Good news Swype users, there’s a new update available that tackles many issues with the popular keyboard, as well as offering up some new features along the way.
Two user-requested features have been added in, and now the hidden word tip window has been removed. Well, you’ll see it once, after you input the first hidden word upon a new installation, but that’s it! The other new feature is that contact names will stay deleted instead of automatically being re-added. I’m glad to see this fix, as too many time have I just trying typing simple words, only to be bombarded by a ton of contact suggestions.
The updatealso brings support for QVGA, WQVGA, WSVGA, and qHD displays, and also adds in Russian, UK English, and Dutch language support. However, not all screen resolutions support all languages at the moment.
In addition to this, the Swype team did a bit of tweaking to the text prediction algorithm, which was said to degrade the prediction accuracy over time. They have identified the issue, and have modified it accordingly. They’re still looking for your input, so if you’re a part of the beta program, and you’re still experiencing issues with the text prediction, be sure to provide the appropriate feedback so they can improve upon the algorithm.
Some more details on the update below:
- Due to incompatibilities with new features added to Android 2.3.3, we have disabled double-tap-to-edit IN ANDROID 2.3.3 ONLY. This ONLY effects Android version 2.3.3
- We fixed one of our gestures that you’ve all been asking for but didn’t work quite right: To hide the keyboard you can trace a path from the SWYPE key to the BACKSPACE key.
- The installer includes a new option when it detects Swype is already installed: Generate License. This option can be used to force Swype to delete and re-create the license file. This should make fixing license issues a lot easier for our users.
- Some changes to the license have significantly decreased the likelihood that updating your system software will require a new license for Swype. Major changes (such as switching between ROM flavors, e.g. going from CyanogenMod to SenseUI-based ROMs) will still require a new license, but simply updating your existing ROM should no longer disable Swype.
You can grab the update here if you’re a part of the beta program. Enjoy!