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It looks like Google has some plans for a major keyboard overhaul for Android with its latest acquisition. Google has just acquired BlindType, the revolutionary virtual keyboard that allows for – as the name suggests – blind typing, has finally gotten some much needed attention. A post on the BlindType blog about the acquisition stated:
We are excited to announce that BlindType has been acquired by Google! We want to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and positive feedback. We know that typing on your mobile device can be a frustrating experience, which is why we’ve worked hard to make touch typing easier and faster than ever – the way it should be. We’re excited to join Google, and look forward to the great opportunities for mobile innovation that lie ahead.
Since the BlindType software has not even been released, it’s too early to predict Google’s next move. I hope we can expect some new keyboard features in the next Android OS release – Honeycomb maybe?
Will BlindType change the frustrating mobile typing experience with its new predictive technology? Google, please release a beta version and let the Android community decide! Enough with the YouTube demos already!
