"At CES 2026, iKKo brings the card-sized smartphone MindOne, complete with a snap-in case keyboard that revives the days of tactile typing. A modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically, transforming the phone into a seemingly handheld laptop. The keyboard uses raised, separated keys arranged in a standard QWERTY layout. Each key has a sloped surface position, and unlike flat touch keyboards, it allows users to type without constantly looking at the screen."
"Once attached, the card-sized smartphone with keyboard behaves less like a phone and more like a handheld laptop, designed for writing, note-taking, messaging, and long-form input rather than short taps and swipes. The case integrates a built-in 500 mAh battery that provides backup power, and there's also a 3.5 mm headphone jack included, supporting wired audio earphones and their heydays."
"Attached to this keyboard is the card-sized MindOne smartphone itself. The device measures just 86 × 72 mm and is only 8.9 mm thick. Its AMOLED display is protected by sapphire glass, rated at 9H hardness, which is thicker than standard smartphone covers and features precision curved edges to improve resistance to drops and scratches. The intent is to remove the need for screen protectors while extending durability in daily use."
iKKo's MindOne pairs a card-sized smartphone with a snap-in magnetic case keyboard that provides raised, separated QWERTY keys and sloped surfaces for touch typing without constant screen view. The keyboard-equipped case includes a built-in 500 mAh backup battery and a 3.5 mm headphone jack for wired audio. The MindOne measures 86 × 72 mm, is 8.9 mm thick, and uses an AMOLED display protected by 9H sapphire glass with precision curved edges for improved drop and scratch resistance. The Pro model supports vSIM global internet access, and the device runs Android 15 with iKKO AI OS and NovaLink connectivity for real-time AI tools.
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