The Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-style Android dumbphone with a physical keyboard, is set to launch by the end of 2026. Announced at CES 2026, the device aims to reduce screen time by focusing on messaging rather than addictive apps.
According to an update from Clicks, the company will reveal software details, including interface and design, this month. Working units will be available for viewing in June, followed by certification and testing in the third quarter. Customers who reserved the device can then personalise their order with colour and keyboard layout choices.
The Communicator features a 4.3-inch AMOLED display, 256GB storage, and a 50MP rear camera. It runs a customised version of the minimalist Niagara Launcher, which consolidates messages from various apps into a single hub. A signal LED light changes colour based on the sender, allowing users to assess notifications without unlocking the phone.
Priced at $199 (approximately £146), the device is designed as a secondary phone. Reservations are currently open.
