aapl
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Post by aapl on Mar 28, 2024 2:23:23 GMT -8
AAPL is giving up some of yesterday's gains in the early premarkets: $172.73 -$0.58 (-0.33%)
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Dave
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Post by Dave on Mar 28, 2024 6:03:02 GMT -8
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Post by aaplcrazie on Mar 28, 2024 8:49:30 GMT -8
BlackBerry-Like 'Clicks' Keyboard Shipping for More iPhone Models SoonAnyone Miss Blackberry? π The company behind the new "Clicks" physical keyboard accessory for the iPhone says it will soon start shipping for a few more models.In an email shared by Parker Ortolani on Threads this week, the company said the iPhone 15 Pro version of the keyboard will begin shipping to customers worldwide by April 15. And on the Clicks website, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max versions of the keyboard are estimated to ship by April 30 and in May, respectively. Clicks started shipping the iPhone 14 Pro version of the keyboard in February, and this is the only model that has arrived to customers so far. The keyboard was first announced in early January, ahead of the annual CES tech conference. Inspired by the once-popular BlackBerry smartphone, Clicks is both a physical keyboard and a case for the iPhone. The keyboard connects to the iPhone's USB-C or Lightning port, and it features dedicated keys for emoji and dictation, backlit keys, and a pass-through charging port. Wireless charging is still supported through the case. One advantage of using a physical keyboard with an iPhone is a full-screen experience, as the on-screen keyboard does not appear. There are also keyboard shortcuts, such as CMD-H to return to the Home Screen and CMD-Space to open Spotlight. The obvious downsides of the keyboard are the added size and weight, but there is a niche market of physical keyboard fans who are willing to put up with these compromises to have an old-school BlackBerry-like typing experience.
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Dave
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Post by Dave on Mar 28, 2024 9:08:32 GMT -8
BlackBerry-Like 'Clicks' Keyboard Shipping for More iPhone Models SoonAnyone Miss Blackberry? π The company behind the new "Clicks" physical keyboard accessory for the iPhone says it will soon start shipping for a few more models.In an email shared by Parker Ortolani on Threads this week, the company said the iPhone 15 Pro version of the keyboard will begin shipping to customers worldwide by April 15. And on the Clicks website, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max versions of the keyboard are estimated to ship by April 30 and in May, respectively. Clicks started shipping the iPhone 14 Pro version of the keyboard in February, and this is the only model that has arrived to customers so far. The keyboard was first announced in early January, ahead of the annual CES tech conference. Inspired by the once-popular BlackBerry smartphone, Clicks is both a physical keyboard and a case for the iPhone. The keyboard connects to the iPhone's USB-C or Lightning port, and it features dedicated keys for emoji and dictation, backlit keys, and a pass-through charging port. Wireless charging is still supported through the case. One advantage of using a physical keyboard with an iPhone is a full-screen experience, as the on-screen keyboard does not appear. There are also keyboard shortcuts, such as CMD-H to return to the Home Screen and CMD-Space to open Spotlight. The obvious downsides of the keyboard are the added size and weight, but there is a niche market of physical keyboard fans who are willing to put up with these compromises to have an old-school BlackBerry-like typing experience. Not that I would use it, but I think that itβs a great idea. Maybe bridging the gap between a phone and a laptop.
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Post by aaplcrazie on Mar 28, 2024 9:50:52 GMT -8
In my head am hearing the dismissive noise Steve made at the iPhone introduction when discussing the current (then) mobile phone landscape and "keyboards."....π
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Dave
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Post by Dave on Mar 28, 2024 10:01:11 GMT -8
There are some markets in the world where a device like this makes a lot of sense. Of course the keyboard would need to reflect that area.
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