Clicks Keys iPhone Keyboard Long Term Review - Hype Nostalgia Piece OR Truly Useful Accessory?

[@OleHippy]

I’ve thought fondly about the Clicks for a long time. What stops me from pulling the trigger is none of the cons you mentioned. It’s the phone size. I deliberately downsized my iPhones 2 years ago to the SE 2022. I’ve used iPhones since the beginning and they get bigger every year. I find the smaller SE size fits my life style - fits in a pocket, has a home button, easier to hold, etc. Why don’t they make one for the SE models? Would likely feel like a BB Key 2!

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching - size is definitely a big consideration when considering this case. It’s tough even for me to wield my phone like I used to with the Clicks installed, hence why I still bring my old case with me to switch go when I’m on the go!

[@macwalsh83]

This would be a dream as a horizontal slide out keyboard for the 13 mini.

[@ADesignersLife]

Totally! 👌🏻

[@vinapocalypse]

Unfortunately a lot of iPhone apps don’t support text entry in landscape layout but all of them with text entry support portrait layout

[@thechristhetics]

I really missed my blackberry. I absolutely don’t mind if they cover part of the screen of my phone to make it smaller I just want the feel of it

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching - maybe that’s how they’ll be able to get future versions shrunk down? 👌🏻

[@christianpadron8681]

I will hope that someday they design a slightly rugged version of this case and if it’s somehow possible to remove keyboard for cleaning I think they would nailed 100%

[@ADesignersLife]

Agreed! As I said in my review: this Clicks is good, but it can only go up from here - the future versions of this product will be epic 🤩

[@masonrock]

I want a Blackberry 9000 (with trackpad not ball) styled iPhone. Give me a 3in screen and a full keyboard any day.

[@ADesignersLife]

👏🏻

[@jrgarciab]

Wow, man... amazing review. Thank you!

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks so much, that means a lot to me!! 😄

[@djplonghead5403]

The thing I like most about physical keyboards was the seperate number row and puncation buttons. This is lacking that.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@Bf10MS]

1:49 you have summoned the whole osc community

[@ADesignersLife]

Is that a good or bad thing…? 😅

[@Bf10MS]

@@ADesignersLife its just the number gets referenced a lot in that community

[@ADesignersLife]

Ahh!

[@OneOfDaKine82]

This will be great with the mini’s

[@ADesignersLife]

100%!! 👌🏻

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Sadly, I doubt he'll ever make one for them since they're not making it anymore.

[@ADesignersLife]

Do you have a source for this?

[@sloppynyuszi]

@@ADesignersLifethey already stopped selling them. They may sell refurbished ones, but not new. No real rumours of it coming back.

[@JessicaFEREM]

Have you looked at the Blueberry keyboard? it's an open source 3d printed bluetooth/USB keyboard that uses new-old stock blackberry Q10 keyboards and trackballs. it uses magnets to clamp onto the bottom of your phone. it supports 4 devices, it has the trackball of the BB Q10. absolutely packed with features. the only thing that is somewhat of a drag is that you have to stick a metal plate onto the back of your phone, and you need to remove the keyboard if you want to use the USB port of the device or the iphone. it might also make your phone even taller, but ofc you can just snap the keyboard off and stick it in your pocket when it's not needed.

[@ADesignersLife]

I haven’t before, but this sounds super cool. I may have to check it out!!

[@richmondyayarea]

Not being able to use Carplay is a deal breaker for me. If they ever resolve that somehow, I will definitely buy one.

[@ADesignersLife]

Yes it’s a definite drawback, I’m hoping for a fix on that soon too! 🤞🏻

[@Jon-Bar]

I’m fine with wireless CarPlay but cable charging is a necessity for me. There not room for a large wireless charge pad. It’s odd, it charges fine the first time after connecting the clicks to the noon, but if you then remove power and reattach it, it won’t recognize it or charge again until you disconnect the keyboard again.

[@Mauri5io]

It's a shame that is not available for iPhone 13 :(

[@ADesignersLife]

Yes!! Hopefully a future iteration will be 🙏🏻

[@megakoni1]

it needs to be a thing for the smaller iphones too

[@rml695]

I am typing this comment on the Clicks. I like it so far, but the lack of MagSafe support bugs me. Plus my first and last physical keyboard on a phone wasn’t a blackberry, but the LG Voyager from Verizon, so this feels a tad small. Maybe one day a landscape sliding version with MagSafe?

[@ADesignersLife]

Hello fellow Clicks owner! I’ve managed to use MagSafe when the phone is flat, but the Clicks does make it too heavy to use on an upright MagSafe mount. There’s definitely a lot of cool things they can do with this hardware in the long run, it’ll be interesting to see how it develops with time!

