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Touch targets in mobile design should be at least 48×48 pixels — designed for human thumbs, not caffeinated hummingbirds.

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Many mobile guidelines recommend minimum touch target sizes around 44–48 px (depending on platform and density) to reduce missed taps. The idea is to match average fingertip contact areas and allow comfortable use without “precision clicking,” especially on small screens.

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