Type Faster With One Hand


Apple is nearly a decade behind in enabling this feature, as Android users have long had the option, but better late than never. QuickPath swipe typing lets you slide your finger across the letters of whatever you're trying to say, rather than tapping. It's much faster and, in some cases, prone to less errors. Even if your finger isn't directly touching all of the right letters, the right word will be selected, similar to the regular autocorrect and suggestions feature in iMessage. 

If you already use a third-party keyboard app like SwiftKey, this isn't new for you. However, if you don't, you can skip paying for one of these apps.
QuickPath is turned on by default when you download iOS 13. To turn it off, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Slide to Type.

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