BANGALORE, INDIA: Today's mobile phones have been transformed into a multi functional device for imaging, music and accessing the internet. And now the touchscreen technology lends it another dimension to give the phone a more heightened interactive experience.
Research firm Strategy Analytics predicts that 40 per cent of mobile phones will incorporate touch sensitive technology by 2012. The latest global study by ABI Research says that more than 100 million handsets with touch screens were shipped in 2008, and over 500 million will be shipped by 2012.
Moreover, every mobile manufacturer today is jumping into the touch screen bandwagon with handsets that are breaking the high price barriers. But, more than the prices it is the new generation of touchscreen technologies that are set to make the user experience even more amazing.
CIOL's content editor Sharath Kumar takes you to the curious world of Touch Screen Mobile Phones, in this special.
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Nokia: Building a new portfolio “To enhance the experience of the device, Nokia is building a portfolio of touch-enabled applications with third-party developers. There will be a portfolio of touch applications across categories like gaming, music and imaging.” - Poonam Kaul, Head Communications, Nokia India |
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HTC: User friendliness will be the key “HTC has brought many new innovations to touchscreen technology from one-dimensional to the latest three-dimensional interface. We plan to continue introducing newer features in our touchscreen devices to ensure a more engaging, interactive device experience for our customers.” - Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India |
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LG: 3D user interface to enhances the experience “LG has brought many new innovations to touchscreen technology. The company will launch models with S Class 3D User interface which enhances the engagement between the device and the user.” - Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communication, LG Electronics Pvt Ltd |
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Motorola : This is only the beginning “We believe touchscreen phones are here to stay and excite the consumer. Touch is an important part of our lives and this technology promises to transform one’s life, making it increasingly easier. ” - Faisal Siddiqui, Head of India Operations, Motorola Mobile Devices. |
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