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Twelve South launches MagicBridge for Apple extended keyboards
MagicBridge extended is available from Amazon for £44.95
Saf Malik
April 6, 2021
BlackBerry set to release a new smartphone in 2021 with 5G and a physical keyboard
BlackBerry phones are set to return to the smartphone market next year in North America and Europe thanks to an American startup. OnwardMobility has reached an agreement with BlackBerry to develop, engineer and bring to market a device described by its CEO Peter Franklin as a “5G flagship Android” smartphone (N.B. – it is not the one […]
Devices
August 19, 2020
IK Multimedia adds iRig® Keys 2 Mini to its mobile MIDI keyboard controller series
New 25-key member of IK’s controller series offers on-the-go convenience, MIDI I/O and unique audio/headphone output IK Multimedia has expanded the iRig® Keys 2 series of mobile MIDI keyboard controllers with the addition of the compact iRig Keys 2 Mini. It features 25 mini keys for backpack portability or use in a small studio workplace, and is […]
General
July 2, 2020
Review: Tech21 Evo Type – A phone case with a Keyboard!
The Tech21 Evo Type costs £69.95 from Tech21.com Tech21 has given us the chance to have a phone case that doubles up as a keyboard. Introducing the Tech21 Evo Type. The Tech21 EvoType was first showcased this device at CES 2019 but we have only just had the chance to get our hands on the […]
Accessories
March 22, 2020
The Ultraboard 950 – A better posture with a compact keyboard
An ergonomic workspace improves the productivity of computer-based workers and prevents physical discomfort. The ideal workspace can easily be created with just a few small adjustments. BakkerElkhuizen develops and supply high-quality ergonomic keyboards for healthier workspaces. Their keyboards alleviate the strain on the user’s lower arms, which helps prevent injuries. An ergonomic keyboard: is an […]
What Mobile
February 5, 2019
Is the keyboard on your smartphone a risk to your personal data?
Revelations about the access and use of personal including Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook data harvesting – have proved that digital conversations may not be private and that user data can be used for a variety of unexpected purposes. Not surprisingly with increased awareness, smartphone users have flocked to the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram – perceived […]
Opinion
September 24, 2018
BlackBerry keyboard will live on
The iconic BlackBerry keyboard will continue to live on, as BlackBerry are assuring everyone they will keep the tactile keyboard in their future devices. BlackBerry just announced the end of its Classic line earlier this week, putting an end to one of their most iconic smartphone range. From the announcement many speculated on BlackBerry […]
Manny Pham
July 8, 2016
Samsung Gear S2 has got a new QWERTY keyboard
A new application has been released on the Galaxy App Store which enhances the typing experience on the Gear S2. The Samsung Gear S2 is a formidable smartwatch that managed to capture many peoples hearts with its inclusion of the Tizen operating system and a very intuitive jog-wheel controlled interface. That said, there’s always the […]
Thomas Wellburn
January 5, 2016
iOS 9’s most needed feature – a lowercase keyboard – is here
Of all the announcements being made at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the news that iOS 9 finally has a lowercase keyboard is one of the most welcome ones. This means the keyboard will show lowercase letters when you’re typing in lower case and uppercase letters when you’re tying in upper case. Until now, all letters […]
Apps
June 10, 2015
Top third-party Android keyboards (which are not Swype)
Everybody needs a keyboard on their phone but which one should you pick? With so many available it can be hard to decide which one is worth your writing talents. Never fear as we’ve got another top 5, this time focusing on Android keyboards. All three operating systems have great first-party keyboards but sometimes you want […]
Apps
June 3, 2015
Logitech unveils new range of iPad Air 2 keyboard cases
Logitech has unveiled its full line-up of refreshed Type+ and Ultrathin keyboard cases for the new Apple iPad Air 2. Apple released its slim new tablet (the world’s thinnest) earlier this month and now Logitech has updated its iPad keyboard range to fit the new device’s form factor. The Logitech Type+ and Ultrathin keyboards are still […]
Accessories
October 28, 2014
