Clicks Technology is moving beyond smartphone accessories with its first own-branded devices: a work-focused smartphone called the Communicator and a slide-out Power Keyboard designed for multiple screens.
Unveiled ahead of CES in Las Vegas, both products target users who spend much of their day typing and want fewer distractions than on conventional touchscreen phones.
The Communicator is aimed at people who carry a separate phone for work. Instead of prioritizing social media and entertainment, it focuses on messaging, email, and document workflows.
Physical keyboard and focused software
The Communicator’s main interface is a hardware keyboard with tactile keys designed for speed and comfort. The keyboard also supports touch input for scrolling, reducing the need to swipe on the display.
The device runs Android 16 with a customized interface built around Niagara Launcher. Clicks emphasizes productivity apps such as Gmail, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack, and has stripped out most social media and gaming apps by default.
A standout feature is the side-mounted Signal Light, a programmable indicator that can be customized with different colors and patterns for specific contacts or apps. High-priority messages can trigger one color, while group chats or other apps can use another.
The same control also functions as a Prompt Key. Pressing it lets users dictate messages or record voice notes. Clicks is planning additional AI-driven features tied to this button, including note-taking tools and voice agents, but has not yet confirmed a release timeline for the phone.
Specs with a touch of nostalgia
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Physical SIM tray plus eSIM support
- microSD expansion up to 2TB
- Tactile switch for airplane mode and other functions
- 4,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Global 5G connectivity
- 50-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization
- 24-megapixel front camera
- Weight: 170 grams; height: 131.5 mm
The phone also features a modular-style design with swappable back covers. At launch, colors include Smoke, Clover, and Onyx.
The Communicator is priced at $499. An early offer drops the price to $399 with a $199 deposit placed before February 27. Customers who pay the full early price upfront will receive two additional back covers. Clicks expects to begin shipping later this year.
Power Keyboard for phones, tablets, and TVs
Clicks is launching the Power Keyboard alongside the phone. The slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically to compatible devices via MagSafe or Qi2 and is designed to work with smartphones, tablets, and televisions.
- Slide-out mechanism with multiple viewing angles
- Portrait or landscape attachment options
- 2,150 mAh built-in battery
- Bluetooth keyboard mode for tablets and TVs
Users can customize the Power Keyboard’s behavior through the Clicks app on iOS and Android. Early pricing starts at $79, with a planned retail price of $109. Pre-orders open January 2, and shipping is scheduled for the spring.
With the Communicator and Power Keyboard, Clicks is betting that a subset of users still values physical keys and a more focused mobile experience in a touchscreen-first market.