Phone Software Takes the Taps Out of Typing

New technology called Swype allows users to glide a finger across the virtual keyboard to spell words, rather than tapping out each letter. The New York Times reports.

Swype’s software detects where a finger pauses and changes direction as it traces out the pattern of a word. The movements do not have to be precise because the software calculates which words a user is most likely trying to spell.

Capitalization and double letters can be indicated with a pause or squiggle, while spacing and punctuation are automatic.

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emily | 8:23 AM | Enhanced Keyboards for SMS |
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