June 12, 2014 12:04 am GMT
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Swiftkey, Android's Most Popular Keyboard App, Is Now Free
SwiftKey, the popular Android keyboard app that uses text prediction to enable super-fast typing, is now free to all users.
The app, which has been one of the best-selling paid apps in Google Play since its launch in 2012, was previously $3.99.
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The change is a significant shift for the company, which has always charged for its app. Now, Swiftkey is taking the freemium route; the app is free to download, but users can pay to purchase new themes for their keyboard.
Themes have long been one of the most-requested features for Swiftkey, according to Joe Braidwood, the company's chief marketing officer. Read more...
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