Microsoft snaps up another hot app. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
Microsoft is acquiring SwiftKey, London-based makers of the popular virtual keyboard for Android and iOS, in a deal rumored to be worth $250 million.
SwiftKey insists it will continue to develop its keyboard for both platforms going forward — and it will remain free.
Samsung says an update is on its way to make your Galaxy more secure. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
Samsung has promised to deliver an over-the-air security update in the coming days to patch a serious flaw with the SwiftKey keyboard baked into its Android-powered Galaxy devices.
Its announcement comes just one day after a security researcher exposed the vulnerability, which affects around 600 million Samsung handsets — including its new Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
The OnePlus One gets a new software update. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
The OnePlus One’s latest CyanogenMod 11S update is now rolling out to users. No, it’s not the Lollipop update you’re most looking forward to, but it does include a whole bunch of great improvements — including SwiftKey built-in, and improved audio.
SwiftKey on the One. Photo: OnePlus
OnePlus is offering One users an alternative to Android’s default keyboard by baking SwiftKey, one of the most popular third-party keyboards available, into its next over-the-air software update. The company is also promising improved sound quality thanks to MaxxAudio integration.
SwiftKey has started rolling out an update for the Android version of its keyboard that brings some major performance improvements across the board.
