[jarek]

http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/12/15/the-lg-ke850-touchable... on December 15, 2006.

While the design doesn't necessarily predate the iPhone, it was at least developed concurrently, supporting the thesis of industry heading that way.

[berntb]

Cool, new to me. I note that the Wikipedia page says LG muttered about suing Apple over the iPhone. :-)