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Re: Keyboard usability

 

On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Peter Bittner <peter.bittner@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

> I've seen more keyboard layouts and a new keyboard indicator coming in
> with OTA-13. So, is there any update on the development status of the
> keyboard?
>
>
Hi Peter,


> There are at least 3 bugs open for alternative methods of text input:
>
> "Feature: T9 Layout"
> - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1545683
>
>
I have not seen any design for that.


> "Feature request: gesture keyboard"
> - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1484801
>
>
I know people were working on getting Skeyer properly integrated in the
system, but not sure about the status of that effort and whether it's still
in progress.

I don't have info about the rest of your questions, sorry :/

Thanks for your input :)

Andrea


> "Add speech input, voice input, dictate function for keyboard"
> - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1545714
>
> Is there an API already that would allow third-party applications to
> plug in into the phone's keyboard?
>
> Is there a chance that any of those 3 features are implemented before
> the end of this year?
>
> (Once again, anyone caring for those bugs please cast your vote and
> select "Yes, it affects me" on top of each bug report!)
>
> Cheers, Peter
>
>
> 2016-02-15 14:22 GMT+01:00 Peter Bittner <peter.bittner@xxxxxxx>:
> > I've added two other bug reports. Please click "this bug affects me",
> everyone!
> >
> > "Add speech input, voice input, dictate function for keyboard"
> > - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1545714
> >
> > "Swype'ish input on keyboard (for entering text faster)"
> > - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1545716
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >> That's a nice idea. I've added a bug report there:
> >> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-keyboard/+bug/1545683
> >>
> >> Anyone interestet pls click on "this bug affects me".
>
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