[@remivineyard4508]

I’m still eagerly awaiting mine in the mail, since I have a 14 pro max. Hopefully shipping soon! I used to have an old Samsung alias so I’m hoping the key size won’t be too much of a detriment

[@ADesignersLife]

Hopefully it arrives to you soon!

[@yungabilify]

I can’t wait for mine to arrive, I’ve wanted something like this for so long that it was one of the big factors for me upgrading my phone. Software keyboards hog up way too much space

[@ADesignersLife]

Congrats!! I hope you enjoy it 😄

[@VictorioLopes]

I've been a samsung/galaxy guy for a while. But I'm seriously considering switching my Zflip for an iphone just for this. I"m just afraid of going from a tiny "stow away" phone to a huge one. I gues I'll have to also buy some cargo pants...

[@yungabilify]

@@VictorioLopes Yeah I totally agree with you. Almost all of my previous smartphones were plus sized, but this time around I went with a regular iPhone 15 Pro because I'd assume this case would make the Pro Max ridiculously big. If Apple still made mini iPhones I would've bought one in a heartbeat, would've been perfect for clicks 😔

[@keyhoard]

great job at the video!

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate it 😄

[@tomalexander4327]

JRE revealed there is a counterweight (2) in the keyboard section.

[@ADesignersLife]

That’s good to know! I think in future models they need to be a bit heavier then - especially for Max size cases!

[@karthikgnskasi6196]

The connectivity is the main problem. Only power pass through sucks. We use our ports for many purposes, data transfer, carplay like you said(big time effects daily role) , atleast they could've made it an usb 2.0 for using basic functions of port. For an asking price of 199 canadian, that's way overpriced . The idea is good but application is bad for the price.

[@ADesignersLife]

I agree with you, and I’m sure they will improve on this in V2!

[@chaotictattoo]

No car play is a definite deal breaker for sure.

[@ADesignersLife]

I agree - thanks for watching!

[@disastrousemouse]

Those limitations are only on iPhone 15. On iPhone 14 with a Lightning port, it can do charge and data both. The flexible case thing isn’t really a thing. I’ve ONLY ever used those sorts of cases with zero problems.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for sharing - it’s good to know it’s the USB-C connection that causes these limitations! As for the material: I’ve had flexible cases like this before too, however, it’s slightly different here seeing as that material is securing the phone to the base and it’s weighty components, not just holding the phone!

[@troymd2009]

I am pretty excited for future generations. The pass through for headphones and CarPlay is a deal breaker for me for now.

[@ADesignersLife]

Me too, thanks for watching!

[@RolandKoller90]

It’s a great idea, but this completely defeats what Steve Jobs overcame. A keyboard when you need it, then gone when you don’t. This makes an already large device unusable. It’s “cool”, but in my view it’s useless.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@nickthaskater]

Steve Jobs also thought the stylus was stupid. How'd the Apple Pencil work out?

[@VaporSprite]

​@@nickthaskaterhe thought it was stupid on a phone. People always bring this up, but it's asinine. The iPhone was still a tiny 3.5" device and the iPad wasn't even a concept. Styluses at this point were a crutch, not a tool, just clunky workarounds for the shortcomings of resistive touchscreens.

[@onliemovie8994]

Yup this is just a usless gimik

[@megamegaO]

Okay cool? It's not an apple product, it's a product for keyboard enthusiast...as in not you.

[@adiboy_223]

Nice video. Thank you. Do you think the version for the iPhone 16 would be the next generation? Or would it just be the same one made for the dimensions of the 16?

[@ADesignersLife]

Thank you! I think it’ll depend if the iPhone 16 ends up being the same size dimensionally as the 15: if so, then this case will just plug and play with it. If they change something enough though, they would need to produce a new version of the case. We’ll find out in a months’ time when the keynote happens I guess!

[@DefinitelyNattox]

Heyyy, Founder’s Edition user here too (#1650)!

[@ADesignersLife]

Rock on!! 🤘

[@hypno0784]

Can you share the wallpaper on the lock screen, please?

[@ADesignersLife]

Of course - it’s from this wallpaper pack: deesellsthings-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/total-eclipse-wallpaper-pack

[@hypno0784]

@@ADesignersLife thanks mate, appreciate it

[@RirtyDascal]

What this should've been, was a slide out style keyboard, like the old "keyboard buddy" iPhone 4 cases.

