Hit area too small location change textfield

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
The ios a11y inspector reported that the hit area for the search field is too small (256x17px)

Describe the solution you'd like

• increase the hit area, see additional context but clarify first with ui/ux

Describe alternatives you've considered
A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.

Additional context
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) specify a minimum size of 44 by 44 CSS pixels for all interactive elements. The exceptions are: If the interactive element's functionality can be activated by another element of acceptable size on the same page.