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Gboard (Google's Keyboard) on Oreo

Gboard introduces a few new features that Voalte wants customers to be aware of prior to upgrading to Oreo. These features currently cannot be blocked. Please consider these features in your decision to enable the Gboard instead of the Zebra Keyboard or the Spectralink Keyboard.

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Ability to search and send links

The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and begin searching the internet for links that can then be sent within Voalte.

Ability to search GIFs and stickers

The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and then either of the first two options to get access to stickers and GIFs. They can search the stickers and GIFs but it will not send in a Voalte message. They can also access these by tapping the emoji symbol on the keyboard.

Ability to use Google Translate The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and then the Google Translate symbol to begin translating text to another language.

Ability to change the theme

The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and then the palette symbol to change the theme of the keyboard.

Ability to make the keyboard one-handed. The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and then the three dots to open up other options. From here, they can tap "One-handed" to change the style of the keyboard.

Ability to get to keyboard settings within Secure Launcher (Airwatch customers only). The user is able to tap on the letter G on the left and then the three dots to open up other options. From there, they can tap Settings which will open up the keyboard settings, all while in AirWatch's Launcher.