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Tips & Tricks: Dragon Mobile Assistant’s New Customizable Wake-Up Word

Posted May 9, 2013 at 9:48 am, by

Living in a mobile-driven world, we all spend hours on our phones. And we’ve come to a point where we view our smartphones as friends; no longer just physical devices. So why not treat your phone like a real friend and give it a name? With Dragon Mobile Assistant, you can. Say hello to our new Customizable Wake-Up Word. You can now call Dragon whatever you want – Phillip, Mary Ann, or even Sweetie Pie – the possibilities are endless! To set up your new wake-up word, just go to Settings, select ‘Customized wake-up phrase’ and enter your desired wake-up word. Just another way Dragon Mobile Assistant is giving you a more personalized, intuitive and intelligent mobile lifestyle. Haven’t downloaded Dragon… read more

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6 Easy Ideas to Show Mom How Special She is This Mother’s Day

Posted May 9, 2013 at 9:34 am, by

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so there’s no better time than now to start thinking about how you’ll show Mom or the mother-figure in your life how much she means to you. This one day a year is the perfect occasion to thank her for those years of love, support and valuable life advice. We’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorite quick-and-easy ideas to wish Mom a happy Mother’s Day. Take your pick according to which best suits your style, and if you have another great idea, we’d love to hear it! All that matters is that Mom gets the recognition she deserves.  “Order’s Up!” Breakfast in Bed Nothing gives the “queen for a day”… read more

Why Type When You Can Swype?

Posted May 8, 2013 at 9:46 am, by

Do you constantly misspell words when you’re typing on your touchscreen phone? Be it messaging, sending mail or just social networking, it can be frustrating if you’re spending more time correcting misspelled words or making unnecessary keystrokes. Typing on your touchscreen can be easier, and that’s why countless mobile users Swype. And now with the All NEW Swype for Android, just released on the Google Play store (get it here), you can replace your on-screen keyboard and type faster and smarter! If you are a Swyper, or have never Swyped before, here are some reasons to get started. With Swype, instead of tapping out letters on your screen, simply trace those letters along the keyboard and Swype fills in the… read more

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Tips and Tricks: Using the All NEW Swype

Posted May 2, 2013 at 10:01 am, by

Last week we debuted the All NEW Swype – now available in the Google Play Store – and we want to help all you Swypers out there make the most of your new mobile app. Check out these quick tips on using Swype’s unique features: Dragon Dictation – Dragon’s voice recognition software seamlessly turns your voice into text. Just tap the Dragon Flame to start talking! Smart Editor – Swype flags errors so you can make a quick fix. Just tap on underlined words and Swype suggests what you’re most likely looking for with the correct spelling. Swype for Tablets – Swype includes three tablet modes to choose from, including; the original Swype keyboard, a small and moveable keyboard, and… read more

What’s your style?

Posted April 30, 2013 at 9:44 am, by

We just introduced Swype for Android on the Google Play store last week (get it here), and it got us thinking – what’s everyone’s swyping style – the way you input text on a touch screen? We all have our own personal flare – and that definitely extends to how we use our mobile devices. So we thought we’d share our Swype personas to see which one suits you. So what’s your Swype style? Swype’r: The Original Swype input style is still the holder of the Guinness World Record for fastest time to input a message on a touch-screen mobile phone.  Are you a busy multi-tasker? Swype’s one-handed input abilities makes your life that much easier. Tapper: Swype’s best-in-class prediction… read more

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Tips & Tricks: Whet Your Appetite with Dragon Mobile Assistant

Posted April 25, 2013 at 10:19 am, by

Are you constantly looking for interesting places to eat? Too busy to sit at your computer and search for new restaurants in your area? Foodies rejoice! With Dragon Mobile Assistant at your service, you can not only find to the hottest new restaurant in town, but also make reservations – all while on the go. To search for a new hidden gem, simply tell Dragon “Find a local Mexican restaurant.” (Just insert whatever style of food you’re craving, of course.) Dragon will take you directly to our Yelp search tab where you can peruse your choices. When you’re ready to make a reservation, just say “Make Reservation at Rosa Mexicano” and Dragon will handle the rest through our OpenTable tab!… read more

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Get the All NEW Swype – The Smartest & Fastest Keyboard for Android!

Posted April 24, 2013 at 9:19 am, by

Now available in the Google Play Store! The NEW Swype keyboard is all about you. Whether you’re a Tapper, Typer, Dictator, Swype’r, or have never used Swype before, the more you use it – the smarter – and faster – it gets. With availability in 62 languages and counting, you and all of your friends will be able to take full advantage of what Swype has to offer, including these sweet features: Dragon Dictation – Dragon’s voice recognition software seamlessly turns your voice into text. Living Language – Swype constantly updates your dictionary to reflect the latest buzz words. Next Word Prediction – Swype learns your unique vocabulary to predict your words…it’s almost like it can read your mind! Personal… read more

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5 Reasons You Need Voice Ads to Amp Up Your Marketing Efforts

Posted April 18, 2013 at 10:39 am, by

Whether you’re a veteran advertiser or new to the game, advertising continues to be an exciting and constantly evolving space. More so than other mediums, the proliferation of mobile devices has expanded the way people think about communicating—and being communicated to… With such expansion, and whether we realize it or not, mobile advertising has become increasingly commonplace. In fact, mobile advertising is one of the fastest growing segments of digital advertising landscape. According to eMarketer, mobile ad spending around the world more than doubled in 2012 from $4 billion in 2011 to $8.41 billion, and anticipates that spending will approach $37 billion by 2016. Despite the explosive growth, mobile ad revenue still lags behind the larger-screened PC and Internet TV… read more