Clicks Technology is leaning heavily into nostalgia with the unveiling of the Clicks Communicator, a retro-inspired device that recalls the iconic BlackBerry smartphones of the early 2010s. Rather than competing directly with modern smartphones from Apple or Samsung, the Communicator is designed to function as a companion device that works alongside an existing phone. Set to appear at CES 2026, the product embraces a “doing, not doomscrolling” philosophy, positioning itself as a focused communication and productivity tool that strips away the distractions of large touchscreens and social media-driven interfaces. According to the company, the device reflects a growing trend of users carrying secondary phones to establish digital boundaries or maintain privacy.
Priced at $499, the Clicks Communicator connects to a user’s primary smartphone to deliver emails and text messages, while still requiring a separate phone to operate. Clicks compares the device’s role to that of a Kindle paired with an iPad: a complementary product optimized for a specific task rather than a full replacement. The biscuit-shaped design features a touch-sensitive physical keyboard that allows users to scroll through messages without touching the screen, along with support for voice recordings. Hardware features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, airplane mode switch, microSD expansion, physical SIM tray with eSIM support, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and a 24-megapixel front camera. Running Android 16, the Communicator measures 131.5mm in height, weighs 170 grams, and launches in three muted color options with swappable back panels. Reservations open today with a $199 deposit, while an early-bird price of $299—$100 off the retail price—is available ahead of a general release planned for later this year.
Alongside the Communicator, Clicks also announced the Power Keyboard, a detachable physical keyboard designed to bring BlackBerry-style typing to modern smartphones. The accessory attaches via MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic connections and features a sliding mechanism to accommodate phones of different sizes, allowing use in both portrait and landscape orientations. Available for preorder at $79, the Power Keyboard is expected to ship in the spring and can also pair with tablets, smart TVs, and AR or VR environments, offering a portable, hardware-first typing experience across multiple devices.