Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 6–12, 2026. The current Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard build is described as a general smooth-running improvement, with no specific feature changes listed in Google Play’s notes. The app’s existing tools include predictive typing, swipe input, themes and Copilot, and Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so availability may differ.
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These are the three changes in Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard 9.13.17.6 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01General improvements, details not listed
Google Play says the build includes general improvements intended to help Microsoft SwiftKey run smoothly, but the note does not name individual fixes or affected features.
- 02Personalized typing is already included
The Play description says SwiftKey learns a person’s writing style and offers predictions, autocorrect and swipe or tap typing; these are existing app features, not announced changes.
- 03Themes and rich content remain available
The app description also lists keyboard themes, emoji, GIFs and stickers. Google Play’s brief release note does not say that any of these features changed.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard page.
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Tips
- Choose a comfortable typing method
Try both tapping keys and swiping across them, since the app description lists both input methods. Use whichever feels clearer for the way you write. SwiftKey also offers autocorrect and predictions, but those are existing capabilities rather than changes identified in this build. If you want to adjust keyboard behavior, look in the app’s Settings for typing or input options; menu names can vary.
- Make the keyboard easier to see
The Play description says SwiftKey offers themes, custom photo backgrounds, and controls for keyboard size and layout. These can help make the keyboard more comfortable to use, though the listing does not give exact menu paths. Look in the app’s Settings for themes, layout, or size, and check the choices before selecting a photo or changing the appearance.
- Explore language and rich content
The listing says SwiftKey can have up to five languages enabled at once and supports more than 700 languages. It also describes searchable emoji and GIFs, plus stickers. If you use more than one language, look in the app’s Settings for language options; for expressive content, check the keyboard toolbar while typing. Availability of individual tools can depend on the app’s setup.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
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FAQ
Is this the official list of Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with SwiftKey. The app’s Google Play page is the authority for its release notes and current listing. Here, the update is described only as general improvements intended to help the keyboard run smoothly; Google Play does not provide more specific change details in the supplied notes.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so an update may not appear for every account at the same time. If the app page shows Open, that does not establish that anything is wrong; it may simply mean the staged rollout has not reached that account. Check the app’s Play page again later for the listing available to you.
Can I use SwiftKey without optional permissions?
The Play description says the listed permissions are optional and require consent, and that SwiftKey can be used without granting them. Some features may then be limited or unavailable. The description associates microphone access with voice-to-text, photos and videos with selecting images, contacts with easier entry while composing, and camera access with taking images to share or insert.