The future of smartwatch texting is based on T9

In the future, you may type smartwatch text messages with only a flick of the wrist. Smartwatches aren't designed for one-handed typing, but researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a new technique that makes it possible. The technology is based on predictive text, similar to the T9 texting system on early mobile phones. Note: Typing more than one letter will require more than a single wrist flick.

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