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Hanx Writer App

By Chris Morris

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - On today's APP-tastic and outta SITE - Hanx Writer.

Tom Hanks might be known most for his acting chops, but now you can add developer to his resume.

Hanx Writer turns your phone or tablet into... well, a virtual manual typewriter.

That means no delete key, no cutting and pasting and having to hit return at the end of each sentence. It's a pain for anyone who grew up using a modern word processor, though some folks might just call it refreshingly retro.

Check out the Hanx Writer app.

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