Microsoft SwiftKey
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'''Microsoft SwiftKey''' is a [[virtual keyboard]] [[Mobile app|app]] originally developed by TouchType for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] devices. It was first released for Android in July 2010,{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2010/07/13/swiftkey-keyboard-for-android-now-available-in-the-market-as-a-public-beta-swype-begone-its-that-good/|title=Swiftkey Keyboard For Android Now Available In The Market As A Public Beta. Swype Begone - It's That Good!|date=14 July 2010|website=Android Police|language=en-US|access-date=4 January 2019}} followed by an iOS release in September 2014 after |
'''Microsoft SwiftKey''' is a [[virtual keyboard]] [[Mobile app|app]] originally developed by TouchType for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] devices. It was first released for Android in July 2010,{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2010/07/13/swiftkey-keyboard-for-android-now-available-in-the-market-as-a-public-beta-swype-begone-its-that-good/|title=Swiftkey Keyboard For Android Now Available In The Market As A Public Beta. Swype Begone - It's That Good!|date=14 July 2010|website=Android Police|language=en-US|access-date=4 January 2019}} followed by an iOS release in September 2014 after Apple implemented third-party keyboard support.{{Cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/09/17/swiftkey-ios-review/|title=SwiftKey for iOS Review|last=Bryant|first=Martin|date=17 September 2014|website=The Next Web|language=en-us|access-date=4 January 2019}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In May 2020, the app was rebranded as Microsoft SwiftKey to reflect its present ownership.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-13 |title=SwiftKey becomes Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard, years after acquisition |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/microsoft/152171-microsoft-swiftkey-name-change |access-date=2020-05-23 |website=Pocket-lint |language=en-gb}} |
In May 2020, the app was rebranded as Microsoft SwiftKey to reflect its present ownership.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-13 |title=SwiftKey becomes Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard, years after acquisition |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/microsoft/152171-microsoft-swiftkey-name-change |access-date=2020-05-23 |website=Pocket-lint |language=en-gb}} |
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In September 2022, Microsoft announced that they were ending support for the [[iOS]] version of SwiftKey. The app was ultimately removed from the App Store on 5 October 2022.{{Cite web |last=Nistor |first=Codrut |title=Microsoft will kill SwiftKey for iOS next week |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-will-kill-SwiftKey-for-iOS-next-week.658902.0.html |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Notebookcheck |date=October 2022 |language=en}} However, in November 2022, Microsoft announced that they decided to reverse their decision to discontinue SwiftKey for iOS devices. The app was relisted on 18 November, with Microsoft assuring future updates for the app. The company cited "customer feedback" as a reason for SwiftKey's return.{{Cite web |author1=Palash Volvoikar |date=2022-11-19 |title=SwiftKey for iOS is back 45 days after Microsoft announced it was going away |url=https://www.imore.com/iphone/swiftkey-for-ios-is-back-45-days-after-microsoft-announced-it-was-going-away |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=iMore |language=en}} |
In September 2022, Microsoft announced that they were ending support for the [[iOS]] version of SwiftKey. The app was ultimately removed from the App Store on 5 October 2022.{{Cite web |last=Nistor |first=Codrut |title=Microsoft will kill SwiftKey for iOS next week |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-will-kill-SwiftKey-for-iOS-next-week.658902.0.html |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Notebookcheck |date=October 2022 |language=en}} However, in November 2022, Microsoft announced that they had decided to reverse their decision to discontinue SwiftKey for iOS devices. The app was relisted on 18 November, with Microsoft assuring future updates for the app. The company cited "customer feedback" as a reason for SwiftKey's return.{{Cite web |author1=Palash Volvoikar |date=2022-11-19 |title=SwiftKey for iOS is back 45 days after Microsoft announced it was going away |url=https://www.imore.com/iphone/swiftkey-for-ios-is-back-45-days-after-microsoft-announced-it-was-going-away |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=iMore |language=en}} |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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* A new [[artificial intelligence]] engine to [[Prediction|predict]] [[phrase]]s and learn the user's writing style. |
* A new [[artificial intelligence]] engine to [[Prediction|predict]] [[phrase]]s and learn the user's writing style. |
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* A [[Cloud computing|cloud-based]] [[personalization]] service which analyses how the user types in Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, and text messages, |
* A [[Cloud computing|cloud-based]] [[personalization]] service which analyses how the user types in Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, and text messages, to predict phrases in the user's style. |
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* Technology that continually monitors the user's typing precision and adapts the touch-sensitive area of the touch screen for each key. {{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} |
* Technology that continually monitors the user's typing precision and adapts the touch-sensitive area of the touch screen for each key. {{Citation needed|date=March 2026}} |
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* Simultaneous use of multiple languages, allowing users to type in up to three languages at once with language-specific [[Autocorrection|auto-correction]]. |
* Simultaneous use of multiple languages, allowing users to type in up to three languages at once with language-specific [[Autocorrection|auto-correction]]. |
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* Double-Word Prediction adds a new dimension to the predictions you see, predicting your next ''two'' words at once. |
* Double-Word Prediction adds a new dimension to the predictions you see, predicting your next ''two'' words at once. |
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* A redesign of the emoji panel. |
* A redesign of the emoji panel. |
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* A complete overhaul of the settings menu in the style of [[Material Design]] to make it easier to fine |
* A complete overhaul of the settings menu in the style of [[Material Design]] to make it easier to fine-tune and customize the keyboard |
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* 5 new languages were added: Yoruba, Igbo, Zulu, Xhosa & Breton |
* 5 new languages were added: Yoruba, Igbo, Zulu, Xhosa & Breton |
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SwiftKey released an iOS application on 30 January 2014, called ''Swiftkey Note'', which incorporates SwiftKey's predictive typing technology as a custom [[toolbar]] attached to the top of the regular iOS keyboard.{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/30/5357970/swiftkey-gets-its-predictive-keyboard-onto-ios-with-a-little-help-from-evernote | title=SwiftKey gets its predictive keyboard onto iOS, with a little help from Evernote | publisher=The Verge | date=30 January 2014 | access-date=2 February 2014}} |
SwiftKey released an iOS application on 30 January 2014, called ''Swiftkey Note'', which incorporates SwiftKey's predictive typing technology as a custom [[toolbar]] attached to the top of the regular iOS keyboard.{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/30/5357970/swiftkey-gets-its-predictive-keyboard-onto-ios-with-a-little-help-from-evernote | title=SwiftKey gets its predictive keyboard onto iOS, with a little help from Evernote | publisher=The Verge | date=30 January 2014 | access-date=2 February 2014}} |
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Starting with [[iOS 8]], released in the second half of 2014, the operating system enables and supports third-party keyboards |
Starting with [[iOS 8]], released in the second half of 2014, the operating system enables and supports the use of third-party keyboards. SwiftKey confirmed that it was working on a keyboard replacement app.{{cite web |url=https://quickbookssupportphonenumber.us/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311151847/http://quickbookssupportphonenumber.us/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 March 2017 |title=Uses of Computer Function Keys |date=23 November 2018 |access-date=23 November 2018 }} |
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Starting with [[iOS 13]], the system keyboard came with a built |
Starting with [[iOS 13]], the system keyboard came with a built-in QuickPath mechanism, which works similarly to SwiftKey's swiping feature.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-13/features/|title=iOS 13 - Features|website=Apple|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-04}} |
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SwiftKey for iOS was announced to be deprecated in September 2022.{{Cite web |title=Microsoft's discontinuing SwiftKey on iOS next week |
SwiftKey for iOS was announced to be deprecated in September 2022.{{Cite web |title=Microsoft's discontinuing SwiftKey on iOS next week |
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