News & Reviews:   Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard Malaysia rel

Microsoft has officially announced their Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard, giving those mobile device road warriors a more portable keyboard than before. Granted, they already announced it at MWC but didn't offer pricing details. Featuring the ability to work with iOS, Android and Windows devices with two devices paired simultaneously, the keyboard connects via Bluetooth. When folded up, the keyboard automatically disconnects and shuts down the Bluetooth connection while opening the keyboard reconnects it. At 5mm thin, the keyboard offers full size keys and a battery that can last three months on standby. Other very interesting features include the fact that the keyboard is spillproof as the keys and fabric are water repellent. No Malaysia release dates and pricing details yet but it has been priced at $99.95 (RM380).

At MWC 2015, Microsoft announced two new smartphones, namely the Lumia 640 and the Lumia 640 XL. However, at the MWC Keynote the company also showed off a Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard that is compact enough to fit inside your pocket. The new accessory can come in handy especially when you don't have a notebook PC or a laptop nearby or if you're a mostly tablet and phone user. The keyboard is said to be compatible with all major operating systems including iOS, Android and Windows. So, this handy accessory can convert any iPad, iPhone, Android phone or even Windows device into a laptop for a limited period of time. Incidentally, even the latest Windows 8.1 update does not support Bluetooth keyboards. However, the product page for this foldable keyboard confirms that Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 will add this support. So, after this update, Windows phone users will finally be able to use new Bluetooth accessories like third party keyboards on their devices. It is also said that the upcoming Windows 10 will come with this support built in. Microsoft has yet to announce official pricing or availability details of this Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard, but expect more information soon.