Swype for Symbian updated to v2.0 in Nokia Beta Labs

Swype for Symbian has been updated to version 2.0 in the Nokia Beta Labs. This new version brings lots of new features like portrait and split-screen text input support for Symbian Anna, predictive tap auto-correction and lots more new features that are available for Android.

Features of Swype version 2.0 Beta for Symbian

• Portrait and split-screen text input support for devices with Symbian Anna
• Predictive tap auto-correction engine
• 30 downloadable language dictionaries
• Incremental UX changes based on Nokia and Android Beta Labs feedback

This version also includes lots of bug fixes. The Swype 2.0 Beta for Symbian is available as separate versions for Symbian S60 v5 and Symbian ^3 devices, and you could download it from the Nokia Beta Labs. This Beta is available only for 4 weeks, so go and try it soon and give to feedback about it in the Beta Labs.

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Swype v3.25 update brings Gestures and Dictionary Management

Swype keyboard for Android has been updated to version 3.25 that bring new features like editing and application gestures,  Dictionary  management and Swype connect. Previous update was version 3.0 Beta that was released in June.

New Features in Swype 3.25 Beta

• Swype from the Swype key to the X key to Cut, C key to Copy, V key to Paste and A key to Select all
• Highlight any text, anywhere, then send it directly to an application (currently supported for Twitter (Swype key to T-W) , Google Maps(Swype key to G-M) , and Facebook (Swype key to F-B) )
• View, add, remove, and edit words from the personal dictionary option in Swype Settings
• Swype connect will automatically connect to Swype servers and send the basic information about the device and will also send data to identify errors and areas that need improvement
• Lots of application-specific improvements and fixes.

Check out the demo that shows the new features in the Swype 3.25 Beta

If you are new to Swype, register with your e-mail id and the download link would be sent to you by e-mail. Open the link from your phone and download the Swype installer, install it and log into it with your details. Select the language and download Swype.

If you already use Swype, uninstall the current version of Swype (not the installer) and use the installer to download the new version.