# One-Handed Keyboards This iPhone Keyboard Application Lets You Comfortably Type With One Hand By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-keyboard References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/01/30/apps-shryne-thumbly/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thumbly-keyboard/id978201325?mt=8) Amidst rumors [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard) is developing a one-handed keyboard, the Thumbly [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-keyboard-iphone-case) keyboard app is an excellent example of how such a design would work. It is made for the way you would naturally hold your smartphone, with both left hand and right hand capabilities. The gesture-based controls use a swipe motion to help you perform functions like caps lock, delete, return and shift. The Thumbly Keyboard is also predictive, knowing what you are about to type before you finish. Autocorrect can also be disabled. The one-handed iPhone keyboard would make smartphone use more efficient. Its ergonomic arrangement remedies the awkward way one would use a traditional keyboard with two thumbs. Instead, all keys cab be reached with one thumb. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **One-handed Keyboards:** The trend of one-handed keyboards is disrupting the traditional two-handed keyboard design and making smartphone use more efficient. - **Gesture-based Controls:** The trend of gesture-based controls is providing a more intuitive and efficient way of interacting with digital devices, such as the Thumbly iPhone keyboard app. - **Predictive Text Technology:** The trend of predictive text technology is revolutionizing typing experiences by anticipating and suggesting words before they are even typed, as seen in the Thumbly Keyboard app. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and improve one-handed keyboard solutions for various devices, enhancing user experience and productivity. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can tap into the trend of gesture-based controls to create innovative and user-friendly applications that leverage intuitive swiping gestures for enhanced functionality. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The artificial intelligence industry can harness the trend of predictive text technology to create smarter and more accurate text prediction algorithms that improve typing efficiency and accuracy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-keyboard-iphone-case.md) - [One-Handed Gamer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-gaming-keypad.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-shell.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [AI Button-Customized Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Gesture Control Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clvx-1-keyboard.md) - [Mobile Physical Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard.md)