While a lot of the web is still horribly broken on touchscreen devices, it should be noted that the situation is getting better.
The popularity of iOS and Android devices means that a lot of even regular websites now have to pay attention to responsive layouts, large input elements, etc.
Of course, there is a lot of web that updates slowly, HN included. Getting all those on board the modern, responsive web will probably take years.
But having used touchscreen devices daily for browsing since early 2006, the situation is clearly improving all the time. Popular CSS frameworks like Bootstrap help, too.
The popularity of iOS and Android devices means that a lot of even regular websites now have to pay attention to responsive layouts, large input elements, etc.
Of course, there is a lot of web that updates slowly, HN included. Getting all those on board the modern, responsive web will probably take years.
But having used touchscreen devices daily for browsing since early 2006, the situation is clearly improving all the time. Popular CSS frameworks like Bootstrap help, too.