Gboard Gets Stylish: Circle and Pill-Shaped Keys Roll Out for Beta Testers

Google is shaking up the look of Gboard for Android with circle and pill-shaped keys, giving the keyboard a more modern but potentially cramped feel.

8 months ago

Gboard Introduces Circle and Pill-Shaped Keys for Beta Testers

Description: Google is testing a new design for Gboard on Android, featuring circle and pill-shaped keys. The letters are now circular, while the space bar and other keys have a pill shape.
Aesthetic Changes: This update brings a more modern and rounded look to the keyboard. However, some users might find it cramped, especially if they use the 'Long press for symbols' feature.
Availability: The design is currently available for some Gboard beta testers (version 15.1) but has not yet rolled out widely within the preview program.
Recent Updates: This change follows other recent updates to Gboard, including simplifying the Dynamic Color theme and adjusting the shortcut button in the suggestion strip.