Clicks Technology is introducing the Clicks Creator Keyboard for the iPhone today. Rather than representing “the future,” it’s more of an unwelcome throwback, reminiscent of a world we believed we had moved beyond. It takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the days of BlackBerry and Nokia, where the act of pressing physical buttons was considered the height of mobile communication.
As TechCrunch in their blog post mentioned Michael Fisher, co-founder of Clicks Technology, remarked, “We use keyboards on our desktops, laptops, and tablets every day — so it’s a bit peculiar that we moved away from physical buttons on smartphones.”
However, the reality is that we haven’t entirely abandoned physical buttons. Bluetooth keyboards have filled that role effectively, and on-screen keyboards with swipe, predictive text, and spell-checking features have proven to be a superior solution for users on the move. The small BlackBerry-style buttons, in hindsight, were always a disaster, and there are valid reasons why that technology was phased out a long time ago.
The Clicks keyboard merges the advantages of touch and typing. When typing, the keyboard shifts away from the display, nearly doubling the available screen space. Now, you can spot all your typos in high-definition clarity.
For those yearning for the good old days of tactile keyboards, the Clicks Creator keyboard brings back the feel of real keys. Now, you can experience the physical sensation in your fingers as you type out your on-the-go memoirs.
Introducing keyboard shortcuts as an “innovation,” Clicks offers iPhone users the ability to use commands like CMD + H to navigate to the home screen or CMD + Space to launch Search. It’s a whole new world, isn’t it? Clicks directly connect to the iPhone through Lightning or USB-C, bypassing the wireless realm that dominates our lives.
Priced at just $139 (USD), this innovative piece is now available for order, with shipments starting on February 1. So, if you’re in the mood for a touch of nostalgia, a sprinkle of inconvenience, and a hint of unnecessary physical effort, the Clicks keyboard might be the perfect choice for you.