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Swype for Evo4G

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Swype said:
P.S. Our lawyer has asked us to remind everyone that Swype does not explicitly or implicitly condone the unauthorized copying and distribution of the Swype software and to inform you that the Swype software is proprietary to Swype, Inc., is the copyrighted work of Swype, Inc., and Swype, Inc. has and always will reserve all of its rights.
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Source = Swype Official Response to Downloadable Versions
 
I'm really having a hard time figuring out Swype's Android business strategy. Bent on a long beta even thought the product has been rock solid almost from the start. Their hype is sending users to the competition and piracy, which is all money that should be in their pockets. Put it in the market already, price it reasonably and it will be a huge hit.
 
Usually their stock line seems to be that they want to deliver the 'best possible experience' by only distributing it via the OEMs. All I know is, if I had this many people willing to pay me, I wouldn't keep them waiting :P

The fact they even had a beta is a good sign though :) They wouldn't have done that unless there were plans to release to the market.
 
By going oem they guarantee themselves a royalty for every single handset as opposed to individual sales. They're going for the money grab and I don't blame them.
 
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