Clicks Technology opened the official configuration portal on Sept. 18 for buyers who reserved the Clicks Communicator, a pocket-sized Android smartphone built around a physical QWERTY keyboard. Alongside the customization tool, the company announced that the handset will ship to customers in December with 12GB of RAM instead of the previously planned 8GB, without raising the early price tag.
Key Takeaways
- Reservation holders can now select their device color, keyboard layout, charging covers, and accessories online.
- The handset receives an unexpected hardware upgrade to 12GB of RAM alongside its 4,350 mAh battery.
- The special pre-order rate of $499 (roughly Rs 42,000) ends on Sept. 30, after which the price climbs to $649 (roughly Rs 54,500).
- Clicks introduced two new services: Clicks Mobile cellular connectivity and Clicks Care accidental damage protection.
Hardware Upgrades and Customization Options
Clicks Technology, a hardware startup founded by tech creator Michael Fisher (known online as MrMobile) and former BlackBerry executive Kevin Michaluk, designed the Communicator as a focused device for text-heavy work and minimal distractions.
The configuration portal allows early buyers to finalize their hardware options before production runs finish. Buyers can choose between three matte finishes: Smoke, Clover, and Onyx. Users can also specify their preferred keyboard character layout and bundle magnetic charging covers, lanyards, and custom skins developed with accessory brand dbrand.
Under the hood, Clicks upgraded the device memory to 12GB of RAM. The company had previously increased the battery capacity from 4,000 mAh to 4,350 mAh and confirmed the phone will run Android 17. The front features a compact touch display above the physical keyboard, along with an LED indicator light and dedicated shortcut buttons.
New Services and Retail Timeline
Alongside hardware customizers, Clicks unveiled Clicks Mobile, a cellular service operating via eSIM designed for people who want to run the Communicator as a dedicated secondary line. The wireless plan starts in the United States and the United Kingdom, offering two free months of talk, text, and data upon activation. The phone also retains an open physical nano SIM tray, allowing buyers worldwide, including users on Indian telecom networks like Jio and Airtel, to insert their own standard SIM cards.
For repairs, the company introduced Clicks Care, a two-year protection program that covers screen cracks, liquid damage, and drops for $129, with a $49 replacement fee per incident.
The introductory price of $499 remains valid on the company website through Sept. 30. On Oct. 1, the retail price increases to $649. Global deliveries will begin in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Clicks Communicator?
A1. The Clicks Communicator is a compact Android smartphone that features a physical QWERTY keyboard beneath its screen, designed primarily for messaging, typing, and distraction-free communication.
Q2. What hardware specifications changed before release?
A2. Clicks increased system memory from 8GB to 12GB of RAM. The battery capacity also grew to 4,350 mAh, and the phone will ship with Android 17.
Q3. When can buyers configure their orders?
A3. Pre-order reservation holders gained access to the online configuration portal on Sept. 18 to pick colors, keyboard options, and accessories.
Q4. How much does the Clicks Communicator cost?
A4. The device costs $499 through Sept. 30, 2026. Starting Oct. 1, 2026, the retail price rises to $649.
