The Newton and the iPhone, more similar than you think
It seems that people are referencing the Apple Newton more and more when talking about the iPhone these days. Although I don’t remember the poor launch back in 1993, (I was about 9) growing up around Apple computers I have read quite a bit about it. Unfortunately, I can see the similarities between the two launches.
Two of the most notable similarities are the introduction of new technology, and the price. The Newton brought us the first handwriting recognition software that, although it was a technological leap, barely worked at all. Now the iPhone is introducing the multi-touch user interface which is also very new technology.
Original post by Chris Scott Barr