The company created the accessory featuring a full backlit keyboard, battery indicator, smart typing, dedicated lock key  and more. The design and aesthetics of the device does resemble the physical keyboard found on old BlackBerry phones.

The Canadian smartphone manufacturer was quick to notice the similarities and sued Typo. BlackBerry won an injunction however, in response the keyboard maker launched second-gen model called Typo 2 which they believe does not infringe on BlackBerry’s patents.

According to a new report published by The Hollywood Reporter, BlackBerry has filed a second lawsuit against Typo alleging that Typo 2 continues to infringe on BlackBerry’s intellectual property.

The court announced an award of $860,000 to BlackBerry as Typo continued selling its original keyboard despite the injunction. BlackBerry has now demanded for for “enhanced and exemplary” damages for Typo’s continued infringement.

Since iPhones’ introduction in 2007 now every smartphone features touchscreen keyboards. Some device makers initially did try to differentiate their offering from the iPhone by offering a physical keyboard however, that strategy hasn’t worked too well as such phones have clearly not become a huge success.

Typo and Typo 2 caters to a niche segment that still prefers the old-school physical keyboard typing experience. Typo 2 design features flat keys that reduces its resemblance to BlackBerry’s keyboards however, it blocks the home button / Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 6.

Are you a fan of Typo 2 for iPhone? What do you think about BlackBerry suing Typo Innovations LLC? Let us know in the comments below.

However after using my Apple iPad for a month now I have some requests that would mean a lot more to me than the ‘show stoppers’ that others have been talking about. Here’s my list of things I wish my iPad could do.

Split Screen Multitasking

We all know that with the upcoming release of OS 4.0 the iPad is going to allow multi-tasking. However I would like it to be taken to the next level, split screen multi-tasking!

This would allow you to not only have two apps running simultaneously but also use them both at the same time as they take up half the screen each.

Swype Style and Numeric Keyboard Options

I believe that it was the Samsung Omnia that first used the Swype style keyboard and I’ve been using it on my Windows Mobile phone for about a year now and it’s the fastest why to type on a virtual keyboard for me.

OK so the larger iPad keyboard works well but what I want are options, the ability to switch between different keyboard types based on my requirements and so why not throw in a numerical keypad while we’re at it so that entering numbers is easier too.

Built In Portrait and Landscape Stand

So much time has been spent by so many people deciding which case and/or stand to purchase and I went for the Apple case that doubles as a stand. However I use my iPad predominantly around the house so the need for a case is limited although a stand is required, thus the Apple case was brought.

I prefer to use my iPad out of the case though and I don’t want to carry a stand with it everywhere so surly the geniuses at Apple could build a slimline stand into the casing of the iPad itself picture frame style so that it could stand in both portrait and landscape mode.

Gesture Controlled Screen Rotation

I love the fact that the iPad screen will rotate a full 360 degrees, presuming the application allows it, (WeRule is a particular bad example of screen rotation not being utilized correctly), and I like the fact that the auto-rotation can be locked too.

What I would like though is something in between the two either the ability to control the sensitivity of the auto-rotation so that the screen doesn’t flip so easily when the iPad is moved around. Or a gesture controlled system where a quick swipe of the screen would rotate the screen in the required direction. Surely that wouldn’t be too much to ask.

These items may not be the show stoppers that make the headlines but after using my iPad daily for the past month these are the items that would make using my iPad even more pleasurable than it is already.