Swype has had a successful run on Android so far, but the latest major Android release isn’t playing nice with the keyboard software. That’s why all you Galaxy Nexus owners out there are going to have to go without Swype for the time being.

One of the best things about Android 4.0 going open source is the willingness of Android-saavy tinkerers to release bits of the update before Google or carriers get around to it. A member of the XDA forums going by the handle for.digit has done just that. They’ve managed to extract the Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard, and release it for devices running Android 2.2 and above.

Welcome to another installment of Who’s on Crack where we look at companies that have crossed a line from smart marketing to “hey pal, you’ve got to calm down.” This week, we’ve got a a host of companies that are pushing the boundaries of sanity and we suspect controlled substances are to blame. Let’s get more »

Pantech’s latest Android device is headed to AT&T June 5 and packs a slim, slide-out keyboard. Pantech has been making devices with Android for their Pantech-SKY brand in Korea. In the US, this will be Pantech’s big move, pushing past feature phones like their quick-messaging devices. Pantech is the sponsor of the 2011 Dew Tour, more »

A new image of a smartphone has hit the web and some are thinking that it is going to be a keyboard-free webOS smartphone. At the time there are few (really no) details available, though it was mentioned that the handset could be codenamed “Stingray.” Otherwise, PreCentral has suggested that the handset may be sporting more »

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has come forward with sources that point to a new plan for Apple: smaller, cheaper phones. Their sources paint the picture of a company looking to move further down the mass adoption pyramid to find yet more users. Apple competitors have one very powerful weapon that Apple lacks: multiple form more »

While we are still waiting for Tuesday to arrive there is another bit of Chrome OS netbook information available — an image of the keyboard. It looks like Engadget has gotten the image from a tipster, and while it could potentially be a keyboard for lots of computers — it does have some “Google-like” features more »

If you’re like me, my gadgets are always hovering near empty on power. The familiar blinking light that says, “plug me in” seems to be always on and only when do things come to a dead stop, do things get plugged in. Logitech aims to end that. Introducing the K750 solar-powered keyboard from Logitech. Featuring more »

Motorola Cliq XT users have a nice little software update waiting for them. And no, sadly it is not the Android 2.1 update. But that aside, this update does include several fixes and improvements. Plus, this update has also added the Swype virtual keyboard. As of now the Android 2.1 update is expected to arrive more »

Not much information available on this rumor as of now, but that is not to say we could not be excited about such a device. According to details coming from PreCentral, Palm may be getting ready to release a device which is sporting the codename of “Mansion.” And unlike previous Palm devices, this one will more »