Fleksy

 

Fleksy is a virtual keyboard application designed for touchscreen devices, including smartphones and tablets. It has a unique history and development timeline. Here's a brief overview of the history of Fleksy:

1. Foundation and Early Development (2011-2012): Fleksy was founded by Ioannis Verdelis and Kostas Eleftheriou in 2011. The company initially focused on creating a virtual keyboard that aimed to improve typing accuracy and speed on touchscreen devices. In 2012, the first version of Fleksy was released for iOS devices as a standalone app.
2. Partnerships and Integration (2013-2014): Fleksy gained attention and popularity in the mobile industry due to its innovative approach to virtual keyboards. In 2013, Fleksy announced partnerships with various smartphone manufacturers and started integrating its keyboard into third-party apps, allowing users to enjoy its unique typing experience across different applications.
3. Guinness World Record (2014): In 2014, Fleksy achieved recognition from Guinness World Records for being the fastest smartphone keyboard, with a record typing speed of 18.19 seconds for typing a given sentence on a touchscreen device.
4. Expansion to Android (2013-2015): After its initial success on iOS, Fleksy expanded to the Android platform, making it available to a wider range of users. It quickly gained popularity among Android users who were looking for alternatives to their device's default keyboard.
5. Acquisition by Pinterest (2020): In April 2020, Pinterest, the popular visual discovery and bookmarking platform, acquired Fleksy's development team. The exact reasons for this acquisition were not publicly disclosed, but it was seen as a move to enhance Pinterest's mobile user experience.
6. Subsequent Developments (2020-Present): After the acquisition, Fleksy's development continued, albeit with a lower profile. The app remained available on both iOS and Android platforms, and it continued to receive updates to improve typing efficiency and introduce new features.

Please note that my knowledge is up to date only until September 2021, and I do not have information on events or developments related to Fleksy that occurred after that date. If there have been significant changes or developments since then, you may need to consult more recent sources for the latest information on Fleksy.