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Akko Launches $60 MetaKey Keyboard Case for iPhone, Undercutting Clicks

Akko pitches feature parity with pricier Clicks cases, with USB-C passthrough, MagSafe support, backlit keys, plus shortcut controls.

Overview

  • The MetaKey attaches below the phone and connects via the iPhone’s USB‑C port while providing its own USB‑C passthrough for charging.
  • Keys are backlit and offer shortcuts for numbers, Siri, and voice-to-text, plus a mode that turns the top two rows into large scroll buttons.
  • A removable nine‑gram weight clips to the back to improve balance during typing and reduce top‑heaviness.
  • The case supports MagSafe and uses additional rear magnets to hold compatible accessories more securely.
  • Pricing starts at $59.99 for iPhone 16 Pro Max available now, with an iPhone 17 Pro Max version listed at $69.99 and temporarily discounted to $59.99 in multiple colors with some options out of stock, while Clicks’ new iPhone 17 cases remain at $139 and $159 with claimed thinner, lighter designs.