Clicks Technology, in collaboration with its official regional distributor Swap Asia, has launched a groundbreaking keyboard accessory for the iPhone. This new product, simply called “Clicks,” aims to transform the iPhone experience by freeing up screen space previously occupied by the virtual keyboard and offering a tactile typing experience.
The launch event was attended by Clicks Technology’s founding team, including Adrian Li Mow Ching, Chief Executive Officer; Johnathan Young, Chief Commercial Officer; Jeff Gadway, Chief Marketing Officer; and Andy Tan, Managing Director of Swap Asia.
Featuring a full keyboard with real buttons, Clicks offers users a tactile typing experience that enables new possibilities for creating on the go with speed and precision. Clicks also gives iPhone users more control of their phone with keyboard shortcuts and new dedicated keys that unlock the full power of iOS.
Clicks will be available exclusively to Malaysian iPhone users through Swap Asia, the region’s leader in value-add services. Andy Tan, Managing Director of Swap Asia, stated, “We are honoured to partner with Clicks Technology to bring this innovative product to the region. Their drive for innovation resonates perfectly with our own vision and culture, giving us the opportunity to create stronger value for Malaysian customers.”
“We use keyboards on our desktops, laptops and tablets every day – so it’s kind of odd that we abandoned physical buttons on the smartphone. Clicks brings the tactility and precision of a physical keyboard to iPhone, so people don’t have to wait until they get back to their desks to create or communicate with the satisfying feedback only real buttons can provide,” said Michael Fisher, Co-founder of Clicks Technology and a YouTube tech reviewer with 1.2 million subscribers.
“Clicks will appeal as much to longtime iPhone users as it will to past keyboard phone users,” said Kevin Michaluk, Co-founder at Clicks Technology. “We assembled a dream team of tech industry veterans to bring together the best of physical keyboards with the best of iPhone. We labored over every decision from exactly how the buttons should feel to the keyboard layout, ensuring it would be intuitive for iPhone users.”
Combining the Clicks creator keyboard with iPhone brings the benefits of touch and typing together in a seamless experience. Today’s virtual keyboards occupy almost half the screen and obscure content. By moving the keyboard off the display when typing, Clicks nearly doubles the screen available for iPhone users to immerse themselves in apps and content. Many iPhone users wait to get back to their desks to tackle tasks on a full keyboard. With real keys, typing feels natural allowing for mobile creation like writing long notes, editing documents, or taking action on ideas. iPhone users gain access to powerful iOS keyboard shortcuts for the first time. Some examples include: Press CMD + H to quickly navigate to your home screen, Use CMD + Space to launch Search, and Scroll through web pages with space bar. Clicks supports keyboard shortcuts across many iOS and third-party apps.
Clicks also features 36 customizable Action Buttons, turning the keyboard into a remote control for apps and tasks with Clicks Mode. Users can launch Apple Shortcuts at the push of a button, such as summoning Uber, emailing meeting updates, and controlling smart home devices. A backlight makes it easy to type comfortably and confidently in low-light conditions. The one-piece design fits snugly and offers a seamless extension of the iPhone.
Clicks Keyboard App offers features such as brightness levels, dim timeouts, battery optimization options, alt lock, and caps lock, allowing customers to customize their iPhone experience.
Pre-orders for Clicks begin today until July 19, 2024, through Swap Asia and DirectD. For those who prefer an in-store experience, Clicks will be available at all authorized Swap Asia retailers beginning in August. The Clicks Keyboard for iPhone 15 Pro is priced at RM669, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max version is RM769. Both models will be available in London Sky, Royal Ink, Bumble Bee, and Miami Beach. Visit the Swap Asia website for more information.