WATCH: Microsoft is creating a keyboard for Android Wear that uses handwriting rather than keys
Just when we thought Microsoft was going all-out with its hardware agenda, it’s managed to surprise us with a little of what it does best. It turns out that it’s working on some software for Android Wear, Google’s wearable device OS. Still at the prototype stage, Microsoft has called its new app Analog Keyboard. It […]
Apps
October 13, 2014
It’s hip to be square: Introducing the BlackBerry Passport, with a perfectly square display and classic keyboard
BlackBerry has today unveiled its first handset in more than a year with the BlackBerry Passport. The new handset, the first since the Z30 in October last year was unveiled as part of a global launch event held in London’s plush Hyatt Regency Hotel this afternoon. It comes preloaded with the latest update of its operating […]
Michael Garwood
September 24, 2014
iPhone users rejoice! The first GIF Keyboard for iOS 8 is here
One of the best features of iOS 8, and something that was lacking from previous iterations of Apple’s OS, is the ability to use third-party keyboards. Since iOS 8 landed last week, the App Store has seen keyboard apps rush to to the top of the charts, with users keen to try out the likes […]
Apps
September 24, 2014
Minuum is the first Android Wear keyboard app that lets you type on your smartwatch
Smartwatches tend to lack basic typing functions due to their compact dimensions, instead allowing their users to browse messages and use simple voice commands. The same goes for Google’s Android Wear range, which boasts superior apps but no virtual keyboard. Until now, that is. A third party app entitled Minuum has become the first virtual […]
Apps
July 16, 2014
Popular 3rd party keyboard SwiftKey is now totally free on Android, will be on iOS 8 too
One of the most popular third-party keyboards on Android, SwiftKey, is now entirely free to download. Previously a free one-month trial was available, which would then set you back £2.99/$3.99 to purchase outright. Now though, the keyboard and all of its premium features are available completely gratis, forever. But what of those loyal consumers who […]
Apps
June 11, 2014
QWERTY keyboards to return to BlackBerry – CEO
BlackBerry phones will make a return to the QWERTY keyboard, CEO John Chen has confirmed. Speaking to Bloomberg, Chen promisied that, going forward, the company’s hardware would ‘predominatly’ use its famous form factor. The recent Z10 and Z30 ditched the design. “I personally love the keyboards,” Chen said, “so you will look to Blackberry going […]
Jamie Feltham
January 13, 2014
Keyboard bug plaguing some new 13 inch MacBook Pros, Apple promises to fix
Being an early adopter of any new hardware is always a risk, and in the case of Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro, it’s one that hasn’t worked out. In some A keyboard bug is said to be effecting a limited amount of the new laptops, and Apple is pledging to fix it. The issue stems […]
Jamie Feltham
October 31, 2013
iPad 5 to get click-in keyboards?
Apple could be about to borrow heavily from Microsoft’s Surface line, despite the line making a $900m loss. According to ex-Apple employee and industry commentator Jamie Ryan, Apple plans on launching iPad keyboard cover which will work similar to those found on the Surface line of tablets. Ryan says that Apple has been working on […]
Jordan O'Brien
October 21, 2013
The return of the qwerty keyboard?
Images have surfaced on Chinese social media website Weibo that claim to show an upcoming Motorola handset that includes a slide out qwerty keyboard.
Alan O'Doherty
August 27, 2013
Review: BlackBerry Q10 – is a ‘proper’ keyboard worth the price?
What Mobile takes a look at BlackBerry’s Q10, which features a ‘proper’ QWERTY keyboard – does it live up to its price?
Devices
June 17, 2013
Google releases stock Android keyboard on Google Play
Google has released its stock keyboard option on the Play Store for all to download — which means no more skinned keyboards!
Apps
June 6, 2013
CES round up day five: Touch screens into keyboards and bendable phones
Physical buttons on a touch screen surface: Holy invention Batman! Doing the news rounds from CES this week is Tactus‘s tactile user interface, or in layman’s terms, a crazy-sauce transparent layer which replaces the glass or plastic sitting atop the touch screen section of a smartphone or tablet. Why is such a layer worth mentioning, […]
Accessories
January 11, 2013
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