You will have to take my word for it, but I am writing this with my eyes closed! I am using an amazing keyboard on my iPad, and I am able to do this after only about ten minutes of learning and practice.
Fleksy is a new method of text input that has been developed for blind people who use devices with touch screens. Fleksy’s developers are encouraging sighted users to give it a try as well. I believe Fleksy holds promise not just for the millions who want to enter text while walking or doing other tasks, but also for individuals with limited physical dexterity.
I’ve tried Fleksy on my iPad and found it to be remarkably effective. Controlled with a few simple gestures, it’s easy to learn and to use. The only prerequisite is familiarity with the layout of the QWERTY keyboard. Along with clear auditory feedback, Fleksy’s effectiveness is based in a powerful word prediction engine that is incredibly accurate.
Fleksy is currently available in the iTunes Store as a free download for iPhone and iPad. The free app enables the user to try Fleksy, but an in-app purchase for $1.99 enables text created in Fleksy to be sent and/or used elsewhere. Developers are inviting beta testers for an Android version.
Here’s a high quality promotional video from the developers.
