Android's keyboard are many, though few open source. In particular, one of the best keyboards, for a few years, is Gboard, Google's keyboard. Small, very personalized, and with a pretty accurate system (something that is normal, taking into account everything Google knows about you if you give it permission).
The developer just published open source unique to Gboard. We've found that it's an interesting app, so we've tried to tell you what the experience is, and whether it's worth replacing it with a Google keyboard.
This is OpenBoard, Openboard
The explanation provided by the OpenBoard developer is that this "open source keyboard doesn't test you". In other words, as promised engineer, the keyboard does not collect your data. An open source keyboard, with its corresponding code is available on GitHub. We can download it from the Google Play store, for free and ad-free.
OpenBoard is an open source keyboard that is transmitted functionally. It is a custom parco, but it does its job
It's installed just like any other keyboard, which provides compatible permissions and selects as the default. At the usage level, it is similar to the traditional AOSP keyboard, though not exactly the same. At this point in the construction, explain that it is quite limited to the level of topics. However, we can choose between a dark theme and a light theme, with or without borders.
At the operational level, it's the original version, so it's really simple. We can choose from the preference level of many keyboard options, such as auto, double point location, vibration, sound, voice input key, etc.
It's not a full keyboard like Google, but it has a nice automatic adjustment, it works well and it has a completely clean interface
As for spelling correction, the time we tried it worked well, so it all suggests that if you learn from our use it will do much better. We can block offensive words, use corrective suggestions, suggest contacts and names, etc.
When we go to advanced settings, we can adjust the vibration time by pressing, making the space bar look like a track track, setting delay by holding down, etc. Basic settings, for those who don't want more of a keyboard function.
The great thing about OpenBoard
What we like most about OpenBoard is the concept itself. An open source keyboard, based on the AOSP keyboard, is free of ads. Its functionality is excellent, and we can fully use it as our standard keyboard. On the other hand, being the original version, there is enough room for improvement, so we will definitely see more jobs as future updates arrive.
Not so good with OpenBoard
At the automation level, OpenBoard is very limited. Not only does it have a few themes but, for example, if we want to change the size we have to do it in percentages, in a very visual way. Similarly, even though we're promised physical encryption as soon as we insert the keyboard, currently inactive, an important function of specific users.
We also miss hand mode, some integrations like GIFs or clipboards and others, but we understand it's meant to be a simple keyboard. In the case of a server, he is not the best changed item for Gboard, because they do not pass anything. However, It's a great open source system, so we recommend trying.
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