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SwiftKey is one of the most successful pieces of Android software in the history of the operating system.  Millions of people have downloaded the keyboard app and used it to replace the less popular stock keyboard of the operating system.  What makes SwiftKey so popular?  The people behind the technology designed SwiftKey to be an effective and convenient program that accurately predicts what you are trying to say as you type it, saving you time as you send your messages by e-mail and text on your phone or tablet.  Dr. Ben Medlock, a computer science expert specializing in Natural Language Processing, is the man behind this technology.  Dr. Ben Medlock is currently the CTO of SwiftKey, which he founded with current CEO Jon Reynolds in 2008.  While Reynolds runs the business side of the company, Medlock is in the man in charge of the SwiftKey program itself.  Medlock’s technology has clearly resonated with Android users, as the app constantly remains one of the most popular in the Android store.  If you need help replacing the Android keyboard with SwiftKey on your mobile device, you should call for mobile support.

The sudden rise of Medlock and his company might seem like an overnight success.  However, Medlock studied computer science at the University of Durham for four years in the United Kingdom, receiving a bachelor’s there.  He then went on to spend several more years at the University of Cambridge.  At Cambridge, he not only received a Ph.D. in Natural Language and Information Processing, but also an MPhil. in Computer Speech, Text, and Internet technology.  That’s a long time and a lot of work to be an overnight success!  Clearly, Medlock is a classic case of mastering a field of technology and then applying his skill in the market by producing a product that engaged many people.

Medlock has also proven to be multi-talented, succeeding in several other areas besides business.  Medlock has had work published in multiple academic journals, including the Journal of Biomedical Informatics. He is also a successful musician who has had his songs and work distributed globally to thousands of listeners.  Clearly, Medlock is a bit of a renaissance man with his success in so many fields.

Unfortunately, Medlock’s SwiftKey application is only available for Android.  Therefore, you can’t install it for an easier time typing on an iPad.  However, if you have trouble typing on your iPad, iPad support is only a call away.

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