Previously, only Android 4.2 users had access to the new gesture typing feature which can now be enjoyed by anyone running a device with Android 4.0 and above. (vrzone.com)
The stock keyboard now supports gesture typing or swipe - to - type. (digitaltrends.com)
There isn't much new with gesture typing since the last update, but now the suggested words will appear in the bar above the keyboard instead of floating around by your finger. (android.gadgethacks.com)