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Ever since Apple introduced the iPhone, we are noticing the increasing trend of companies trying to improve their UIs and the overall devices’ usability. Don’t get me wrong – that’s a good thing, but one should know when enough is just enough…
Now we have RIM’s patent application describing technology that would light individual keys on a BlackBerry keyboard when the user taps that key. I find it somewhat hard to comprehend. Ok, yet another technology acquired in the patent portfolio is a good thing, but man… It’s like I’m not aware that I’ve just pressed a key? That’s why I use physical keyboards rather than touchscreens — ’cause I love feedback from the keyboard. Who knows, maybe they’ll convince me when I try out the device sporting this technology…
In the meantime, you can read more about RIM’s patent titled “Keyboard for mobile communication device” on ZDNet blogs.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
