Touching: All Rumors Point To The End Of Keys/Buttons

Apple is not going to make a dedicated remote control.

Touchscreens alone simply don't work on a remote. People aren't very good at looking at a TV, then focusing on a screen close to them. That is somewhat the brilliance of their existing remote. You can learn where the buttons are within a minute of using it. They can add features and not have to worry about putting a button on the remote, virtual or physical.

There are plenty of applications to turn your iphone into a remote control if one really wants a touchscreen remote. It can be quite handy to see your favorite TV station icons. But when the phone rings how do you press mute?