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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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Now that looks incredible....if you need an experienced beta tester feel free to give me a shout!!
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That poor razer phone, looks like it has had it fair share of bar fights
njbmartin
Check out the video in the tweet below

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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
I've been working on a pretty big update, so it is going to be released by the end of the month!

It's no longer RP exclusive, but you can download it now and help iron out some of the issues:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/io.ultrabox.chroma.keyboard (android)
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Excellent update. Numbers are not pulling offscreen to the right. Love Chroma color picker. Nice work.

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Yes yes yes yes please!
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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!
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ThirdTemple
Did you end up getting to he a beta tester?


It's been public beta for like a week lol https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.ultrabox.chroma.keyboard
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Definitely needs improving but pretty cool, need those extra pages of symbols and emoji tho
njbmartin
All feedback is certainly welcome and only makes it better, so thank you!
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njbmartin
Thanks all! There's a great bunch of people testing it and providing feedback. Lots to come in the next update!
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Hit the pre-register button, then see what happens. If no sauce then contact developer using email listed in Play Store. I'd rip the apk for you but it's a paid app. Or hopefully he responds here.

njbmartin
Don't worry, I was pretty much unresponsive as I tuned out of most things Razer. At the time, I didn't want to share that I was speaking to Razer as I thought that would be a nice surprise.

Nice update. I feel like I can use your keyboard over Gboard for once. Two things: how can we change static color and numbers pull too far to the right.
njbmartin
Latest update is live! Now there is a handy getting started guide ;)

If anyone would like to help test it:

iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/hwdCcfFS
Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/io.ultrabox.chroma.keyboard
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njbmartin
Thanks for all the feedback! Much appreciated
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All of our bodies are ready. Preparing wallet.
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But can you swipe tho.
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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.
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Poofs_The_Mutt
please please please keep us updated! I would love to help beta test this.
njbmartin
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.
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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
Srnity
I need this for my phone, like ASAP!!!! @njbmartin you always create the most amazing things ever!
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ThirdTemple
4) no settings button anywhere on keyboard or next to three non-working icons, 5) ability to adjust speed of chroma wave/pulse.

oh yes! i agree with 4 for sure.. 5 meh it would be nice to do so
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So I love the keyboard. But I use the small screen setting. It makes the keyboard almost unusable, also was wondering if there was any way to add an option to use the BlackBerry keyboard style autocorect & also have a number row, jus my suggestions to improve mg experience not sure about anyone else
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