New Blackberry SureType-style QWERTY modular keyboard tile spotted in new Sidephone promo image
Sidephone, the modular "dumb phone" that’s slowly capturing attention for its minimalist design and focus-driven interface, is now teasing what could be one of its most ambitious accessories yet - a full QWERTY keyboard tile. The latest image circulating on Reddit gives us a clearer look at the attachment, specifically on how the company is expanding beyond its original T9 keyboard and the recent dial-style "Sundial" keypad.
From the promotional image, the QWERTY tile seems to carry a compact yet familiar layout with tightly packed keys, somewhat reminiscent of older Blackberry SureType designs. Unlike a full physical keyboard, this one appears to mix predictive typing with the reduced key count - possibly grouping multiple letters per key while relying on software prediction to guess the intended word. This was brought up in community discussions as well, and users were speculating whether it functions similarly to the SureType system, where you press key combinations, and the system predicts the word in real time.
The render also hints at the same color customization that Sidephone previously showcased for its modular tiles - the blue QWERTY layout matches the phone’s frame, meaning users will be able to mix and match tiles for personalization. While no clear release window for this QWERTY module has been announced, its inclusion in a promotional email means that Sidephone could be gearing up for either a pre-order announcement for the new keypad or an early accessory reveal. By offering multiple modular interfaces (the circular dial and now a compact keyboard), the Sidephone seems to be carving a niche audience for itself that prefers tactile control.
