A UK based company called tech/”>Clicks unveils a new iPhone accessory at CES 2024 in Las Vegas that you might like if you love BlackBerry phones. It's a case and a full physical keyboard in one that you can connect to the iPhone if you want a more tactile typing experience, bringing back memories of Ryan Seacrest's Typo Keyboard from a decade ago. The company's creator keyboard is located at the bottom of the case and does not cover any part of the screen or any part of the device except the back and edges. Instead, it extends the length of the phone, giving you a full view of what's on the screen even while you type.
That keyboard connects to the iPhone via its Lighting or USB-C port, depending on which model you have, and allows you to charge your phone as usual. It doesn't have a Bluetooth connection, but that also means it doesn't run on a battery that you'll need to charge. You can turn on the backlight if you want to use it at night or in the dark, and you can use various keyboard shortcuts if you want to navigate your device without using the touch screen. To scroll down web pages, for example, you can press the space bar. That said, its keys seem awfully small and you may find it difficult to type if you have larger hands and fingers.
Clicks is founded by content creators Michael Fisher (MrMobile) and Kevin Michaluk (CrackBerry Kevin), who said the iPhone keyboard was designed by "a dream team of tech industry veterans." Michaluk added: "We worked on every decision, from exactly how the buttons should feel to the keyboard layout, making sure it was intuitive for iPhone users." You can order the Clicks creator keyboard from the tech/”>company website right now for $139, but shipping won't start until February 1st.
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