Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Name Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Package Name com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Publisher Google LLC

Category Tools

Version 14.3.06.637860732-release-arm64-v8a

Size 70.5MB

Price FREE

Requires Android

App Store - Available

Link Download Play Store

Gboard has everything you love about Google Keyboard—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, voice typing, Handwriting, and more

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Introduce about Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Gboard is the official Google keyboard. With Gboard, you have one of the most advanced keyboard apps available on Android. The keyboard offers everything you need, including customizable themes, content suggestions, corrector, swipe mode, a custom dictionary, the possibility of having several languages at the same time and so on.

Gboard also offers users the ability to send GIFs, emojis and stickers natively in any application or area where you can enter text. You can utilize a quick access row for emojis and symbols, as well as a predictive content search for stickers and GIFs.

Text correction is an option that can be activated to correct everything automatically or you can choose for only suggestions to appear. If you do not want to write, you can also use your voice.

Gboard supports hundreds of languages, from those spoken by hundreds of millions of people to others spoken by only a few thousand. If you speak several languages, the keyboard has quick access to switch languages. If you have added several languages and start typing in one of them, the keyboard, suggestions and dictionary will automatically switch to that language. You can also translate the text directly with the integration of Google Translator.

What is Gboard - the Google Keyboard?

The Google Gboard app comes packed with handy, time-saving features, all of which you can use at the same time.

With Voice Typing, you can dictate and send your messages hands-free and on the go. Glide Typing makes you type even more quickly by sliding your finger from one letter to the next. Both of these features are highly accurate and smooth.

You'll find a large letter G on your keyboard, too. By pressing it, you can perform a Google search without opening your internet browser. Other possibilities open to you through the search feature include Gboard Emojis and GIFs.

Finally, if you text in multiple tongues, the Multilingual Typing feature boasts over 120 languages. It will autocorrect and make suggestions based on your language selection. As you type, Gboard will get the hang of your style, adding names and expressions to your customized dictionary.

Glide Typing — Type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter

Voice Typing — Easily dictate text on the go

Emoji Typing — Find your favorite emojis on your wrist

A smart time-saver

The Gboard app, all in all, seeks to save your time by synchronizing with other apps and products by Google. At first glance, it doesn't feature much more than its competitors, but once you start using it, you'll notice its high level of functionality.

Perhaps the best feature is the learning option of the app. While you use it, the smart system will adapt to your style. For example, it doesn't stubbornly keep typos but returns the word to normal as soon as you start deleting its autocorrect.

The Multilingual feature also translates your messages for you. All you have to do is choose a language, and the app will turn your input into it.

Wear OS support: Everything you love about the Google Keyboard now available on your watch—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, Voice Typing, and more

Simple download, even simpler use

Downloading Gboard APK is quick and free. All you need to do is enter the Google Play Store and find the launch by Google Inc. The installation is the same as with any other Android app. There’s also a Gboard for iOS available for Apple users.

Having completed the installation, tap the new icon, and it will take you through the 'getting started' steps. Then, you'll need to enable it through your settings. Next, go to the link market 'Switch Input Methods' and pick your language of choice.

The next time you use your keyboard, you'll be presented with Gboard. If you decide you don't like it at any time, visit your Settings to switch to another option. Gboard will remain at your disposal as long as you don't delete the app.

Bugs and alternatives

When it comes to the issues with this app, the primary comes as a result of one of its main advantages. Although it learns your user behavior, it does so slowly. There is an option of manually adding words you frequently use to the dictionary, but it would be nice if it did so itself.

Furthermore, the plethora of features available on Gboard drain your battery life. It's among the top battery using keyboards, the only higher being the on-screen keyboard versions.

Finally, there are issues with its privacy policy and sharing the user data it collects with third-parties. Gboard was involved in a data leak before, and although Google was quick to fix it, there is still suspicion in terms of security.

If you want an alternative, there are several viable options for you to try out. For example, the Ai.type keyboard comes with almost all Gboard features and an even smarter interface. SwiftKey Keyboard takes advantage of AI to learn your writing style. AnySoftKeyboard supports multiple languages and allows for a high level of customization.

An indispensable tool

You could go on using your smartphone without Gboard, but downloading it changes the whole game. With its 120 languages, type, search, and share options all in one free bundle, it’s one of the best keyboards available.

It isn’t the most customizable of keyboard apps, though, and the one-handed mode can be awkward for some users. Still, you’ll hardly find another such comprehensive app to boost your productivity while texting.

All Wear OS languages supported, including:

Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, and others), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, and many more!

Pro tips:

• Gesture cursor control: Slide your finger across the space bar to move the cursor

• Gesture delete: Slide left from the delete key to quickly delete multiple words

• Make the number row always available (enable in Settings → Preferences → Number Row)

• Symbols hints: Show quick hints on your keys to access symbols with a long press (enable in Settings → Preferences → Long press for symbols)

• One handed mode: On large screen phones, pin keyboard to the left or the right of the screen

• Themes: Choose your own theme, with or without key borders

Available Versions of Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Gboard - the Google Keyboard v14.3.06.637860732-release-arm64-v8a

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