Microsoft Purchases Third Party Keyboard Maker SwiftKey For $250 Million

The Financial Times is reporting that Microsoft has purchased third party keyboard maker SwiftKey for $250 million. 

Microsoft recently ported their Windows Phone keyboard to iOS. If Microsoft will continue to support SwiftKey is unknown. We hope to find out more details when the deal is officially announced.

Source: The Financial Times

SwiftKey 3 Beta Available Now For Download

A new SwiftKey Beta, SwiftKey 3, has been released. It brings with it a nice number of changes and improvements, including improved suggestions, a better experience for Google Chrome Beta, improved gestures, and a whole lot more changes and fixes to sink your teeth into. Check out the full list below and download the beta. Remember that some things may not be stable, being a beta and all. Report any problems you’ve run into to SwiftKey or submit feedback by joining their VIP Community.

SwiftKey 3 Beta (phone): Download

SwiftKey 3 Beta (tablet): Download