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Siine Keyboard for Android released – icons make texting even easier

Siine Keyboard for Android released – icons make texting even easier

06 March 2012 by Discuss (5)

Custom keyboards are nothing new in Android although it seems like many offer similar functions, change themes, or simply suggest words faster than others. Today we have a brand new keyboard for Android called Siine that was just released and actually has some innovative and new features that had me extremely impressed. Check out the …

SwiftKey passes 5 million downloads, on sale this weekend only

SwiftKey passes 5 million downloads, on sale this weekend only

17 February 2012 by Discuss (0)

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 keyboard developer raises $2.4 million from investors

SwiftKey keyboard developer raises $2.4 million from investors

07 December 2011 by Discuss (3)

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 …

Android Community App of the Week: Thumb Keyboard

Android Community App of the Week: Thumb Keyboard

02 December 2011 by Discuss (0)

We cover a lot of app news here on Android Community, but sometimes we like to share the apps that we use day-in and day-out. The apps that we rely on, are entertained by or that just make life easier. This week we’re featuring my personal favorite in the wide field of Android virtual keyboards, …

Get Ice Cream Sandwich’s keyboard now, no root needed

Get Ice Cream Sandwich’s keyboard now, no root needed

21 November 2011 by Discuss (1)

Yes, we know – the wait for Ice Cream Sandwich to show up for your device and/or in your region is getting frustrating. But you can slake your hunger for Ice Cream now with a taste of its new keyboard, for any Android device. Thanks to XDA member “for.digit“. (funny how no one on XDA …

Swiftkey X Beta brings better tablet support, we go hands-on

Swiftkey X Beta brings better tablet support, we go hands-on

10 November 2011 by Discuss (6)

With its advanced text prediction and easily theme-friendly interface, Swiftkey X is the software keyboard of choice for a lot of Android users. Developer TouchType sent us the new beta for Swiftkey X, in both smartphone and tablet versions. We couldn’t resist trying it out. The most important new feature is the ability to customize …

Motorola XOOM 2 gets SwiftKey X pre-installed

Motorola XOOM 2 gets SwiftKey X pre-installed

04 November 2011 by Discuss (1)

SwiftKey is making in-roads in the OEM market, just like Swype did before it. The third-party keyboard will be pre-installed on the upcoming Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition, presumably in its tablet version. The software keyboard has become popular for its word prediction AI and easy customization. SwiftKey Tablet X is a …

TypeSmart Keyboard Beta translates text as you enter it

TypeSmart Keyboard Beta translates text as you enter it

26 October 2011 by Discuss (0)

There’s a lot of options out there for Android keyboard apps, and a lot of them are good choices, too – Swype, Swiftkey, 8pen, and my personal favorite, Thumb Keyboard, among many, many others. I came across one today that offers a relatively novel feature: it automatically hooks in to Google Translate to allow you …

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

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

30 September 2011 by Discuss (0)

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 …

Swype Beta 3.25 Now Available with Copy/Paste Features and more [Video]

Swype Beta 3.25 Now Available with Copy/Paste Features and more [Video]

23 August 2011 by Discuss (0)

Today the latest version of the popular Swype keyboard for Android has been released to beta testers. While many have probably seen or heard about it already I’ll be posting the videos below for you all to see the new features in action. The update is available right now over at the Swype’s beta webpage …

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