"Akko, best known for its mechanical keyboards and custom keycaps, has ventured into smartphone territory with the MetaKey, a cleverly designed case that reintroduces a physical keyboard to the iPhone. The accessory attaches to the phone via USB-C and features a passthrough port, allowing users to charge or transfer data without needing to remove it. Designed for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the upcoming 17 Pro Max, MetaKey combines functionality with nostalgia,"
"The keyboard itself features a compact, BlackBerry-style layout with backlit keys for comfortable use in dim lighting. Akko also adds shortcut options for everyday actions like activating Siri, voice dictation, or inputting numbers. A unique "scroll mode" allows the top two rows of keys to transform into navigation buttons, making it easier to browse through long social feeds or documents."
"What makes MetaKey interesting is not just its utility, but its revival of a once-cherished smartphone experience. Before touchscreens became universal, physical keyboards offered precision and speed that touchscreen typing often couldn't match. MetaKey taps into that memory, providing a more deliberate and tactile way of typing that could appeal to professionals or nostalgic users alike. The inclusion of programmable shortcuts and a backlit layout also contributes to its modern practicality."
Akko's MetaKey is a USB-C iPhone case that restores a physical keyboard to iPhone 16 Pro Max and the upcoming 17 Pro Max. The case provides a passthrough port for charging and data transfer and includes a compact BlackBerry-style backlit keyboard with programmable shortcuts for Siri, dictation, and numbers. A unique scroll mode converts the top two rows into navigation buttons for easier browsing. A nine-gram counterweight attaches behind the keyboard to balance added length and weight. MetaKey aims to combine tactile typing precision with modern practicality while complementing the native on-screen keyboard and competing with other premium keyboard cases.
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