tech
January 2, 2026
Clicks debuts its own take on the BlackBerry smartphone, plus a $79 snap-on mobile keyboard
The company behind the add-on mobile keyboards with physical buttons is now doing its own phone.

TL;DR
- Clicks Technology is launching the Communicator smartphone with a physical keyboard, targeting users who need a secondary device for work.
- The Communicator features a tactile, touch-sensitive keyboard, a customizable Signal Light for notifications, and no access to social media or games.
- The phone runs Android 16, includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, expandable storage, and interchangeable back covers.
- An early bird price of $399 is available with a $199 deposit before February 27.
- Clicks is also releasing a $79 slide-out Power Keyboard accessory that attaches magnetically to smartphones and can be used with other smart devices.
- The Power Keyboard has a built-in battery and can be used in portrait or landscape mode.