You've probably noticed your phone's virtual keyboard vibrating as you typed out messages or filled in forms online. This vibration, often called haptic feedback, is designed to make typing feel more ...

It’s been years since I last tried to pair a Bluetooth or USB keyboard with my Android phone. After being a physical QWERTY proponent for years and hating on touchscreen typing, I wholly but slowly ...

Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. This feature first went live in Android 16 Beta 2. While you can’t assign custom key combinations to every available shortcut, you can ...

For many users, the default keyboard size on Android devices can be too small, leading to typing inaccuracies and frustration. Fortunately, Android offers several ways to increase the keyboard size, ...

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip columnist ...

In the current stable version of Android, you can switch to a different keyboard easily, but it requires multiple steps. The keyboard switcher button appears in the ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

While Gboard may be a favorite, there are plenty of robust keyboard alternatives in the Play Store. Swapping out your ...