Gboard offers several advantages over the default keyboard on Android and iOS devices. Learn how to download, set up, and use Gboard.

Replace your iOS or Android phone's keyboard with a more robust one courtesy of Google. Gboard does a few cool things other keyboards cannot.

Replace your iOS or Android phone's keyboard with a more robust one courtesy of Google. Gboard does a few cool things other keyboards cannot.

Replace your iOS or Android phone's keyboard with a more robust one courtesy of Google. Gboard does a few cool things other keyboards cannot.

For those Android users lucky enough to own a new KitKat-running device, all you have to do is press and hold the enter or search key to get at its new built-in emoji keyboard.

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It’s almost shocking to spend some time actually using Apple’s oft-praised, magical and revolutionary iOS keyboard after being accustomed to the unsung Android typing arrangement.

Jason Cipriani/CNET iOS 8 allows for third-party keyboards in the App Store. Meaning, developers such as Swype and SwiftKey will finally have the opportunity to bring their popular Android ...