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QWERTYmini

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About QWERTYmini

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    Thank you for your kindness.

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Thanks for archiving it ^^ really appreciate the help!

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    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.