Steven Frank writes about how the computer interface has evolved, and where it is going”
“There have really only been two dominant UI metaphors in the short history of desktop computing:
- Keyboard + command line
- Mouse + desktop
A third metaphor, the pen, never really gained much traction. [...]
History then brings us to a fourth metaphor, direct interaction via multitouch, introduced to most people by the iPhone. It’s possibly the biggest new UI approach to hit the mass-market in recent memory.”
He goes on to contemplate the value of the “file system”, a potential direction towards “web apps” and more. I’ve often wondered where things will go long term. The issue seems to be the ever-efficient keyboard. Despite loving the usability of my iPhone, writing an email is still far more precise and quick on a full sized keyboard.
Where do you think we are going next? More of multitouch? Voice recognition?
[via Daring Fireball]
Tags: email, emerging tech, innovation, iphone
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