I could easily list a hundred different reasons why I love my iPhone, from the lightning-fast processor to the amazing range of (often free) apps and services to the way it’s so ridiculously easy to use and has such a slick, aesthetically pleasing design. But, like with all other smartphones, it comes hand-in-hand with one large problem—the touchscreen keyboard.
The nemesis of anybody with fingers larger than a child's, the touchscreen keyboard has defeated me in a whole heap of different typing situations. From the time I accidentally signed off on an email as someone with a completely different name to the time I mortifyingly swore at my mother-in-law via text, this pesky design never fails to embarrass me, show me up, and humiliate me. A touchscreen keyboard combined with an almost-too-effective autocorrect feature means it’s just all too easy to write things you really didn't intend to. If you don’t believe me, check out the website dedicated to text messages botched by autocorrect.
But things could be about to change with the invention of myType—a brand new wireless keyboard that pairs with your iPhone or iPad invisibly and is currently a fully funded project on Kickstarter. With a contribution of $59 or more, you can get an early bird special of a myType in your choice of color. myType provides users with the convenience of staying in touch on the go without the risk of writing something completely illegible. Unlike most portable keyboards, myType has specially spaced keys designed for touch typing. It is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that can be charged via USB connection. Most importantly, it folds down into tiny 6.8- x 3.6- x 3.5-inch dimensions, which you can easily carry in any pocket, handbag, or purse. It's also highly durable, with minimal chance of damage even if you drop it.
Available in a range of five colors—black, white, blue, pink and green—this portable keyboard could revolutionize the way you communicate while on the go. I, for one, get fed up with writing and re-writing the same sentence three times because i pressed several touchscreen keys at once. Thanks to the unique key spacing of myType, this could be a thing of the past for my large, adult-sized fingers. The promised durability is a huge benefit, as is its promise of being splash resistant, especially as most of my typing is done in coffee shops or in the close vicinity of a toddler, (who, incidentally, has fingers much more suited to a smartphone keyboard....)