The original Clicks Keyboard required encasing your phone in its proprietary shell. The new version lets you simply snap the device on. Matthew Miller/ZDNET
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The Clicks Power Keyboard is a MagSafe puck that mounts onto any supported device.
It also works as a wireless input device.
Clicks has launched a standalone Communicator made strictly for messaging.
As someone who started using mobile devices in the late 90s, I still have an affinity for mobile QWERTY keyboards. That's why I've found myself impulsively purchasing every new Clicks keyboard case over the past couple of years. It's a big, probably financially irresponsible, but really fun issue.
Thankfully, with the latest Clicks Power Keyboard, I can now make one simple purchase and have a keyboard to use with all of my phones… and more.
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In addition to the Power Keyboard, Clicks announced a new companion smartphone with the Clicks Communicator. This is a BlackBerry-esque smartphone that is primarily focused on communication, featuring a customized launcher that quickly and efficiently gets you into various messaging apps. For a full, detailed look at both of these new products, check out this YouTube video from the folks at Clicks.
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