Clicks Technology has unveiled a new hardware solution aimed at solving a universal tech frustration: slow and awkward typing on touchscreens. The company announced the Clicks Power Keyboard on January 2, 2026, a compact, slide-out keyboard designed to bring a physical typing experience to a wide range of smart devices.
A Pocket-Sized Answer to Modern Input Problems
As smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and augmented reality headsets have become more powerful, the primary method of input—the touchscreen or virtual keyboard—has remained a bottleneck. Kevin Michaluk, President and co-founder of Clicks, identified this gap, stating that current input methods are often slow, cumbersome, and frustrating for tasks like typing messages, entering passwords, or working on documents.
The Power Keyboard is positioned as a premium accessory that offers a consistent and confident typing experience. Priced at $79 USD, it is now available for pre-order with shipments expected in the Spring of 2026. This launch builds on the success of Clicks' earlier iPhone keyboard case, which saw over 100,000 units shipped globally.
How the Power Keyboard Works with Your Devices
The core innovation of the Power Keyboard is its versatility. For smartphones, it attaches via a strong MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic connection, working even with existing cases. Its sliding mechanism adjusts to fit various phone sizes, from standard models to larger "Pro Max" or "Ultra" variants.
By moving typing off the screen, it reclaims valuable display real estate normally occupied by a software keyboard. It also supports familiar iOS and Android keyboard shortcuts for faster app launching and navigation. The keyboard can be rotated to landscape mode for more comfortable editing of emails and spreadsheets.
Beyond the Phone: Tablets, TVs, and Virtual Worlds
The utility of the Power Keyboard extends far beyond the smartphone. When paired with a tablet, it provides a practical typing solution for work in a café, on a plane, or in a classroom, without the bulk of a traditional laptop keyboard.
For smart TVs, it promises to end the tedious process of using a remote control to hunt-and-peck letters on an on-screen grid, making searching for shows or entering login credentials significantly faster.
The company also highlights compatibility with the growing ecosystem of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets, where text input remains a significant challenge. The Power Keyboard is designed to work anywhere a text field appears, aiming to be a single, portable tool for confident input across a user's entire digital life.
The debut of the Clicks Power Keyboard signals a growing consumer demand for tactile, efficient input methods in an increasingly screen-dominated world. It represents an attempt to bridge the gap between the capabilities of modern smart devices and the age-old efficiency of a physical keyboard.
