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Clicks Launches Communicator Keyboard Phone and Magnetic Power Keyboard Ahead of CES

Preorders open for message-first hardware built for a two-phone workflow, with shipments slated for 2026.

Overview

  • The Clicks Communicator is a $499 Android 16 smartphone positioned as a secondary, message-centric device with a physical QWERTY keyboard.
  • Specs include five years of security updates, a 4,000 mAh battery, 256GB of storage with microSD expansion, 50MP rear and 24MP front cameras, global 5G, USB‑C, NFC, a 3.5mm jack, and both eSIM and physical SIM support.
  • Clicks partnered with Niagara Launcher for a curated communications interface and added a side “Prompt Key” with a customizable Signal Light for color-coded alerts and press-to-dictate voice input, with AI tie-ins only teased for the future.
  • Early buyers can reserve the Communicator for $199 to secure a $399 price before February 27, with interchangeable back covers and U.S. color options of Smoke, Clover, and Onyx; shipping is planned for later in 2026.
  • The new Power Keyboard combines a slide-out Bluetooth keyboard with a 2,150 mAh magnetic power bank that attaches via MagSafe or Qi2, works across phones, tablets, smart TVs, and AR/VR devices, and is available to preorder for $79 before a $109 spring 2026 launch.