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Swype opens beta for Android devices

by Matt Kapko
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After a solid run of pre-install deals with device manufacturers, Swype Inc. has publicly released a beta version for Android devices not already on board. Users already running the official versions of Swype on their Android devices should not install the beta.
The business model for the text input solution for touch-screen devices has revolved around the OEM space as a pre-installed application thus far. But CEO Mike McSherry was already saying the technology would inevitably shift to an app download when RCR Wireless News caught up with him in September at the company’s new Seattle office.
If Swype is going to reach a billion devices — an oft-stated goal — it simply has to become readily available on more devices. The opening of a beta that was only available in private before is an early step in that direction.

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Former Feature writer for RCR Wireless NewsCurrently writing for CIOhttp://www.CIO.com/ Matt Kapko specializes in the convergence of social media, mobility, digital marketing and technology. As a senior writer at CIO.com, Matt covers social media and enterprise collaboration. Matt is a former editor and reporter for ClickZ, RCR Wireless News, paidContent and mocoNews, iMedia Connection, Bay City News Service, the Half Moon Bay Review, and several other Web and print publications. Matt lives in a nearly century-old craftsman in Long Beach, Calif. He enjoys traveling and hitting the road with his wife, going to shows, rooting for the 49ers, gardening and reading.

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