iPhone 6k Concept With Slide Out Physical Keyboard [Video]

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Posted November 27, 2015 at 12:26am by Shalom Levytam

Check out this iPhone 6k concept from CURVED/labs that features a slide out physical keyboard.

The condemned live longer. And Blackberry proved it - with the Priv, which seems to be a huge success for the struggling company. What's special about the Android smartphone is the slider-keyboard inside. So we at CURVED/labs asked ourselves: What if Apple made an iPhone with a keyboard inside? Et voilà: The iPhone 6k was born.

The specs:
● not an iPhone 7, but an iPhone 6s with a k(eyboard)
● identical dimensions
● backlit keyboard inside the case
● pops out when button is pushed
● looks similar to the iOS-keyboard
● Touch ID integrated in glass front
● keyboard available in black and white

Take a look at the video below and let us know what you think in the comments...

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MarG G Meri - December 2, 2015 at 4:08pm

Apple's tagline for this phone would be: "Forget banding, this will flip with banding". Also, the creativity is beyond imagination. The backside of the top part of the Blackberry and area near home button of the iPhone give an impression that phones are already grade 'C' refurbished or used roughly.

Luis G. - December 2, 2015 at 2:45pm

The day this happens I will change to Android. There is no point to go backwards.

Pimpis - November 27, 2015 at 4:59pm

Is this is nostalgic 90ties iPhone version?

krusty22 - November 27, 2015 at 2:27pm

The only reason a tech company like apple would persue a design like that would be te resolve a problem with current design. Currently there is no problem with the iphone design in terms of keyboard input. I suppose there will be those who would prefer a physical keyboard, but in my opinion they are few and far between.

gamerscul9870 - November 27, 2015 at 2:34pm

The keyboard has been fine the way it is for so long, the only design problem with the phone itself is the antenna lines, but the good new is that the next iPhone will get that new material to eliminate the lines while keeping them there, it's basically invisible.

Gecko317 - November 27, 2015 at 9:20am

So 1/3 of the space inside the phone that's currently used for batteries, will be taken up by a massive backlit keyboard? What battery life does the designer expect? 1 hour?!

Aaron Zanze - November 27, 2015 at 7:27pm

My guess is the battery would be within the keyboard? I dunno, just a fun little concept.

Krish - November 27, 2015 at 9:17am

What problem is this trying to solve?

princegupta - November 27, 2015 at 6:14am

its not gonna happen it will take a lot of space inside n the things that are already in there in need more space that will increase the size n its already perfect af size soon ya that what i think ....

Jacob Zuma - November 27, 2015 at 5:45am

I like it. Problem though is the if you need to type and access the sceen touch its abit too far, unless the keyboard can integrate some sort of mouse control. Also the slide up and down create a potential weak point and a place for dirt to collect. Although I kinda still like the idea.

Dr. Steve - November 27, 2015 at 5:21am

Cool concept, but remember the essence of technology, to reduce weight and size. The keys would have flex which makes it more vulnerable to damage.

Novak - November 27, 2015 at 1:07am

I actually own the patent for a physical keyboard connected physically to or attached in a permanent manner via integration or addon to an iPhone, and I assure you Apple was NOT interested in adding a keyboard to their device - to the contrary, they were quite strong footed when it came to making sure I never made ANY keyboard happen ;)

Vinnie - November 27, 2015 at 1:03am

Yeh... Not really feeling this... And I bet Steve Job would turn in his grave if Apple ever did that... And just because it's good for blackberry doesn't necessarily mean it's good for Apple!

gamerscul9870 - November 27, 2015 at 1:04am

The time when these were dated for phones up to 2007.

Jan - November 27, 2015 at 12:38am

I like it.its better in winter when you have yr glove on or use pen to do it.and if they make it to answret the phone as well its well be awsome.iphone fusion with blackberry keybroad.i think alot of people still missing keybroad.

Vinnie - November 27, 2015 at 1:01am

Good luck typing on those tiny keys with your big gloves... Not gonna work...

Undead - November 27, 2015 at 12:35am

OMG the music... Please make it stop!!!!

gamerscul9870 - November 27, 2015 at 12:33am

Physical keyboards don't compare to touchscreen keys, so what's the point with this? Who thought this would come back? It's like making the iPhone a flip phone.

gamerscul9870 - November 27, 2015 at 12:30am

And go backwards? No.

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