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Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad eschews Bluetooth for old-school connection

, May 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Logitech isn't short on keyboards for the iPad, but for those sick of changing batteries its new wired version may be the answer. Billed as ideal for the classroom - where, as Logitech points out, more and more schools are deploying Apple's tablet as a learning aid - the new 'board would also work in a home desktop setup, with versions for both the new Lightning port on the iPad mini and fourth-gen iPad Retina, and a Dock Connector model for older slates. Read The Full Story

Bill Gates: iPad users frustrated over lack of keyboard

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates thinks that a majority of iPad users are frustrated with the tablet over the lack of a physical keyboard, as well as the inability to access Microsoft Office to create documents. He then points to the Microsoft Surface as a proper tablet of sorts, with a desktop-like operating system and access to a physical keyboard. Read The Full Story

Swype confirms talks with Apple over keyboard tech

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

The popular keyboard that lets you use swipe gestures to type out notes and messages, known as Swype, has been invading Android for quite some time, and the feature is included in the latest Android Jelly Bean version, but it seems that the company behind the popular keyboard tech talked business with Apple recently about the possibility of including Swype. Read The Full Story

Swype now available via Google Play

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nuance has rolled out its latest update for Swype, bringing with it some new keyboard themes, and a few other improvements and and change. The big news, however, is that for the first time Android users can get the keyboard app from Google Play, which has a limited-time special price of $0.99, after which point you'll have to shell out an unspecified amount. Read The Full Story

Minuum Android keyboard sparks crowdfund interest with one-row layout

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

This week a set of developers hoping to create a new way for users to use touchscreen-based keyboards have seem some significant success, finding 873% of their goal met in their first crowdfunded venture. The app environment these developers have presented is "Minuum Keyboard", one created for Android devices initially, here showing off the entire English alphabet in a single row near the bottom of a smartphone or tablet screen. Having met their Indegogo goal several times over, they're now headed for a June release for the software in beta. Read The Full Story

Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio borrows Surface RT style for iPad

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Keyboard cases for the iPad are nothing new, there are plenty of them on the market today. That doesn't mean there isn't room for new offerings that are either easier-to-use, better looking, or more durable. Logitech has unveiled a new keyboard cover called the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio that brings the style of the Microsoft Surface RT to your iPad. Read The Full Story

Cooler Master unveils CM Storm QuickFire Stealth keyboard

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

When it comes to keyboards for gamers and touch typists, many people prefer the old-fashioned mechanical keyboard. Most of the keyboards we use today feature membrane keys that don't have the same sort of click as old-school fully mechanical keys. Gaming peripheral manufacturer CM Storm has announced the launch of the new mechanical keyboard called the QuickFire Stealth. Read The Full Story

Flexible keyboard with clickable keys means more comfortable and accurate typing

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

There are number of flexible and portable keyboards on the market today designed to interface with everything from laptop computers to smartphones and tablets. The problem with many of these thin and flexible keyboards is that the keys offer very little tactile feedback making typing difficult and uncomfortable. A company called Strategic Polymers Sciences is showing off a new flexible keyboard that has keys that provide more tactile feedback. Read The Full Story

Corsair announces Vengeance K70 gaming keyboard with customizable backlighting

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Yes, Corsair is making keyboards now, and they have been for a little while. Their latest creation is called the Vengeance K70, and they just announced it to along with the previously-announced Vengeance headsets. Essentially it's a fully-mechanical keyboard that comes with customizable backlighting, which in this case means that you can control the lighting for each key independently. Read The Full Story

Swype beta update released, offers several fixes and features

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

The folks over at Swype have rolled out version 1.4.9.13905, a beta release for those who like to try the newest iteration of software and aren't afraid of taking on a bit of risk. This feature brings with it a variety of new features and fixes, including Advanced Language Models for more languages and improved tap response. Read The Full Story

Samsung included SwiftKey predictive keyboard in Galaxy S IV

, Mar 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Rumor had it that Samsung had integrated SwiftKey into its newly launched Galaxy S IV flagship handset, but nothing was confirmed. Now word has come from SwiftKey's co-founder in an emailed statement to Forbes stating that Samsung has, indeed, utilized the predictive keyboard, adding onto the myriad of other features offered by the smartphone. Read The Full Story

TouchPal keyboard for Windows 8 now available in the Windows Store

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Last week, we talked about a new keyboard for Windows 8 called TouchPal. It's been available for Android and iOS devices for some time now, but the company behind the keyboard just recently made it available for Windows 8 touch devices. While, the app was only available on the developer's website, users can now grab it for free in the Windows Store. Read The Full Story
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