Absolute Gadget

If there is one thing that Google Android G1 phone lacks is a virtual keyboard, like its rivals iPhone and Blackberry Storm managed to cram in. But a new update fixes this problem.

The latest "Cupcake" update brings about several new features and enhancements. As well as the ability to record video there is now a new virtual on-screen keyboard.

A new virtual keyboard now means that the real slider keyboard underneathseems a bit superfluous.

Below is a demonstration of the new screen keyboard.

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