BlackBerry vibes, modern Android: Our best look yet at the Clicks Communicator
Android Police 2026-06-30 19:39:20
Context: The Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like device running Android, has been showcased in a six-minute and 25-second video on YouTube, providing a closer look at its features and design. The device aims to curb device addiction and was first introduced at CES in January, generating interest with its unique design. Clicks Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Gadway demonstrated the device's features, including its keyboard, homescreen, and hardware details.
Key Facts
- The Clicks Communicator features a homescreen with an alphabetically ordered app ribbon, allowing users to set favorite apps and widgets, such as controlling active apps like Spotify, and also has a keyboard that surfaces apps as soon as users start typing their names.
- The device has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature often absent in modern smartphones, and also includes speakers on the top and bottom, as well as three microphones located on the top, bottom, and back of the device.
- A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the space bar of the keyboard, providing users with a secure way to access their device.
- The Communicator's battery is not removable, but access to the SIM card and micro SD card is easily achieved by popping off the back cover without the need for tools.
- The device will be available in three colors - Smoke, Onyx, and Clover - and can be customized with various colored back covers, with beta testing expected to take place this quarter and shipments scheduled for the fourth quarter.