We use our phones for just about everything these days, from documenting holidays to drafting emails and doom scrolling through group chats. They’re not just phones anymore, they’re extensions of us. When a gadget comes along promising to make that experience sharper, smoother, or just a bit more fun, I’m all ears.
In a design era obsessed with all things flat, and frictionless, it feels delightfully rogue that something so satisfyingly chunky is staging a comeback. Enter Clicks, a physical keyboard case that wraps around your phone like a retro-inspired glove and brings the joy of real buttons back into your hands.
At first glance, it might look like a BlackBerry throwback or a curio from a time when T9 texters ruled the world. But Clicks isn’t some gimmicky nostalgia trip. It’s a thoughtfully engineered keyboard case that bridges old-school tactility with modern-day function.
Clicks is essentially a snug, full QWERTY keyboard that wraps around the base of your phone like a second skin. Available for iPhones, Pixels, Galaxy and Razr, the case connects via the Lightning or USB-C port, turning your sleek device into a stylish hybrid of past and present. The keys are delightfully tactile, with a travel distance that gives your thumbs that satisfying thock they’ve been sorely missing.
Gone are the days of pecking at glass and autocorrect changing “tonight” to “toenail.” With Clicks, every word is intentional, every sentence structurally sound (yes, dedicated caps key for grammar n*zis). And in perhaps its most genius design decision, Clicks gives you back your full screen while you type below. No more typing blind behind floating keyboards.
That depends. If you’re a minimalist who prefers their phone to resemble a black mirror at all times, Clicks probably isn’t your vibe. But if you’re someone who finds joy in good design, nostalgia, and tactile satisfaction, then this might just be your next obsession. Whether you’re an old-school Blackberry nostalgist or a Gen Z creative seeking an edge, it’s a tool for effective typing.
There’s something quietly radical about using a physical keyboard in an age of endless swiping and auto-correct fails. Clicks bring back the rhythm, the sync between thought and thumb, sentence and sound. It’s not for everyone, and that’s exactly what makes it interesting.
