Clicks Technology is addressing the longing for physical keyboard buttons on iPhones with its latest offering, the Clicks case. Priced at $139, the case boasts a built-in keyboard at the bottom, providing users with a reminiscent experience of traditional BlackBerry and Nokia phones. Scheduled to ship for iPhone 14 Pro starting February 1, Clicks plans to introduce the case for iPhone 15 Pro in March. Notably, the case operates without Bluetooth or a battery, as it directly draws power from the phone.
The process is simple – users slide the iPhone into the case, aligning the phone’s power port with the USB-C or Lightning connector inside. Once connected, the keyboard starts functioning, similar to the physical keyboards of yesteryears.
Co-founder of Clicks Technology, Michael Fisher, commented on the prevalence of keyboards in daily life and the seemingly odd abandonment of physical buttons on smartphones. In addition to the physical keyboard, the Clicks case incorporates other features commonly found on computer keyboards, such as a backlight and CMD key to facilitate the use of iOS keyboard shortcuts. The startup, founded by Fisher and Kevin Michaluk, aims to provide users with a familiar and efficient typing experience on their iPhones.