Install an invisible keyboard on android

Fleksy just came out of private beta, and now
it's available on the Google Play store for
everyone to try it out. It has its own classic-
style keyboard layout, a compact mode, and
better yet -- invisible mode. You're probably
wondering why you might want to use a
keyboard you can't actually see.

Well, three reasons come to mind:

• Extra screen real estate -- Whether you're
using a device with a small screen, or
something the size of a Galaxy Note, you'll
see more of your apps when using this
keyboard.

• Impressive auto-correction -- This keyboard
offers some pretty solid auto-correction, as it
should, since you can't really see the letters
you're tapping. Additionally, the gestures for
choosing or rejecting suggestions are top-
notch.
• Novelty -- Remember how cool Swype's
tracing method was when you first saw it?
Typing on a screen that shows no keyboard
is a pretty neat trick to share with your
friends and family.

Ready to give it a try? Let's get started:

Download and install Flesky on your Android 4.0+ device. The app is free for 30 days ($3.99
after), so if you decide it isn't for you, there's not much to lose.
After installing, you'll need to enable the
keyboard and set it as the default choice.

You can do this through the Settings >
Language & input menu, or just open the
app and it will guide you through the process.
When your keyboard is configured, the
tutorial will start. You'll learn the gestures
used for auto-correction, spacing, punctuation, and other tips
After you finish learning how it works, you
can make some other adjustments in the
app menu, such as color theme, typing sounds (toggle and volume adjustment), and haptic feedback. Then, just head into any app and start using the new keyboard. To switch layouts, swipe down with two fingers to use the small version, and then again to use the invisible mode. When you need to type a password, it's very likely you'll need to switch back to a visible layout.

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