To tickle my monkey brain, I momentarily switched to an unusual dumb phone, and ended up loving my time with it.

Fourth-graders at Southport Elementary in Panama City show off their typing touch on Jan. 8, World Typing Day.

The ONEXPLAYER G1 has an aluminum alloy body with an RGB illumination for a small triangle on the lid and beneath the joysticks. The computer measures 208 x 146.5 x 32mm (8.2″ x 5.8″ x 1.3″) and ...

It does have Touch ID though — something I wish non-Apple keyboards could offer. Of course, the ultra-slim profile not only impacts the typing experience — it has an effect on design too.

One of our favorites is Gboard, which has features and customization options that elevate the typing experience. Some focus on simplicity and minimalist features for smartphones, while others aim ...