Huawei released HarmonyOS NEXT on June 21st, featuring an intuitive and secure text input experience. With the IME (Input Method Editor) Kit, developers have enhanced control over app input methods, allowing for custom controls and seamless switching. Users enjoy a simplified global method switching system, utilizing long presses for selection and short presses for recent input methods. Text previews make sure users can see exactly what they’re typing, regardless of the input method in use. Security is enhanced with authorization prompts for third-party input methods and reminders for the “full experience mode.”
Adaptability for Better Usability
The new NEXT system adapts the text input area across various devices to improve usability. By integrating user research, it raises the input area for blind typing and positions function keys at the bottom for easy access. This system is versatile across devices, recommending layouts optimized for different screen sizes and limiting tablet input method panels to 70% of the screen, enhancing overall usability.
Contextual Text Suggestions
Additionally, the input method utilizes the user’s clipboard and Huawei account data to suggest text based on context, including past forms, contacts, and account information, with one-click fill options. These enhancements aim to make text input on HarmonyOS NEXT quicker, more convenient, and more secure. What are your thoughts?
