Siri unlocks iPhone when activated via (Apple-)headset

This is a major problem when carrying the iphone in your pocket.
When activating Siri by pressing the button of the headset i hear the activation-sound - right after that i can hear the sound of the deactivation because my leg 'pushes' against the touchscreen through the pocket of my pants. If this doesn't happen, mostly it just ends a call because the touchscreen isn't locked after you call someone using Siri.
I guess this has to be done by a software update - like deactivate Siri by slide and keep the iPhone locked when used over headset.
Maybe you guys know a workaround
cheers

Yes I'm having the same problem it is a very bad implementation of headphone control. they really need to fix this ASAP. I use my headphones all day with my new job and I couldn't figure out why it was hanging up are going to speakerphone in my pocket.

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