not their 1st touch screen
the Nokia 7710 which i have was one as was the 7700. these phones came out in late 04 early 05.
Maybe they are talking about like the iphone. a full touch without the array of buttons located around the casing. They specifically mentioned the iphone. But also mentioned "first touch based". Rather odd. Was the 7710 and 7700 mass produced?
Wow, I just checked out the 7710 and it was awesome. I reckon the Tube is the first FINGER touch screen. Looks like you needed a stylus to work the 7710.