HE virtual keyboard gboard, of the Google, it is used by thousands of people in different smartphone models, but consumers of foldable mobile phones are still not taking advantage of the full potential of the solution. According to new rumors and leaked images, Google is already developing a smartphone keyboard version for foldable devices.
Until then, Gboard doesn’t offer keyboard splitting, even on large-screen devices like tablets. Now app interface view mode can be split To improve viewing and use on foldable smartphones (split screen). Below you can see what the solution layout will look like.
When activating the option, the keyboard should be divided into two sections with five columns of keys on each side. It looks like Google will also duplicate the “G” and “V” keys on both sides for ease of use – the only key spacebar to keep scrolling both sides of the screen.
split screen
So far, Google has not yet confirmed information about the development of the new possibility in Gboard, but the trend is that the innovation is coming soon, because the split layout should make the keyboard easier to use on folding mobiles. It is worth noting that Samsung’s native keyboard, which is the leader in the segment of devices with flexible displays, is already likely to split.
So far, the company offers a removable version of the keyboard that will only stay “floating” in the area the user finds most comfortable to type. For now, there is no release date for the feature – users running Gboard on foldable devices or tablets can use split mode by enabling some app flags.
Source: Tec Mundo
