Microsoft SwiftKey
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| developer | Microsoft SwiftKey |
| Publishing year | 2008 |
| Current version | 7.5.6.4 ( Android ) June 08, 2020 2.7.9 ( iOS ) |
| Current preliminary version | 7.5.7.3 (Android) June 08, 2020 |
| operating system | iOS , Android |
| category | keyboard |
| License | Freeware |
| German speaking | Yes |
| Microsoft Swiftkey | |
Microsoft SwiftKey is an input method for devices with touchscreens such as smartphones and tablet computers . The application uses technologies such as n-grams and artificial neural networks for auto-completion and word prediction; she learns from previous messages. The aim is to speed up text entry.
history
SwiftKey was founded in 2008 by Jon Reynolds and Ben Medlock. With headquarters in Southwark , London , and branches in San Francisco and Seoul , it currently employs around 160 people.
In September 2013, various investors including Accel Partners , Index Ventures and Octopus Investments acquired a minority stake in SwiftKey in a $ 20 million financing round.
In February 2016, the company was completely taken over by Microsoft for 250 million US dollars.
System requirements
- iOS: iOS 11.0 or newer; Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
- Android: Android 5.0 or newer; some devices may not be compatible.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Smart Keyboard: Swiftkey uses neural network to predict words. www.golem.de, accessed on March 2, 2016 .
- ↑ Swiftkey available for free: recognizing the signs of the times. In: Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Retrieved March 2, 2016 .
- ↑ Acquisition: Microsoft buys Swiftkey for $ 250 million. www.golem.de, accessed on March 2, 2016 .