Tom Hanks' Typewriter iPad App Hits Number One

An iPad app created by Hollywood star Tom Hanks has shot to the top of Apple's iTunes Store.

Hanx Writer, which emulates an old-fashioned typewriter, was only launched last week but has already become one of the most popular apps.

The free download makes all the noises of a typewriter, including the "ding" when you start a new line, but benefits from modern technology such as being able to press delete when you make a mistake.

After its launch on August 14, Hanks tweeted: "The Future. Will be written. On a #HanxWriter. This I vow. It's Free! Hanx."

When asked by @appstore on Twitter what inspired the Saving Mr Banks star to create the app, he said: " ... cause I find it's like music that spurs along the creative urge. Bang bang clack-clack-clack puckapuckapuckapucka... #HanxWriter"

Hanks with his wife Rita Wilson at this year's Baftas

Last summer Hanks wrote about his love of typewriters in the New York Times and revealed he uses one every day.

"Everything you type on a typewriter sounds grand, the words forming in mini-explosions of SHOOK SHOOK SHOOK. A thank-you note resonates with the same heft as a literary masterpiece," he said

Hanx Writer connects to the iPad via Bluetooth to external keyboards and also offers an on-screen keyboard.

The app offers three paid-for upgrade options which give different ribbon and background colour options and the ability to create title pages with pictures.

The actor teamed with mobile-development studio Hitcents on the app.

Users have called the Hanx Writer "genius" and "simple" in their reviews. 

Andre wrote: "It is amazing just how simple sounds and a typewriter layout can deceive your mind. I actually feel what I am typing rather than the cold and soulless iPad default keyboard."

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