Microsoft has added a new feature to its iPhone dedicated keyboard, Word Flow. Users can now search GIFs directly from the keyboard, a feature seen on Google’s Gboard for iPhones.
The update also enables users to search contacts and look up for restaurants nearby. Microsoft says the app suggest GIFs, emojis or images, that show up as the users type. Word Flow now makes it possible to control the cursor placement with 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
The app has now been optimized for one-handed mode, and support for the iOS text replacement function. Now the app features even more themes that people can use to customize their keyboard. The app can be downloaded for free from the App Store.
Microsoft also owns the popular keyboard app, SwiftKey, which is available on both iOS and Android. The company clearly stated that SwiftKey will continue to be available for iOS as well as Android users.
There are also user feedbacks that suggest integration of Word Flow into SwiftKey would make it easier for iPhone users to type with just a swipe.
