All articles tagged with #physical keyboard
A new video shows Clicks’ Communicator, a $500 Android phone with a physical keyboard and retro BlackBerry vibe, including a swappable back plate, Qi2 wireless charging, and a focus on messaging. Reserve pricing starts at $199 with shipping expected in Q4 2026, and the preview highlights texting, WhatsApp, calling, and app navigation on a working prototype.
The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite pushes beyond nostalgia by combining a compact 4-inch 120Hz OLED display, Dimensity 7400 (with a 8400 option), a capacitive physical keyboard, and strong battery life into a solid midrange Android smartphone. It isn’t merely a BlackBerry clone—it's a standalone device that emphasizes customization and productive use, showing that purpose-built keyboard phones can still stand out in 2026.
A new wave of keyboard-equipped phones from UK-based Clicks Technology and China’s Unihertz is reviving tactile entry as a niche market, appealing to nostalgia, control, and accessibility with features like physical keys, interchangeable backs, expandable storage, and a wired 3.5mm jack. After strong pre-orders and crowdfunding, the segment faces rising component costs but remains a small, persistent corner of the smartphone world amid growing competition.
Clicks Communicator outlines a 2026 rollout: May demos of the experience, June working prototypes, Q3 certifications/testing, and Q4 production/shipping to reservation holders. Priced at about $500 as a mid-range Android with a physical keyboard and potential Niagara Launcher integration, the device is pitched as a compact companion rather than a full main-phone replacement.
At CES 2026, Gizmodo notes a renewed interest in physical-keyboard smartphones, with Clicks announcing the Communicator as a $500 messaging-focused device and Unihertz teasing the Titan 2 Elite. The push appears driven by nostalgia and frustration with on-screen keyboards, but the products' niche appeal—potentially requiring a secondary device and limited market—suggests a soft revival rather than a mass comeback.
The Clicks Creator Keyboard is a new iPhone accessory that brings back the physical keyboard experience, reminiscent of the Blackberry era. It connects to the iPhone via the charging port and offers backlit keys and a slim silicone case, providing a satisfyingly clicky typing experience and freeing up screen real estate. Priced at $139, it currently supports Apple's recent iPhone Pro models with plans for expansion to other models and colors in the future.
Clicks for iPhone is a new keyboard case that aims to bring back the physical keyboard experience for iPhone users. The case impressed with its quality and ease of use during a hands-on demo at CES 2024. It features a backlit, tactile keyboard with a layout similar to the default iOS keyboard, but adds significant size to the iPhone. Clicks starts shipping in February for the iPhone 14 Pro, and in March for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with pricing starting at $139.
Clicks, a new mobile accessory showcased at CES 2024, is a silicone case with a physical keyboard designed to free up screen space and provide shortcuts for iPhone users. Priced at $139, it aims to appeal to those nostalgic for physical keyboards and offers customizable shortcuts for increased productivity. While it may not be suitable for everyone, especially those accustomed to typing on glass, Clicks is set to be available for iPhone 14 Pro initially, with other models to follow later this spring.
Clicks Technology has introduced a new iPhone case called Clicks, designed for the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which features a physical snap-on keyboard. This keyboard aims to alleviate the frustrations of touchscreen typing by offering 0.22 mm key travel and connecting via the iPhone's port, avoiding Bluetooth to reduce latency. It supports keyboard shortcuts and allows for wireless charging, but is not yet compatible with MagSafe or wired headphones while in use. The keyboard has minimal impact on battery life and lacks an emoji key due to current iOS external keyboard limitations.