Baidu Announces Smart Words Prediction Feature on Facemoji Keyboard App
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU) today announced a new Smart Words Prediction feature on its Facemoji Keyboard app, which has been found to increase prediction accuracy for frequently used phrases from 53.2% to 91.6% in a test scenario. By leveraging cloud technology, Facemoji Keyboard can also suggest trending topics and phrases in real time based on what a user has typed. In addition to Smart Words Prediction, Facemoji Keyboard also offers the following cutting-edge features to its users leveraging Baidu’s technology: “Facemoji’s technology makes hands-free texting super easy — with absolutely no chance of embarrassing typos or faux pas,” said Mr. Jiang Feng, director of Baidu’s Global Business Unit. “We now have unparalleled word and emoji prediction, and the most accurate voice-to-text in the industry.” The latest version of Facemoji Keyboard for Android is available on the Google Play Store. Facemoji Keyboard’s goal is to help people around the world express themselves in new ways with fun, creative emoji.