Clicks has put a shipping window on its Communicator keyboard phone. In a September 18, 2026 company announcement, it said deliveries will begin in December, with upgraded memory, battery capacity and software.
More memory, a bigger battery and a price deadline
The confirmed configuration includes 12GB of RAM, a 4,350mAh battery and Android 17. Clicks promises operating-system updates through Android 20 and five years of security updates. Those are company commitments; long-term software delivery and battery performance have not been independently tested here.
The US-dollar launch price is $499 when paid in full through September 30. MSRP rises to $649 on October 1, a $150 increase. Reservation holders can now configure their orders. December also remains the target for final certifications, so this is a shipping plan rather than confirmation that retail deliveries have started.
A phone built around its keyboard
The official product page explains the Communicator’s unusual appeal: its physical keyboard also responds to touch, letting users scroll through messages and webpages without moving to the display. The spacebar contains a fingerprint sensor. A side key supports voice input, and the screen measures 4.03 inches.
That combination gives people who write frequent messages a different input option from an all-screen phone. It also makes the typing experience a central unanswered question. A photograph cannot establish whether the keys feel comfortable, how accurately someone can type on them or how well their favorite apps fit the display.
Service availability has its own limits
Clicks Mobile eSIM plans will initially serve the US and UK. The announcement also lists physical SIM support for people bringing existing service. Buyers should confirm carrier compatibility and delivery eligibility for their market before treating the dollar price as a complete local offer.
The next meaningful milestone will be completed certifications and actual December shipments. Until then, the revised specifications are encouraging for keyboard-phone enthusiasts, but they are not evidence of finished-product performance.
Featured image: official Clicks Technology press image supplied with the linked announcement. It shows the Communicator and accessories; it is not a Gadget N Widget test photograph. This article was prepared with AI assistance using the linked primary sources. No hands-on testing is claimed.