Phone users who want voice typing and translation inside the keyboard get it free, and AI writing is a small part of it.
Kenning's take
What it does
Google's free phone keyboard with glide typing, voice typing, handwriting, emoji and GIF search, and multilingual typing that corrects in several languages at once. Google Translate is built in to translate while typing, and on iPhone Google Search can be used from inside the keyboard.
- glide typing
- voice typing
- handwriting input
- Google Translate inside the keyboard
- multilingual typing without switching languages
- emoji, GIF and sticker search
Who it suits. Phone users who want a free keyboard with voice typing and translation built in.
Key facts
- Category
- Writing, emails & letters
- Made by
- Google LLC
- Based in
- United States
- Launched
- 2016
- Works on
- Android, iPhone
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free on Google Play and the UK App Store
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TidBITS 2016-05-13
FAQ
Is Gboard free?
Yes. It is free on Google Play and the App Store.
Can Gboard translate while typing?
Yes. Google Translate is built into the Android keyboard.
Who makes Gboard?
Google LLC, with a developer address in Mountain View, California.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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