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It's only been about a year since Nuance [traced](http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/t9-trace-lets-you-swype-through-your-text-messages/) Swype's finger gliding input method with [QuickType](http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/t9-trace-ships-as-quicktype-on-samsungs-wave-ii/), but it seems like the firm is ready for the real deal: Michael Arrington says its nabbing the Seattle-based startup to the tune of $100 million. With competition heating up in the voice command space after Apple's [Siri assisted iPhone](http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/apple-brings-siri-voice-control-to-iphone/) upgrade, Nuance could be stocking up on more traditional input methods, or at the very least edging out the potential for more competition. There's no word just yet if Swype will replace or fade away in lieu of the firms own traceable input brand, but we'll be sure to let you know if we hear something official.
Nuance reportedly buying Swype for $100 million originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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