Click into the keyboard
I cannot express how happy I am to have a Clicks Keyboard! I've got buttons! It's not quite as intuitive as the Blackberry we all long to have again, but it sure is 1000% better than that friggin' touch screen!
Having this and switching to the Razr has been a game changer for my productivity. I love this keyboard so much I decided to mod it to be able to have a protective hinge mechanism for my phone as seen on other cases. I've heard of this keyboard having some connectivity issues from other users, from my understanding it's the fault of Moto's UI of how it interacts with Clicks. I recommend going into settings and making sure the keyboard is set to always running in the background so that if you close any/all tabs on the Razr, the keyboard will remain connected. There's a YouTube video that goes into further details about this. Since troubleshooting this issue as soon as I've received my case, I have not faced such problems.
Amazing bit of kit, and with a small adjustment with a sharp craft blade it fits and works perfectly on my Pixel 8 - amazing to have some buttons back!
The Clicks case is fantastic! I absolutely love using it to send emails, take notes, and send texts. I’ve only been called a “boomer” six times since I put it on!
I have been waiting for a QWERTY keyboard for the iPhone for 10 years. It’s really here. Once again, I can compose on my phone Without 200 mistakes or anyone listening in. If you could add an earphone jack, all the things that iPhone took away would be available again. Thanks for making iPhones usable.
It’s massive, it's gorgeous, it's a frutiger aero fever dream with a side of BlackBerry nostalgia. Clicks for iPhone completely transforms the way you use your phone, mostly for the better. The typing is smooth and fast, the muscle memory clicks in almost immediately if you’ve ever used a qwerty phone. The system and in-app shortcuts are awesome. Multilanguage keyboards on iOS work flawlessly, which is a must for my use. The only elephant in the room are the actual elephantine dimensions of your device with the case on. And i have an iPhone 15. Cannot imagine lugging along a Pro Max. I’d love the next version to either cover parts of the screen, to slide out or maybe fold out. Otherwise, it's mad, beautiful and won't be leaving my phone for quite a lot of time.
Not gonna lie, I was a little slow on Clicks the first few days and almost was going to return it. It's nice that you can still use the touchscreen if you want though so you don't actually have to type on the buttons all the time. I gave it a chance though and now I'm typing fast without even looking at the keyboard. Just took me a bit to get used to it.
I tend to watch much reviews and focus on negative reviews prior to buying any products. For the Clicks keyboard, some of the major concerns people have was that the product is gimmicky (not too much value), the weight distribution is an issue and the lack of MagSafe support. As an avid Blackberry user - even going back to the days of Sidekick and the Voicestream 3way V100 device (yikes! that old)...I have enjoyed using tactile buttons on a smart device. The Blackberry I used was the Blackberry Key2...which I enjoyed but am biased to my Apple ecosystem, so the Key2 had limited used except for business use. I was skeptical about the Clicks keyboard considering its founders were heavily invested in the Blackberry seen; thus meaning there was an emotional, nostalgic investment towards the products (not solely because it addressed an issue in the smart phone world). Anyways, after fighting resistance and opting to buy, I am more than satisfied with my purchase. The learning curve was more of a trip down memory lane as missteps (or missed taps keys) experienced during the first two weeks are not noticeable after a month of use. I can even type while not looking down and concentrating on my sports on the big screen. An act I was not able to fulfill since my days of using the Blackberry Bold and Sidekick. Even as much as I enjoyed my Blackberry Passport, I did find the keys too far apart while the Blackberry Key2 keys were too thin. While these keys tend to be smaller than I preferred, it is a conceded tradeoff that we must accept nowadays considering the smaller widths of phones. Noticeable benefits: I rarely take it out of the case. I was going to assume because of its size and lack of MagSafe, I was only going to use it during work hours to power through on emails. I find myself rarely taking it off and writing more social media posts on it. The top-heavy concern is not that much of an issue as I am already used to hold my phone is such a manner when typing on a virtual keyboard anyway. Now, typing on a tactile keyboard, it seems much more satisfying feeling my tips press on buttons knowing I am actually hitting a key - much like a keyboard. That sensation "tricks" my brain into knowing that I did not miss a key and I can concentrate much quicker on the next key or word, rather than continuously glancing on what I wrote to see if there are any errors on my sentence. The only draw back is the lack of MagSafe. For charging, it is not much of an issue as I can easily plug a USB-C wire or even lay it on top of a Qi Wireless charging puck. However, my daily wallet is MagSafe and I do see myself carrying it less. Thankfully, with Apple Wallet, most of my cards, IDs and commuter passes are all stored electronically so I do not need to have my physical wallet at my possession at all times. So, overall, I am highly satisfied with the product and glad I purchased it.
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