[@ADesignersLife]

You’re not the first one to say that!! I hope the Clicks team is taking notes for future iterations 😉

[@yolandamarisalopezroman1509]

you use all day?? is good

[@ADesignersLife]

Most of the day, yes - but I do have to switch to my normal case when I’m driving so I can use CarPlay, and I take it off to dock my phone to charge at night. So far, so good! I’m still a fan 😄

[@luisfelipedepaula9215]

Wallpaper link?

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching! The wallpaper is from my Total Eclips pack, you can grab it on my website here - deesellsthings-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/total-eclipse-wallpaper-pack?

[@Xokoro.W]

I just bought one, unfortunately I saw this video too late and couldn't use the discount coupon 😟

[@ADesignersLife]

Sorry to hear that - but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless!

[@greenyoshi64]

Damn thats huge blow if I can't physically type on Instagram DMs on iPhone. Fingers crossed for Android version

[@ADesignersLife]

Sorry if my wording in that part confused you - you definitely can use the Clicks to compose messages in apps like Instagram. The only catch is that the app doesn’t seem to “automatically” recognize the external keyboard, so instead of being able to just start typing you first have to tap the text box. From there, you’re off to the races!

[@ethanrichold7425]

Ahhh this happens on Android for bt keyboards too

[@secretlycanine]

I feel like - unlike devices for AI assistants that could've been just apps - this should be its own device for ergonomics. A device for messaging and writing built around the keyboard first. (I mean, we also have devices built around eink displays and styluses, I bet there'd be a niche for a proper qwerty device). Attempts so far have failed because a blackberry can't replace a modern smartphone but maybe augument it? Maybe I should write this in the comment section of captain 2 phones himself.

[@ADesignersLife]

Excellent points - I'm sure Captain 2 Phones would appreciate reading this too ;)

[@VenturePictures]

The iPhone pro one i have works a treat. A little top heavy but doable. A max must be awful haha. Now…. A smaller SE with this. Perfect! Also a founder 105 user here.

[@ADesignersLife]

It’s a bit unwieldy on the Pro Max, but I’ve gotten used to it now! Cheers!

[@slycatto2904]

So we've finally come full circle 😂

[@ADesignersLife]

We have haha 😆 but it’s a pretty cool device!

[@johnlupien1]

I bought one for my iPhone 14 Pro, but return it soon after I got it. Although I knew that MagSafe was not going to work, I just never considered how much I use my phone one handed, and that accessorie makes it a non starter for me

[@ADesignersLife]

That’s a very valid concern - it does add a significant amount of bulk and size to the device.

[@agentfletcher]

This is sort of a useless product unless it will get continued support every year for new models and some sort of trade in program where users who update their phones yearly can send the old one back for 50% off a new case. In all seriousness this is going to be a one generation product that fails nobody is going to buy it.

[@ADesignersLife]

That’s a very fair point!

[@ColinsCity]

This Clicks Keyboard would be perfect for the 12/13 Mini as it would probably make the phone the same height as the Pro Max, I can't imagine this for the Pro and Pro Max models, at least the BlackBerry Priv had a retractible keyboard so it wasn't always nearly 7 inches lol Another thing is i hate all the colour options, I could not see myself spending all that money on one with those colour options, at least give a white one, the yellow and pink ones look like they were made for the 5C lol

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching - those are all great points! The grey is my favourite colour of the bunch for sure, the others are definitely quite “out there”! 😆

[@needleontherecord]

They are overpriced as well.

[@ADesignersLife]

I find the pricing in Canadian dollars to be fair - $179 for the iPhone 15 or $199 for the Pro Max is pretty reasonable in my opinion!

[@needleontherecord]

@@ADesignersLife over $200 in Australia, around $230 mostly which is a lot for an accessory.

[@Pelley4560]

I am definitely interested but considering their price, I really wouldn't want to buy one online without trying it out in person.

[@ADesignersLife]

That’s a totally fair point!

[@srijitofficial]

Actually a great product ❤ I would surely buy one if It comes to Nothing Phone 😊❤

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching!! They’ve said Android compatible versions are on the way :)

[@rudiroose1992]

Love the idea but way toooo big with the pro max and too pricy

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching! It definitely add some heft to the phone, perhaps future models will be slimmed down slightly!

[@Kateydid18]

@@ADesignersLifeyeah they should have done a landscape keyboard that slides underneath the phone itself like the sidekick.

[@JessicaFEREM]

@@Kateydid18 some iphone apps won't let you type sideways

[@ALBINOGORILLA748]

They said the nothing phone fits the 15 case i think

[@ADesignersLife]

I believe so, with official Android device support coming soon!

