My Gboard experience sucked until I made smarter use of these 7 simple features

Andy Walker / Android Authority As with most Google products, I’m constantly switching between Gboard and its many alternatives. I spent a good period with the open-source keyboard HeliBoard, which reveled in its simplicity and privacy-forward concept. However, as I’ve recently jumped aboard the Pixel and new Galaxy train, I decided I should probably commit to Google’s keyboard for the foreseeable future. For the most part, it’s been brilliant using Gboard on modern Google and Samsung handsets, but it still wasn’t as comfy a cushion as I wanted. So, to maximize my Gboard typing game, I’ve reevaluated the app’s practical features, settings, and shortcuts and tweaked these to better suit my typing style and boost my productivity. Is Gboard you preferred keyboard on your Android phone? 285 votes Yes, I only use Gboard on my phone. 88 % No, I use another keyboard on my phone. 12 % I tidied up my cluttered Gboard toolbar Andy Walker / Android Authority My Gboard toolbar, which offers ... Read full article.