That technology will 'continue to be utilized and improved upon across other Nuance offerings – and integrated into our broader AI-powered solutions – most notably in Android-based keyboard solutions for our automotive customers,' the company wrote. Meanwhile, Nuance isn't abandoning the core technology behind Swype. 'This means that the app is no longer available for new downloads from the iPhone or Android App Stores and that we are no longer maintaining or making updates to the app.'Ĭurrent Swype users can continue to 'use the app as normal' for the time being, 'and will be able to contact Nuance for tech support as needed for the next several months,' the company added. 'After years of leadership in the third-party keyboard and alternative text input space, Nuance made the difficult decision to discontinue our support of the Swype keyboard application as we continue to focus our efforts on AI-powered solutions for our core vertical markets,' the company wrote. Update (2/21/18):In a statement to PCMag, Swype owner Nuance confirmed it is discontinuing the app and offered more details about its plans for the technology. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.
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