The Clicks Power Keyboard brings physical keys - and extra power - to your mobile device

[Shawn Knight]

Bottom line: Clicks Technology is now accepting pre-orders for the Clicks Power Keyboard, a mobile accessory that combines a traditional power bank with a physical keyboard. For BlackBerry enthusiasts or anyone who relies heavily on their phone or tablet, this device promises to kill two birds with one stone.

The new Power Keyboard builds on the foundation of the original, which was a basic keyboard case for the iPhone, Motorola Razer, and Google Pixel. According to co-founder Kevin Michaluk, the company shipped more than 100,000 first-gen models.

The latest version attaches to your phone using a MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic connection, and can be used alongside other cases. It supports an array of slider positions, making it compatible with both standard and oversized "Pro Max" and "Ultra" handsets, and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. Because it connects wirelessly, it can also be used "remotely" in conjunction with a tablet, a television, or a VR/AR headset, and can be paired with multiple devices at the same time. A simple keyboard shortcut is all that's needed to switch between Bluetooth profiles.

The board features a familiar QWERTY layout with ergonomically shaped keys, "optimized" key pressure, and a set of directional keys. There is even a dedicated number row to help make business tasks like working in spreadsheets more convenient. The integrated 2,150 mAh battery powers the unit itself and can top off your mobile device. Many people are accustomed to carrying around a power bank, so there shouldn't be much of a learning curve here.

The accessory maker notes that moving typing off the screen frees up valuable space normally consumed by on-screen keyboards, adding that it supports familiar Android and iOS shortcuts. With the Clicks app, users can fine-tune typing preferences, dial in the backlighting, and more.

The Clicks Power Keyboard is available to pre-order now. Early bird pricing is set at $79 – a full $30 off the eventual $109 MSRP. Look for it to start shipping this spring.

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The Clicks Power Keyboard brings physical keys - and extra power - to your mobile device

 

[Megalomaniac]

Steve Jobs was 100% right.

"The buttons don't change".

These people are still fighting to bring back the physical keyboard and the simple fact is no one really wants it. It may work well on the iPad - I bought a keyboard swivel case cover for my 11" A16 from Amazon. Makes a great mini laptop.

As for battery longevity, this will just manage to give you half the battery back on the Pro Max. You're better off buying a battery backup and just keeping it in your bag.

But for a smartphone - especially as heavy as my iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB, it's an absolute bulky mass that I don't want to have to lug around.

 

[p51d007]

I had a HTC tilt & tilt2 before the smartphone came along. First smartphone I had without the physical keyboard, was the Dell Streak 5. Took me a couple weeks to get use to the keyboard, but after that I didn't miss the physical keyboard. Hey, if that's what you want, more power to ya, but for me, NOPE.

 

[SRB]

I had a Blackberry Passport for years. My thumbs miss almost as much as they hit using a touchscreen. The OS worked great and had zero problems with it. Sill have it around here somewhere.

Then again, my preferences in cell phones runs a bit unique, and loaded with bad luck. My current LG dual screen is useful, but probably have to replace it in the next year or two. Maybe I'll pick the next phone company to bail out, lol.

 

[HardReset]

Physical keyboard phones are excellent for work and making something really useful. Too bad 99% of smartphone usage today is either taking pictures/video or watching pictures/video.

Real professionals of course use QWERTY keyboard phone. Like I have done around 20 years already.

 

[manowar51]

The only reason anyone is giving this device any attention is because of the profile of the youtubers backing it. It's just a cheap Chinese piece of junk accessory that wouldn't look out of place in a Temu catalogue for $5.66 (lightning deal).

$80 for this is outrageous, let alone $110.