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I haven't used Swype, but I have been using the equivalent keyboard on Android 4.2 on my Galaxy Nexus, while I wait for my BlackBerry Z10 LE. Honestly, I haven
by HorizonXP 14y ago
I haven't used Swype, but I have been using the equivalent keyboard on Android 4.2 on my Galaxy Nexus, while I wait for my BlackBerry Z10 LE.
Honestly, I haven't used a better keyboard than what's on BlackBerry 10. Keyboards on Android and iOS are a pain to use in comparison. The swiping keyboard on 4.2 is pretty good, but still not the same. Everyone lives with it because there isn't a better alternative. However, keyboards and input methods are a big part of our experience with computing devices.
And to be frank, Android is the only ecosystem where such innovation can occur. Due to the platform choices of Apple, Microsoft, and BlackBerry, you can't implement a meaningful keyboard alternative, so no one bothers trying. The fact that Swype is an Android-based product being pitched to Apple highlights this issue.
- tracker1 14y agoI do think swype was marginally better than the Google gesture input. Though not enough that I've tried getting it on my N4. I think it could work well for Apple. Of course I'm not likely to ever buy an iPhone or BB device.