Google’s split keyboard makes typing on foldables easier, hints at the Pixel Fold

The Gboard software keyboard that Google develops for Android (and iOS) is getting a significant upgrade to improve the typing experience on foldable devices – and it suggests that the Google Pixel Fold is getting closer to launch. As detailed on Reddit (opens in new tab) (via Android Central (opens in new tab)), the new interface mode shifts one half of the keys over to the left of the screen and the other half over to the right. That means that the keys are in a more natural position in relation to your thumbs as you hold a larger, foldable device in two hands.

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