At a Glance
- Clicks launches a $499 keyboard-phone and a $79 slide-out keyboard before CES.
- The phone targets dual-device users with a physical keyboard and Signal Light.
- The keyboard attaches magnetically to phones, tablets, TVs, and AR/VR headsets, powered by a 2,150-mAh battery.
- Why it matters: It offers a new way to type and manage messages for productivity-focused users and a versatile keyboard for various devices.
Clicks Technology unveiled two new products ahead of next week’s Consumer Electronics Show that could reshape how people type on smartphones and other smart devices.
Keyboard Phone: The Communicator
The $499 Communicator is a purpose-built phone for dual-device users. It runs Android 16, offers a 4,000-mAh battery, 256 GB storage with microSD expansion, and a 50-MP main camera. The phone’s standout Signal Light lets users customize notifications by color and pattern.
The device includes a physical keyboard, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, a physical SIM tray, and an airplane-mode toggle that can double as a Signal Light controller.
- Physical keyboard with tactile keys
- 3.5-mm headphone jack
- Expandable microSD up to 2 TB
- NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, wireless charging
- 5G, 4G LTE, 3G/2G support
CEO Adrian Li stated:
> “That response validated something we strongly believed: there’s growing demand for purpose-built products that help people communicate with confidence and take action. Clicks Communicator is a natural evolution of that idea.”
Slide-Out Keyboard
The $79 Power Keyboard slides out of phones, tablets, TVs, or even AR/VR headsets. It attaches via MagSafe or Qi-2 magnets and supports portrait and landscape orientations. The keyboard’s 2,150-mAh battery powers it for extended use.
- Magnetic attachment (MagSafe or Qi-2)
- Multiple slider positions for different phone sizes
- Tactile keys with customizable settings via the Clicks app
- Works independently from the paired device
| Feature | Communicator | Power Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $499 | $79 |
| Early bird price | $399 (deposit $199) | $79 (early bird) |
| Shipping | Later this year | Spring 2024 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,150 mAh |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G/2G | N/A |
Key Takeaways
- Clicks offers a keyboard-phone and a versatile slide-out keyboard ahead of CES.
- The Communicator targets users who keep a work and personal device, featuring a physical keyboard and Signal Light.
- The Power Keyboard provides magnetic, tactile typing for phones, tablets, TVs, and AR/VR headsets.
Clicks’ new products position the company as a unique player in the productivity-device market heading into CES.
