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technology20 days ago•6 min saved

Upgrade Your Phone Typing for Free by Swapping Keyboards

You can upgrade your phone’s typing experience by swapping the built‑in Android and iOS keyboards for third‑party ones. Install a keyboard from the Play Store or App Store, optionally set it as default, and use Settings to switch between keyboards (globe icon on iOS or Android). Popular options include Gboard, SwiftKey (with Copilot AI), Typewise, Grammarly, and privacy‑focus options like Futo Keyboard or Mister Keyboard. The article also warns to review permissions and privacy policies because keyboards can see what you type, so choose developers with solid histories and clear privacy practices.

via WIRED|

#android #ios #keyboard

technology29 days ago•4 min saved

MacBook Neo Simplifies Keyboard Repairs, Dropping Top-Case Swaps

Apple's MacBook Neo allows keyboard replacement without replacing the entire Top Case, making repairs cheaper and less wasteful; separate keyboard and Top Case parts will be sold, with pricing and availability to be announced, and European models now display symbols on keys instead of text.

via PCMag|

#apple #keyboard #laptops

technology29 days ago•11 min saved

MacBook Neo bets on modular design to slash repairs

Ars Technica reports that Apple’s MacBook Neo uses a more modular internal design, including a separately replaceable keyboard and easier-to-access battery, making repairs cheaper and simpler than on previous MacBooks and helping the sub-$1,000 Neo compete with midrange Windows laptops and Chromebooks.

via Ars Technica|

#apple #keyboard #laptops

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

New MacBooks swap key labels for glyphs on US English layout

Apple’s latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Neo now label the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keys with glyphs on US English keyboards, aligning with European layouts and extending to regions where US English is the default; the change accompanies the upcoming launch this week.

via MacRumors|

#apple #glyphs #hardware

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

HHKB Type-S: A Niche Classic That Refines Typing for Coders

WIRED’s review lauds the HHKB Professional Classic Type-S for its refined Topre switches, integrated plate, and a coding-focused layout that prioritizes efficiency and durability, making it a standout for enthusiasts—yet its high price, proprietary parts, and slower response mean it isn’t suited for gamers or casual typists.

via WIRED|

#hhkb #keyboard #layout

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

CES 2026 serves up quirky phones: keyboards, square screens, and foldable tablets

At CES 2026, vendors teased phones that break the standard design: Clicks’ Communicator adds a full keyboard and interchangeable backs as a potential daily companion; Ikko’s MindOne Pro packs a square 4-inch Android phone with a rotating 50‑MP camera and an optional Ikko OS; Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch tablet with DeX standalone mode and multi‑window versatility, hinting at a future where phones double as compact computers.

via The Verge|

#ces-2026 #foldable #keyboard

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Clicks Unveils Innovative Smartphones and Accessories Amidst Android and MagSafe Competition

The Clicks Communicator is a new Android-based secondary phone designed for focused messaging with a physical keyboard, headphone jack, and minimalist features, aiming to provide a distraction-free communication experience. It combines nostalgic design elements reminiscent of BlackBerry with modern hardware and software, targeting users who want a dedicated device for typing and voice-to-text without the distractions of a typical smartphone. Priced at $499, it is set to launch later this year, with preorders available.

via CNET|

#android #ces #keyboard

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

HP Unveils Innovative Keyboard PC and Future Workspace Solutions

HP is developing the Eliteboard G1a, a keyboard with an integrated Windows PC, including CPU, storage, and speakers, designed for business use and portability, set to be available in March.

via 9to5Google|

#business #compact #hp

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

HP Unveils Innovative AI-Integrated Keyboard and PC Technologies for the Future of Work

HP announced the Eliteboard G1a at CES 2026, a compact keyboard that houses an entire mini desktop computer with AMD Ryzen AI processors, RAM, storage, and ports, allowing users to connect it to monitors and use it as a full PC in a keyboard form factor, expected to launch in March with customizable options.

via The Verge|

#ces-2026 #eliteboard-g1a #hp

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Clicks Launches BlackBerry-Inspired Smartphone and Keyboard for Focused Users

Click's launch of a new Communicator phone featuring a keyboard and signal lights marks BlackBerry's return to the mobile device market, emphasizing its focus on communication features.

via Interesting Engineering|

#blackberry #communicator-phone #keyboard

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Clicks Unveils BlackBerry-Inspired Smartphone and Keyboard at CES 2026

Clicks is unveiling its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, designed as a secondary device focused on communication with modern features like a tactile keyboard, Android 16, and a 50MP camera, alongside a new Power Keyboard for standard smartphones, both set to launch in early 2026.

via Engadget|

#ces-2026 #clicks #communicator

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Clicks Launches Power Keyboard and BlackBerry-Inspired Smartphone

Clicks has introduced the Power Keyboard, a magnetic power bank with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that can charge phones via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging and connect to devices over Bluetooth, offering a versatile accessory for multitasking and portable use, available this spring for $109 with preorders starting at $79.23.

via The Verge|

#keyboard #magsafe #power-bank

music3 months ago•1 min saved

Perry Bamonte, The Cure's Guitarist and Keyboardist, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.

via BBC|

#death #guitar #keyboard

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Logitech Unveils Keyboard with Enthusiast Features

Logitech has launched the Alto Keys K98M, a $149.99 mechanical keyboard in North America that features a full 1800 layout, hot-swappable switches, and a semi-soft gasket mount for a satisfying typing experience, combining enthusiast features with mass-market appeal.

via The Verge|

#hot-swappable #keyboard #logitech

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Google Japan Unveils Rotary Dial Keyboard Concept Inspired by Vintage Phones

Google Japan has created a concept keyboard inspired by rotary phones, featuring dials instead of keys, which can be built DIY using open-source designs. The Gboard Dial Version uses rotary dials to input characters, mimicking pulse dialing, and includes a stand that can turn off a webcam during video calls. This innovative design is not for sale but is available for enthusiasts to recreate.

via The Verge|

#diy #gadget-design #google-japan