The Clicks Communicator just showed off its software, and it actually looks promising
Clicks says weekly software updates are refining the Communicator before its Q4 release, as the demo highlights a keyboard-first interface and hardware features.
- On Tuesday, Clicks Technology released a video demonstrating the pre-production hardware and software of its $499 Communicator, a smartphone with a physical keyboard shipping in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- The device runs Android with a custom Niagara Launcher interface designed for users who prioritize text-based work, positioning the phone as a way to stay reachable without constant screen interaction.
- Hardware features include a tactile, touch-sensitive keyboard, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable microSD storage up to 2TB, alongside a customizable Signal Light button that indicates incoming messages from specific contacts.
- Clicks noted that pre-production units are undergoing refinements, with additional software updates planned in the weeks to come before the device officially launches later this year.
- Although the Communicator targets a niche market of physical keyboard enthusiasts, Clicks views it as a secondary device for most users, noting that intensive "content capture" remains better suited for primary smartphones.
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Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired Communicator phone in new hands-on video
Clicks Technology released a video on Tuesday showing the pre-production hardware and internal software of its Communicator, a $499 smartphone with a physical keyboard that is the closest thing to a new BlackBerry anyone has built in years. The phone was first unveiled at CES in January and is scheduled to ship in the fourth […] This story continues at The Next Web
The Clicks Communicator just showed off its software, and it actually looks promising
Clicks finally showed off the working Communicator software, and for anyone who misses physical keyboards, this first look is full of clever touches worth getting excited about.
After a noticeable appearance at CES in the form of a model, the Clicks Communicator finally shows up in action. This Android smartphone with a real keyboard, a 4-inch OLED screen and a jack socket targets the nostalgic BlackBerry, but not only.
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