When it comes to messaging, people prefer the QWERTY keyboard most to the virtual keyboards on smartphones. Now it is a well-established fact that there is no rival to the QWERTY keyboard.

To further establish the firmness of QWERTY keyboard in the market, iTiny has made its way to the phone arena.

The iPhone users might have, most often, faced the problem of cramping up while typing something longer than standard text message. Though the11 x 5.25 inches compact Apple BT keyboard is opted a lot by the iPhone users, not all can lay their hands on it. In such a case, a keyboard with 5 x 2 inches measurement is considered to be the best solution that connects via Bluetooth.

As the name itself suggests, the iTiny is a portable device measuring merely 5 x 2 inches. This feature allows you to carry it along wherever you go. The small size of the keyboard makes it compatible with a touchscreen smartphone.

To add to it, the keyboard features sleek and stylish design that easily fits into your palm. The iTiny comprises of 49 soft-membrane keys, space bar, number keys besides the full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, there is a FN key that doubles up the functionality for easy function.

Though tiny, this compact device is as good as any other keyboard of its kind as it has got a lot of glaring features. The iTiny sports Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, plus you can hook it up to numerous devices that are based on platforms such as the iOS of iPhone, Android, Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile. You can also connect iTiny to PlayStation 3.

The iTiny keyboard is too touted to give support for micro 5-pin interface. It has 2.4GHz. Frequency band.

The iTiny is powered by 200mAh battery which is easily rechargeable. The battery offers 50 hrs runtime at a stretch and on being switched to standby mode; it touts to run for 400 hours. This sounds impressive for the gamers. Also, the battery is rechargeable through a micro-USB cable. Within a span of just 2.5 hours, you can have the device fully charged.

To help you out with proper installation and function, the iTiny keyboard is shipped with a manual in English along with a CD.

No details regarding price and availability, however, are out yet. So, if you have already started getting excited then you will have to wait till the official announcement is made.