SwiftKey 4.3 to offer three layout modes for phones, tablets and phablets, unify them in one app

SwiftKey is one of the best Android keyboards, and with the latest 4.3 public beta version the best gets even better. Besides uniting the tablet and phone apps, the so-called "Layouts for Living" does, as the name implies, offer multiple shifting layouts, hence the ability to use one app on both your tablet and handset.

Not only that, but the keyboard can be placed anywhere and in one of three forms, so even one-handed typing on a small tablet is possible. The modes are called Compact, Full and Thumb, each offering a different layout for different scenarios.

This idea would be a godsend for phablet users that don't have one-handed optimizations built into the user interface overlay, as they will be able to shrink their SwiftKey layout left or right to reach with just their thumb for example, instead of holding the phablet with both hands each time just to type. SwiftKey public beta 4.3 is available for you to take it on a spin from the source link below.

source: SwiftKey

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posted on 17 Oct 2013, 09:58 9

1. papo1254 (Posts: 11; Member since: 29 Apr 2013)

Best Android keyboards ever.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 10:12 4

2. ilia1986 (unregistered)

Pity that the skin selection sucks. 5-6 skins is definitely not enough when none of them look like the stock android keyboard..

posted on 18 Oct 2013, 00:00 1

19. SleepingOz (unregistered)

Holo and Cobalt look pretty much like the stock Android keyboard.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 10:16 2

3. scriptwriter (Posts: 396; Member since: 13 Nov 2012)

So can i get a refund because i've previously brought both the tablet version and mobile version?

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 10:43

4. axllebeer (Posts: 271; Member since: 05 Apr 2011)

Damn straight! I have it on my EVO and my Note 10.1.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 12:01

10. Googler (Posts: 813; Member since: 10 Jun 2013)

I was thinking the same. I guess it's the price to pay for great advances and upgrades.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 17:13

17. nnaatthhaannx2 (Posts: 820; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)

https://play.google.com/store/account
Find the purchase in that list and click the menu (three vertical dots) and that will allow you to request a refund.
I suggest waiting until the actual release before doing so.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 11:00 2

5. fay99 (Posts: 113; Member since: 16 Mar 2012)

I have been using Swype since the day one I'm with Android. Swype has been allowing you to resize the keyboard and move it to wherever you like in a while. If Swype is developed by Apple and swiftkey is from Samsung, swiftkey will be sued by Swype

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 11:17

8. joey_sfb (Posts: 6538; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)

I have both Swype and Swiftkey phone then later tablet edition during sales.

I stick to Swype mainly because of its one app approach for both phone and tablet and also for providing a consistent layout for both phone and tablet.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 11:04 1

6. Razrman (Posts: 90; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)

Cool, one of the best keyboards out there, I kinda like touchpal and swype as well.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 11:13 5

7. piratestation (Posts: 26; Member since: 18 Jul 2012)

One of the best Android keyboards. But I wish it has a dedicated row for numbers.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 12:15 1

12. Razrman (Posts: 90; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)

That would be nice, like the Samsung keyboard on the Note 2 if i'm not mistaken.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 11:43

9. quyenqchau0813 (unregistered)

So.............
I bought the phone one
So I get a refund? Is it a new app?

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 12:09

11. DAddYE (Posts: 48; Member since: 04 Oct 2013)

I would only appreciate if there is just ONE decent aesthetically acceptable layout.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 12:47 2

13. kindlefireowner (Posts: 503; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)

I love SwiftKey. It was worth the money.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 14:29

14. ThePython (Posts: 901; Member since: 08 May 2013)

It looks nice... too bad I can't use any keyboard other than the ICS one... had to download a custom one for JB.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 14:39

15. Topcat488 (Posts: 1396; Member since: 29 Sep 2012)

I like Swype and have been using it for a while,,,. Just downloaded this one from the internet and i like it much better. And it's still in beta, Swiftkey is faster and more accurate.

posted on 17 Oct 2013, 15:45

16. Stuntman (Posts: 836; Member since: 01 Aug 2011)

I recently switched to Kii from SwiftKey due to the layouts. I tried the beta again on my SGS3 and I did not like the layouts. I find that SwiftKey's landscape layout to be uncomfortable to type on and results in a lot of keying errors. I switched to Kii because I really like the 13-key split layout in landscape. The only thing that keeps me from using Swiftkey is the landscape layout and the beta doesn't offer anything to me.