This update brings quite a few changes to the OS, including massive performance improvements to boost responsiveness, fluid animations,
a new predictive keyboard, Google Voice Search, enhancements to Google Beam and notifications system.
Another huge update RIM has added in OS 2.0 is
a new predictive keyboard.
Not exact matches
One of the
new BlackBerry's most touted features is its
predictive text
keyboard.
There is a
new feature under the guise of Type & Send, which eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message where the smart
keyboard triggers
predictive messaging — when opened up for use.
A close second to the BlackBerry Hub is the all
new predictive text touchscreen
keyboard on BlackBerry 10.
Designed to look indentical to the
new Qwerty
keyboard of the Q10 (which itself is a modernisation of the Bold
keyboard), the
keyboard is not only well spaced out and easy to use, but BlackBerry has also made it
predictive.
You get the
new keyboard too, that not only offers
predictive suggestions, but also swipe entry.
Using the
New Keyboard with
Predictive Text on the BlackBerry PlayBook Jeffries cuts RIM stock from $ 15 to $ 12.
We did make the
new Jelly Bean
predictive keyboard go through the paces, and after comparing it with the one found in Ice Cream Sandwich, we concluded that the difference was negligible at best.
The hardware
keyboard, a feature much beloved by many existing BlackBerry users, has been replaced with a software version and a
new style of typing that uses
predictive text and swiping motions to speed up wordage, as shown in the traditional promo video.
That said, Swype provides slick gesture typing, numerous
keyboard layout customizations, emoji, an optional crowd - sourced dictionary of
new terms and phrases and a
predictive typing and learning system.
Instead of simply firing off basic pre-set message replies such as «yes» or «I'll call you later» (these auto answers are still available, however), you can dictate your replies or use the
new gesture - based on - watch QWERTY
keyboard to swipe out
predictive text enhanced retorts in double - quick fashion.
If you find it difficult to use Apple's dedicated emoji
keyboard, Emoji Type is a
new iOS 8
keyboard that has
predictive emoji typing.