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Google Gboard Introduces Game-Changing Cursor Mode Feature

2/17/2026

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Google is adding a cursor mode to Gboard for Android that works like a virtual trackpad and lets the cursor move freely across the screen, even outside text fields.
The feature appeared in the latest beta version and aims to improve text navigation.
The approach mirrors a similar feature on iOS, praised for efficiency.
The rollout is anticipated and could further solidify Gboard's dominance in the virtual keyboard market.

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Story summary

Google is adding a cursor mode to Gboard for Android that works like a virtual trackpad and lets the cursor move freely across the screen, even outside text fields.
The feature appeared in the latest beta version and aims to improve text navigation.
The approach mirrors a similar feature on iOS, praised for efficiency.
The rollout is anticipated and could further solidify Gboard's dominance in the virtual keyboard market.