Having initially released as a beta, Microsoft's Bing Chat integration is now available to all SwiftKey users on Android and iOS platforms. New users will need to set up the SwiftKey keyboard for the first time while those already using the keyboard just need to update the app to the latest version.
Powered by the same technology that OpenAI used to create ChatGPT, Bing Chat brings AI interaction to SwiftKey by voice. When using the SwiftKey keyboard, simply tap the microphone button and ask Bing Chat questions, after which you'll receive a verbal answer.
Already available on Microsoft Bing, Skype, Start, and Edge apps, Bing Chat brings Chat, Search, and Tone features to SwiftKey for Android and iOS. Once the SwiftKey app has been updated to the latest version you'll see the Bing icon above the keyboard which you can now click on to access the Chat, Tone, and Search functions.
With the Chat functionality, you can access the new Bing on the go for more detailed queries. It can help if everybody’s cracking jokes in the chat and you need a clever pun, or you’re new to the area and are texting some new friends to propose a good local restaurant.
With the Tone feature, you can communicate more effectively by using AI to customize your in-progress text to fit any situation. Whether you struggle to be formal in your work emails, or you’re learning a new language and want help with the nuances of word choice, the Tone feature has got you covered, with tones to make your words sound more professional, casual, polite, or concise enough for a social post.
With the Search functionality, you can quickly search the web from your keyboard, without switching to a dedicated browser app. This can help while you’re talking to a friend and mid-conversation, you want to look up relevant information like the weather, restaurants near you, or stock prices.
