Clicks Technology is expanding beyond smartphone accessories and into devices of its own.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week, the company unveiled two new products aimed at people who type for a living.<\/p>\n
The first is Clicks\u2019 debut smartphone, called the Communicator. <\/p>\n
The second is a slide-out physical keyboard designed to work across phones, tablets, and even smart TVs.<\/p>\n
Together, they signal the company\u2019s push toward productivity-first hardware in a market dominated by touchscreens and apps.<\/p>\n
The Communicator targets users who carry two phones. Clicks says it built the device for work-focused tasks like messaging, email, and document handling, not endless scrolling.<\/p>\n
Phone for work<\/p>\n
The Communicator features a physical keyboard as its core interface. Clicks designed the tactile keys for speed and comfort.<\/p>\n
The keyboard also supports touch input, letting users scroll through content without touching the screen.<\/p>\n
Clicks stripped the phone of most social media and gaming distractions. Instead, the device runs Android 16 with a customized experience built using Niagara Launcher.<\/p>\n
The setup prioritizes messaging and productivity apps, including Gmail, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack.<\/p>\n
A key feature is the Signal Light, a programmable light on the phone\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
Users can assign colors and patterns to specific contacts or apps. Messages from important people can trigger one color, while group chats or apps use another.<\/p>\n
The same button doubles as the Prompt Key.<\/p>\n
Pressing it allows users to dictate messages or record quick voice notes. Clicks has teased future AI features tied to this button, including note-taking tools and voice agents.<\/p>\n
The company has not confirmed a launch timeline.<\/p>\n
The Communicator includes several hardware features rarely seen on modern phones. It offers a 3.5mm headphone jack, a physical SIM tray alongside eSIM, and microSD expansion up to 2TB.<\/p>\n
A tactile switch toggles airplane mode and can trigger other functions.<\/p>\n
The phone weighs 170 grams and measures 131.5 millimeters tall. It supports global 5G and carries a 4,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n Camera hardware includes a 50-megapixel rear sensor with optical stabilization and a 24-megapixel front camera.<\/p>\n Hardware nostalgia returns<\/p>\n Clicks also leaned into modular design. Users can remove the back cover and swap colors. Launch options include Smoke, Clover, and Onyx.<\/p>\n The Communicator will retail for $499. Early buyers can secure it for $399 by placing a $199 deposit before February 27.<\/p>\n Customers who pay the full early price upfront will receive two extra back covers. Clicks expects shipments later this year.<\/p>\n Alongside the phone, Clicks announced the Power Keyboard. This slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically using MagSafe or Qi2 connections. It works with phones, tablets, and even televisions.<\/p>\n The keyboard includes a 2,150 mAh battery and supports multiple sliding positions.<\/p>\n