Clicks announced that its BlackBerry-inspired Communicator smartphone will start shipping in December, almost a year after debuting at CES 2026. The final retail version boosts RAM from 8GB to 12GB and battery capacity from 4,000mAh to 4,350mAh, and it ships with Android 17 alongside a price increase set for October 1.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-18
Clicks has finalized specifications for its keyboard-first Communicator smartphone, increasing RAM from 8GB to 12GB and boosting battery capacity from a planned 4,000mAh to 4,350mAh rated for over 800 charge cycles. The device will ship with Android 17 preinstalled, with Clicks promising three major OS upgrades and five years of security patches. The phone begins shipping in December, and its $499 launch price is only guaranteed for orders placed before September 30.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
Clicks Technology announced upgrades to its upcoming Clicks Communicator keyboard phone ahead of its December launch, increasing RAM from 8GB to 12GB and battery capacity from 4,000 mAh to 4,350 mAh. Despite these enhancements, the company is holding the preorder price at $499, even as major manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola raise prices on new devices due to rising memory costs.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-18