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Something to touch: Haptic feedback rumor gains traction for iPad "magic" feature

by Michael Rose (Mar 7th, 2012)

It's always something at the last minute. Yesterday, the UK's Guardian newspaper stoked the iPad rumor fires with a nuclear blowtorch by pairing the verbiage of Apple's event invitation -- "We have something you really have to see. And touch." -- with the work of a Finnish technology company ...

Apple patents another haptic feedback solution

by Mike Schramm (Jun 25th, 2010)

AppleInsider reports that Apple is still bouncing around ideas for a screen that allows for haptic feedback on its iOS devices. A new patent filed this week outlines a system of screens on a device designed to not only detect touch and protect the underlying technology but also provide physical ...

Survey: Less than half of touchscreen users prefer touchscreen

by Mike Schramm (Nov 4th, 2009)

Here's a few interesting stats from a survey recently conducted in Europe. These aren't specifically about the iPhone, but given that smartphones relied on buttons almost exclusively before Apple's handheld came along (and nowadays, everyone's bragging about their touchscreen technology), a ...