Articles Tagged “Keyboard”
MessagEase Keyboard: Optimized keyboard layout for faster typing
by Ken East on Apr 13, 2012 16 Comments">16
Do you have very big fingers? Many users have problems typing on their mobile phones because they have big fingers, which in turn causes inaccurate typing because the letters on the onscreen keyboard are so small. Because of this, many users have a hard time in composing messages and consume a significant amount of time just to type several words. To solve this problem there is now a new type of onscreen keyboard called MessagEase Keyboard which is developed to optimize the number of words that a person can type. The keys of the keyboard are larger than that of …
Best Keyboard Apps for Android
by Carl Parker on Apr 11, 2012 7 Comments">7
If you’ve just recently ditched physical keys for a sleek touchscreen phone, typing on imaginary letters on screen can be quite a challenge. Thankfully, Android is all about options, but with so many options laid out in front of you, how do you know which ones to go for? Which ones of the dozens of keyboard apps on the market should you commit to? For those of you who haven’t quite made that choice, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of the best keyboards that have gotten the love of Android users across the Internet. Here’s a list of …
Gmail Tap brings Morse Code to Android, we say about time
by Matthew Sabatini on Apr 01, 2012 7 Comments">7
Did you ever get the feeling that 26 keys is just way to much for your smartphone screen? Well, that’s exactly how Google feels. Today, on this fine April 1st, Google has released Gmail Tap. This intuitive application for Android and iOS will bring back Morse Code in place of that clunk ‘ol keyboard that you’ve come to know. Gmail Tap also boasts the ability to type 2 emails at once, audio feedback, and a re-imagined auto-complete. The keyboard takes advantage on minimalism with only 2 keys and a space bar. You can make each letter out of the two …
Elecom TK-PBL042BK Projection Keyboard: a wireless ‘keyboard’ with mouse mode
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 16, 2012 1 Comments">1
In a world where high-end mobile devices (like the HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S2, or the Apple iPhone 4S, to name a few) increasingly incorporate the functionality of a standard PC, one of the few reasons to turn to a Personal Computer is the convenience provided by having a full-size keyboard. But there is a solution to this problem as well – introducing the Elecom TK-PBL042BK Projection Keyboard with mouse mode. The name is slightly misleading, as the device does not actually have any keys, nor even a board, requiring instead just a flat surface on which an …
The Best QWERTY Android Phones of 2012
by Matthew Sabatini on Mar 06, 2012 44 Comments">44
Sure, going full-size touchscreens might be the new trend, but touchscreen keyboards will never beat physical keyboards. In fact, one of the original and best-selling Android devices of all times was a full-qwerty phone, the Motorola Droid. For those of you who don’t know, a “QWERTY” keyboard is a nickname for a device with a full physical keyboard. The name comes from the first 6 keys on the top row of every standard keyboard. Check out our comprehensive list of of the seven best QWERTY phones of 2012. Droid 4 (Verizon) November 6, 2009 — the original Droid was released, and Motorola …
Droid 4 Release Date Bumped to February 2, 2012
by Matthew Sabatini on Dec 23, 2011 13 Comments">13
It has been just under 6 months since Motorola released the Droid 3, and it has become clear that the fourth device in the Droid series is on its way. Of course, yesterday, December 22nd, was the rumored date of release. However, the day has come and gone without any definitive word from Verizon or Motorola. Despite the lack of info from big red, a piece of informations, shown above, has escaped from Verizon’s headquarters. It is pretty clear that the Droid 4 will be landing in Verizon on or around February 2nd, 2012. This quick change of release dates should …
7-Step Guide to Installing Any Android Keyboard on Your Android Phone
by Vinny Marino on Sep 08, 2011 3 Comments">3
Many Android users often envy other users who have different and much better keyboards on their Android devices. When I first got my Motorola DROID 2, I hated the keyboard that came with it and envied anyone who had an HTC phone with the HTC keyboard. I wanted to replace the stock keyboard on my phone with that from HTC phones. Unfortunately, such keyboard as well as other great ones such as Swype, Samsung Keypad, and HTC Touch Input are not available on the Android Market. Today, it is possible to load any keyboard onto your Android phone. The process …
Best Apps to Customize Your Honeycomb Tablet
by Glenn Santos on Aug 24, 2011 7 Comments">7
As it is, Honeycomb pretty much has everything you need in a tablet interface. It has a lot of outstanding features like the Action Bar, 3D homescreens, visual multitasking and System Bar. Despite that, you still might have that itch to create your own personalized space in your Android 3.0 tablet. Here are some apps to help you tweak your UI and system to your liking. Widgets 1. Beautiful Widgets (free, €1.49 to buy) It’s no lie; these widgets are indeed beautiful. If you’ve been looking for some great looking clocks, weather, toggle and battery widgets, this is the one to get. …
Verizon Brings LG Enlighten To The US
by Aerol Bibat on Aug 08, 2011 0 Comments">0
Well, Verizon is bringing new phone to US shores. The LG Enlighten will soon be added to the rolls of Verizon. It’s a pretty nice looking phone and this may tempt quite a few buyers to picking it up. This new Android phone is LG’s “Optimus Slider” unit and has been under development under the codename of Gelato Q. So what does it exactly bring to the table in terms of being a phone. Well, for those folks hoping to get a high-powered phone, it’s a bit of a disappointment. It would be best to chalk it up as a …
Hack The Droid: 12 Awesome Tweaks For Your Android Device
by Glenn Santos on Apr 15, 2011 14 Comments">14
One of the reasons I switched over to Android was because a DIY geek like me loves the thrill of customization. My previous smartphone was merely a fancy keyboard on something that could call and text. I rarely installed apps on it or even tinkered with it. Once I got a hold of an Android phone though, everything changed and I was eager to personalize my new Google-powered device. A lot of people think that hacking involves a lot of work and even more risk. It’s partly true: messing around with the software of your phone might void your warranty …
Swype now available as a limited public beta
by Kelly Hodgkins on Mar 06, 2010 2 Comments">2
Originally designed for distribution by OEMs, Swype has reversed course and is opening up its software to the public as a limited beta. The public version of Swype supports HVGA and WVGA devices, English and Spanish languages, and is feature-limited, though Swype does not identify which features have been removed from the OEM version. Initially, spots are limited so point your browser to Swype’s website as soon as possible. If you miss the cut, relax as the beta trial is expected to be expanded soon. [via Android and Me]
Demo of Swype keyboard for Android
by Michael Oryl on Dec 29, 2009 0 Comments">0
I managed to snag a few copies of the beta build of the Swype keyboard for Android a few days back and have been loving it. If you are not familiar with Swype, it is an on-screen keyboard that you drag your finger (or stylus) around to type words, instead of having to tap on individual keys. It was most notably seen on Verizon’s version of the Samsung Omnia II, a Windows Mobile device, but for this demo I used a Motorola DROID. In any case, watch the video and pray that we start seeing this show up pre-loaded in …
Swype for Android gets previewed
by Susan Ellery on Dec 15, 2009 3 Comments">3
Anyone familiar with the Samsung Omina II knows that the Windows Mobile handset ships with a novel keyboard called Swype. Unlike traditional onscreen keyboards that require you to tap each letter, Swype allows you to run your fingers in a swiping motion over the letters in a word. As you swipe the necessary letters, the software tries to guess the word which you are spelling. Mobile Crunch was able to test out a pre-release version of Swype for Android and the reviewer’s first impression was positive. He found Swype easy to use, easily expandable with the ability to add custom words, customizable with …
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