to know, but it will have some impact for sure.
Came to say this exact same thing. Bet this gets fixed or somewhat mitigated quietly via software update in the near future. This is Apple we are talking about. They are not going to come out and admit that there's an issue. I'm frankly a bit shocked that they replied to the request for comment!
Rotate 90 degrees please.
All LCD panel have a refresh direction.
iPad mini 6 just have it from top to bottom in landscape -- it rotated the display by 90 degrees physicaly.
And jelly rolling is EXACT reason why Apple decided to go with OLED on next iPad Pro and maybe iPad Air. Jelly rolling is very minimal on OLED compared to LCD.
I tried the exact same page as per the video, i.e. https://www.theverge.com/22682978/camden-georgia-spaceport-cumberland-island-faa-astra-rocket-debris. There is a very slight bit of jelly roll but frankly barely noticeable.
iPad mini 6 owners have been complaining about a "jelly scrolling" problem that affects some iPad mini models when using the device in portrait mode, and Apple now says that the behavior is normal for an LCD screen.
"Jelly scrolling" refers to screen tearing, which can cause text or images on one side of the screen to appear to be tilted downwards because of a mismatch in refresh rates. It can cause one side of the display to look as if it's responding faster than the other side, a visual disturbance that's hard to miss once you notice it.
Apple told Ars Technica that jelly scroll is normal behavior for an LCD. The screen is designed to refresh line by line, which can cause a tiny delay between when the lines at the top of the screen and the bottom of the screen are refreshed, resulting in uneven scrolling issues.
As many MacRumors readers have pointed out, the jelly scrolling effect is much more pronounced on the iPad mini 6 than on other iPads that also have an LCD screen like the iPad Air, or even the ninth-generation iPad that was released at the same time.
Unfortunately, with Apple calling the issue normal behavior, it means that those who are unhappy with the jelly scrolling effect will likely not be able to get a replacement device from Apple.
iPad mini 6 owners who can't get past the jelly scrolling on their tablets should make sure to make a return or get a replacement within 14 days after purchase during the standard return period. Not all iPad mini devices seem to be experiencing the issue to the same degree, so it may be possible to purchase one that has less of a scrolling delay.
Apple may also issue some kind of software fix in the future to address the problem, even though the company claims that it is normal behavior.
Article Link: Apple Says 'Jelly Scrolling' on iPad Mini 6 is Normal Behavior for LCD Screens
I'm keeping my mini 6, but think it's a necessary but not necessarily sufficient upgrade. The much vaunted screen size increase is somewhat better but not as much as hyped reviews. Everything else including pencil support, etc., etc., is again only somewhat better.
Well, somewhat better is what we're getting from Apple these days --- with a price increase of course.
It is normal and I had it on older 60hz iPads. People will find anything to b-—- about.
There is no doubt that it is real and visible. Whether or not it bothers you is a different question. Apple wouldn’t have responded the way they did if it wasn’t real.
Maybe my eyes are bad, but this reminds me of people who blow up Blu-ray screen caps to 1000% and notice flaws, which I never see on normal viewing. I'm not saying it's not there; it's just not a dealbreaker for me. I also wonder how many people would've noticed if not for threads like this.
It’s actually a little baffling to me that no one pointed this out in the testing phase. Surely someone was like “hey, scrolling in portrait mode is making me nauseous.” Maybe someone did bring it up but they were shot down by a higher up saying “psh, people won’t notice. They all use it in landscape mode anyway. Don’t worry bby.”
After using it even more, I can say the jelly scroll is giving me the same motion sickness I get from trying to read in a moving car. 🤢 Yes I know I must have sensitive eyes, but I bought this device quite literally so I can comfortably read hundreds of thousands of words on a bigger screen.