The Google keyboard is updated with the news of KitKat
Updates to tools and applications from Google don't stop to arrive since last week the new operating system was presented Android 4.4, also known as KitKatAnd it is that these tools have improved with new functions that Google wants to bring to other users of Android, and not only to those who already have a terminal Nexus 5 in hands, for now the first smartphone with this new version ofAndroidFor this reason, it launches an update of Google Keyboard or Google Keyboard with some very interesting new features.
This is a new version of Google Keyboard, very close to the version used by Nexus 5 The difference is that this is available for all other devices Android 4.0 or higher through Google Play Of course, it is not yet available in Spain This new version has four novelties, including Above all, the introduction of a keyboard with Emoji-style emoticons in the style of what is seen in WhatsApp stands outto personalize messages and writing in any place and application. And it is that there are not few new icons that arrive in this application.
The negative point is that Colored Emojis are only available on terminals updated to Android KitKat , so we will have to wait to enjoy them. However, the rest of the terminals do have a section where there is a good collection of emoticons in black and white to animate the conversations , emails and other places where you can write. But there are more new features in this version of Google Keyboard
Another of the strengths of this update lies in the redesign of the mini-keyboard and the pop-up menus after a long press. Thus, in addition to its appearance, which is now based on the white color and on the black, it has also been improved to be easier Holding down the period key brings up a new panel with useful tools and buttons for writing well.All this thinking about the user comfort and the speed in finding everything you need.
The gesture writing with spaces That is, the charismatic writing Swype has also been added that allows you to compose by just sliding your finger across the screen marking the letters in order. A really comfortable and fast writing system that now, with Google Keyboard, does not require lifting your finger to apply spaces , just slide it over said button. Finally, it also includes different keyboard images that adapt to the different screen sizes of terminals Android , either 4-, 7-, or 10-inch
In short, an update with interesting new features but that tastes little without having access to Android KitKat, in which the emoticonsEmoji have all the color and possibilities.For now we will have to wait for this application to reach Spain, knowing that when it does, it will already have all these new features through Google Play and completely free
