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Comment #47633373
Thank you for your kindness.
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Comment #47632647
I don’t know whether QWERTY is good or bad. But it’s clear that the most people use it. If QWERTY is like regular shoes, then QWERTY Mini is simply like rain boots for a rainy day.…
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Comment #47617298
Sorry about the website being slow. You can also find more details at https://www.reddit.com/r/QWERTYmini/ Here’s the content Here are the advantages of a 16-key, 2-row structure. …
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Comment #47617069
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Show HN: QWERTY mini Pro – Why a 2-row, 16-key keyboard works better
This post explains why a 2-row, 16-key keyboard structure is a natural fit for mobile environments and how it scales. It also explores the rationale behind key features of QWERTY m…
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Comment #46250043
Good question. I’m not entirely sure about its value yet. It was done to continue development without legal uncertainty, and it’s mainly a defensive measure.
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Comment #46241669
I’m not sure if this fully answers the question, but so far increasing the key size alone has worked well, with no noticeable hitbox issues.
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Comment #46228587
Since tap-and-hold has a longer delay, wouldn’t it be more suitable as a method for various extended characters in the multilingual versions? I will check whether there is any inte…
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Comment #46225931
There is, understandably, a slight delay with double-tapping, so using simultaneous key presses can help improve speed when typing quickly. Thank you for your feedback.
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Comment #46222657
Both with- and without-autocorrect have their pros and cons. This layout could also work well if predictive features are added later.
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Comment #46222522
Good point. I’m not sure why Apple designed it that way either. Anyway, the globe icon area is required by the OS, so its size can’t be reduced. Thanks for the feedback!
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Comment #46222397
Thanks for the thoughtful point! Hitbox behavior is largely constrained by OS -level policies from the manufacturers, so major improvements on that side are difficult for now. At t…
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Comment #46222291
Yes, all characters are entered with tap or double-tap, and it also supports simultaneous taps as an advanced option. It’s fully local, with no autocorrect or prediction. Minuum co…
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Comment #46222037
Thanks for archiving it ^^ really appreciate the help!
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Comment #46221975
Thanks for letting me know! The website isn’t optimized yet, so it’s running slower than usual. I’ll work on improving it soon. Really appreciate your interest!
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Show HN: A 2-row, 16-key keyboard designed for smartphones
Mobile keyboards today are almost entirely based on the 26-key, 3-row QWERTY layout. Here’s a new 2-row, 16-key alternative designed specifically for smartphones.