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Clicks Launches QWERTY ‘Communicator’ Phone and Magnetic Power Keyboard at CES 2026

Reservations open at $399 with a communication-first design that prioritizes messaging.

Overview

  • Built around a tactile keyboard and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, the Communicator runs Android 16 with a Niagara Launcher setup that foregrounds calls, texts and productivity apps.
  • The phone includes a customizable Signal LED on a side key for per-contact and per-app alerts, a voice/dictation shortcut, touch-sensitive keyboard scrolling, and a spacebar fingerprint sensor reported by reviewers.
  • Core specs include a 50MP OIS rear camera, 24MP front camera, 4,000 mAh silicon‑carbon battery with Qi2 wireless charging, 256GB storage with microSD expansion, 3.5mm jack, 5G, NFC, Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Early reservations are priced at $399 before rising to a $499 retail price after February 27, with shipping broadly targeted for later in 2026 and the exact 4nm MediaTek chipset still undisclosed.
  • The separate Power Keyboard accessory attaches magnetically via MagSafe/Qi2, pairs over Bluetooth with up to multiple devices, includes a 2,150 mAh battery, starts at $79 early-bird and is slated for spring 2026.