what are the changes for keyboard extensions?
Asked on 11/14/2024
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At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced several changes and enhancements related to keyboard extensions, particularly focusing on multilingual capabilities and input methods. Here are some of the key updates:
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Multilingual Keyboard: A new multilingual keyboard feature allows users to type in more than one language without manually switching languages. This is particularly useful for users who frequently switch between languages like Korean and English. This feature is part of iOS 18 and offers a unique multi-script typing experience.
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Language Contextual Memory: The keyboard can remember the language used in different conversations. For example, if a user speaks English with one contact and Chinese with another, the keyboard will automatically switch to the appropriate language when messaging each contact.
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Marked Text Handling: For languages like Chinese and Japanese, the keyboard uses marked text, which is temporary text before a suggestion is confirmed. Developers are advised to check for marked text before modifying it to avoid interrupting the typing process.
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Redesigned Function Row for Arabic: The Magic Keyboard for the new M4 iPad Pro features a redesigned function row for Arabic, ensuring that volume and brightness keys are mirrored between hardware and software.
These updates are part of Apple's efforts to enhance the multilingual experience and provide seamless integration between software and hardware. For more details, you can refer to the session Build multilingual-ready apps (02:24).
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