Google's Gboard Developing 'Seamless Voice Typing' Feature

The new feature, spotted in the Gboard 13.8 beta version, will start voice typing as soon as the keyboard is shown, eliminating the need to tap the microphone icon.

• Google's Gboard is working on a 'Seamless voice typing' feature, which will start voice typing as soon as the keyboard is shown, eliminating the need to tap the microphone icon.
• The feature was discovered in the Gboard 13.8 beta version.
• The new feature will be optional and can be turned off if users prefer the traditional method.
• There is no clear indication when the feature will be available, but it is expected to be soon as it is already in the beta version.
• It is unclear whether the feature will be exclusive to Pixel phones or available on all Android devices.

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