{"id":231845,"date":"2026-01-11T01:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T01:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/231845\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T01:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T01:42:15","slug":"card-sized-smartphone-revives-tactile-typing-using-case-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/231845\/","title":{"rendered":"card-sized smartphone revives tactile typing using case keyboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keyboard magnetically attaches to card-sized smartphone<\/p>\n

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At CES 2026<\/a>, iKKo brings the card-sized smartphone<\/a> MindOne<\/a>, complete with a snap-in case keyboard that revives the days of tactile typing. A modular device<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s also a 3.5 mm headphone jack included, supporting wired audio earphones and their heydays. <\/p>\n

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Portable phone with camera that flips<\/p>\n

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Attached to this keyboard is the card-sized MindOne smartphone itself. The device<\/a> measures just 86 \u00d7 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. Even if it\u2019s compact, it supports multiple connectivity systems, with the Pro model including built-in global internet access without requiring a SIM card. This vSIM system also allows the phone to connect immediately in many regions, with broader coverage available through top-ups across more than 140 countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The phone runs Android 15 with iKKO AI OS, supported by NovaLink connectivity for AI tools such as real-time translation, voice notes, summaries, and an AI assistant. Combined with the keyboard, these tools reinforce the idea of MindOne as a pocket-sized productivity device rather than a media-first smartphone. For photography fans, there\u2019s a 50MP Sony flip camera with a 1\/1.56\u201d sensor, optical image stabilization, and an F1.88 aperture. The camera rotates to face forward or backward, locking at any angle. After being shown at CES 2026, the card-sized smartphone and its keyboard are scheduled to be available starting February 8th, 2026.<\/p>\n

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