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Some keyboard apps for Android are better for one-handed use, while others are tuned for typing with two thumbs.
Most on-screen keyboards need you to look at the keys, but a few allow touch typing.
Regardless of your needs, here are some Android keyboards you should look into.
What We Like
Runs flawlessly in any app.
Often comes preinstalled.
Built-in speech recognition that really works.
Glide typing—get faster with the layout you know.
Smart Replies enable quicker responses.
Gboard is a simple QWERTY keyboard with good predictive typing and built-in speech recognition.
If it’s not already installed on your device, you can download it from the Play Store.
What We Like
A good swiping alternative to Gboard.
Punctuation accessed more quickly.
Includes Copilot, Microsoft’s AI chatbot.
Microsoft developed its own keyboard for Windows phones called Word Flow, which was perhaps the best keyboard app for touch typing. It once held the record for blindfolded typing on a touchscreen phone at 58 words per minute.
Microsoft has now dropped Word Flow and bought SwiftKey. Although it doesn’t have the one-handed touch typing that Word Flow had, its features are extensive and unique.
For example, this Android keyboard includes Copilot, free themes, AI-powered predictions, a custom toolbar with quick shortcuts, and support for over 700 languages!
What We Like
Lots of emojis, GIFs, and games.
Grammar and spell check capabilities.
Includes Swipe capabilitles.
What We Don’t Like
Can be distracting.
Premium price is steep.
Themes are not great.
Ginger is a good keyboard if you use a lot of emojis, as it will give you quick access to them all. Ginger also offers standard grammar and spell-check capabilities, as well as predictive text.
However, it’s not the best keyboard you can get, and it can be distracting at times. If emojis and GIFs are not your priority, then there are better keyboards to choose from.
If you depend on Grammarly to check your spelling and grammar, you might want to try this keyboard.
Unfortunately, you can’t use Grammarly with other keyboards, as it’s not the fastest keyboard to type on. But if you’re happy with a simple QWERTY keyboard and you don’t swipe, this might be perfect for you.
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