Popular paid Android keyboard SwiftKey goes free for all

From CNET: SwiftKey is one of the most popular paid Android apps of all time for Android, but that partially changes today. The well-designed predictive keyboard app used to cost $3.99, but it's now completely free. Instead of charging you up front to get the app, SwiftKey is trying out the freemium route, where you pay for add-ons and other extras.

If you already paid for SwiftKey, don't despair. As a thank-you to its customers, the company is giving you a package of themes for free, that it says is worth $5.

If you don't already know, SwiftKey is a robust keyboard app that learns your typing style and particular vernacular to offer suggestions while you type on your Android phone or tablet. It's been around since 2010 and has gained a massive following in the Android community.

This latest update ushers in a few sweeping changes, but the most significant is the new the new SwiftKey store, where you can purchase up to 30 new themes that change the color and design of your keyboard. SwiftKey already includes 14 themes in the app, but you'll now need pay a buck or two to purchase new ones. Individual themes cost 99 cents each, and you can buy packs of five for $2.99.

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