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KeyKey 2.7: new layouts and iCloud sync

In this version we’ve added statistics and settings synchronization with iCloud, alternative keyboard layouts for French and English languages as well as ability to sort statistics by keyboard layout.

iCloud sync

Now you can start studying on one computer and continue on another one. Just make sure both systems are logged into the same iCloud account. No need to set anything up, it’s all done automatically.

Due to Apple restrictions, synchronization is for now available in App Store KeyKey version only and not in and Setapp one. We will add the sync option there if we see there’s demand for it.

Statistics sorted by keyboard layout

Statistics can now be sorted not only by languages but also by layouts for each language. That is to say, lesson stats in layouts like QWERTY and COLEMAK don’t get mixed together anymore.

Regrettably, the layout-based sorting will work for new lessons only and not for the existing ones. At the same time, the «old» statistics isn’t going anywhere. You’ll find it in the standard layout you started the study session with.

Regrettably, the layout-based sorting will work for new lessons only and not for the existing ones. At the same time, the «old» statistics isn’t going anywhere. You’ll find it in the standard layout you started the study session with.

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Statistics show only those languages and layouts where you’ve typed at least one practice line

Disable the onscreen keyboard prompts

Now you can disable the onscreen keyboard prompts. That would help not get distracted by the keyboard once you’ve completely remembered where each key is.

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BÉPO layout for French language

Second most popular layout after AZERTY in French-speaking countries, it is basically DVORAK adapted to French language. Popular with programmers.

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What’s interesting about BÉPO layout is that there are punctuation marks and not letters in the middle of the keyboard

QWERTZ Swiss layout for French and English languages

Now there are versions of QWERTZ Swiss layout in French, English and German. Special thanks to Daniele Poggiali from Switzerland for helping us figure out the QWERTZ Swiss particularities for each of the languages.

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This is what QWERTZ Swiss layout for French language looks like

Mini statistics on home screen

Mini statistics shows the change in your speed and in your typo count compared to the previous attempt. Temporarily disabled in KeyKey 2.6, this feature is back in.

Mini statystic in Dashboard
I’ve made one mistake fewer and typed a line 52 symbols per minute faster than last time

What’s next

  • We’re planning to finally add lessons in Greek and Turkish;
  • There turned out to be some English words in the Spanish lessons. We are aware of that bug and will release a little hotfix soon;

The update is now available in Mac App Store and Setapp.

Hope you enjoy KeyKey. If so, write about it in App Store!