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Fastap keypad

Fastap keypad

Kent German Former senior managing editor / features
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
Customers of Canadian carrier Telus Mobility can now get the LG 6190. Like the , the 6190 may look like a normal, albeit orange, flip phone from the outside, but it's a different story inside. Instead of a standard 12-button keypad, you'll find the innovative Fastap keypad developed by DigitWireless. Set in the midst of the usual number keys are small, round buttons for each letter of the alphabet. Designed for quicker and easier messaging, the keypad essentially gives users a full QWERTY keyboard. The only difference is that the letter keys are arranged in alphabetical order, which could take some acclimation. On the upside, however, the letter keys are raised just above the number buttons and are a darker color. DigitWireless says it can fit Fastap on almost any cell phone, so stay tuned to see if it'll arrive stateside.