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The Vergecast
AI headphones and clicky phone keys
Mar 26, 2024
Michael Fisher joins the podcast to discuss mobile phones with physical keyboards and his Clicks project. They explore the nostalgia and challenges of reintroducing physical keyboards to smartphones. The episode also includes a whimsical conversation on imaginative product design and recommendations for versatile and affordable microphones for recording.
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- Prototype headphones use AI for noise cancellation, tested in lab and real world.
- Clicks iPhone case with integrated keyboard, blending historical expertise with modern design.
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The Genesis of Clicks Keyboard: Aiming to Redefine Smartphone Keyboard Design
Clicks was conceived from a render of an iPhone with a QWERTY keyboard, spearheaded by industry experts including Mr. Mobile, FX Tech veterans, and CrackBerry Kevin. The collaboration led to the swift development of the product, blending historical keyboard expertise with modern design innovation. Despite initial skepticism, the team believed the timing was opportune to reintroduce a physical keyboard to smartphones, leveraging their collective experience to craft a solution for modern users.
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