keyboard – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png keyboard – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[The Top QWERTY Keyboard Phones to Buy in 2017]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/top-qwerty-keyboard-phones-buy-2017/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:00:07 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=10442 If you thought physical keyboards on smartphones were a thing of the past, think again. BlackBerry phones — which are well known for their physical keyboards — have been making a comeback. So it shouldn’t be surprising that most of the best QWERTY smartphones being released this year have been designed by BlackBerry. While there are still plenty of non-BlackBerry smartphones with QWERTY keyboards, few of them can compete with BlackBerry’s design and performance. Nonetheless, check out some of 2017’s top QWERTY phones below.

  1. BlackBerry KeyOne

The best QWERTY phone being released this year is definitely the BlackBerry KeyOne (it was previously known as BlackBerry Mercury). It still has a classic BlackBerry design, but with all of the perks of the Android operating system. Unlike the BlackBerry Priv, the KeyOne has a completely visible keyboard — i.e., it can’t be hidden behind the screen. Unlike the classic BlackBerry design, the KeyOne has a longer screen, which makes it more similar to modern Android phones. The KeyOne features an LCD screen, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera, an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, and a Snapdragon 625 processor. For those who are a fan of the classic BlackBerry design, this one’s for you.

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  1. BlackBerry Priv

If you’re looking for a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard that’s more affordable than the KeyOne, then the Priv is your solution. As mentioned, this phone features a hidden, pop-out keyboard, which is appealing if you still want the look and feel of non-QWERTY smartphones. This phone has the Android operating system, a 5.4-inch HD display, an 18-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and the ability to record 4K video. It also has 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. Overall, the Priv is a great QWERTY smartphone that still performs on the same level as many recent non-QWERTY smartphones.

  1. LG Xpression 2

This is the most affordable phone on this list. If you simply want a basic phone with a QWERTY keyboard, then this is a good phone to choose. Visually, it resembles a more compact version of T-Mobile’s once-popular Sidekick phone. It has 256MB of storage and 128MB of RAM, making this a true throwback phone. This phone features limited apps, which means this device is better for those who want to stick to phone calls, texting, and email. There’s also a camera for basic picture-taking needs. Further, if you purchase a contract with AT&T, this phone will cost next-to-nothing.

]]> <![CDATA[New Updates Arrive for the Swype Keyboard]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/new-updates-arrive-swype-keyboard/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=9117 Phone keyboards are lots of fun, but oftentimes they don’t have much staying power. That isn’t the case with the Swype keyboard. It is such a mainstay that it started the swipe trend that comes as a standard option now on many phones and tablets. The swipe feature, or the ability to spell words and sentences using your finger and predictive technology, has helped to popularize texting and writing on gadgets in general.

While the Swype keyboard is still popular and has lots of functionality, until recently it was missing some sought-after components. The following will discuss the Swype keyboard and its recently-introduced features — these new updates certainly make the keyboard more relevant and up-to-date.

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What is the Swype keyboard?

At its most basic, the Swype keyboard lets you type more quickly by using a fluid motion to write words. Then, it reads the way your finger moves to predict the word, and, in turn, offers you suggestions. The app has many other features, too, such as letting you add a theme to your keyboard, lay out your keyboard in different ways, and, of course, including emojis in your communications.

Have there been issues with the Swype keyboard in the past?

One problem noted with the Swype keyboard is that it didn’t update as often as similar swipe-enabled keyboards like SwiftKey and Gboard.

What are the newest updates?

Swype version 3.0.1 includes new features that could be appealing to many users. Many of these features are exciting, and may make you want to switch (or switch back) to Swype. Here are just a few of these updates:

  • Predictive emojis. The new keyboard reads your text, and then predicts the emojis you might want to include based on your content.
  • A dedicated number row
  • Chinese handwriting character recognition
  • New language keyboards, including Kashmiri and improvements to the Thai and Lao keyboards

In addition to the most recent updates, Swype added a number of popular features not that long ago. One update included better prediction and correction capabilities. Thanks to this update, the keyboard won’t correct spacing problems incorrectly anymore. Additionally, other updates included a mini keyboard and a bunch of new theme options, including bright and graphic designs from Material Design.

How can I try the Swype keyboard?

You can get the Swype keyboard for your Android devices for $0.99. If you want to try out the Swype keyboard before paying for it, you can also test it out with a free trial.

 

]]> <![CDATA[Swiftmoji Emoji-Predicting Keyboard for Android]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/swiftmoji-emoji-predicting-keyboard-android/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:13:23 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=2972 Emojis are the cute smileys that are added to electronic messages to convey the sender’s emotions. Many people who enjoy adding these emoticons to their messages desire a simple and seamless way of including them. For this, a new app has been introduced that makes the task of finding the right emoji quick and easy. The Swiftmoji emoji-predicting keyboard for android is the perfect solution for emoji users.

How the Swiftmoji Emoji-Predicting Keyboard for Android Works

The Swiftmoji Emoji-Predicting Keyboard for Android app suggests emojis related to whatever the user is typing. Words and phrases in the massage trigger suggestions for emojis. These suggestions appear above the keyboard so the right emoji can be selected with a simple touch. The Swiftkey keyboard collects data and uses it for crowdsourcing to make these suggestions. The suggestions that appear above the keyboard become more tailored to the user as the user selects more and more emojis. Swiftmoji is currently available from the App Store and Google Play. You can download the app today and being enjoying the emoji-predicting keyboard.

PSafe and Swiftmoji

PSafe strives to provide software that protects users from viruses, malwares, and malicious attacks as well as provide information to users concerning the best ways to avoid such threats. Thus, PSafe products can be used in conjunction with the Swiftmoji emoji-predicting keyboard to keep users safe from threats while allowing them to enjoy the quick and easy emoji app that is tailored to their personal selections.

The Swiftmoji app can be used in conjunction with PSafe products including PSafe Total and PowerPRO. The PSafe Total offers unbeatable antivirus protection and security and its Memory Booster allows the user to optimize the android device’s memory and storage so that Swiftmoji does not take up much needed storage space. In addition, the Internet Booster feature will allow users to utilize the emoji-predicting keyboard at optimum speed. PSafe Total also has a CPU cooler feature to prevent your device from overheating no matter how long you utilize Swiftmoji and other applications on your Android device.

PowerPRO by PSafe allows the user to identify and remove programs that utilize too much of the battery in order to preserve battery power. This is a great feature that can be utilized in conjunction with the emoji-predicting keyboard for Android because it allows the user to enjoy the Swiftkey keyboard for long periods of time without having to worry as much about running out of power.

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