Just got an email from them..
Dear Alpha Testers,
Exciting news! We are about to launch SwiftKey Beta on the Android
Market, and you are the first to know
Please UNINSTALL your current version of SwiftKey and head over to the
Market to download the official Beta -- search for "swiftkey".
Also, have a look at our new website at www.swiftkey.net. We are in
the process of upgrading our support framework and look forward to
hearing from you soon.
It has been a pleasure working with you during the Alpha phase. We
will keep you posted on developments here at TouchType through our
newsletter and please do let your friends/colleagues know about
SwiftKey!
Many thanks,
Ben
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curious to see if this is as fast as Swype is...not likely, but worth a try
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Just installed, it seems really cool..I'll have to unlearn Swype for a day or two to really know, but the word prediction feature is stunningly accurate!!
I can't remember; is SwiftKey a tap-to-type or a Swype-like keyboard? I got that email too, but I've never used it.
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Im using it and its typing only for me.
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TheBiles said:
I can't remember; is SwiftKey a tap-to-type or a Swype-like keyboard? I got that email too, but I've never used it.
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its tap to type, but it predicts the word you are going to type, so you never have to type an entire word...very cool predictive tech..
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Just saw on Android Central and thought it might be worth sharing that Swiftkey is opening up VIP access for the day which will allow downloading of their Swiftkey 2 Beta keyboard. Just go to the link below and click on register, use the promo code #swiftkeyFRIDAY
http://swiftkey.net/vip/index.php?sid=363897a84c55bc1de19460f619840b65
Once you register you can then download it in the forums(link below). I tried it out and best keyboard I've used so far.
http://swiftkey.net/vip/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1115
Thank you!
Thanks...going to give this a try.
It's pretty awesome.....been using it all morning. digging the dark theme.
travishamockery said:
It's pretty awesome.....been using it all morning. digging the dark theme.
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Yea, once they offer more skins it will be really sweet.
devindpotts said:
Just saw on Android Central and thought it might be worth sharing that Swiftkey is opening up VIP access for the day which will allow downloading of their Swiftkey 2 Beta keyboard. Just go to the link below and click on register, use the promo code #swiftkeyFRIDAY
http://swiftkey.net/vip/index.php?sid=363897a84c55bc1de19460f619840b65
Once you register you can then download it in the forums(link below). I tried it out and best keyboard I've used so far.
http://swiftkey.net/vip/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1115
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Worked perfectly. Using it right now.
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Thanks for the tip! Using it now.
i got the beta 1 about 2 months ago and that was sweet, beta 2 is amazing.
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i got the beta 1 about 2 months ago and that was sweet, beta 2 is amazing.
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What is new from Beta 1?
I actually prefer the stock HTC keyboard to any other one out there.
Thanks, will do.
It doesn't seem to have predictive capabilities when used in the HTC email application, which is a shame because the predictive capabilities of SwiftKey are awesome.
The backspace-delete key is buggy when used in quickoffice. Hope they fix these bugs 'cause I love this keyboard.
The previous version did not allow you to see what you were typing when used in landscape HTC email on the ThunderBolt. That has now been fixed.
Thanks, Robertus.
Thank you! This looks like something I'll definitely have to try out.
I love Swiftkey. I've been using it since their first Beta last year. I'll have to give this a go, thanks!
SwiftKey is the best keyboard i've used.
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Its asking me for a invite code, I used the promo code and did not work
The invite code was only valid for Friday 5/20
Awesome got it!
SOB...this is what I get for not checking XDA 1 day!
Edit: XDA pulls through again and someone has uploaded the APK. See the original post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088651
The coupon is no longer working. Can someone please provide with a 8 letter code?
a mix of htc stock keyboard and swype, and more customizable. I like it so far
Link?
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What devices does it support
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sign up for swype beta and d/l it
http://beta.swype.com/
also using it and it easier to type with and swype with
For swyping type kbs, my experience has been that swype is the worst. Slideit and flex t9 still have better features and superior spelling correction.
I used swype for a while until I found flexT9, I like it much better
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better than swype?! what is this flexT9 you guys speak of!
SwiftKey much better than swype imo.....
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alot of reviews on flex is not good
The new version of swype > everything else right now IMO. Old version less so. This one is a huge improvement.
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alot of reviews on flex is not good
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And you've got 2 xda members here with positive reviews. /shrug
Swype popularity is only because they came out first and are free. The paid alternatives are better IMO. Slideit has a trial if you want to give it a whirl. Flex t9 was free on Amazon a while ago.
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Aridon said:
The new version of swype > everything else right now IMO. Old version less so. This one is a huge improvement.
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free for u to use but the phone makers have to pay.
This version of Swype is much better than previous versions.
I agree, much better.
I've been using flext9 for quite a while now, dl'd free from Amazon. The market has it rated at four stars out of five. Obviously not everyone is going to be a happy customer, but it has worked for me just fine.
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Honestly I like the keyboard but its a bit bulky and laggy. Flext9 is much smoother.. But not necessarily a bad keyboard but not the best
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The only issue that I've run into with Swype 3 is that it doesn't seem to send the character for my login password in RDP, but, rather, the bullet (like it pre-hides the character). I don't RDP with my phone often, but it's nice to have when I need it. Also, I think saving creds in my RP shortcut will fix this problem.
I personally think swype is better than everything else right now, especially with this new update. So much better now ><
I was wondering what do you guys think is the best swype keyboard? I've used Swype.com keyboard but was wondering if there is more customizable ones.
There are quite a few in the market. I used ultra keyboard. With that one, you can customize everything.
Slide it by a landslide
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IMHO swype is the best. tried others, but none is as acurate. the new swype beta / latest swype stable, both are awesome. cheers !
Swype beta imo. You can download it via their website.
