These are all the new features of the latest version of the Google Keyboard

At Google they know that changes are always welcome. Although sometimes they only tweak the visual, from the company they try to improve their applications and services from time to time to continue to be the reference in the technological world, and this time it was the turn of a tool as important as the keyboard Thus, we are witnessing the arrival of an update more than notable than improvement and enhances the user experience so that typing on a mobile Android is comfortable, fast and colorful

This is the version 5.0 of Google Keyboard or Google Keyboard for the platform Android A new version with touches in almost all its aspects that makes updating this tool more interesting. Starting with the visual, there are a couple of interesting changes to talk about. On the one hand, there is the design, in which the user can now choose to see the borders of the keys or not Something that matches the scheme Holo from past generations of Android, and that can now be transformed into a flat keyboard m more simple and updated to modern liness.

We must also talk about the possibility of repositioning it or modifying its size In the menu Settings Now the user can choose the height of the keys.From comfortable and small squares that allow larger screen size to the rest of the content, to high keys where it is easier to hit the desired letter, even if it cuts space from the rest of the screen.

Another of the most important innovations is the introduction of a one-handed keyboard In other words, a version of reduced size and that is brought closer to one of the lateral of the screen to be able to press all the keyswith the same thumb This is very useful on large screen terminals or when only one hand can be used. To activate it, simply long press on the comma key A button allows you to return the keyboard to its usual size, however, this contraction has all the typical resources, being able to even access the collection of Emoji emoticons with a single finger

Beyond the visuals, this update also integrates useful new features. One of them is the elimination of the floating hints that accompany the user's finger as it slides across the keyboard. Now these suggestions appear only at the top of the keyboard so they don't interfere with the typing experience. It also gives access to the Emoji and symbol keyboard from both sides of the space bar, making it quicker to change characters. Also, added quick gestures to delete whole words when swiping off the key or to control the cursor by sliding your finger along the space bar.

In short, a very complete update, with all kinds of tweaks, novelties and improvements that will make the user experience with this keyboard more comfortable and agile.Of course, we will have to wait for the version 5.0 of the Google Keyboard to arrive in Spain, since it has been launched in stages. Free can be downloaded via Google Play Store

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