Clicks Communicator The Android Phone with a Physical Keyboard is Here
Clicks, Inc., a company known for its physical keyboard cases for major smartphones, has officially announced its own device, the Clicks Communicator. This Android-powered smartphone is geared toward users who prefer to type on a physical keyboard. It integrates the full physical keyboard with some odd features for a modern day device.
About the Clicks Communicator
The Communicator is all about communication and productivity, featuring a modern OS with retro hardware elements.
The Physical Keyboard
One of the greatest attractions of the Clicks Communicator is the integrated keyboard, touted to be an awesome melding of old and new technologies. It has a few interesting smart features:
- Touch-Sensitive Scrolling: While browsing a web page or scrolling through an app, users can swipe from their keyboard instead of from the screen to scroll.
- Fingerprint Scanner: The fingerprint scanner, embedded in the space bar key, is used to unlock the phone.
- Custom Shortcuts: Assigning quick action commands to the dedicated red "Clicks key" custom key is another key feature for users.
Hardware Specs
- Screen: 4.03-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 1080 x 1020.
- Processor: A 4nm MediaTek processor is not yet identified.
- Storage: 256GB internal storage, expandable to 2TB via microSD.
- Camera: A 50MP back camera with OIS and a 24MP front camera in a top-left punch-hole slot.
- Battery: 4,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for Qi2 wireless and USB-C wired charging.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- SIM Support: One physical nanoSIM slot, plus eSIM.
Design and Daily-Life Convenience
The Clicks Communicator is equipped with various hardware features meant to maximize user control and convenience:
- The back covers are removable. The back of the phone boasts a distinctive dimpled texture for improved gripping; obviously, back cover swapping is allowed.
- Side Key with LED: A physical side key has an LED that can be customized to a variety of colors as notifications from specific contacts or apps.
- Voice Commands: Press and hold the side key to record voice notes or transcribe speech to text.
- Physical Kill Switch: The switch is dedicated to user privacy.
Software Update
The Communicator ships with Android 16 and a custom launcher designed around a Message hub structure, making it a centralized location for all communications. Clicks is expecting to provide two years of major Android OS updates and five years of security updates.
Pricing and Pre-Order Information
The Clicks Communicator is available for pre-order unlocked. An introductory special pricing is offered:
- Early Bird Price: US$399, which includes priority shipping and two free back covers (a $100 value). A $199 reservation deposit locks in this price.
- Full Retail Price: The device will sell for $499 after the launch special.
Shipping will commence late this year, with the actual date being announced soon after the final stage of manufacturing.
