Swype Beta released for Androids

Swype keyboard previewed last year and now a public beta is available for a limited number of participants. Android users just need to visit the Swype Beta site and register to become a tester. An email will then be sent to the user that allows them to download the installer and begin using Swype.

Here is what you need to know

• Go here to register for the beta program.
• The beta test is open to a limited number of people. (So sign up now.)
• English and Spanish for now.
• This version is limited, compared to what you get when Swype is built in to a phone.
• HVGA and WGVA resolutions only.
• Support is done via forums.
• And if you already have Swype (like on a new T-Mobile Android Phone), don't download this one. It work work.

A couple tips if you're having problems downloading/installing it.

1.You have to delete any unofficial versions of swype before you download the official version. Just go into your file manager and delete all the old files. Make sure to remove it from your keyboard input settings screen too.

2.You have to download it using the default browser. Don't go for xScope or other browsers

That being said, the official release is MUCH BETTER than the unofficial one. Specifically, the application does a lot better with the traditional finger tap input, which is useful when entering in URLS.