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January 8, 2026
Hands-on with a prototype of Clicks' Communicator, a new BlackBerry-like smartphone
TechCrunch goes hands-on at the CES 2026 show with the new Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone with a physical keyboard.

TL;DR
- Clicks Technology's debut phone, the Communicator, features a physical keyboard and runs Android.
- The device has a messaging-focused touchscreen, a 4000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and 256GB of expandable storage.
- Initial sales figures suggest strong market interest, with a sale every 6.5 seconds.
- The phone includes interchangeable back covers and a 'Signal Light' button for customizable notifications.
- It boasts 50MP rear and 24MP front cameras, a MediaTek 5G IoT processor, 8GB RAM, and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display.
- The Communicator supports wired and wireless charging, Qi compatibility, and promises five years of security and Android updates.
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