Diagrams from Apple’s leaked patents for a multi-touch tablet give us a glimpse into some interesting new developments in the evolution of touch UIs.
Some of the cool elements include iPhone-like scroll wheels and lots of touch-and-zoom experiences.
But perhaps most interesting is the full-screen QWERTY keyword. It will be interesting to see how Apple implements this feature. As an iPhone user, I find typing on the screen to be difficult–mostly because of the lack of tactile response. I wonder how this will play out on a more expansive interface with full-sized keys.