The 'Communicator' is a smartphone equipped with a physical keyboard similar to that of a BlackBerry.
An Android smartphone called ' Communicator ,' featuring a QWERTY keyboard at the bottom of the device, is currently under development. The device's appearance and some specifications have been newly announced.
Clicks Communicator: the ultimate communication companion
Clicks Shows Off Its Communicator Smartphone With A Blackberry-Like Keyboard
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Communicator is a device developed by Clicks, a company that develops physical keyboards for smartphones. Clicks offers the following physical keyboards for iPhones:
'Clicks,' a case that adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone to give it a BlackBerry-like look, has been released - GIGAZINE
Communicator was first unveiled at CES in January 2026, and a new hands-on video was released on June 30, 2026.
Clicks Communicator: First Look - YouTube
The Communicator is an Android 17 smartphone featuring a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a 4450mAh battery. It measures 130.5mm x 78.63mm x 12mm and weighs 170g. A key feature is its custom UI based on the Niagara Launcher .
You can input text using tap or key operations. The keys are equipped with touch sensors.
You can unlock the device using fingerprint authentication by placing your finger over the spacebar.
It supports AZERTY (French), QWERTZ (German), Korean, and Arabic keyboard layouts. It also supports Japanese at the OS level, and we ship to Japan.
There's a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top. The two small holes are for the microphone and a barometric pressure sensor. There are two more microphones on the bottom and back, which are described as 'providing a great communication experience in all situations.' The barometric pressure sensor is said to be useful for acquiring location information, weather forecasting, and temperature measurement.
The back cover is removable.
The battery is easily replaceable. The silver slot shown in the image below can accommodate a microSD card up to 2TB and a Nano SIM card. The internal storage capacity is 256GB. It also supports eSIM.
You can also change the cover to one of your favorite colors.
Clicks positions the Communicator as a second device for many people, believing that taking photos and videos is best done on the main device. The Communicator features two cameras: a 50-megapixel main camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. It also has a built-in flash. In addition, it supports both USB-C charging and wireless charging.
Communicator is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2026 for $499 (approximately 81,000 yen).
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