watchOS 9 Expands QuickType Keyboard Feature to Apple Watch Series 7

[MacRumors]

Apple Watch Series 7 models feature larger displays compared to previous models, which allowed Apple to include a full on-screen keyboard that is exclusive to the Series 7. And now, watchOS 9 takes the keyboard a step further with a convenient new feature.

As noted by tech analyst Brahm Shank, watchOS 9 expands QuickType to the Apple Watch Series 7, providing users with suggested words above the keyboard as they type. The feature attempts to predict which words you will type next based on the first few letters of a word, and users can tap on a suggested word to insert it into a sentence while typing, which is useful given the Apple Watch's small keyboard.

QuickType was first introduced on the iPhone as part of iOS 8 in 2014, and the feature is also available on the iPad. QuickType is not to be confused with the similarly named QuickPath feature, which allows for swipe-based typing on the Apple Watch Series 7 keyboard.

Apple seeded the first beta of watchOS 9 to developers for testing on Monday, and said the first public beta will be available in July. watchOS 9 will be released in the fall, bringing this new QuickType feature to all Apple Watch Series 7 users.

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[jav6454]

Much needed, thank you.

 

[kiensoy]

You might need to file down your fingertips with sand paper

 

[jwolf6589]

Apple Watch Series 7 models feature larger displays compared to previous models, which allowed Apple to include a full on-screen keyboard that is exclusive to the Series 7. And now, watchOS 9 takes the keyboard a step further with a convenient new feature.

As noted by tech reporter and podcaster Brahm Shank, watchOS 9 expands QuickType to the Apple Watch Series 7, providing users with suggested words above the keyboard as they type. The feature attempts to predict which words you will type next based on the first few letters of a word, and users can tap on a suggested word to insert it into a sentence while typing, which is useful given the Apple Watch's small keyboard.

QuickType was first introduced on the iPhone as part of iOS 8, which was released in 2014, and the feature is also available on the iPad.

Apple seeded the first beta of watchOS 9 to developers for testing on Monday, and said the first public beta will be available in July. watchOS 9 will be released in the fall, bringing this new QuickType feature to all Apple Watch Series 7 users.

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Huh my applewatch already does that.

 

[_Spinn_]

Very nice! I love the keyboard on my Apple Watch Series 7.

 

[FreakyT]

Still seems a bit ridiculous that they made it a S7 exclusive -- somehow it can fit on the 41mm S7, but not on the 44mm S6?

 

[macduke]

I’m holding out for the 50mm Apple Watch Series 9 Max and then I can connect a BT mouse and keyboard and do all my work on it.

 

[Jerry Fritschle]

That predictive typing sounds great, for all in tents and porpoises.

 

[cookiemonster89]

In the first place they need to provide this swipe keyboard in other languages than English. Unbelievable that up to date only English is available.

 

[JM]

Introduce it to the series 4-6 and I’ll be impressed.

🤨 gimme my keyboard on S6 you misers. FlickType can do it.

 

[psp123]

Still no support for Swedish.

 

[Tofupunch]

I’m holding out for the 50mm Apple Watch Series 9 Max and then I can connect a BT mouse and keyboard and do all my work on it.

We'll first need the Apple M3 Mini chip before that!

 

[hagar]

Does anybody have an idea why Apple can’t manage to release these features worldwide? It always takes 3-5 years before all major languages are served, if at all. It’s a bit embarrassing for a multinational of this size.

 

[Johnny907]

I’ll be updating from the 6 to the 8 simply for the ability to type text from my watch. I don’t respond much while working out but being able to do so directly from my watch without having to rely on the unreliable and uncomfortable to use in public dictation feature will be worth the price of admission.

 

[eyeseeyou]

Still seems a bit ridiculous that they made it a S7 exclusive -- somehow it can fit on the 41mm S7, but not on the 44mm S6?

Exactly. The Apple Watch needs a keyboard. Frustrating

 

[RoboCop001]

I wish they'd move the delete key away from the Send button lol

 

[ToxicBlue]

They should start for making the keyboard available in freaking Spanish, it shouldn't be that hard.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Huh my applewatch already does that.

I believe you are mistaken.

 

[jwolf6589]

I believe you are mistaken.

I was. But it does correct spelling when typing.

 

[jon08]

What’s needed is the option to turn off autocorrect, esp. when typing a foreign language!

 

[TheWatchfulOne]

You might need to file down your fingertips with sand paper

That would only be true on a smaller sized iPad. Oh wait...

 

[CarAnalogy]

Still seems a bit ridiculous that they made it a S7 exclusive -- somehow it can fit on the 41mm S7, but not on the 44mm S6?

But you see it’s this type of laser focus that allows Apple to release these features bug free…

— definitely not typed on my 41mm S7

 

[svish]

Predictive text will be useful on the watch. Nice feature.

 

[davidjytang]

Didn't Apple steal watch keyboard from a developer and forced him out?