“The iPhone was a real game changer in touch panels,” says Dave Pedigo, senior director of technology at Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA). In terms of technology and utility, the iPhone has had a significant impact on the industry. “I think Apple revolutionized a lot in regard to the small handheld touch screen,” Pedigo adds. “We’re getting used to being able to do everything.”
Craig Spinner, director of marketing for Osterville, Mass.-based Savant Systems, agrees. “The iPhone is such an important part of the user’s life.” He adds, “Consumers are now realizing the power of the device and demanding that technology.”