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Here Are the Smart New Additions to Google’s Gboard

As far as keyboard apps go, Google’s Gboard can hold its own against the rest of them. It is one of the highest-rated keyboard apps available from the Play store, and for good reason — it has plenty of exciting built-in features like Google Search, Glide typing, voice typing, emoji search, and Google Translate.

As technology for smartphones has increased in many areas, Google has added new features to their Gboard, which is making everyone excited about the new accessibility they have when using it. With many of these new features being top of the line and made for usability, they continue to add new features that will make life a bit simpler — and more fun! Continue reading to learn more about some of the latest features to come to the Gboard messaging app.

YouTube
YouTube provides users with the ability to choose video clips and send them to those that they’re messaging. These are beneficial for multiple reasons, but they make searching for that funny video to share a breeze.

Google Maps
Want to share your location with those on the other end of the phone? This new Gboard feature allows you to do so. Instead of having to ask them where they are, they can turn their location sharing services on and you will always know.

Phrase Suggestions
As with many messaging apps, phrase suggestions are common. You now only have to type out a short bit of what you want to say and Google will give you phrase suggestions. If they match what you want, you can click on them and send the message without having to type it all out.

Drawing Capabilities
Want to doodle with your friends? This new feature allows users to doodle and then send their friends messages. Draw an emoji and you will send them one from the emoji keyboard. Some like to draw with their fingers, others enjoy using a stylus for this new, cool feature.

Google Gboard is a great way to get more usability out of the messaging that you love. If you want to make your texts more personal, this is the best app for the job. Android users now can enjoy multiple additions that make messaging more user-friendly, exciting, and fun. If you’re looking for a new keyboard app for your Android, don’t hesitate to give Gboard a go.

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