Posts Tagged ‘speed-at-which’

Google Confirms Free Turn-by-Turn Directions Coming to iPhone

Free turn-by-turn Google Maps Navigation has already threatened an entire industry of GPS navigation companies whose livelihood depends on selling paid versions of what the search giant is now giving away for free. Currently Google Maps Navigation is available for Android phones only, but in a London press conference Google said it will bring free navigation to the iPhone along with other platforms. The presser ushered in the arrival of Google Maps Navigation in the UK, but perhaps the juicier part of the news was the official confirmation of free nav in development specifically for the iPhone. Unfortunately, the company still won’t say exactly when we should expect the feature to roll out on Apple’s smartphone platform, but knowing the light speed at which Google prefers to move it won’t be long before we have more news on this front. What do you think: can free turn-by-turn direction service on smartphones replace the traditional in-auto GPS system, or do standalone navigation devices still have value? How will GPS manufacturers adapt to the changing satnav landscape? For more mobile coverage, follow Mashable Mobile on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook Tags: android , Google , gps , iphone , navigation , turn-by-turn directions , uk

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ShapeWriter Keyboard

Be on the leading edge of touchscreen revolution! ShapeWriter Gesture Keyboard is an award-winning text input breakthrough from 10 years of R&D. Each stroke enters a whole word. Enable this system input method from Settings -> Locale & text. Android 1.6 or higher. Price: Free AndroidTapp.com Android App Review: Features: ShapeWriter Keyboard for Android is an alternate way of typing on a virtual keyboard by simply sliding your finger to letters to create words. It’s meant to be fast and easy, however does takes some getting used to. At times it’s cumbersome to type words… make a mistake and tap the backspace button and it removes the whole word. Also hindering when you’re sliding to letters on the upper row then need letters on the lower row, however you can’t see them because your thumb is in the way sliding around. It’s also a pain to try to send SMS text message or Tweet with ShapeWriter. Video: ShapeWriter Keyboard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeTb7nPYlOA Usefulness: If you can master it, the speed advantage offered makes it very useful. Ease of Use: I personally found the learning curve and slower speed at which I ended up typing frustrating enough to uninstall the app and stick to the default Android keyboard. Frequently Used: Android keyboards give options on which you prefer to use, or you can set ShapeWriter as your default keyboard. To set ShapeWriter as your default keyboard: Go to Setting menu Locale & Text Uncheck “Android keyboard” Check “ShapeWriter keyboard” AndroidTapp.com Rating (3.6 out of 5) Should you Download ShapeWriter Keyboard? Personal Choice. Try it to see!

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