Former Apple SVP Scott Forstall has just given a rare interview in which he discussed the birth of the iPhone. Forstall is the man credited with leading Apple’s efforts to create iOS, and was talking to journalist John Markoff tonight at an event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.

Forstall’s appearance tonight marks the first time he’s spoken publicly about the iPhone’s creation since he left Apple in acrimonious circumstances nearly five years ago. Since then, he’s occupied his time co-producing Broadway musicals and reportedly investing in and advising startups like Snapchat.

The conversation isn’t too big on major revelations — Forstall discusses well-worn topics like the original multitouch prototype, and…

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