More changes are coming to Gboard for Android and not everyone is happy about it.
A transformation is underway for Gboard users on Android as Google begins rolling out a redesigned layout for the keyboard. This update introduces circle and pill-shaped keys for a selected group of beta testers, moving away from the traditional rounded rectangle keys.
The individual letter keys will be circular, while the space bar and other key functions will adopt a pill shape to enhance usability and visual appeal. This redesign is part of the latest Gboard beta , which is currently in early phases and has not yet been widely released to all users in the testing program. Recent changes have also been implemented in the Gboard toolbars, including a refined shortcut button for easier access to essential features. The updated Dynamic Color theme has been streamlined to align more closely with Android’s material design principles, providing users with a fresh interface. Recommended Videos These adjustments are designed to refresh the keyboard’s appearance and improve user engagement. However, not everyone is liking the changes. Please enable Javascript to view this content For example, folks on Reddit call the most recent changes “awful” and “annoying.” One user said: “The graphic designer in me is just hurt looking at this. Atrocious, atrocious typography.” Over on X, comments about the newly shaped keys are nearly identical: people don’t like it. Google has not yet announced when the keyboard changes will be available to general Android users or if there will be an option to revert to the old design.Editors’ Recommendations
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