▲ 129 ▼ Best free and open source keyboard alternatives to google gboard (www.linuxlinks.com) submitted 3 years ago by muaveri@lemmy.world to c/android@lemmy.world 44 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] RiQuY@lemm.ee 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) What are the advantages of using this apps compared to the Android Keyboard (AOSP)? permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] bet@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago For me, the key is FOSS. I was a keen fan of swiftkey, its word predictions worked great. Then it was bought by a company that I distrust, and when I was forced to choose another, I decided to try to ensure I'd never have to switch again. A little while after I bailed on swiftkey, the news reports came that it was auto-filling random strangers' credit card numbers; I felt vindicated. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bet@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago For me, the key is FOSS. I was a keen fan of swiftkey, its word predictions worked great. Then it was bought by a company that I distrust, and when I was forced to choose another, I decided to try to ensure I'd never have to switch again. A little while after I bailed on swiftkey, the news reports came that it was auto-filling random strangers' credit card numbers; I felt vindicated. permalink fedilink source parent