Swiftkey --> Swype on stereoid

SwiftKey keyboard


Alright, this is an experiment long overdue, this is the first time in my life that I am attempting to compose an essay using something other than the traditional qwerty keyboard and desktop computer, if this proves to be faster and more accurate way of digital input, the obvious implication would be that it is time to retire the long time companion and get on with the times, which can also mean that the desktop computer sitting on my desk and in my office will soon be obsolete, except for gaming, desktop computers are fabulous for gaming.


I have recently, learned about swipe typing, but it did not take long before I discovered SwiftKey, a mobile app from London based software company, which I dubbed swipe typing on steroids, it has all the essential features of swipe typing but also has a cloud dictionary and vocabulary learner, so if you are not too paranoid about privacy, it will analyse your email and determines which vocabularies you use the most, and predict accordingly, it is available on google play for 3.99.


Okay I’m done, this essay took about 25 minutes to complete on my cellphone, for someone with cerebral palsy, I’m completely satisfied

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