The Bottom Line
The lack of a physical keyboard makes typing on the iPhone difficult to master. It is easy to press wrong keys on the virtual keyboard.
If you have trouble typing on your iPhone, consider TapIt4Me, a inexpensive iPhone app. It lets you create shortcuts for frequently typed text. This will save you a lot of time and frustration.
Unfortunately, TapIt4Me doesn't work with instant messaging or other apps. But, you can use copy and paste in the iPhone 3.0 software to work around this limitation. At $5USD, TapIt4Me is an excellent buy.
If you have trouble typing on your iPhone, consider TapIt4Me, a inexpensive iPhone app. It lets you create shortcuts for frequently typed text. This will save you a lot of time and frustration.
Unfortunately, TapIt4Me doesn't work with instant messaging or other apps. But, you can use copy and paste in the iPhone 3.0 software to work around this limitation. At $5USD, TapIt4Me is an excellent buy.
Pros
- Lets you create your own text shortcuts
- Comes bundled with shortcuts for common phrases
- Syncs via Wi-Fi to share shortcuts with desktop computer
- Greatly improves speed and accuracy of typing
Cons
- Only works directly with email and Twitter
- Must copy and paste to use with text messaging or other programs
Description
- TapIt4Me can import TypeIt4Me and TextExpander snippets from your computer. Or, import Word AutoText/AutoCorrect entries.
- TapIt4Me sends messages via email and Twitter. But, you copy and paste into other programs
- TapIt4Me is easy to set up and use. It lets you disable Auto-Correction and can prompt you before expanding shortcuts.
Guide Review - TapIt4Me iPhone App
TapIt4Me is a text expansion program for the iPhone and iPod touch. It lets you assign shortcuts to frequently typed words and phrases. The program is ideal for anyone who finds the iPhone's virtual keyboard difficult. But, even those who are expert at using the virtual keyboard will find TapIt4Me an indispensable time-saver.
TapIt4Me comes with a small number of pre-defined shortcuts. But, you will definitely want to add your own custom entries. Fortunately, this is easy enough to do. And, if you use TypeIt4Me or TextExpander, you can sync your entries, or snippets with your computer via Wi-Fi. There's even a macro available upon request that will convert your Word AutoCorrect and AutoText entries to snippets!
Once you set up TapIt4Me, it is straightforward to use. You simply create a new note in the program. You can compose your note using both full words and abbreviations for your snippets. By default, TapIt4Me expands abbreviations automatically. But, you can opt for it to prompt you before expanding a shortcut. You can also disable the iPhone's Auto-Correction features for the program. This will help you avoid conflicts.
To send a note, you simply tap a button. You're given the option of sending the note via email or posting it to Twitter. Unfortunately, you can't send a note via instant messaging. Nor can you use TapIt4Me to enter text in program like Safari or Maps. But, this is easy enough to work around. You can cut and paste in the iPhone 3.0 software.
You can create multiple notes. So, you don't need to send a message immediately. You can stop to compose another message. Further, after you send a message, it remains in TapIt4Me. This can be both a blessing and a curse. There is no way to delete a note; you must write over it if you want to remove it. On the other hand, you can save notes to resend, saving you even more time.
TapIt4Me comes with a small number of pre-defined shortcuts. But, you will definitely want to add your own custom entries. Fortunately, this is easy enough to do. And, if you use TypeIt4Me or TextExpander, you can sync your entries, or snippets with your computer via Wi-Fi. There's even a macro available upon request that will convert your Word AutoCorrect and AutoText entries to snippets!
Once you set up TapIt4Me, it is straightforward to use. You simply create a new note in the program. You can compose your note using both full words and abbreviations for your snippets. By default, TapIt4Me expands abbreviations automatically. But, you can opt for it to prompt you before expanding a shortcut. You can also disable the iPhone's Auto-Correction features for the program. This will help you avoid conflicts.
To send a note, you simply tap a button. You're given the option of sending the note via email or posting it to Twitter. Unfortunately, you can't send a note via instant messaging. Nor can you use TapIt4Me to enter text in program like Safari or Maps. But, this is easy enough to work around. You can cut and paste in the iPhone 3.0 software.
You can create multiple notes. So, you don't need to send a message immediately. You can stop to compose another message. Further, after you send a message, it remains in TapIt4Me. This can be both a blessing and a curse. There is no way to delete a note; you must write over it if you want to remove it. On the other hand, you can save notes to resend, saving you even more time.
