David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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The keyboard is one of the most basic elements of any Android smartphone. Generally, on all Android devices, the keyboard automatically pops up when you tap the typing field, but what if it doesn't ...

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