Swype is quite a revolutionary step for touch screen input. While some people may prefer simple tap gestures to get their message across, there are still those who prefer to keep things fast. And that happens to be the biggest asset of Swype. After you get past the learning curve, you will be able to type over 50 words per minute.
That is a lot of time saved collectively. Even teachers are happier when younger smart phone owners use Swype because it totally eliminates text speak. This means that kids will not grow up writing things like “c u l8r” on their formal messages. Or it will, at the very least, encourage proper spelling and better grammar.
If you have not yet gotten hold of a Swype compatible device, this technology allows users to sort of trace through individual letters to form words. You do not have to lift your finger while typing so it at least saves the time spent lifting your digit up. Also, since the system was developed by the same guy who made T9 predictive text input, the technology is able to integrate that system to help determine what word you are trying to type.
Any new lingo that is not already a part of the system may be saved for future use. That being said, it is still going to be able to recognize proper words such as “Froyo” or “YouTube”.
This technology has been available for Android users for quite some time now, but according to reports, iPhone owners may also be able to use Swype on their devices soon. That is, if Apple gives the thumbs up to the technology and gives it support once the Swype team is done with their iPhone version. Apple has been known to set the bar high for third party developers but how can they resist Swype? T9 has become an integral part of the industry, and Swype may soon follow for touch screen devices.
