Touchscreens made smartphones faster and slimmer, but they also took something away: the comfort and precision of physical typing. While most users accepted glass keyboards as the new normal, a large group never stopped missing real buttons. Clicks is now targeting that gap with a bold idea — a magnetic slide-out keyboard that works with Pixel 10 and almost any smartphone.
Instead of building keyboards directly into phones or locking users into phone-specific cases, Clicks has designed an accessory that stays flexible, portable, and future-ready. The result is a keyboard that attaches magnetically, slides out when needed, and disappears when it’s not — without permanently changing how you use your phone.
A New Take on Physical Keyboards
What makes this keyboard different is its detachable and universal design. Rather than replacing your phone case or adding bulk all the time, the keyboard stays hidden behind the device. When you want to type, you slide the phone upward, revealing a compact QWERTY layout with real tactile keys.
This design solves a long-standing problem with physical keyboards: commitment. Users no longer have to choose between a keyboard phone and a regular smartphone. You get the best of both — touchscreen convenience and physical typing when it actually matters.
Designed for Pixel 10 — But Not Limited to It
Although Pixel 10 users are expected to be among the first to embrace this accessory, the keyboard isn’t exclusive to any single brand. It uses magnetic mounting standards and connects via Bluetooth, allowing it to work with Android phones, iPhones, tablets, and even non-phone devices.
If a phone supports magnetic mounting or can use a magnetic case or ring, it can physically attach. If it supports Bluetooth, it can type. That simplicity is what makes this product stand out — no cables, no proprietary ports, and no software restrictions.
More Than Just a Keyboard
Clicks didn’t stop at typing. The keyboard also includes a built-in battery, turning it into a small power companion. While it’s not meant to replace a full-size power bank, it can extend your phone’s battery life during long work sessions or travel.
Because it’s Bluetooth-based, the keyboard can also be paired with multiple devices. You can type a message on your phone, then switch to controlling a tablet, smart TV, or even a headset — all using the same keyboard. This makes it useful beyond mobile typing and into general productivity.
Who Is This Keyboard For?
This product clearly targets users who type a lot:
- Writers, bloggers, and journalists
- Students taking notes or writing assignments
- Professionals replying to long emails on the go
- Users who struggle with touchscreen typing accuracy
For these people, physical keys aren’t nostalgia — they’re efficiency. The tactile feedback helps reduce errors, speeds up typing, and keeps more screen space visible while typing.
A Practical Design Choice
Another advantage is flexibility. Since the keyboard isn’t permanently attached, users can remove it anytime. This keeps phones slim in daily use and avoids the bulk that ruined earlier keyboard phones. The sliding mechanism also adapts to different phone sizes, making it future-proof as screen dimensions continue to change.
Landscape typing, adjustable positioning, and one-hand stability all add to the practical feel of the product — something many mobile accessories overlook.
Pricing and Availability
Clicks plans to release the keyboard in early 2026, with pre-orders already open. Early buyers can get it at a lower price, while the final retail price will be higher once it launches officially. This positions the keyboard as a mid-range productivity accessory, not a luxury gadget.
Final Thoughts
The Clicks magnetic slide-out keyboard isn’t trying to bring back old phones — it’s rethinking how physical typing fits into modern smartphones. By staying detachable, universal, and simple, it avoids the mistakes that killed earlier keyboard designs.
For Pixel 10 users and anyone who wants faster, more comfortable typing without giving up a modern phone, this keyboard could become a quiet but meaningful upgrade to everyday mobile life.