Re:SwiftKey Flow beta now open
by eitally on Thursday December 06, 2012 @09:29AM
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Swype has one huge benefit that the Android stock keyboard doesn't: if it autocorrects incorrectly, you just tap the incorrect word and it will display a list of alternatives. Tap one and it replaces the incorrect word. The Android keyboard forces deletion & retyping/swiping incorrectly autocorrected/autocompleted words.
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I also like how Swype also allows you easily add words to your dictionary while you're typing. As far as I know Stock android requires you going to the settings screen and adding them there.
Re:SwiftKey Flow beta now open
by degenerate on Thursday December 06, 2012 @01:05PM
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I just tried SwiftKey and one thing Swype does a lot better: when it gets the word wrong swype lets you horizontally "scroll" through a list of ~10-15 possible matches. SwiftKey only gives you the top 3 matches to choose from. Often the word I wanted was not in the top 3 closest words that either program thought it was -- and with Swype I can scroll right and pick the correct word.