Swype getting official taste of Ice Cream Sandwich at the month’s end
Global swipers didn’t respond well when they were told there’d be no ICS support for their beloved Swype. Although we’re sure some of you have cut corners and gone the unofficial route, you’ll be happy to know that the third-party keyboard firm’s tweeted that official Ice Cream Sandwich support is coming soon — like, “end-of-month” soon. Swype didn’t include an exact date within its 140 character-limited box, so all you proud Galaxy Nexus owners will have to make due with what you’ve got, or wait a few more weeks to get a legitimate copy
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Swype getting official taste of Ice Cream Sandwich at the month’s end
Swype gets a new beta, adopts Dragon Dictation for speech to text (video)
Look, either you love or hate Swype — there’s just no two ways about it. Those that can’t imagine life without the gesture-based virtual keyboard will probably only fall deeper in amour with it when greeted with the latest beta
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Swype won’t initially be available on Ice Cream Sandwich, but it’s in the works
Swipers won’t be swiping on Ice Cream Sandwich …
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Nokia N9 swipes fresh goodies with PR1.1 update, NFC and Swype in tow
Outside of snapping up an even newer handset, N9 users who are looking to score a taste of the very latest from Nokia will uncover a delicious morsel waiting in the form of a software update. Known as PR1.1, the downloadable package adds such refinements as music controls on the lock screen, new status indicators on the standby screen, along with NFC tag support and Swype’s renowned keyboard. The crew in Espoo also promises improved multitasking, noise cancellation and faster syncing of Mail for Exchange. Rounding out the list, the camera app has gained color filters for still and motion captures, and as for that option to close apps with a downward swipe — it’s now enabled by default. The update has begun rolling today, which Nokia will be deploying in waves. In other words, if you’re not among the early recipients, persistence and patience will likely become your new mantra. Enjoy the freebie, folks.
Nokia N9 swipes fresh goodies with PR1.1 update, NFC and Swype in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sony Ericsson brings Gesture input to Xperia line, gives new meaning to ‘Swiper, no swiping!’
Xperia-toting Scandinavians got to claim first dibs on Gingerbread 2.3.4 this past September. But now Sony Ericsson is looking to share that Android update love with owners worldwide. And when that firmware finally hits your handset, don’t be surprised to find a pre-installed, Swype-like doppleganger on board. Dubbed “Gesture input,” this SE-made mobile keyboard option shamelessly apes its competitor’s sweep-to-type implementation for texting, tweeting and general emailing. Anyone who’s spent quality time with the finger-dragging solution will know exactly what to expect. A roll call of devices set to get this feature upgrade is listed on the company’s blog. So, if you’re curious about your place in this upgrade line, check out the source for a little illumination.
Sony Ericsson brings Gesture input to Xperia line, gives new meaning to ‘Swiper, no swiping!’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sony Ericsson brings Gesture input to Xperia line, gives new meaning to ‘Swiper, no swiping!’
Xperia-toting Scandinavians got to claim first dibs on Gingerbread 2.3.4 this past September. But now Sony Ericsson is looking to share that Android update love with owners worldwide. And when that firmware finally hits your handset, don’t be surprised to find a pre-installed, Swype-like doppleganger on board. Dubbed “Gesture input,” this SE-made mobile keyboard option shamelessly apes its competitor’s sweep-to-type implementation for texting, tweeting and general emailing. Anyone who’s spent quality time with the finger-dragging solution will know exactly what to expect. A roll call of devices set to get this feature upgrade is listed on the company’s blog. So, if you’re curious about your place in this upgrade line, check out the source for a little illumination.
Sony Ericsson brings Gesture input to Xperia line, gives new meaning to ‘Swiper, no swiping!’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
HP replaces the Slate 500 with the Slate 2, adds Swype and cuts the starting price to $699
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HP replaces the Slate 500 with the Slate 2, adds Swype and cuts the starting price to $699 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nuance reportedly buying Swype for $100 million
Nuance reportedly buying Swype for $100 million originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Nuance Buying Swype For More Than $100 Million
Pretty big news coming out of the tech world if this all pans out. According to Uncrunched, Swype has just been acquired by Nuance for the sum of 100 million dollars. Currently, Nuance is the proud owner of the T9 input method you’ve been using on flip phones since before Android and more recently, they made a splash for their voice recognition software powering the iPhone 4S’s Siri and Dragon desktop software.
So what does this acquisition mean? Some say it’s Nuance’s way of eliminating the competition (T9 and Swype don’t get along). No one can say for sure. But it looks like Swype could be the default keyboard method on an even wider range of devices once this buyout goes through. Both Nuance and Swype have yet to confirm or issue a statement but we’ll keep you updated.
[Via Electronista]
Toshiba announces 7-inch Thrive tablet, we go hands-on (video)
It looks like the AT200 isn’t the only Toshiba tablet poised to land in time for the holidays. The company just announced the Thrive 7″, a (surprise!) 7-inch version of the original. Like its big brother, it runs on Tegra 2 and packs twin 5 MP / 2 MP cameras, though this time around that textured, rubberized back isn’t removable, and the rear-facing camera comes paired with an LED flash. As you’d expect, in exchange for a smaller form factor (0.88 pounds, half an inch thick), you’ll be giving up the full-sized ports that made the original so unique. Instead, it offers a more typical selection, including mini-USB and micro-HDMI sockets, a headphone jack, docking connector and a microSD slot. Like pretty much every 7- and 8-incher trickling into the market, it runs Android 3.2, and Toshiba did us the favor of leaving it completely unskinned (it did include Swype as a keyboard option, though). No word yet on pricing or availability, though a Toshiba rep confirmed that 16GB and 32GB models will go on sale by early December with a starting price of “less than $400.” How low is Toshiba willing to go? Your guess is good as ours but until then, you can meet us past the break for some early impressions and a short vid, too.
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