As mentioned in the release notes for Google Play services earlier this month, Gboard is adding the ability to browse “Autofill with Google.” Once available on your device, Gboard will prompt you to “Use Autofill with Google.” This involves enabling “Autofill with Google” in the system On-screen keyboard settings. It will then appear in the grid of shortcuts and can …
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Why I switched from Gboard to SwiftKey and never looked back
Switching keyboards on my Android phone was always something I resisted. I have been a loyal Gboard user for years, convinced it was the best – or at least good enough. The thought of moving to an OEM keyboard (like Samsung) or something else, especially SwiftKey, seemed pointless. But after frequent suggestions from the keyboard community, I decided to give …
Read More »I replaced Samsung Keyboard with Gboard and I should have done it sooner
For too long, I was a creature of habit, stuck with the Samsung Keyboard that came pre-installed on my Galaxy S23 Ultra. It did the job, mostly, but I never truly loved it. It was like driving a reliable car that wasn’t quite me. I was aware of alternatives, particularly Gboard, but the default option kept me from making the …
Read More »Google’s Gboard set for better Hindi typing with new layout
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a compact keyboard layout as part of Gboard for typing in Hindi. This new layout places characters from the Hindi alphabet across a grid of ten buttons. Each button can hold up to five characters, which can be inserted by swiping in their respective directions. Google has been working to …
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