Developers of some of the popular Android keyboards such
as Swype, SwiftKey have already confirmed plans to launch their keyboard apps in the App Store.
But
as Swype promotes improved prediction and SwiftKey adds gesture input, they both trump Google's stock keyboard on ye olde hunt - and - peck front.
The Samsung Galaxy S comes with the standard Android keyboard as well
as the Swype offering for swirly key patterns if you're into that.
For text input, you get a custom Samsung keyboard as well
as Swype.
Since Apple has opened up the keyboard API, you can install third - party keyboards such
as Swype and set it as default.
But TouchPal is just as good
as Swype and it does have those emojis, so you might want to try it out.
It's not perfect though,
as Swype relies heavily on a dictionary, so if you tend to use slang or words that are not in the dictionary, Swype might not help as much.
i hope so, as it has the same TouchWiz interface
as the Swype - using Samsung Omnia 2.
The Nook Tablet's virtual keyboard is reasonably accurate and attractive, but offers no haptic feedback and no alternate input methods such
as Swype.
No other fancy input methods, such
as Swype, are provided.
The Charges comes with a proprietary Samsung keyboard, as well
as Swype.
It's as simple
as Swyping your next text message or note.
Not exact matches
I was told Samsung hoped to include
Swype technology
as well, but that detail has yet to be finalized.
The new models comes with the
Swype virtual keyboard pre-loaded
as an alternative to Microsoft's.
Both devices will come preloaded with
Swype as well
as a «pre-configured home screen» (read Alcatel launcher) with the most «essential apps and widgets pre-loaded.»
This update brings all the AOSP Android 4.2.1 functions and features, such
as the new Lockscreen layout, 360 degrees panorama for the Camera app, new
Swype - like keyboard, improved Google Now service, Quick Settings notifications panel and many many others.
Unfortunately,
as with
Swype, the trace mode's predictive ability is limited.
It is DLNA streaming capable, comes loaded with the
Swype keyboard, and can serve
as a 3G mobile hotspot, though that'll run you $ 20 extra a month.
Simply amazing, no lag time at all w / processer
as fast
as it is... to answer some questions out there, no screenshots of ebook reader until day of launch, software not running yet... media player the same
as other WM phones, will NOT upgrade to WM7... for those (like me) who are anti-touchscreen only devices, this will change your mind,
swype is amazing and simple to use.
The device's support for
Swype technology adds to the intuitiveness and facilitates sending quick texts
as well
as picture messages.
The Element also comes with a
Swype keyboard that has large keys like the Android keyboard, but with not
as much space between them.
The latter will only be available in the U.S. Samsung will install Layar, an augmented reality application, and
Swype, which allows users to input text on a touchscreen by gliding their finger from one letter to another on a virtual keyboard,
as well.
Editor's note: We've updated this review
as of November 23, to reflect further 3G testing and additional information Viewsonic made available about video chat capabilities and
Swype.
It isn't the same experience
as BB10
as we don't have the «flow» and «
swype» between messages, it still relies on taping the screen, but we need to get used to using out touch screen devices in portrait mode.
There is now support for multiple user accounts on tablets, native settings shortcuts in the notifications pane, gesture typing (ala
Swype), wireless screen streaming via Wi - Fi Direct (over the Miracast protocol), widgets on the lockscreen, support for USB audio docks, redesigned camera app with HDR mode, Photo Sphere capturing and a built - in editor with filters,
as well
as further stability improvement.
Unlike
Swype, SwiftKey is available for all to purchase in the Android Market, but the inclusion
as a standard option could go a long way to drum up additional brand recognition.
The Springboard comes with
Swype as the default keyboard, though you can easily switch to the default Android option if you wish.
As usual, I find
Swype to be a mixed bag.
4.5 - inch True HD IPS display (720 x 1280 pixels; 16.7 million colors; 329 pixels per inch screen density; Gorilla Glass) Onscreen QWERTY keyboard (with
Swype keyboard enhancement) MicroUSB port 3.5 mm headphone jack Communications & Internet Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture / video and IM instant messaging Full HTML browser with Flash 10.1 Support Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync
as well
as mobile e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP).
Recently shown
as part of the Never cargo terminal... exhibition at LA's Smart Objects in July and based on French civil engineer Victor Cornetz's studies of insect movements, the work follows an ant pathway across multilingual translations and crowd - sourced dictionaries using an Android
Swype.
Not all is lost for Nuance, though,
as it announced at MWC that it has now gained Acer
as its latest client to preload
Swype on all Android phones globally.
According to the Shanghai - based keyboard developer, HTC is replacing Nuance's
Swype with TouchPal
as its new default input engine on upcoming Android devices — including the recently announced One M9 — around the world (unless requested otherwise by operators).
The pioneer in gesture - based typing controls,
Swype's competitive edge has been blunted
as more and more keyboards have implemented their own swipe typing system.
The Lumia 930 is Microsoft's first flagship device to ship with Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box (the Lumia 630 and 635 also ship with the newest OS) and
as such, it offers key improvements over Windows Phone 8, like support for a
Swype - like keyboard input (called «Word Flow Keyboard»)
as standard, better control over your home screen (the ability to add a background and more Live Tiles), a pull - down «Action Center» notifications panel.
If you don't want to use the keyboard,
Swype is used
as the default on - screen keyboard option.
-- The included keyboard, while good, is nowhere near
as accurate or easy to use
as SwiftKey,
Swype or any number of third - party keyboards
As for input methods, you can use
Swype or the standard Android virtual keyboard.
As the granddaddy of all gesture - based keyboards,
Swype has seen quite a few updates in its day.
This update brings all the AOSP Android 4.2.1 functions and features, such
as the new Lockscreen layout, 360 degrees panorama for the Camera app, new
Swype - like keyboard, improved Google Now service, Quick Settings notifications panel and many many others.
As with
Swype, Word Flow takes a little getting used to at first.
But just
as the Google Now Launcher has some great alternatives in apps like the Nova Launcher and others, the Google Keyboard is well - contested by options
as SwiftKey or
Swype.
For ardent fans of
Swype Keyboard, here comes some bad news
as a Redditor has confirmed the developers have decided to discontinue rolling out any new updates to the software.
It's nothing new,
as HTC and
Swype offers it (
as will SwiftKey shortly), but we like it's implementation here.
The company was bought by Seattle - based startup Nuance Communications in 2011, and the
Swype keyboard was exclusive to Samsung devices for a while before being launched
as a standalone app.
As well as putting a world of information, stupid pictures and emojis at your fingertips, the keyboard also supports the Swype - like «Glide» typing found on other alternative
As well
as putting a world of information, stupid pictures and emojis at your fingertips, the keyboard also supports the Swype - like «Glide» typing found on other alternative
as putting a world of information, stupid pictures and emojis at your fingertips, the keyboard also supports the
Swype - like «Glide» typing found on other alternatives.
Fortunately, iOS 8 allows you to download third - party keyboards from the App Store for the first time, with a lineup that currently includes favorites such
as SwiftKey,
Swype and Fleksy
as well
as sillier offerings like GIF Keyboard and ScribbleBoard.
According to Google Play,
Swype on Android has
as many
as 250 million users on Android devices, and the introduction of the keyboard on iOS will likely meet the software with similar or bigger numbers.
My professional experience
as an Assistant Controller includes working under the supervision of a Controller to ensure the accuracy of the financials of
Swype Digital.