A few years ago, as smart phones were beginning to emerge as the newest fad in the personal electronics market, I remember how much ado was made about how a certain industry leader’s signature PDA/phone/mp3 player would be equipped with a touch screen that simulated the experience of pushing a real button. I remember thinking to myself, “Great. Now they’re offering us the chance to buy a product with a touch screen that’s more expensive than a simple button interface, and its selling point is that it resembles a simple button interface. Put me down for ten.” I’ve since become a bit less cynical, and I’ve come to learn how to ignore irony and how to Continue reading →