Google Keyboard as ‘Gboard’ for upcoming update featuring integrated Google search, true-multi language support and more

Gboard is coming to Android

After seven months, the well-known keyboard app ‘Gboard’ in iOS is coming to Android. Google Keyboard will have a name change and will add some key features like the integrated search button and true multi-language support.

Meet Gboard for iOS

http://www.youtube.com/embed/F0vg4HUEIyk?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent

The update on Google Keyboard is not yet official but Android Police was able to grab an APK file listing the features that they have encountered so far:

• G button (enabled in settings) offers quick access to search from the keyboard.
• Pop-out toolbar (when G button not enabled) provides access to themes, settings, one-handed mode, and search.
• Optional dedicated number row.
• Up to three active languages with preference for one (previously had to switch).
• Gesture typing is now called Glide typing.
• Search for emoji.
• Rearranged emoji panel with group selection at the bottom.
• Emoji have a bright halo effect around them.
• GIF button is always shown but disabled in apps without support.

Google usually release updates every Wednesday so we are expecting a new name for our Google Keyboard anytime soon but if you can’t wait, the link to the apk file is available below.

Gboard Apk Link(Android 4.2 and up)

{TechnoBuffalo via Android Police}

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