Microsoft brings virtual keyboard concept to Band hardware

Microsoft is reportedly introducing the concept of wearable keyboards to its own Band hardware.

Microsoft is reportedly introducing the concept of wearable keyboards to its own Band hardware.

According to the Verge, Microsoft's Band has become a lot more useful for Windows Phone users, thanks to a new Cortana-powered dictation mode for replying to texts and the addition of a virtual keyboard.

A brand ambassador handles a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook during the unveiling of the co-branded tablet that will replace B&N's Nook in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A brand ambassador handles a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook during the unveiling of the co-branded tablet that will replace B&N's Nook in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Microsoft is resorting to its Word Flow software from Windows Phone for accurate detection of letters and words.