Microsoft’s Word Flow keyboard for iOS gets built-in search


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Microsoft had released the Word Flow keyboard for iOS in April this year. Now, the company has updated the keyboard with built-in-search functionality.

The update adds the ability for users to search for GIFs, emojis, images contacts and even look up restaurants, news, videos, facts, weather forecasts, and much more. It also comes with GIF prediction feature that show up as you type along with word suggestions. Along with new additions, the app has improved the way you can control the cursor placement with 3D Touch.

The new version of Word Flow lets you swipe left from the right side of the keyboard to bring up a bunch of new options. Other accuracy improvements especially around space bar and in arc mode are part of this update. The keybaord even gets support for iOS Text Replacement function. Finally, you can choose from different background themes.


Author: Sneha Bokil

Sneha Bokil is a tech enthusiast and is currently using OnePlus 3T but she still treasures her Nokia N70 (M). You can follow her on Twitter @snehabokil and on Google+