Microsoft ’ s Universal Foldable Keyboard does what it says on the tin . The wireless board connects via Bluetooth to any iOS , Android and Windows device to make typing easier than on a touchscreen . It has a full-size keyset but folds in half to make it easier to fit in a bag or pocket . Scroll down for video . Portable : Because the board is designed to work with multiple devices , Microsoft has ditched the Windows key as well as function keys from its original Universal Keyboard . The UFK was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and is follow up to the Washington-based company ’ s non-folding version announced last year . It is sold in addition to the keyboards specifically designed for the firm ’ s range of Surface tablets . To use the keyboard , unfold it and it will search for Bluetooth-enabled devices . Select the keyboard from the Bluetooth list on a phone or tablet and pair the devices . Once connected , the board will link automatically when paired devices are in range . The wireless board ( pictured ) connects via Bluetooth to any iOS , Android and Windows device to make typing easier than on a touchscreen . The board will last for up to three months on a single charge . A team of designers has created a folding keyboard that fits easily in a pocket and contains eight so-called 'ultra smart ' keys that cover all 26 letters of the alphabet . TextBlade uses software mapping to recognise and learn which keys the user is typing , and this is said to offer the same full spacing as on a standard desktop keyboard . The $ 99 ( £65 ) TextBlade was designed by California-based WayTools . It consists of three pieces that are held together by magnets , either when folded together or assembled in front of a tablet or phone . This includes the two rows of keys , and a wrist rest . There are eight so-called ‘ ultra smart ’ keys that contain the 26 letters of the alphabet , numbers , and punctuation marks . WayTools claims TextBlade offers the same full 0.7-inch ( 19mm ) finger spacing seen on desktops , while being half as thick as a 0.2-inch ( 7.1mm ) iPhone 6 . When laid flat , the board is 0.1-inch ( 5mm ) thick and when folded it stays together using magnets . It is also water repellant and features a fabric that prevents it from slipping on a surface . Plus the board can pair with two devices at the same time . Because the board is designed to work with multiple devices , Microsoft has ditched the Windows key as well as function keys from its original Universal Keyboard . When laid flat , the board is 0.1-inch ( 5mm ) thick and when folded it stays together using magnets . It is also water repellant and features a fabric that prevents it from slipping on a surface . The board will last for up to three months on a single charge before needing to be recharged via microUSB . Microsoft said the board will go on sale in July and costs $ 99.95 ( £62 ) .
Microsoft ’ s universal foldable laptop went on sale in July . It was unveiled at mobile World Congress in Barcelona . $ 99.95 accessory connects via Bluetooth to iOS , Android and Windows . Keyboard can connect with mobile devices at the same timeBattery life is up to three months but is accessible via email .