On Pixel phones and many other Android handsets, the default keyboard is Gboard. When it pops up on screen, tap the mic icon (far right) to enable voice typing, and you can start talking. For more ...

Take a metaphorical pushpin and stick the syllable stop to the front of your hippocampus. Anytime you’ve got the Android ...

While the built-in keyboard on most Android smartphones is sufficient for typing, there are many third-party keyboards that offer exciting features to enhance your typing experience. I have tested ...

Available for order now, the Pop Icon Keys is the kind of colorful keyboard that will pull many into its orbit. Plus, it’s priced to move at $50.

This is still a great addition, though. It’s particularly useful if you feel the voice typing icon in Samsung Keyboard is in a hard-to-reach place.

On an Android phone, open a text-based app. Tap the keyboard icon in the lower right of the keyboard and select Typewise keyboard. You can then take the Typewise tutorial if you wish (Figure E).

Google Keyboard is essentially the stock system keyboard for Android — but since Android is an open source operating system that’s frequently modified by manufacturers, there’s a good chance ...