Clicks Smartphone CES 2026 debut: Communicator (4″ Android keyboard phone) + Power Keyboard. BlackBerry-style messaging revival—pre-order now!
Clicks unveils its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, and a new Power Keyboard at CES 2026 (Jan 6-9, Las Vegas), targeting nostalgic BlackBerry fans seeking distraction-free messaging over doomscrolling. The Communicator acts as a compact secondary phone with physical keyboard, 4-inch OLED, and modern Android 16 internals, while the Power Keyboard adds tactile typing to iPhone/Android via MagSafe/Qi2.
Pre-orders open now: Communicator $399 (rising to $499), Power Keyboard $80 early bird ($110 retail).
Clicks Communicator: Messaging-First Smartphone
Core Philosophy: “Communication, not consumption”—built for quick replies, triage, Niagara Launcher home screen curates Gmail/WhatsApp/Slack messages.
Hardware Specs:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 4-inch OLED, elevated for ergonomics |
| Keyboard | Tactile QWERTY, fingerprint spacebar |
| Battery | 4,000mAh silicon-carbon, USB-C/wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main OIS + 24MP front |
| Storage | 256GB + microSD 2TB |
| Connectivity | 5G global, NFC Google Pay, 3.5mm jack |
| OS | Android 16, 5yr security updates |
Unique Features:
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Signal LED (Prompt Key): Custom alerts for specific contacts/apps
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Kill Switch: Airplane mode, keyboard toggle
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Back Covers: Interchangeable personalization
India pricing: ~₹33K ($399); Flipkart potential post-CES.
Power Keyboard: Universal MagSafe Accessory
Next-Gen Evolution: Improves 2024 case with flip-to-type design (Sidekick vibes).
Specs & Compatibility:
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QWERTY + directional keys, number row
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MagSafe/Qi2 attach, 2,150mAh battery passthrough
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iOS/Android/tablet/SmartTV/VR support
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Horizontal/vertical flip modes
India Appeal: ₹6,700 early bird; perfect for Hinglish WhatsApp hustlers.
Minimalist Phone Renaissance Context
Why Secondary Phones Trend:
| Device | Focus | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clicks Communicator | Messaging | $399 |
| Light Phone 3 | Calls/music | $799 |
| Punkt MP02 | Minimal calls | $349 |
| Nothing CMF Phone 2 | Budget mini | ~$250 |
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Commuters: Communicator for UPI quick replies
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Content Creators: Power Keyboard for long Threads/Reels captions
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Digital Detox: Signal LED replaces notification anxiety
CES 2026 Demo Expectations
ShowStoppers Booth (Jan 6): Hands-on Communicator + Power Keyboard.
Shipping: Communicator late 2026; Power Keyboard spring.
India Launch: Post-MWC 2026 via Amazon/Reliance Digital.
Clicks CES 2026 debut—Communicator smartphone + Power Keyboard—revives physical keyboards for distraction-free era. $399 secondary phone crushes Light Phone hype; MagSafe typing goes universal. BlackBerry souls rejoice.
