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Clicks Unveils Communicator Smartphone and Power Keyboard at CES 2026

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Clicks, a UK-based company known for its physical keyboard accessories, introduced two new products at CES 2026 in Las Vegas: the Clicks Communicator smartphone and the Clicks Power Keyboard accessory. Both products aim to enhance mobile communication through integrated physical keyboards. The Clicks Communicator is positioned as a dedicated communication device running Android, while the Power Keyboard is a magnetic accessory designed to add a physical keyboard and battery to existing smartphones.

Clicks Communicator Smartphone

The Clicks Communicator is an Android-based smartphone, with some reports indicating it runs Android 16, while one source mentioned Android 15. The company positions the Communicator as a secondary device primarily for communication, message management, and reduced social media engagement. Clicks co-founder Michael Fisher described it as catering to a "two-phone lifestyle." The device was designed by a former BlackBerry designer, and its name is partially derived from the handheld voice device featured in Star Trek.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Display: A 4-inch (or 4.03-inch) OLED or AMOLED touchscreen.
  • Keyboard: An integrated physical QWERTY keyboard with keys reported to be 43% larger than on Clicks' previous keyboard cases. It is touch-sensitive for scrolling and includes a dedicated number row, utility buttons, and a red Clicks key for custom shortcuts. The spacebar features an integrated fingerprint sensor.
  • Operating System & Interface: Runs on Android, utilizing a customized launcher (Niagara Launcher according to multiple sources, though one source identified it as Nova Launcher). This interface displays messages from apps such as Gmail, WhatsApp, Slack, and Telegram directly on the home screen for quick review and response.
  • Notifications: Features a customizable Signal LED alert light located around the side button. This light can be configured with different colors and patterns to distinguish messages and notifications from various contacts or applications.
  • Input: Supports voice messages via a Prompt Key, a button on the right side of the phone. Pressing and holding this key initiates voice-to-text recording, with future updates planned for note-taking, voice recording, and AI app integration.
  • Processor: Powered by a 4nm MediaTek chip with 5G support.
  • Cameras: Equipped with a 50MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and a 24MP front camera.
  • Battery: A 4,000mAh battery supporting both USB-C and Qi2 wireless charging. Interchangeable backplates, available in materials like polycarbonate and leather, also support Qi2.2 wireless charging.
  • Storage: Includes 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card slot.
  • Connectivity: Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, NFC for Google Pay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and dual-SIM capability (one physical SIM, one eSIM).
  • Physical Design: Measures 131.5mm in height and weighs 170 grams. It has an aluminum frame and a polycarbonate body, with a removable backplate featuring a sloped, ergonomic design. It is available in Smoke, Clover, and Onyx colors.
  • Security: Comes with hardware-level encryption and is promised five years of security updates.

Availability and Pricing

The Clicks Communicator is available for pre-order at $399. The anticipated launch price is $499, with some sources indicating the price will increase after February 27. Pre-orders sometimes include two swappable back covers. Shipping is expected later this year, though a specific date has not been announced. A working prototype was not available for demonstration at CES.

Clicks Power Keyboard

The Clicks Power Keyboard is a magnetic keyboard accessory designed to attach to existing smartphones. It functions as a case that integrates a physical QWERTY keypad and also serves as a battery pack.

Design and Compatibility

  • Design: Features an "old-school slider" form factor, allowing the keyboard to slide up from behind the phone. It includes a dedicated number row, a QWERTY keypad, and utility buttons. The design frees up screen space by providing external input and is capable of horizontal and vertical phone orientations, with its form factor compared to the T-Mobile Sidekick when attached.
  • Compatibility: Attaches to MagSafe and Qi2 compatible smartphones, including iPhone 12 models and newer. It connects via Bluetooth, allowing the keyboard to function independently of physical attachment, and is compatible with Apple and Android devices, as well as tablets, TVs, and gaming consoles.
  • Customization: Keyboard behavior, backlighting, and other preferences can be configured via the Clicks app available on Android and iOS.

Battery and Charging

  • Battery: Includes a 2,150mAh battery. This battery can charge the attached phone or power the keyboard for several weeks. Users can configure battery usage, such as reserving a percentage for keyboard power once the overall charge drops below a set threshold.
  • Charging: Supports 5W Qi wireless charging.

Availability and Pricing

The Clicks Power Keyboard is priced at $79 for pre-orders, with a standard price of $109. Shipping is anticipated to commence in Spring. A working prototype of the Power Keyboard was available for review at CES.