Clicks builds a BlackBerry-esque phone to fight smartphone distraction
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Key Points:
- Clicks unveiled the Communicator at CES 2026, a communication-focused smartphone featuring a tactile QWERTY keyboard, Android 16, and smart notification tools, designed as a companion device to flagship phones or a distraction-light primary phone.
- The Communicator includes modern specs such as a 50MP OIS main camera, 24MP front camera, 5G support, Qi2 wireless charging, a 4,000mAh battery, 256GB storage (expandable to 2TB), and a fingerprint sensor embedded in the spacebar.
- Priced starting at $399 (rising to $499 after February 27), the Communicator is expected to ship later in 2026 and offers a
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