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Swype could make typing easier on the iPhone

by Mike Schramm (RSS feed) on Sep 15th, 2008

Still haven't caught on to typing on that little non-tactile keyboard on the iPhone's screen? This little tech, from the creator of the T9 system (dreaded by some, loved by others) being shown off at TC50, could be just the ticket. Swype is kind of like a gesture-based system, except that it uses the keyboard knowledge you already have -- just run a stylus (or your finger) around a qwerty-board, hitting all the letters in your word on the way, and the program will guess the word you were drawing. If you're looking for something similar that's already appeared on the iPhone, you might check out ShapeWriter's WritingPad, which we hope will be returning to the App Store soon (warning: loud video on page).

It's pretty wild -- his drawing "Mississippi" set off my "awesometer." Unfortunately, while the iPhone is given just a slight mention (can you name another touchscreen device that's used as widely?), it'd probably need a little tweaking. He's using a stylus (which on the iPhone is a no), and it'd be tough to draw with accuracy on a keyboard as small as the iPhone, even on the bigger horizontal version. Still, I like it, and Apple could always consider something like this for the iTablet, whenever they decide to release that. It'd be an easy way to overlay another typing method onto an already-working nontactile keyboard.

Tags: drawing, gesture, keyboard, mississippi, qwerty, swype, tactile, typing

Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail

MS and Vegas Apple Stores: Your reports

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Sep 1st, 2008

Apple opened two new Apple Stores last weekend -- one in Ridgeland, Mississippi (that state's first store) and another in sunny Las Vegas (Nevada's fourth and the third in Vegas). As usual, we asked any TUAW operatives who may have attended to share their reports and/or pictures. Reader Dave took some nice shots in Mississippi.

So, did you go, and more importantly, what did you get? Let us know in the comments. Here's hoping you scored a T-shirt!

In related news, there's an interesting map at ifoAppleStore that overlays Apple Store locations with population density in the US. Of course it makes sense to put stores where the most people are, and that's just what Apple has done.

Tags: apple store, AppleStore, las vegas, LasVegas, mississippi, retail

Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail

Mississippi, Las Vegas Apple Stores set to open

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Aug 28th, 2008

Apple plans to open two new retail stores in the US this Saturday, August 30th. One in Ridgeland, Mississippi and another in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Apple Store Renaissance at Colony Park (Ridgeland) will open at 10:00 AM. The store is located at 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, next to Williams Sonoma and J Crew. You can find full travel directions here. This will be Mississippi's first Apple Store.

Apple Store The Forum Shops will also open at 10:00 AM in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. You'll find it at The Forum Shops At Caesars, at 3500 Las Vegas Blvd., South. Full travel directions are here. This will be Nevada's fourth store, and the third in Sin City.

If you visit either store over the weekend, please let us know! We'd love to see your pictures and stories.

[Via ifoAppleStore]

Tags: apple store, AppleStore, las vegas, LasVegas, mississippi, nevada, retail

Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail, Rumors

Details emerge on future Apple Stores

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on May 27th, 2008

Details are beginning to emerge on future Apple Stores. First of all, ClarionLedger is reporting that Mississippi's first Apple Store is in the works. They've begun advertising for retail positions in at the Renaissance at Colony Park, with rumors saying that the store could open in the next couple of weeks.

Likewise, the first Apple Store in the southern hemisphere moved one step closer to opening day in Sydney, Australia. Similar to a tactic they used in Boston, the facade hiding the store from the public has been covered with a sign that reads, "Drop in soon. Apple Store, Sydney."

TUAW readers in Mississippi and Sydney: Keep your eyes peeled for us and let us know if you see anything interesting!

[Via MacDailyNews]

Tags: apple store, AppleStore, australia, mississippi, retail

Filed under: Retail, Rumors

Apple retail job postings for Jackson, MS

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Mar 18th, 2008

Eagle-eyed TUAW reader Gary spotted this job posting over at Yahoo! advertising for Apple Retail workers in Jackson, Mississippi. As of this posting, there are no Apple Stores in Mississippi.

Thirty-seven out of our fifty United States have at least one Apple Store. Perhaps that's because California is hogging them all, topping the list with thirty-eight.

If any TUAW readers in the Jackson, MS area spot some suspicious construction, snap a photo and let us know. Here's hoping your store opens soon.

Thanks, Gary!

Tags: apple store, AppleStore, jackson, mississippi, retail

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