Retro Chatter Podcast

In this video, Jake gives his first impressions of Sidephone after about one month of use (spoiler: he likes it a lot 😁). #intentionaltech #retrotech #retrofuture #retrovertsGet yours here! (non-affiliate) https://www.sidephone.com/products/sidephoneFollow/join your fellow retroverts at Returning Retro!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ReturningRetroReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ReturningRetroX: https://www.x.com/ReturningRetroTelegram: https://t.me/+e14Qs2nQmho2MzIxSupport the channel!Get your “intentional” phone: https://dumbwireless.com/?ref=ReturningRetroGet Proton Drive: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G4Get Proton Pass: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G5Get Proton VPN: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G6Get Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH244Get Zorin OS Pro: https://zorin.com/a/pro/?ref=returningretroTopics coveredSidephone review, Sidephone unboxing, Sidephone hands-on, Side Technologies, modular phone 2025, intentional technology, dumb phone, minimalist phone, retro phone, Blackberry style keyboard, SureType keyboard, JakeType keyboard, compact QWERTY phone, de-Googled Android, SideOS, minimal phone alternative, MP01 comparison, light phone alternative, Mudita Pure alternative, Beeper on dumb phone, Telegram on minimalist phone, WhatsApp on Sidephone, e-ink phone alternative, purpose-built tech, digital minimalism, reduce screen time, fight doomscrolling, Returning Retro, low distraction phone, modular tile phone, T9 keyboard, Sundial keyboard, barcode scanner phone, Volte calling, 3 day battery phone, physical keyboard smartphone, anti-smartphone, retro tech 2025, dumb phone with apps, Aurora Store, Obtainium app, Proton apps on Android, no RCS messaging, SMS only phone This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit returningretro.substack.com

In this video, Jake interviews Clicks Technology CMO and cofounder Jeff Gadway about the newly-announced Power Keyboard (universal keyboard accessory) and Communicator (full-keyboard Android smartphone).Here are the (non-affiliate!) links:Learn more about Clicks Power Keyboard: https://clicks.tech/powerkeyboardLearn more about Clicks Communicator: https://clicksphone.comOr reserve now 😁Reserve Clicks Communicator ($199 deposit): https://reserve.clicksphone.com/b/cNi6oG22V9978xpcE94F202Reserve Clicks Communicator (Full $399): https://reserve.clicksphone.com/b/fZu7sKfTL2KJ9Btaw14F203Subscribe to Clicks on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClicksKeyboard & https://www.reddit.com/r/ClicksPhoneJoin Clicks chat server on Discord: https://discord.gg/duYe8U5k3fFollow/join your fellow retroverts at Returning Retro!Discord: https://discord.gg/Rb932BDCjWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ReturningRetroReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ReturningRetroX: https://www.x.com/ReturningRetroSupport the channel!Get Proton Drive: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G4Get Proton Pass: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G5Get Proton VPN: https://go.getproton.me/SH2G6Get Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SH244Get Zorin OS Pro: https://zorin.com/a/pro/?ref=returningretro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit returningretro.substack.com

In this episode of Retro Chatter, Jake and ‪CrackBerry Kevin‬ discuss the Bring Back BlackBerry movement, its origins as not just a dream but also a strategic effort to revive the brand, and Kevin’s recent progress in building support through investor calls and potential board involvement. Kevin shares insights from his trip to China, including meetings with Unihertz, iKKO, and Zinwa Technologies, where he explored upcoming QWERTY devices like the Titan 2, Mind One, and modded BlackBerry Classics (the Zinwa Q25) running modern Android. They also delve into the ongoing QWERTY renaissance, the rise of intentional tech, and how these developments validate the enduring demand for physical keyboards and productivity-focused devices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit returningretro.substack.com

In this inaugural episode of Retro Chatter, Jake interviews Kevin Michaluk, also known as CrackBerry Kevin (CBK), the founder of CrackBerry.com and a longstanding figure in the world of BlackBerry. The episode dives into the resurgence of QWERTY keyboards in 2025, and Kevin discusses his journey from running CrackBerry.com, a hub for BlackBerry enthusiasts, to co-founding Clicks Technology in 2024, which brought QWERTY keyboards to iPhones and Android devices. Jake and Kevin also discuss the cultural and practical appeal of physical keyboards, the decline of BlackBerry’s hardware division, and the challenges of reviving the technology, delving into Kevin’s journey beyond BlackBerry and the evolving landscape of intentional technology. Episode mentions:CrackBerry: https://www.crackberry.com/Zinwa Q25 Project: https://linkapus.com/Sidephone: https://www.sidephone.com/iKKO Mind One: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ikko/ikko-mind-one-ai-smartphone/The Minimal Phone: https://minimalcompany.com/Clicks Keyboard Cases: https://www.clicks.tech/Mr. Mobile: https://www.youtube.com/@themrmobile/Punkt./ApostrophyOS: https://mc02.punkt.ch/en/mc02-5g-secure-phone/3 Things That Could Have Saved BlackBerry: https://crackberry.com/how-blackberry-could-have-saved-itself-3-swings-they-should-have-took-and-struck-out/Keywords:CrackBerry Kevin, BlackBerry 2025, QWERTY keyboard, Clicks Technology, Retro Chatter podcast, BlackBerry comeback, smartphone keyboards, intentional tech, BlackBerry Bold 9000, CrackBerry.com history, physical keyboard phones, Gen Z tech trends, TikTok BlackBerry, smartphone nostalgia, tech podcast 2025, BlackBerry 10 legacy, mobile tech history, retro tech revival, iPhone keyboard accessory, Android keyboard case, Retro Chatter podcast, BlackBerry alternatives 2025, Clicks keyboard, intentional tech, productivity-focused devices, QWERTY keyboard phones, Mobile Nations, Mr. Mobile, digital detox, Unihertz Titan 2, Zinwa BlackBerry, smartphone nostalgia, tech creator community, crowd equity fundraising, BlackBerry Classic, retro tech trends, iPhone keyboard accessory, Android keyboard case, tech podcast 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit returningretro.substack.com