CLICKS POWER KEYBOARD ADDS PHYSICAL KEYS TO ANY PHONE
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Clicks has released its Power Keyboard, a $99 slide-out attachment that brings BlackBerry-style typing to MagSafe and Qi2 smartphones. The accessory offers customizable keys but adds significant weight to larger devices.
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