One handed mode

[eric002]

Even though we all know the new Google keyboard can be used in one hand mode, do people really use it like this?

 

[libra89]

I tried it once, and I found it to be really annoying.

 

[Javier P]

I suppose it can be 'handy' for some people that swipe instead of type. If you type I can't see how it can help.

 

[libra89]

I suppose it can be 'handy' for some people that swipe instead of type. If you type I can't see how it can help.

This is true. I swipe all the time, but I don't know, maybe I'm too used to having the whole keyboard rather than a smaller one. Still really annoyed me.

 

[eric002]

I've kept the keyboard in one-handed mode however my typing with one hand has become way too far and few between.

 

[cwbcpa]

I've tried it in the past. I type two handed so it's really not useful to me. I'm not good with one handed typing on a big phone.

 

[eric002]

Actually the interesting thing here is the fact that even though it's got a 5.7" screen it's the easiest phone to one-handed due to the narrowness of it. At least coming from a Nexus 6.lol

 

[SupermanJon707]

I use it when I have to type directions but at the same time I giggled when I saw this thread lol

Posted via the awesome Nexus 6P 111GB on T-Mobile :3

 

[eric002]

Why did you giggle when you saw this thread?lol I've noticed that the only time I actually use one-handed mode is in the car as well typing in directions or texting. Other than that I have both hands free and it's way faster.

 

[racedog]

Why did you giggle when you saw this thread?lol I've noticed that the only time I actually use one-handed mode is in the car as well typing in directions or texting. Other than that I have both hands free and it's way faster.

Are you telling us that you have your phone in your hand while driving? Hope you aren't on any roads near me!

 

[eric002]

Haha I hope not either!lol

 

[Playdawg]

That's right for swiping it works great.

 

[eric002]

I always try out Swype... I just don't type fast enough using it. The traditional keyboard coupled with auto correct works well enough for me.

 

[SupermanJon707]

Are you telling us that you have your phone in your hand while driving? Hope you aren't on any roads near me!

Nah I ride passenger about 90% of the time now I carpool and my car isn't working

I've seen people Pokemon Go while driving...sad

Posted via the awesome Nexus 6P 111GB on T-Mobile :3

 

[eric002]

Ya know shockingly even with the full keyboard size it's still not horrible in Google keyboard for one-handed usage. It's actually very manageable. I thought I'd NEED to have it in one-handed mode to type with one hand but it's not bad there's enough spacing between letters which is nice.