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[Stumpokapow]

iOS8 allows third-party OS/software keyboards, just announced at WWDC.

The visual example was something that looked like Swype.

They emphasized that there are security and privacy restrictions by default, so the keyboard will have no network capabilities unless authorized by the user.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Mind blown. One less reason to stick to Android. Now if only they'll give us default apps....

 

[Don't Laugh]

yosemite was given a dark mode option

where's ios's? it's too bright as it is

 

[jerry1594]

I just want the ability to flip videos without unlocking portrait orientation.

 

[matthieuC]

Wow I had no idea that WWDC started today. Thought it was next week.

 

[Cudder]

Welcome to the new age, Apple. A reactionary decision seeing Android soar as high as it has, no doubt. I wonder how tight their overall restrictions are going to be now.

 

[Yaboosh]

Swype on ios makes it much more appealing.

 

[The Lamonster]

Is Logitech not a third party? Does this keyboard not work? Obviously I am missing something...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PRHNHO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

or wait, are we talking about software keyboards?

edit: ah okay makes sense, thanks! Can't wait to see what other options exist out there.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Is Logitech not a third party? Does this keyboard not work? Obviously I am missing something...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PRHNHO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

err not hardware keyboards, operating system keyboards

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Is Logitech not a third party? Does this keyboard not work? Obviously I am missing something...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PRHNHO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

or wait, are we talking about software keyboards?

talkin bout software keyboards

 

[tabs2002]

I'm starting to warm up to Tim Cook

 

[An-Det]

I was really happy to see this during the conference. Swype has been the main thing I keep buying android for a while now, so I'm definitely considering buying an iPhone this fall now with it on IOS.

 

[ComputerMKII]

This is literally the last thing I wanted before switching from an Android phone. It took them long enough but Apple delivered.

 

[Ingueferroque]

What about controllers? Imagine being able to use bluetooth controllers on IOS devices...

edit: oh, software

 

[killdatninja]

Nice I have been meaning to try Swype or Fleksy

 

[brianjones]

ive had iphone for years and still cant type on this fuckin thing

 

[Abraxas]

"....the times they are a changing....."

Good news overall I'd say.

 

[CrankyJay]

iOS8 allows third-party OS/software keyboards, just announced at WWDC.

The visual example was something that looked like Swype.

They emphasized that there are security and privacy restrictions by default, so the keyboard will have no network capabilities.

It didn't look like Swype, it WAS Swype...the picture said "Swype"

 

[bigkrev]

No network access worries me. I want to know if I can take the data from my Android install of Swiftkey and have that come over to the iOS version of Swiftkey.

 

[sonikokaruto]

oh great, one of the things i hate about android and i love about ios is creeping over


Custom keyboards are like aids. Once into an ecosystem, they crap all over everything.

 

[Somnid]

Oh thank god. The iOS keyboard is unusable, like literally, all you people typing on it have actually fabricated your own shared conscious reality.

 

[Good Job Bob]

And finally inter-app communication.

 

[RM8]

Swype on iOS? Man, it really doesn't look like I'll go back to Android soon :3

 

[VeryGooster]

Pretty happy with third-party keyboards and interactive notifications.

 

[bananas]

oh great, one of the things i hate about android and i love about ios is creeping over


Custom keyboards are like aids. Once into an ecosystem, they crap all over everything.

Really? How old are you?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

No network access worries me. I want to know if I can take the data from my Android install of Swiftkey and have that come over to the iOS version of Swiftkey.

you can grant it network access it's just not on by default

Oh thank god. The iOS keyboard is unusable, like literally, all you people typing on it have actually fabricated your own shared conscious reality.

lol quit being hyperbolic.

 

[JonCha]

This is really cool, and like others have said, hopefully Apple will continue with the trend. Allowing defaults apps to be changed would be ace.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

No network access worries me. I want to know if I can take the data from my Android install of Swiftkey and have that come over to the iOS version of Swiftkey.

See the picture above your post.

 

[gimmmick]

Can't wait to install swift key on my iphone. One of the few apps I miss about about android.

 

[6.8]

Finally. I'll finally be able to consider iOS for my next phone. Their keyboard (and most other platforms defaults, save BB10) are atrocious for people switching languages constantly.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

oh great, one of the things i hate about android and i love about ios is creeping over


Custom keyboards are like aids. Once into an ecosystem, they crap all over everything.

SwiftKey is probably one of the best apps I have ever used on my phone, so no. This post is factually incorrect.

 

[Lace]

One of my biggest issues with iOS addressed. I can finally feel comfortable moving back when the iPhone 6 is released.

 

[Certinty]

Holy shit! Took them long enough but yesssssss!!!

 

[sonikokaruto]

Really? How old are you?

age does not significate a correlation between my self relying on a custom input service and the enjoyment of it.

 

[mrklaw]

Swype style keyboards are stupid gimmicky things that aren't as good as a 'proper' keyboard.

Is what I thought before I tried one properly. And now I find it hard to go back. It is unbelievably faster than normal typing. When I'm typing a lot on iPad it now feels a bit frustrating compared to my phone.

Not sure exactly how they'll bring this to ipad - the larger size may not be ideal for swiping, but maybe they can just give you a smaller area to swipe in.

 

[Kinitari]

oh great, one of the things i hate about android and i love about ios is creeping over


Custom keyboards are like aids. Once into an ecosystem, they crap all over everything.

... You know you can just not install them, right?

 

[AngryMoth]

There goes the only reason I had left to jailbreak

 

[LeleSocho]

I never cared and never will, cool for the ones who wanted it i suppose.
I just hope they don't break the os like they do elsewhere.

 

[kurtrussell]

SHOCKING NEWS! iOS now nearly as functional as Ice Cream Sandwich.

If you keep on "innovating" like this, Apple, you may be on par with Jellybean in a couple of years!

 

[Gentleman Jack]

age does not significate a correlation between my self relying on a custom input service and the enjoyment of it.

choose better metaphors next time and people won't wonder if you're still 12.

 

[DyTonic]

SHOCKING NEWS! iOS now nearly as functional as Ice Cream Sandwich.

If you keep on "innovating" like this, Apple, you may be on par with Jellybean in a couple of years!

Well said.

 

[mrklaw]

I never cared and never will, cool for the ones who wanted it i suppose.
I just hope they don't break the os like they do elsewhere.

Have you ever tried one? The windows phone one is amazing

 

[Kisaya]

I'm so fucking excited to have swype

literally the only thing I was sad losing when I left android.

 

[VoxPop]

Not a biggie for me as I've always liked the default Apple keyboard better compared to Swiftkey or Swype on my HTC One. But hopefully this will bring in a wealth of new keyboard themes and changes in typography for iOS.

 

[victreeb3l]

I hope devs make some cool custom keyboards though I'm just really hyped about the Extensibility on iOS 8.

 

[sonikokaruto]

SHOCKING NEWS! iOS now nearly as functional as Ice Cream Sandwich.

If you keep on "innovating" like this, Apple, you may be on par with Jellybean in a couple of years!

what phone do you have?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

There goes the only reason I had left to jailbreak

this and replying directly in notifications were my only reason to jailbreak

 

[Somnid]

lol quit being hyperbolic.

No hyperbole. My iPod Touch is read-only. I'd rather tap morse code.

 

[WillyFive]

The Apple keyboard was the one major problem iOS had over Android for me. Now that is gone, and I am happy. Swype keyboards are a necessity.

 

[TacticalFox88]

No hyperbole. My iPod Touch is read-only. I'd rather tap morse code.

Morse code? Gtfo with that hyperbolic garbage.