[@jqydon]

I wonder if it would be possible to have one of those mouse nubs like on thinkpads on this. I’m assuming iOS doesn’t get iPadOS’s mouse functionality though

[@ADesignersLife]

Great question, I’ve no idea but that would be cool - it’d be very iPad OS!

[@nyctviperownersassociation9013]

If Clicks is reading this - please consider adding a scroll wheel to the side.... lean in to the BlackBerry nostalgia thing!!!

[@ADesignersLife]

Yes!! That would be an awesome addition 🙌🏻

[@lejgrands]

Downside, they only made it with one usb c port.

[@ADesignersLife]

If they add additional ports, it would be best for them to have more than just power pass through on them!

[@piemasta93]

use back pocket for phone

[@ADesignersLife]

My back pockets are typically smaller than my front ones! 😅

[@pp3k3jamail]

💥💥I want a phone with a full slide out keyboard like HTC touch pro 2 or Samsung epic 4g or Samsung moment. Keyboards that have every function with its own dedicated number row. So i don't have to push no stupid alt button.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for sharing - maybe we’ll get this kind of setup in the future 👌🏻

[@nickthaskater]

I want this for my Z Fold.

[@ADesignersLife]

That would be cool! Not sure how they’d get the hardware onto a foldable but maybe one day…!

[@nickthaskater]

@@ADesignersLife I have thoughts, but I'm no engineer so I'll leave it to them. One thing: landscape mode rather than portrait, please.

[@Rico34]

👀 Perfect for tactical purposes

[@ADesignersLife]

😂

[@gyanprakash7445]

The price is still ridiculous if order it to Asia so just gotta keep waiting I guess.

[@ADesignersLife]

Sorry to hear that 😕 hopefully that changes soon!! 🤞🏻

[@skyfly51]

Need this for Samsung 😢

[@ADesignersLife]

Hopefully Android versions are coming soon 🙏🏻

[@zehph]

Wired AirPods unlocked a new level of cursed in my head… Goddamn!

[@ADesignersLife]

I know a few people who refuse to give them up still… wild, right?! 😅

[@1javixD]

EarPods 🙄🙄🙄

[@zehph]

@@1javixD Exactly! 😅 The OGs.

[@constantinedimopoulos1110]

I got one of these for my iPhone pro max. While liked the idea of it, it really is an ergonomic disappointment. It totally changes the balance of the iPhone and makes it top heavy. The keyboard sits too low for the phone and it is not comfortable to use. Also it is not compatible with corded CarPlay which means when you go to use it in your car you have to switch cases. I suspect this device will work best for small phones but certainly not big ones. The case itself offers very minimal protection.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I share all of your sentiments and mentioned most of these issues in my review - however, I feel like most could be corrected in a V2!

[@dondestamario]

$200 for a case?

[@ADesignersLife]

A case with a full backlit keyboard built into it, yes!

[@Volkanpamuk34]

This case is 470 dollars in Turkey 😂

[@ADesignersLife]

What!!?? That’s insane 🤯

[@Volkanpamuk34]

@@ADesignersLife Yes, you pay 1 for yourself, 1 for the government, and 1 for taxes 😂

[@1javixD]

So more cons than pros.

[@ADesignersLife]

Depending on how you use your phone, yes - there can be!

[@Nissan350Zable]

Deal breaker for the price no MagSafe compatible!? It’s absurd

[@ADesignersLife]

It CAN do MagSafe - if the phone is laying flat on a surface. If you want to use a stand up charger (one that would allow you to rotate the phone into standby mode, for example) then the case is too heavy and it pulls off.

[@ivanjrivas921]

Overpriced! Specially for something that needs power from your phone and is not a power bank. I’ll buy it for 30$

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it!

[@richardc5100]

If it were $50 I’d buy it for the laughs. But $200 never

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching - it is a bit of a pricey accessory, no doubt about it.

[@Verg-i4r]

Price is the BIGGEST negative.

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I think it’s pretty fairly priced, but it’s certainly not a cheap product!

[@Nikx012]

Absolutely junk and pointless

[@ADesignersLife]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@virgo_etc]

why would someone wants to increase their phone length. Seems unusual

[@ADesignersLife]

There’s pro’s and con’s to it, no doubt about it. The size is a big factor but you do get a lot of additional function from it!

[@BryDisney]

@@ADesignersLifeBeen using clicks for a month and now I cannot use my phone without it. My phone feels so small and hard to grip, at first the size is jarring but then it wears off.

[@ADesignersLife]

You definitely get used to having the case on, no doubt about it!!

[@iMaram.]

Cool unnecessary inventions 😂

[@ADesignersLife]

It’s pretty cool and practical too!