Clicks Shows Working Prototype of $500 BlackBerry-Style Android Phone
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Patrick Holland
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Clicks has demoed a working version of its $500 Communicator Android phone with a physical keyboard reminiscent of BlackBerry and Palm Treo devices. The phone, expected before the end of 2026, is designed to prioritize messaging and typing while reducing the constant attention demands of modern smartphones. The company behind phone keyboard cases is positioning this as a dedicated device for keyboard-centric communication.
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It'll be out before the end of the year, but the company just showed off a working version of the $500 phone with a physical keyboard for the first time.
The Communicator is positioned as the remedy for the constant attention our smartphones seem to demand.
Every aspect of the phone has been considered to prioritize the messaging and typing experience.
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