Google’s slick Android keyboard, Gboard, has always lagged a little behind its iOS app—but that’s quickly changing. Following the company’s latest update to GIF and Emoji suggestions, Google’s made it easier than ever to type (and type fast) on Gboard after announcing new updates to the Android app on Monday.
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The latest update allows you to search for emoji just by drawing. The new feature is part of emoji search, and it’ll automatically recognize and show related emoji in the results.
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Gboard’s Emoji drawing recognition comes after a series of AI-based drawing experiments by the company, including Autodraw, which recognizes drawings and suggests professionally produced illustrations you can use based on your drawing. Read more…
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