The most popular alternative Android keyboard, Swype, has just been updated to version 3.0 beta. In order to participate in the beta, you’ll need to register for a Swype account and be willing to live with a few kinks here and there. The reward for your time is an Android Honeycomb-compatible virtual keyboard rockstar.
Swype 3.0 beta supports both landscape and portrait mode in Android Honeycomb. In addition to sliding your fingers across the screen, letter can be tapped out individually to use the keyboard’s predictive text function. Another nice touch is the keyboard can be resized much like the virtual keyboard found on webOS for the HP TouchPad. There’s also three positions to choose from: left, center, right.
According to early reports, Swype 3.0 beta is running a bit slow on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. It’s unclear whether this is a device specific issue or a bug affecting all Honeycomb tablets. Since the keyboard is in beta, we can’t say we’re shocked, but we still recommend signing up for the beta. The only way the team will be able to iron out the kinks in the armor is with user feedback.
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