

Instead, acquisitions like SwiftKey will allow it to provide services and software that are available on any mobile device. The Windows Phone has a tiny share of the smartphone market, and so Microsoft doesn't plan to expand that side of the business. SwiftKey SwiftKey is a technology company that aims to enhance interaction between keyboards. Sadly, the iOS version hasnt received much. Microsoft Buys SwiftKey Keyboard App Redmond will continue developing SwiftKey apps, while exploring integration into its own products and services. The move signals more evidence of Satya Nadella's plans to make Microsoft a more mobile-focused business. Microsoft acquired SwiftKey for US250 million in February 2016 and introduced a Windows 10 version alongside the Windows 10 October 2018 update. We think these are a perfect match, and we believe joining Microsoft is the right next stage in our journey." Our mission is to enhance interaction between people and technology. Sumit Available 6 PM - 8 AM PST For a better answer, always include PC Specs, Make and Model of the device. It is not clear that it would come in the future or not. In the blog post, SwiftKey's co-founders Jon Reynolds and Ben Medlock, said: "Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Swiftkey integration was briefly available with Windows 10 1903/1909 but was pulled by Microsoft beginning with WIndows 10 2004/20H2.

The Financial Times has reported that the deal is worth around $250 million (£174m).īoth SwiftKey and Microsoft has refused to comment on "rumours and speculation", but SwiftKey, which is also famous for the technology behind the wheelchair of Professor Stephen Hawking, confirmed the deal on its blog this morning (Wednesday). British artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey, which is known for its predictive mobile keyboards, has been bought by Microsoft.
