Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Swype update adds dictionary sync, trending words, and a split keyboard for tablets

Swype

Popular Android keyboard Swype has updated its beta with a few new features to smooth the user experience. In the newest version, your personal dictionary can sync across multiple devices, so you don't have to teach every device you use how to swear or spell your Hungarian uncle's name properly. The dictionary also automatically adds what Swype calls "hotwords"; basically, globally-trending words and phrases like "Gangnam Style." For tablet users, Swype has added two new keyboards: a smaller, moveable option, and a split keyboard.


There are a few other customization tweaks, and users can now choose from amongst ten different keyboard themes. Enhanced keyboard support for Chinese and Japanese users is also included in the beta update....


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