Microsoft brings SwiftKey to Windows, hinting at dual-screen laptops


When Microsoft bought common keyboard app SwiftKey, it appeared probably a number of the keyboard’s options would way to their thanks to Windows desktops. currently nearly 2 years later, we’re finally seeing the fruits of the purchase.

What’s new? the newest Windows insider Build includes ‘SwiftKey intelligence’ for the touchscreen keyboard. instead of having a keyboard with rudimentary autocorrect, the new keyboard can learn your style for additional correct corrections and predictions – even the categories of emoji you utilize. It presently works in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.


Moreover, it currently enables you to swipe to sort – that Microsoft calls ‘shapewriting.’ this is often a welcome improvement, as sound on a large show is rather tedious

Why it matters: whereas the improvements can help the overplus of touchscreen devices running Windows ten out there, Microsoft seems to be doubling down on all-screen form-factors. There was a continual motif of dual-screen laptops at Computex.

Manufacturers square measure continuously trying to find ways that to extend show size. Since the keyboard is that the probably sacrifice, Microsoft has to begin getting ready by creating touchscreen keyboards an entire ton higher.

To that purpose, Microsoft is predicted to reveal an inexpensive Surface pc, and there have long been rumors of a dual-screen device codenamed Andromeda.  The latter would possibly really prove to be the mythical Surface Phone.

How to attempt it: SwiftKey intelligence is offered on Microsoft corporate executive Build 17692 for users within the quick and Skip ahead rings. As always, corporate executive Builds represent an unfinished package, therefore, use at your own risk.

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17692 on Windows Blogs

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