SWYPE ... official version for N8 .... now available !

Nokia should push a firmware fix for the issue that precludes other apps from replacing the portrait keyboard. It's already fixed in the C7 and shipped with production firmware. The portrait keyboard is, IMO, a critical priority issue on the N8. Even if Nokia doesn't replace it, push the fix and let us use 3rd party keyboards like Swype. The fix exists and it would probably take very little effort to fix a huge issue on the phone.
 
I agree. I was also surprised that I could use the built in browser in this forum. I have always found it horrible to use with a regular pc browser due to all pop ups. Posted using built in browser and Swype.
 
Swype in landscape is pretty pointless. You don't need Swype to type in landscape accurately and also, your thumbs have to reach across the landscape view in order to type. The whole point of Swype is that it works in narrower views, i.e. portrait.
 
Not true. I think Swype is vastly superior to tap-typing in any orientation. In landscape you hold with one hand and use the index finger of the other. Even if you're very good with the landscape keyboard, and even if that landscape keyboard has very good text correction and prediction, Swype is still faster and more accurate. It's awesome technology and no touchscreen phone should come without.
 
It is definitely much better for someone like me who has always used T9 regardless if there was a landscape keyboard on the phone. So to say it is pointless without portrait keyboard is ridiculous although it would be great if they put a portrait keyboard in the next sw update which I assume they will.
 
Portrait mode will come early next year when the next firmware update comes out. Nokia will implement the API that will allow portrait keyboards and will implement their own..
 
I don't agree at all. I've been using my X6 with Swype qwerty in portrait and since the first day i installed it I don't remember the last time i've held my phone with both hands. I don't want to hold my phone with both my hands, i want to be able to use my phone completely with just one hand. If i'm viewing pictures or browsing a big page i'll turn the phone into landscape, and i still only need one hand.
 
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Totally agree that Swype in Landscape is totally pointless! The first time I used SWYPE was in portrait and then later on I tried in landscape and it took longer to finger SWYPE than type with thumbs.


TBO I don't understand why Nokia would even offer SWYPE if they can't support portrait. I'd rather see them spend the time working on some portrait QWERTY solution...
 
I saw those a while back, very promising.

How're you liking the swype? I helped on my x6 but the n8 onscreen qwerty isn't bad at all, I'm liking the layout, especially the @ symbol being present w/the qwerty. I have to agree w/nokiapwnsse that single handed is the preferred MO. I'm gonna hold off on the swype for now, I'll have to try yours next time.

don't hate the orange.
 
i disagree. i type way faster with the stock landscape keyboard than with the swype in landscape. the strokes are too long, that's what slows it down.
 
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