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Chroma Keyboard for Android - it's finally happening!


njbmartin
It's been a while since I've worked on anything "Chroma", but in the last few weeks there has been an explosion of interest in the Chroma Keyboard for Android.

The number one question I keep getting asked is... "Why did I release it on iOS but not on Android? That's backwards, man!"

All I can say is, I've heard you loud and clear, and the Chroma Keyboard is finally here... almost.

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  • January 24, 2019
Now that looks incredible....if you need an experienced beta tester feel free to give me a shout!!

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  • January 24, 2019
That poor razer phone, looks like it has had it fair share of bar fights

godashram
That poor razer phone, looks like it has had it fair share of bar fights

I messed up a corner the other day. Those sjstp 90 degrees are a magnet to damage.

njbmartin
It's been a while since I've worked on anything "Chroma", but in the last few weeks there has been an explosion of interest in the Chroma Keyboard for Android.

The number one question I keep getting asked is... "Why did I release it on iOS but not on Android? That's backwards, man!"

All I can say is, I've heard you loud and clear, and the Chroma Keyboard is finally here... almost.

#10YearChallenge





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Yes. Yes! YAS!! I would like to see more. Beta testers to the rescue.

njbmartin
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  • January 25, 2019
Check out the video in the tweet below

https://twitter.com/Razer/status/1088596657325985793

All of our bodies are ready. Preparing wallet.

GameGH0ST
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  • January 25, 2019
But can you swipe tho.

Surf
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  • January 25, 2019
Yes yes yes yes please!

njbmartin
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  • January 25, 2019
GameGH0ST
But can you swipe tho.

Swipe won't be in the initial release, but may come at a later date depending on how popular it is. It's a difficult gesture to get right, especially for one developer.

njbmartin
Swipe won't be in the initial release, but may come at a later date depending on how popular it is. It's a difficult gesture to get right, especially for one developer.

What's the next step, seeing a beta release in the Play Store within a week or two?

njbmartin
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  • January 25, 2019
ThirdTemple
What's the next step, seeing a beta release in the Play Store within a week or two?


It's currently in closed beta, but yes there will be a general release as soon as I've finished some of the important features.

njbmartin
It's currently in closed beta, but yes there will be a general release as soon as I've finished some of the important features.

I tried to be sneaky and check your GitHub repository. No luck.

Poofs_The_Mutt
please please please keep us updated! I would love to help beta test this.

njbmartin
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  • January 30, 2019
Poofs_The_Mutt
please please please keep us updated! I would love to help beta test this.

The first version will be available in the coming weeks!

ofcourse this will be available on the razer Phone right ? 🙂

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  • January 31, 2019
SpeakerFreaker23
ofcourse this will be available on the razer Phone right ? :)


Should be for everyone, not device locked.

njbmartin
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  • February 5, 2019
Rox598
Should be for everyone, not device locked.


Razer has not approached me to make it exclusive, so until then expect it to be for all devices.

It's currently being tested on a Razer Phone 1, and a few of the testers are on Razer Phone 2. I just wish Razer could send me a Razer Phone 2 so I can truly maximise the performance.

I have a Razer Phone 1 if you need more maximizing.

You should work with razer on this to be the default keyboard on future razer phones or work with third party keyboard makers to add chroma support

I have a razer phone 1 and I can help test and also you could look at the open source keyboard Anysoftkeboard to maybe base your keyboard on

https://anysoftkeyboard.github.io

Srnity
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  • February 8, 2019
I need this for my phone, like ASAP!!!! @njbmartin you always create the most amazing things ever!

Last week he said a couple weeks, that means end of next week should be the release of the app.

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  • February 8, 2019
ThirdTemple
Last week he said a couple weeks, that means end of next week should be the release of the app.


Don't take that as gospel. It's why so many companies have stopped giving dates for things.

njbmartin
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  • February 8, 2019
DGMurdockIII
You should work with razer on this to be the default keyboard on future razer phones or work with third party keyboard makers to add chroma support


Thanks! It would be great if that was the case, but we will see...

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  • February 9, 2019
I'm will to test it out if need anyone else for beta testing! So excited for this!

Asp8660
I'm will to test it out if need anyone else for beta testing! So excited for this!

Did you end up getting to he a beta tester?

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