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Why Gen X and Gen Z both want keyboards on their smartphone

Jul 6, 2024
58:28

"When we unveiled the company and the product to the world, the hope was 'people are going to be excited.' Or maybe we're completely wrong."

Can a ragtag team of ex-BlackBerry employees and fanboys bring mobile keyboards back with Clicks? Clicks' Kevin Michaluk (CrackBerry) and Jeff Gadway (BlackBerry) join to explain what prompted them to build an iPhone keyboard in 2024. The answer may surprise you as much as the gadget's target customer.

Presented by Float, co-hosts of In the Black: Building Enduring Businesses. Learn what’s top of mind for Canada’s fastest-growing companies, including Xanadu, Wealthsimple, and Float.

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