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SwiftKey 3 beta update improves features based on user feedback

By Cory Gunther
on 3 May, 2012

Now that all the Samsung news has calmed down this morning lets talk about keyboards. The popular SwiftKey keyboard has just received another update today for those who take part in their VIP beta. After we announced the new SwiftKey 3 last month, today they've added tons of user-requested features and once again improved on their ever so popular layout.

SwiftKey 3 hits beta with new UI – We go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Apr, 2012

The popular 3rd party keyboard for Android SwiftKey is back in the news today announcing the all new, redesigned SwiftKey 3 for smartphones and tablets. Available starting today is the new and improved SwiftKey 3 beta for their VIP forum members, and we can expect it to launch in the Play Store soon. We were lucky enough to enjoy the predictive text features and more all early so check out the hands-on after the break.

Android Community Evening Wrap-Up: February 17, 2012

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 17 Feb, 2012

TGIF, and now that the work week is coming to a close, lets go over today's top stories. First up, let me mention our own Michael Crider recently returned from a 3-day business trip from Dallas-Fort Worth to Las Vegas. He took the RAZR MAXX along to see how long the massive 3300mAh battery would last. It managed to last 3 full days of communication and mobile web access with 4G LTE turned off. 3300mAh may have been the 'sweet spot' we've all been waiting for after all.

SwiftKey passes 5 million downloads, on sale this weekend only

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Feb, 2012

One of the most popular and widely used 3rd party keyboards for Android smartphones and tablets, SwiftKey, has just announced they've passed 5 million downloads. Along with this awesome news comes two things. They are hosting a sale to celebrate, and have also updated the applications with additional language support and more.

Swiftkey X updated with slew of bug fixes — now even better

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Jan, 2012

Here at Android Community we love 3rd party keyboards and Swiftkey X is right at the top of our list. We've constantly recommended this as one of the best apps for Android phones and tablets. Today they've pushed their latest update to improve upon the recently released v2.2 and they've added tons of improvements and bug fixes -- Especially for the Droid Bionic.

SwiftKey keyboard developer raises $2.4 million from investors

By Michael Crider
on 7 Dec, 2011

We've covered SwiftKey in its various incarnations a lot here on Android Community, and not without good reason. It's gained notoriety as one of the most popular Android virtual keyboards, no small task when your app duplicates core functionality, even if it is adding in a lot more. Octopus Investments would seem to agree: They've invested 1.5 million GBP, about 2.4 million dollars, in the small developer TouchType.

SwiftKey X Keyboard half off for Black Friday weekend

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Nov, 2011

I know everyone has probably been digging through internet and magazine ads, dealing with hoards of people at Walmart or Best Buy, and all those other crazy things people do on Black Friday but what we have is a simple deal you can do right from your phone. The extremely popular (and recently updated) SwiftKey X keyboard for phones and tablets is half off for the weekend. Get it while it's hot!

SwiftKey X updates to v2.2 with multi-touch and resizing, we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Nov, 2011

The popular third party keyboard for Android SwiftKey X has just received another excellent update today and just like recent updates they've brought plenty of improvements and new features -- not to mention even more languages support. Available in the market right now is version 2.2 and although we got our first look at the beta last week and tested the new features, today it's finally available for all and we have the full changelog.

SwiftKey X updated to version 2.1, we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Sep, 2011

The popular keyboard SwiftKey X by Touchtype has been receiving a lot of attention in the world of Android, and with good reason. It is one of the best alternative keyboards available and has recently been graced with some updates making it even better. Today SwiftKey has just announced the new update version 2.1 for their popular keyboard after receiving some changes asked for by their community and from the private BETA. We've been able to look it over and I truly love SwiftKey X, especially on my tablet. More details and pics below.

SwiftKey X Lauching Today for Phones and Tablets, We go Hands-On

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jul, 2011

SwiftKey X by Touchtype has been in public beta for the past few months and even received a few updates but this morning it is finally ready for prime time and they have left beta. Today Swiftey has launched their newest version Swiftkey X and Swiftkey X Tablet available now in the Android Market.