At CES 2024, Clicks Technology will be debuting the Clicks keyboard, which adds a physical keyboard to the mobile phone experience. Reminiscent of a BlackBerry, this keyboard revives a popular feature that was phased out as a new generation of mobile devices became virtually buttonless with larger touchscreens.
Tactile texters will appreciate that this wraparound case adds a hardware keyboard functionality to their iPhone that's compatible with Lightning (for iPhone 14) or USB-C (for iPhone 15) connectors. Additionally, at night or in low-light conditions, the keys become backlighted for ease of use and this feature runs off of the device's battery.
Clicks is an innovation from Clicks Technology, a new company founded by YouTubers Michael Fisher (also known as MrMobile) and Kevin Michaluk (AKA CrackBerry Kevin.)
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Physical Keyboard
- The Clicks keyboard brings back the physical keyboard experience to smartphones, catering to users who prefer tactile typing.
- Buttonless Devices
- As smartphones moved towards larger touchscreens, physical keyboards were phased out, but the Clicks keyboard offers a return to the popular feature.
- Backlighted Keys
- Clicks introduces backlighting to its physical keyboard, providing enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Mobile Accessories
- Clicks keyboard presents an opportunity for the mobile accessories industry to cater to users seeking physical keyboard options for their smartphones.
- Consumer Electronics
- The reintroduction of physical keyboards by Clicks opens up potential innovation in the consumer electronics industry, targeting users who prefer tactile typing experiences.
- Smartphone Manufacturing
- Smartphone manufacturers can explore the incorporation of physical keyboards, like the Clicks keyboard, as a differentiating feature in their devices.
