As many have said, I think the key is to use a much lighter touch. You might also try using other fingers to give the index finger a break. I find the middle finger works well for me but just be careful Siri doesn't misinterpret it as a rude hand gesture.
Alan Lemly -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:01 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Terribly SORE index finger! Hi: If nothing else works consider the purchase of a BlueTooth keyboard. They are not to expensive and may help with speed as well. I doubt a stylus would work as well. On 8/27/13, Sandratomkins <sandratomk...@googlemail.com> wrote: > Hi, > I too get sore fingers but have discovered that I can use the phone > ambidextrously perfectly well. It just takes a little practice. > > Sandy. Sent from my iPhone > > On 27 Aug 2013, at 13:24, <tcors...@cfl.rr.com> wrote: > >> I have had the same roblem and have been known to use a thin handkerchief >> or kleenix between my finger and the screen. It is possible to have >> problems sometimes with your fingers being a little sweaty or as with me, >> my otterbox has a little play in it betwand the very light touch is not >> possible, so more pressure is needed. >> >> >> >> >> >> Donna >> tcors...@cfl.rr.com >> -----Original Message----- From: Andy Baracco >> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:19 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Terribly SORE index finger! >> >> kim komando sells a stylus that is designed to use with touch screen >> devices. I have never tried one, so can't recommend it's use. I do have >> one >> that came with my Trekker PDA, but have only used it to hit the reset >> button >> in the back. >> >> Andy >> >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Mickey Quenzer >> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:06 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Terribly SORE index finger! >> >> Remember to wipe scrub and flick gently! Remember it's not a Perkins >> BrailleWriter LOL! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:56 AM, sen...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> I have begun using my iPhone more and more. In fact I rarely turn on my >>> notebook. I am able to do almost everything with my iPhone. >>> Recently I am troubled because the tip of my right index finger has >>> become terribly sore. Yes! I use the right index finger tip all day - I >>> double tap with it, I swipe left with it, I swipe right with it, I scrub, >>> I swipe up and I swipe down! In one day, the poor right index finger tip >>> is terribly sore! In fact right now as I tap this message, it really >>> hurts. Any suggestions? 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