A new entrant is making a compelling case for the return of tactile typing in the smartphone age. In a piece titled “The Clicks BlackBerry-Like Phone Keyboard Finally Makes Sense,” Startup News FYI highlights how Clicks Technology is refining its physical keyboard accessory for modern mobile users, betting that there is still a market for precision keypresses over touch screens.
The Clicks keyboard, which attaches to smartphones as a case, hearkens back to BlackBerry’s iconic design, though with several modern adaptations. The product serves as a full QWERTY keyboard, physically integrated with mobile devices via the charging port. Designed primarily for hardcore communicators and productivity-oriented users, it allows for simultaneous navigation and typing without obstructing the screen—a key advantage over on-screen keyboards that monopolize display real estate.
According to Startup News FYI, the device’s design and functionality have evolved since earlier iterations, which were often criticized for being unwieldy or incompatible with app-based workflows. The publication points out that Clicks has taken those critiques to heart by introducing improved ergonomic design, refined key spacing, and low-latency input tailored for both professional environments and casual use. The keyboard reportedly supports key combinations and customizable shortcuts, appealing particularly to power users accustomed to rapid input.
Clicks Technology’s move is notable in an era where almost all major smartphones have discarded physical keyboards in favor of smooth glass panels. The resurgence of tactile interfaces—once considered relics of the pre-iPhone era—could be interpreted as a reaction to an increasingly homogeneous smartphone landscape. For some users, touchscreen-only devices continue to fall short in terms of accuracy and speed, especially for long-form communication.
The product also positions itself uniquely in the accessories market. Unlike most typing solutions, such as Bluetooth keyboards or foldable travel companions, Clicks is meant to remain attached to the phone—a constant presence intended to integrate seamlessly into daily use. While this could limit its mass appeal, it may carve out a niche among professionals, writers, or accessibility-conscious consumers who value reliable physical feedback.
Nevertheless, the success of Clicks hinges on more than just nostalgia or ergonomics. With mobile operating systems frequently updated and often finicky about third-party hardware, ongoing software support and responsive firmware updates will be essential to maintaining functionality. Furthermore, consumer adoption will depend on the accessory’s ability to complement—rather than complicate—the sleek design and intuitive workflows that define today’s smartphone experience.
Whether Clicks becomes a hardware mainstay or a cult favorite among keyboard loyalists remains to be seen. Yet as Startup News FYI aptly suggests, its newest iteration “finally makes sense”—a thoughtful clue that the accessory’s time may have finally arrived.
