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BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired (mobilesyrup.com)
submitted 3 days ago by jqubed@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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I had two BlackBerry devices for work, right about the time they were going away. I'd heard the keyboard was good on earlier models but it seemed like the quality had gotten pretty cheap on the later phones. The BlackBerry 10 OS on my last phone was actually pretty good, and probably would've kept them in the market if they'd launched it 5 years earlier.

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[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 28 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I've been swiping for years. I can't believe no one else in my tight circle does it.

[–] SouthEndSunset@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I can’t get my head round it.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It seems to work terribly on iphones, even with Google's keyboard. (Source: one single iphone which was entirely uncooperative.)

[–] const_void@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Try going a little slower. That always makes it more accurate for me.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I use the Google keyboard at speed and it works great, while the iphone used in the same manner was completely impossible. Even the Google keyboard installed on the iphone was awful.

I'll try your tip and go slower. Maybe that will make a difference.

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Start with swiping not too fast and keep track on prediction bar, you often don’t have to swipe the whole word. You can take breaks mid-swipe, no problem.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Give it a try, it's all I use anymore.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I've always swiped but somehow just installed voice to text last week. Game changer!

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm in too many places where chatting to my phone wouldn't go over well.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Ah that makes perfect sense. I'm alone for much of my day.