Gboard Achieves 10 Billion Downloads on Play Store
A Typing Milestone
Gboard for Android has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 10 billion downloads on the Google Play Store. Initially released in 2013 as Google Keyboard, it later evolved into Gboard, introducing web search functionality (later removed) and expanding its feature set to include offline voice typing, Google Translate, an OCR tool, and clipboard integration.
Customization and Expressive Features
Gboard offers extensive customization options, allowing users to personalize backgrounds, adjust keyboard height, and utilize one-handed or floating modes. Expressive features such as emoji, GIF, and sticker search, along with Emoji Kitchen for creating mashups, enhance communication. Pixel devices enjoy additional benefits like Assistant voice typing, Proofread, and Pixel Screenshots integration. For tips on maximizing your phone's performance, check out Maximize iPhone Battery Life.
Availability and Recent Updates
Gboard is available across various platforms, including Wear OS, Android/Google TV, and even cars with a dedicated Google Automotive Keyboard. Recent updates include a simplified Dynamic Theme and ongoing beta tests for features like an Assistant voice typing toolbar, undo/redo buttons, and enhanced Emoji Kitchen browsing. For insights into other Android apps and deals, see Android App, Game, and Hardware Deals.
Joining the 10 Billion Club
This achievement places Gboard among other Google apps like YouTube, Play Services, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Photos in the 10 billion download club. This milestone highlights Gboard's widespread adoption and its integral role in mobile communication. For more information on Google's updates and features, explore February 2025 Google System Update Highlights.