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Swype beta imo. You can download it via their website.
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As stated in the Op I've used and am using Swype beta.
Try touchpal.
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Slide it by a landslide
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I used slide it for a long time. Switched to Swype beta. Kinda missing slide it now though
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Love original Swype beta, tried Swiftkey for about a week, was nice, but I like texting with just one finger, and besides I like rubbing it into my wifes nose that her iPhone cant Swype!
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Love original Swype beta, tried Swiftkey for about a week, was nice, but I like texting with just one finger, and besides I like rubbing it into my wifes nose that her iPhone cant Swype!
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I really like Swype but one thing that bothers me is the orange accents
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Swype beta.. I have swift key installed also but prefer Swype.
Flex T9 is the best for me and I have tried all of them.
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Is anyone else really excited for this app? I am an avid SwiftKey user, and this looks like the perfect combination between Swype and SwiftKey. There's a video preview online, and it looks awesome. I'm signed up for beta testing, and I'm anticipating this greatly. Does anyone know when this beta may be released to the VIP members of their forums?
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Can't wait, this will be the ultimate keyboard for me
Reports are saying VIP beta will be out in the next couple of weeks. Then full release someone in q1 of 2013
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This will be the one keyboard to rule them all. I have switched between TouchPal and Swiftkey just on the swipe like function alone. But Swiftkey has always been better at predicting what you are going to say, even for my bi-lingual self (English/Spanish).
i am really excited. im so sick of the stock keyboard.
The music made it so intense. I was waiting for something to explode.! Lol
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Can't wait, this will be the ultimate keyboard for me
Reports are saying VIP beta will be out in the next couple of weeks. Then full release someone in q1 of 2013
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This is great - I want it right now, haha. I hope the beta is very usable. Did you beta test SwiftKey 3? Was it pretty solid pre-release?
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This will be the one keyboard to rule them all. I have switched between TouchPal and Swiftkey just on the swipe like function alone. But Swiftkey has always been better at predicting what you are going to say, even for my bi-lingual self (English/Spanish).
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I couldn't agree more. This keyboard scared me how well it knows my speech patterns. I learn a lot about myself using this keyboard. Can't wait for the swipe abilities!
zcmack said:
i am really excited. im so sick of the stock keyboard.
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Why aren't you using SwiftKey 3? It's phenomenal already!
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The music made it so intense. I was waiting for something to explode.! Lol
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Hahaha I thought I might!
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SwiftKey is awesome, but I never cared for swype. I can touch type with SwiftKey pretty well... thanks to the auto correct. I still signed up for the beta though
Signed up for the beta aswell I love swift key 3
I'm a Swype users, but will definitely switch if SwiftKey pulls this off well. I can't stand touch typing, but I also can't stand how dumb Swype is when it comes to learning my styles. Swype does have the Dragon speech recognition software built-in, though.
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I'm a Swype users, but will definitely switch if SwiftKey pulls this off well. I can't stand touch typing, but I also can't stand how dumb Swype is when it comes to learning my styles. Swype does have the Dragon speech recognition software built-in, though.
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I have a lot of faith that they will make swiping more effective and efficient than Swype ever could.
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It's gonna rock out with its.... Yeah... You know the rest lol
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just signed up!
hopefully i get in, i havent bought swiftkey.
any idea on beta eralease date?
ddurandSGS3 said:
just signed up!
hopefully i get in, i havent bought swiftkey.
any idea on beta eralease date?
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Check out the first post after my OP.
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I'm waiting for this!!!
ddurandSGS3 said:
just signed up!
hopefully i get in, i havent bought swiftkey.
any idea on beta eralease date?
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Sign up for VIP. You get all betas and are Emailed when available.
I like Swype, but I'm hoping this is a better replacement. I can't stand touch typing. Being able to download right from the market...all they have to do is pull off swyping and I'm in.
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Oh they will pull it off! They revolutionized touch typing and they'll revolutionize swiping typing too.
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I'm really impatient about it !
I hope there will be many options for set up. I needed customized like in perfect keyboard but with SwiftKey intelligence!
zomer331 said:
I'm really impatient about it !
I hope there will be many options for set up. I needed customized like in perfect keyboard but with SwiftKey intelligence!
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You are setting yourself with that expectation ha SwiftKey takes awhile to introduce customization. Regardless, can't wait to try this out too. Their beta for SwiftKey 3 was awesome so I'm looking forward to this.
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This is freaking sweet.
I havent heard anything for about a month for swift key flow. Anyone know what's going on?
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when i signed up for the beta i thought they said itd be a few weeks.
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when i signed up for the beta i thought they said itd be a few weeks.
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Check vip.swiftkey.net for future reference.
You're one of the many people who are also complaining about how Swiftkey gave us a teaser, and haven't followed up yet. To answer your question, the devs are still working on a beta, and keep saying it'll arrive in "the upcoming weeks." At this rate, I'd be surprised if beta was released before christmas, but let's hope I'm wrong
This is gonna be awesome.. I love swiftkey but use swype more often.. swiftkey flow will be the perfect combination!
It hasn't been released yet. Its just "coming soon"
From a marketing standpoint, they definitely have let a little too much time elapse from their teaser to release.
Excited to play with it though. I love the swiping features of the 4.2 keyboard but can't stand the typing side of it (punctuation and longpress take far too long), so I am currently switching back and forth between the two.
I think they should have teased then released within about a week of each other....they jumped the gun a tad I believe
flow
Flow should come out at least with the beta version soon because the 4.2 android keyboard now has swipe
wonder if the 4.2 keyboard made them tweak some things?
i had no idea itd have swype input
ddurandSGS3 said:
wonder if the 4.2 keyboard made them tweak some things?
i had no idea itd have swype input
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My thoughts exactly.