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Apple Losing Touchscreen War

An anonymous reader writes "While Apple's iPhone may be the first device most people call to mind when they think of a touch interface mobile, the 3G device is still lagging behind in the touchscreen shifting stakes — it's getting a sound thrashing from Moto and Samsung, who've cornered the Asian market where touchscreens are popular for their ability to let users input Asian languages without all that fiddly Qwerty nonsense."

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  1. It was HP, not Apple by ilovesymbian · · Score: -1, Troll

    It was HP, not Apple that started the touch screen. So Apple has nothing to lose really. And Moto and Samsung rock! Apple is just hype.

    1. Re:It was HP, not Apple by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
      I'll quote the dude on this one

      well, like, thats just your opinion, man.

      I've used a iPhone, and it made me further despise anything Apple shits out and the sheep jump on. The iPhone isn't innovative nor is it creative, the phone itself lacks many of the cellular phone functions even your "free with 2-year contract" have and with a user replaceable battery. All it is is another thing for the sheep to wave in your face as they go on about how much better they are for worshiping Steve Jobs. Please shove your holier then thou smug Apple attitude right back up your ass where you got it from.

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  4. So what. by lantastik · · Score: 0, Troll

    In other news, Apple doesn't make the greatest media players, and their laptops are significantly slower than other lower-priced options on the market.

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  6. Re:Take my Samsung Glyde, please! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Tsk tsk, you probably should have tried out the Glyde more thoroughly, before jumping on the bandwagon and buying a "cool" device to show off to all your friends.

    Do you feel any cooler now, yuppie faggot?