Google has seriously ramped up its game when it comes to producing a high-quality keyboard. I’ve come to really enjoy Google Keyboard because it has an almost Apple-like level of focus on simplicity. It looks great, is smooth, and is a great benchmark for Material Design. And just like Google’s other products, it uses your information (typing history, contacts, and other data) to improve typing suggestions.
There’s something else that may kick Google in the pants when it comes to going with a stronger keyboard game: Microsoft recently
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I’ve never been a particular fan of this method. I still find myself having to correct words that Swype and other keyboards that use this approach get wrong.
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