Google’s popular keyboard app for Android Gboard is getting a subtle but notable tweak to Dynamic Color Theme. Although the update has slipped out of the first batch of new features being rolled out to the latest release.
Dynamic Color has been available for a while, promoting the adapter of keyboard color to the user’s wallpaper. Still, the update makes it much better, including a more consistent UI integration with Android’s Material You design language.
What’s Changed?
The essential idea of Dynamic Color remains the same. Gboard analyzes the wallpaper our user uses and stylizes the different elements of the keyboard. It includes keys, background, and accent.
The updated version seems more selective with the color palette used. Unlike before, Gboard now appears to use other complementary and contrasting colors extracted from the wallpaper. Thus, the color scheme becomes more nuanced and less overwhelming.
The Effect of the Change
Dynamic Color softens and becomes more graceful overall. It enhances the experience by integrating more seamlessly with the overall design of Android 13. The keyboard and user interface blend seamlessly.
Also, the refined color selection ensures that the keyboard elements are far less likely to clash with the background. Thereby enabling better readability and lessening the eyes.
How to Access Dynamic Color
If you aren’t used to the feature, as so often, Dynamic Color can be toggled in Gboard settings:
Either tap Gboard (or open Settings < System < Languages & input < On-screen keyboard then Gboard).
Tap on Theme.
Choose a theme using Dynamic Color. They are usually labeled with these themes or the color palette icon.
Availability
Gboard is now getting the updated Dynamic Color theming. It is gradually being pushed to all Gboard users to automatically apply a more personalized and adaptive visual experience.
This is now updated with the Material You design language. It looks like Gboard. Moreover, the visuals are aligned to match the Material You experience of being responsive.
Since the rollout was somehow server-side, simply updating the Gboard app to the latest version won’t necessarily trigger the feature immediately. As a result, it will be available based on region and device, depending on how they have released it.
This is in stages; availability will depend on the account. Some users will still need to wait for the update because not ever have received it
Looking Onwards
Here, Dynamic Color is getting more refined. This means that Google is putting more effort into its Material You design language. It wants to provide a better user experience with small but significant refinements.
Eventually, the update could get even more features in a future Gboard update to make this feature more customizable. It helps integrate with other areas or features of your phone.
The Climax
The Dynamic Color theme in Gboard’s updated Design is more refined and beautiful than the previous one when it’s integrated with Android’s Material You theme.
This is because Gboard chooses colors from the user’s wallpaper, which are more consistently and attractively arranged. It’s a small change but still a good one that slightly improves the keyboard experience.
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