Hi Pete, So one limitation I am seeing is that there doesn’t seem to be a way to program an action key for three and four finger gestures. That’s not a big deal for me, because I don’t use them, but it might be for some. You can program shortcuts to go to the Control Center and the Notification Center. Cheers, Donna
> On Dec 29, 2024, at 11:40 AM, Donna Goodin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Pete, > > Re Face ID, absolutely. Pressing any key on the keyboard wakes up the phone, > and then you use Face ID as normal to unlock it. > > Re VO commands, I think mostly yes. But first, keep in mind that I’ve had > the keyboard for one day, so I’m by no means an expert. :) The most limiting > thing is that there are no arrow keys. You can invoke them with a command > which allows you to use letter keys as arrows. But there are no dedicated > arrow keys, because there just isn’t room. Other than that, the keyboard is > highly programmable, via the use of action keys. You can set those up to > perform whatever actions you find most useful. That includes both navigation > commands and Shortcuts you have created. Honestly, though I like typing on > the keyboard,I think the ability to use it for controlling the phone is the > aspect of it that I find very attractive. > HTH, > Donna > > >> On Dec 29, 2024, at 11:12 AM, [email protected] wrote: >> >> Hi Donna, >> >> Like others have said, yes this is an extremely interesting concept. Can I >> assume this keyboard will handle all the VO commands we’ve come to know and >> love? I’m a bit surprised nobody has asked about this part, but maybe I’m >> just not completely understanding the concept. Also, what about Face ID: Can >> you still unlock the phone with it? >> >> TIA, >> Pete De Vasto >> >> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2024 6:47 AM >> To: MacVisionaries <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> >> Subject: Re: Where is the Clicks key on the Clicks keyboard? >> >> Hi Anders, >> >> It’s an iPhone case with a keyboard at the bottom. So, it gives you a >> protective case for your phone, while also giving you a keyboard to use with >> your phone. Mind you, the keys are of course small, so you aren’t going to >> write your next novel on it or anything. But the keys are very tactile, >> with good separation. It gives you access to all the language keyboards on >> your phone, so I have English, Spanish, and Italian, just like on my phone. >> There are also programmable action keys that you can set up to perform >> different actions or shortcuts that you have created. Here’s a link: >> <image001.jpg> >> Clicks Keyboard for iPhone >> <https://www.clicks.tech/?srsltid=AfmBOorkhLi0vwQMVfidmw-itaPdnCxU71HRQ7csf-y1YdXE_nIj44jS> >> clicks.tech >> <https://www.clicks.tech/?srsltid=AfmBOorkhLi0vwQMVfidmw-itaPdnCxU71HRQ7csf-y1YdXE_nIj44jS> >> >> Cheers, >> Donna >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Dec 29, 2024, at 6:52 AM, Anders Holmberg <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi! >>> Is it something you put onto the phone? >>> Sounds interesting. >>> /A >>> >>> >>>> 28 dec. 2024 kl. 20:01 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>: >>>> >>>> Hi Jim, >>>> >>>> I have, or I should say. My husband has. I have to say this thing is the >>>> coolest gadget I've found in a long time. The keys are small, and it >>>> makes your phone kind of long, so it does take some getting used to. But >>>> wow is it amazing. I’m not sure where to start. It’s very intelligent. >>>> It allows me to switch between my three language keyboards very easily. It >>>> has shortcuts and something called action keys, which is a way to perform >>>> non-typing related functions from the keyboard. The one thing I would say, >>>> since you mention the minimum iPhone requirements, is that you definitely >>>> want the second gen version, as they made some significant improvements >>>> over the first gen. >>>> Cheers, >>>> Donna >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2024, at 11:54 AM, [email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Donna and all, >>>>> >>>>> The Clicks keyboard sounds interesting for sure! >>>>> As I understand, you must have an iPhone 14 or later. >>>>> From Google, it appears that the Clicks key is a button. >>>>> >>>>> HTH >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2024 9:45 AM >>>>> To: MacVisionaries <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>>> Subject: Where is the Clicks key on the Clicks keyboard? >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> Anyone else using the clicks keyboard iPhone case? If not, you really >>>>> should check it out. It’s a cool, sophisticated, well-thought-out device. >>>>> >>>>> I just got mine yesterday, and am trying to figure some things out. Many >>>>> of the advanced features, such as using shortcuts, require the press of >>>>> the Clicks key. Anyone know which key that is? >>>>> TIA, >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>> >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>>> >>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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