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'Clicks Communicator' Unveiled — Will You Carry This With Your iPhone?
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TSE
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I was tempted for a minute, but for it to be a complete supplementary device I’d need iMessage.
A lot of my sales people carry 2 phones. I've asked them why they do that instead of run dual SIM and the answer is almost always that they want to keep work and personal completely separate, which I can understand.
Sure you can turn lines / esims on and off but there's just a difference to being able to completely leave your work phone behind, not worry about which "Jason" you're texting in your personal phone, etc.
I prefer dual sim for multiple lines myself, but can understand why some people want separate devices
Yup - no iMessage is a deal breaker for most iPhone users.
My “your wrong” comment was specifically in response to your “I disagree” comment. I was stating how it works the vast majority of the time and you said you disagree because you personally do it in a different way. But the fact still remains that that way is very rare compared to most. You tried using an anecdote to explain as if what I said was wrong, so I was basically saying “no, you’re wrong” if that makes sense. If you would’ve wrote your original comment without the “I disagree” part, I would’ve just responded with “ok, cool”.
code-m
macrumors 601
im all for a physical keyboard but a $500 dedicated companion device?
this will be in the bargain bin soon. where do they the money for such bad ideas?
this will be in the bargain bin soon. where do they the money for such bad ideas?
now this!!! im interested too!
pre-ordered!
really like the standardization around the magsafe attachment, and how this device can migrate with you to a different phone, and/or pair to multiple devices. this is much more appealing than the case with integrated keyboard made specifically for a certain model.
very handy.
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When did I ever say that? A company provided phone is not purchased by the employee, the company pays for it, and if the employee leaves the company, they return the phone back. I have nothing to do with that system, I didn’t create that system, I’m just stating how most companies do it, and if that’s how they want to do it then it’s none of my business. If it was my company, no I would not do that, I would figure something else out that didn’t require buying a 2nd phone for an employee, but that’s irrelevant to what I was talking about.
The Power Keyboard is a much better conceived product than the Communicator. In the clip the Power Keyboard is shown being used with the Vision Pro of all devices. It has versatility while trying not to do too much. The Communicator is slightly lighter than the iPhone 17 and 50% thicker (12 mm) with its much smaller, more purpose-built screen. I suspect that the Clicks folks are gonna find out that their audience isn't much more than the influencer crowd when corporate buyers turn their noses up at it.
Feels like no one asked for the communicator. So, glad they made the keyboard device.
They should have stuck to what they’re good at instead of building a whole second (not)phone device, it’s going to be a hard sell, especially at $500.
Excited to get the keyboard though.
Prof.
macrumors 603
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With iOS 27, we’re bringing focus to a whole new level.
It’s called Productivity.
Productivity is a first-of-its-kind experience designed to help you stay in the moment—by gently quieting the noise when it matters most. During your workday, overstimulating notifications fade into the background, so what’s important can move front and center.
And it’s effortless.
With a simple double-click of the Action Button, iPhone instantly adapts. Social media apps disappear. Distractions step aside. And only the apps you rely on—whether you’re working, traveling, or spending time with family—remain visible.
No menus. No configuration. No friction.
Just clarity—exactly when you need it.
Because your iPhone should work for you… not the other way around.
Hajj.david
macrumors 6502a
If you have a mac you can enable iMessage on Android:
Hajj.david
macrumors 6502a
The UK is the capital of it but sure sure keep telling yourself Europe is the garden of Eden. Pickpocket gangs targeting items including phones is extremely common in tourist areas across Europe.
TracerAnalog
macrumors 65816
You sound like a well informed individual. Thank you for enlightening me. 😂
TracerAnalog
macrumors 65816
I understand you perfectly well. I used my own experience to counter the 'majority of people' argument because that is the only thing I know for a fact. You haven't answered my question: how do you know what the experience is of the majority of people? You might be right, but in my experience, 'most people' refer to their own experience and claim it as a universal one. Which I argue against.
