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⬐ ique

This is what the Japanese input-method is like on the iPhone. For each consonant there is a press, up, down, left or right swipe to produce a kana. It's a pretty interesting method, and you learn how to type faster with it pretty fast. Worth checking out!

⬐ gchucky

There's an Android app, called Simeji, that's the same thing. Each button is one of the groups (a, ka, sa, etc.) and then you swipe in each direction for a given sound. I think it's -a if you just touch, -i to the left, -u up, -e right and -o down.

⬐ ComputerGuru

Ignore the YouTube comments. That's not a place where people can appreciate things... and not a place where the word "self-respect" has any meaning.

⬐ gilbertl

Haha, yes, I will try to ignore them. Actually, the comments have been relatively nice so far.

⬐ metachris

That looks like a very interesting input method -- thanks for publishing it! One question though: how do I get that onto my Android -- do I need to include it into the OS, recompile everything and flash the device, or can i install it in an existing Android?

⬐ olsonjeffery

i went to the github repo and dl'd the apk directly using the raw link. Using it now.. definitely different.

⬐ barake

This is one of the neat things about Android: the keyboard is just another application. All you need is the apk file to try this keyboard or any other one - there are even some in the Market like ShapeWriter.

⬐ elblanco

This reminds me of an input method I've seen on occasion for GP2x apps.

⬐ sirn

Reminds me of iPhone's Japanese "Ten Key" Keyboard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVy1p0v0Pow

⬐ nailer

This still requires tapping, unlike Swype and the other alternative keyboards which allow for continuous motion within a word.

⬐ olsonjeffery

i think this input method is pretty nice... lacks polish though. A todo of missing featyres would be appreciated.. i can see a few things right off the bat: no caps lock and need to change the char display when caps is on. I hope i can make time to contribute.. this is a novel method that deserves further development.

⬐ Zarkonnen

That's a very awesome application. I have huge fingers and an Android phone, so I will have to try it out.

⬐ gilbertl

I decided to stop working on it because I want to spend more time on another project. Feel free to do whatever you like with it. Contact me or reply below if you have any questions.

⬐ abronte

May I suggest adding where you left off/what needs to be done in the readme or on a wiki page in the github project?

⬐ gilbertl

Yes, I will work on that today.