- Gboard’s Proofread feature is an innovative AI tool that detects spelling and grammar errors, proposing corrections and implementing them seamlessly.
- The feature is present for some users on Gboard v13.4, the latest beta version going live on the Play Store now.
- The proofreading process currently happens server-side, which may be a privacy concern for some.
However, a point of contention arises when one learns that the proofreading happens server-side. For the feature to operate, the typed text is sent to Google for processing. It would indeed be revolutionary if, in future updates, Google manages to bring this processing onboard without the need to offload it to its servers.
The Proofread feature isn’t the only novelty Gboard has been experimenting with. There are rumblings about a feature that crafts stickers using AI. Additionally, another anticipated feature could aid users in rephrasing their messages in varying tones, ranging from formal to informal.
Yep, I’m not dealing with a server side llm autocorrect. Switching to open board right after this sentence.
Im trialing florisboard, openboard doesnt have swipe.
Definitely not going to install a keylogger…
Yeah, I said openboard because the last time I looked into keyboards, which was years ago, it was the most popular open source one. After checking alternate.to, I’m deliberating between florisboard and anysoftkeyboard.