What it is advisable to know
- On September 28 Microsoft introduced SwiftKey could be retired on iOS and delisted from the Apple App Retailer.
- No cause was given as to why SwiftKey on iOS was being withdrawn from iOS.
- In a sudden reversal, Microsoft is now preserving SwiftKey ON iOS with additional improvement probably.
For individuals who desire third-party keyboards to Apple’s personal on the iPhone (and who doesn’t), Microsoft’s SwiftKey was all the time a stable possibility subsequent to Google’s personal Gboard. Granted, Apple doesn’t make it straightforward to make use of a third-party keyboard because of “safety considerations,” however SwiftKey appeared to have a devoted following.
Unexpectedly, Microsoft introduced that SwiftKey was going to be retired and delisted from the Apple App Retailer in early October. These with the keyboard already put in might proceed to make use of it. No cause was ever offered for the choice, which is befuddling, to say the least.
Now, the corporate is doing a 180 and has determined to deliver again SwiftKey on iOS. The app is at the moment listed within the Apple App Retailer and nonetheless maintains a formidable 4.6 (out of 5) ranking, which is greater than Gboard’s 4.0.
Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is BACK on iOS! 🎉🎊🍾🥳Keep tuned to what the group has in retailer for it!Hyperlink ➡️ https://t.co/X6eIq0VJgP pic.twitter.com/23OA67UynZNovember 18, 2022
Vice President & GM Microsoft Workplace Product Group Vishnu Nath took to Twitter in the present day to announce that SwiftKey Keyboard is “BACK on iOS!” and states “Keep tuned to what the group has in retailer for it,” strongly suggesting that not solely will or not it’s maintained going ahead, however additional improvement can be within the works.
Similar to the choice to take away SwiftKey Keyboard from iOS, no cause was given as to why it’s returning both. Regardless, contemplating how many individuals desire it and its excessive ranking within the Apple App Retailer, it’s nice to see it return particularly for these choosing up a brand new iPhone 14 this vacation season.
As all the time, we’ll proceed to comply with the event of the SwiftKey Keyboard on iOS (and Android) to see how it’s additional improved.
Thanks, @Tokatoey, for the tip!
