What you need to know
- Clicks has shared a hands-on video of a Communicator prototype in operation, giving us our first real look at the device.
- The Communicator runs a custom Niagara Launcher and lets you navigate apps by typing directly on the physical keyboard.
- Hardware highlights include a fingerprint sensor on the space bar, front-facing speakers, a headphone jack, and a micro SD card slot.
- Clicks positions it as a communication-focused secondary device running Android 16, with a ship date in Q4 2026.
We all remember the BlackBerry-inspired Clicks Communicator that turned heads at CES 2026, and the company has now shared a hands-on video showing an actual working prototype.
When Clicks announced the Communicator Earlier this year, the BlackBerry-style design combined with a modern Android experience immediately caught everyone’s attention. But until now, we haven’t seen an actual working prototype. Clicks is changing that with a new hands-on video uploaded to his youtube channelgiving us a proper preview of what’s to come.
The video begins with Clicks VP Jeff Gadway walking through the Communicator’s custom interface. It shows off the modified Niagara Launcher that will come pre-installed on the device, demonstrating how you can customize it, rearrange apps, and quickly find and access apps by typing directly on the physical keyboard. The demo also covers how calling and other basic tasks work on the device.
Gadway also discusses some of the other hardware highlights, including a space bar that doubles as a fingerprint sensor for secure authentication. It talks about front-facing speakers and an advanced microphone system designed for better voice quality, and also shows off the 3.5mm headphone jack.
On top of that, it shows off the removable back cover and takes a look at the internal parts, including an SD card slot and a microSD card slot.
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Beyond what is shown in the video, we already know that Clicks Communicator will run Android 16 and they have a 4-inch OLED screen. Gadway also confirmed that more hardware features will be covered in upcoming videos, including an LED signal light, a prompt key, a touch-sensitive keyboard, and more.
This is just our first real look at the Clicks Communicator. Clicks positions it as a secondary device built specifically for communication, while your primary phone takes care of everything else. It’s scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter of this year and we’ll be looking at it much further once we get closer to launch.
Android Central’s opinion
Well, this is pretty exciting. After covering android smartphones throughout the year, most of which are great on their own, Clicks Communicator feels like something we haven’t seen in a long time. The BlackBerry nostalgia is real and I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
