Touchscreens give up the memory of buttons · Proposed air date:
Comparing an early touchscreen iPhone with a phone built around physical keys, Dr. Dave praises the iPhone's remarkable interface but notices a tradeoff: a flat screen demands visual attention, while tactile buttons can be operated by feel. The observation captures an enduring accessibility and interface question at the start of the smartphone era.
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Proposed recording date: 2008-09-20. The exact broadcast date may differ.
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