Gboard

Editor's Review

Gboard is more than just a keyboard; it's your all-in-one typing solution designed to make communication faster, smarter, and more expressive! 🚀 It brings together everything you love about Google Keyboard with a host of innovative features.

Glide Typing: Type at the speed of thought by simply sliding your finger from letter to letter. No more pecking at individual keys! 💨

Voice Typing: Perfect for when you’re on the move, easily dictate text and let Gboard handle the typing. 🗣️

Handwriting: Express yourself in a unique way by writing in cursive or printed letters. (Note: This feature is not supported on Android Go devices.) ✍️

Emoji Search: Finding the perfect emoji has never been easier! Just search for what you need and let Gboard do the rest. 😂

GIFs: Add some humor to your conversations with the perfect GIF. Search and share your reactions effortlessly. 🤩

Multilingual Typing: Seamlessly switch between languages without manual adjustments. Gboard autocorrects and suggests words from all your enabled languages. 🌍

Google Translate: Break down language barriers by translating as you type directly within the keyboard. 🌐

Gboard also supports hundreds of language varieties, ensuring that you can communicate in your preferred language. From Afrikaans to Zulu, Gboard has you covered! Check out the full list of supported languages here: https://goo.gl/fMQ85U

For Wear OS users, Gboard brings the same speed, reliability, and features to your smartwatch. Enjoy Glide Typing, Voice Typing, and Emoji Typing right on your wrist! ⌚

Pro Tips to Enhance Your Experience:

• Gesture Cursor Control: Slide your finger across the space bar to move the cursor with precision.
• Gesture Delete: Quickly delete multiple words by sliding left from the delete key.
• Number Row: Enable a dedicated number row for easy access (Settings → Preferences → Number Row).
• Symbol Hints: Long press keys to access symbols quickly (Settings → Preferences → Long press for symbols).
• One-Handed Mode: Pin the keyboard to the left or right of the screen for comfortable one-handed typing on large devices.
• Themes: Customize your keyboard with various themes, with or without key borders.

Features

• Glide Typing for faster input

• Voice typing for hands-free dictation

• Handwriting recognition (not on Android Go)

• Emoji Search for quick emoji access

• GIF search and sharing

• Automatic multilingual correction

• Google Translate integration

• Wear OS support with Glide & Voice Typing

Pros

• Fast and reliable performance

• Easy to use glide typing

• Convenient voice typing feature

• Multilingual typing support

• Integrated Google Translate function

Cons

• Handwriting feature not on Android Go

• Emoji search not supported on Android Go