Back when I first saw typing using swipe I got very fond of it. After using Swype for many months, I eventually bought the paid version of Swype. And when I was on my LG P500 it felt awesome to type so fast. But ever since Google keyboard started to feature swiping feature by default, I happen to ignored Swype to type. My age old phone didn't have much space for an additional keyboard.
But now that I have upgraded to Moto X, I have switched back to Swype. Some of the features I like about Swype is: 1. Hinglish Dictionary: So now I can type even Hindi words with the same efficiency as regular English words. 2. Cloud Sync: Any words like names and login ID's I save in the personal dictionary. And the Cloud sync retains the words even if you are re-installing the keyboard. When I happen to install Swype after many months on my Moto X, I have very happy that all those words I saved haven't been lost. 3. Accuracy: I am pleasantly surprised by how accurate Swype feels while typing. It even corrects completely missed letters. So suppose I want to write, "I am a boy", but I tapped 's' instead of 'a', it automatically corrects it to 'a' since Swype seems intelligent enough that it knows, 's' can't exist as a sole word. Nice. 4. Arrow Keys: This is probably the best thing I like about Swype. It comes with a arrow keys layout that makes it easy to edit particular text with greater accuracy then using fingers. It also have buttons to Cut, Copy, Paste and so it's really fast editing in that mode. Screenshot in spoiler:
*i.minus.com/iGFzxpXX8q7UE.jpg
Apart from the above features:
- Voice dictation is good but sometimes it's still hit or miss.
- Erasing previous words is fast and snappy
- Lots of themes from dark to light
- Features such as Quick search right from the text box is nice touch
Back when I first saw typing using swipe I got very fond of it. After using Swype for many months, I eventually bought the paid version of Swype. And when I was on my LG P500 it felt awesome to type so fast. But ever since Google keyboard started to feature swiping feature by default, I happen to ignored Swype to type. My age old phone didn't have much space for an additional keyboard.
But now that I have upgraded to Moto X, I have switched back to Swype. Some of the features I like about Swype is: 1. Hinglish Dictionary: So now I can type even Hindi words with the same efficiency as regular English words. 2. Cloud Sync: Any words like names and login ID's I save in the personal dictionary. And the Cloud sync retains the words even if you are re-installing the keyboard. When I happen to install Swype after many months on my Moto X, I have very happy that all those words I saved haven't been lost. 3. Accuracy: I am pleasantly surprised by how accurate Swype feels while typing. It even corrects completely missed letters. So suppose I want to write, "I am a boy", but I tapped 's' instead of 'a', it automatically corrects it to 'a' since Swype seems intelligent enough that it knows, 's' can't exist as a sole word. Nice. 4. Arrow Keys: This is probably the best thing I like about Swype. It comes with a arrow keys layout that makes it easy to edit particular text with greater accuracy then using fingers. It also have buttons to Cut, Copy, Paste and so it's really fast editing in that mode. Screenshot in spoiler:
*i.minus.com/iGFzxpXX8q7UE.jpg
Apart from the above features:
- Voice dictation is good but sometimes it's still hit or miss.
- Erasing previous words is fast and snappy
- Lots of themes from dark to light
- Features such as Quick search right from the text box is nice touch
I am afraid, that's just not enough.
You will have to justify 'how' does it do 'all in a better way'. Else it's just putting up fanboyism as an excuse.
It maybe possible that SwiftKey is on par with everything that I have mentioned as a feature of Swype. But then it's just a draw. In which case it's just a personal preference. I came to know about Swype before SwiftKey and absolutely fell in love with. If you think SwiftKey is 'better' than Swype you will need to back up your claim by providing, 'how?'.
A bit offtopic:
Also, SwiftKey seems to be more popular among masses than Swype with more than double ratings. But I have a problem with 'big' corporations dominating. So I will always support the 2nd best companies with an interest that it won't try to dominate the market with it's wide spread presence. And I am not just talking about keyboards here, but more than that. Look at how Whatsapp is still struggling to provide even a basic web version. Telegram which is 2nd most popular have multi platform client since long time.
I can give more examples but I think you got the point.
A bit offtopic:
Also, SwiftKey seems to be more popular among masses than Swype with more than double ratings. But I have a problem with 'big' corporations dominating. So I will always support the 2nd best companies with an interest that it won't try to dominate the market with it's wide spread presence. And I am not just talking about keyboards here, but more than that. Look at how Whatsapp is still struggling to provide even a basic web version. Telegram which is 2nd most popular have multi platform client since long time.
I can give more examples but I think you got the point.
I used Swype long time back, in 2014. It had amazing swype accuracy, which maybe Swiftkey has not, even till date. Apart from that, it's a bit costly otherwise I'd bought it. Google Keyboard has a very very long way to go to compete them.
Was a long time swype user, but once I shifted to Nexus devices, it's been Google Keyboard all the way. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of say Swype or Swift Key but it's "good enough" for my usage. Since, the last update, it does look polished.
I am a hardcore smartphone user and I try several apps on daily basis.For me your default keyboard is fine. After that SwiftKeyboard gives the best and most additional components like save your records, gestures,many options to format ,some good free themes and stats as well
Used to use Hacker's keyboard when I first got a smartphone around late 2014. It is good if you code on your phone, otherwise, many keys were unused. I had SwiftKey and Hacker's Keyboard and would switch between them based on application.
I use SwiftKey now mainly because after 2years of usage it knows what I'm about to type, saves time and effort.
Idea of Hacker keyboard is novel. But due to increased keys, it's best suited for mobile displays bigger than 5". Also if only it also support swipe typing.
Idea of Hacker keyboard is novel. But due to increased keys, it's best suited for mobile displays bigger than 5". Also if only it also support swipe typing.
You can get similar layout with swipe on Google or aosp keyboard by setting the PC layout
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I couldn't find any setting for changing layout of keyboard to PC when I chose AOSP keyboard.
And I can't even find the option to enable swiping in AOSP keyboard.
I couldn't find any setting for changing layout of keyboard to PC when I chose AOSP keyboard.
And I can't even find the option to enable swiping in AOSP keyboard.
I somehow missed the "Plus" icon to add more layouts. (Blame it on theme, it was white on white background). Thanks.
I will need to experiment, but later.
... Some of the features I like about Swype is: 1. Hinglish Dictionary: So now I can type even Hindi words with the same efficiency as regular English words. 2. Cloud Sync: Any words like names and login ID's I save in the personal dictionary. And the Cloud sync retains the words even if you are re-installing the keyboard. When I happen to install Swype after many months on my Moto X, I have very happy that all those words I saved haven't been lost. 3. Accuracy: I am pleasantly surprised by how accurate Swype feels while typing. It even corrects completely missed letters. So suppose I want to write, "I am a boy", but I tapped 's' instead of 'a', it automatically corrects it to 'a' since Swype seems intelligent enough that it knows, 's' can't exist as a sole word. Nice. 4. Arrow Keys: This is probably the best thing I like about Swype. It comes with a arrow keys layout that makes it easy to edit particular text with greater accuracy then using fingers. It also have buttons to Cut, Copy, Paste and so it's really fast editing in that mode. Screenshot in spoiler:
*i.minus.com/iGFzxpXX8q7UE.jpg
Apart from the above features:
- Voice dictation is good but sometimes it's still hit or miss.
- Erasing previous words is fast and snappy
- Lots of themes from dark to light
- Features such as Quick search right from the text box is nice touch
