Articles Tagged “Swype”

How to Install Third-Party Keyboard Apps on Your Kindle Fire

by Edmund Apostol on Dec 05, 2011 1 Comments">1

Third-party keyboard apps may still be inaccessible even with Android Market working on your rooted Kindle Fire. Here’s a work-around devised by some members of the XDA Developers forum.

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Swype Sending Out First OTA Update for Swype BETA 3.26

by Alvin Ybañez on Nov 04, 2011 0 Comments">0

Swype has finally release its first over-the-air (OTA) update for Swype BETA version 3.26, featuring the new Context Prediction Engine and Japanese language support. Swype announced the news through a post in the forums of its official website. The Context Prediction Engine offers 40% increased accuracy rate in predicting words in your sentence. This is made possible by continuously analyzing and studying the way individuals compose their messages, and through continuous use, the software builds a personal language profile of the user. While the newest features in the update look similar to SwiftKey’s predicting mechanism, developers of Swype, who wrote …

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Hack The Droid: 12 Awesome Tweaks For Your Android Device

by Glenn Santos on Apr 15, 2011 12 Comments">12

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 …

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Swype continues to be awesome

by James Tromans on Oct 07, 2010 1 Comments">1

If you haven’t heard of Swype, shame on you. Swype is an input method for touchscreens developed by Swype Inc. Swype was first commercially available on the Samsung Omnia II for Windows Mobile, but since then it has seen significant adoption amoung Android phones. According to a recent press release Swype is able to boast some impressive figures, so impressive we thought we should share them with you here. Launched or announced for 20 devices across 50 countries including handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S, Motorola Droid, and the T-Mobile G2 Expansion to tablets with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, …

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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]

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T-Mobile launches updated myTouch 3G with 3.5mm jack and Swype text input

by Michael Oryl on Feb 10, 2010 0 Comments">0

T-Mobile has just officially launched a new versions of the myTouch 3G with new hardware and software. For clarity’s sake, let’s just call it the myTouch 3G 2010 since T-Mobile has decided to muddy the naming waters by using the exact same name – just as it does with its Sidekick line. So, the myTouch 3G 2010 features a new 3.5mm headphone jack, more RAM (288MB), and ships with an 8GB microSD memory card now. It also features the Swype text input system, which is a personal favorite of mine. Check out my video to see how it works. The …

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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 …

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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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