Smartphone user typing on one phone with slide-out keyboard between two phones on a cluttered desk

Clicks Unveils Power Keyboard and New BlackBerry-Inspired Communicator

At a Glance

  • Power Keyboard merges a slide-out keyboard with a 2,150 mAh battery and MagSafe attachment.
  • The new Communicator is a $500 Android phone with a dedicated texting key and physical SIM slot.
  • Preorders start Friday for the Power Keyboard at $79; the Communicator can be preordered for $400 before Feb. 27.
  • Why it matters: These releases revive BlackBerry-style typing for modern smartphones and offer a secondary device focused on messaging.

Clicks, the company behind the viral Clicks keyboard case, has returned with two new products that aim to satisfy users who still crave a physical keyboard. The Power Keyboard plugs into MagSafe and adds a slide-out keyboard powered by a small battery, while the Communicator is a compact Android phone built for instant messaging.

Fingers hover over blue Prompt Key on Android 16 home screen to trigger voice-to-text with speech bubble.

Power Keyboard Overview

The Power Keyboard is a slide-out keyboard built into a 2,150 mAh battery. It connects to iPhones and Android phones via MagSafe or Qi2 and uses Bluetooth instead of a USB-C port. The keyboard slides into the phone like a classic Nokia Sidekick.

Communicator Details

The Communicator is a 131.5 mm (5.1 in) Android phone that runs Android 16 with a Niagara Launcher overlay. It features a physical SIM tray, microSD slot up to 2 TB, and a headphone jack. A dedicated Prompt Key surfaces messaging apps and triggers voice-to-text.

Availability & Pricing

Product Preorder Price Shipping Date
Power Keyboard $79 Spring 2026
Communicator $400 Later this year

Preorders for the Power Keyboard begin Friday; the Communicator can be reserved before Feb. 27. Shipping starts later this year for both devices.

Key Takeaways

  • The Power Keyboard adds a physical keyboard and a small battery to modern phones.
  • The Communicator is a pocket-sized Android phone focused on messaging.
  • Preorders start Friday for the keyboard at $79; the phone is $400 before Feb. 27.

These releases keep the BlackBerry spirit alive for users who prefer tactile typing on their smartphones.

Author

  • I’m Olivia Bennett Harris, a health and science journalist committed to reporting accurate, compassionate, and evidence-based stories that help readers make informed decisions about their well-being.

    Olivia Bennett Harris reports on housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Philadelphia, uncovering who benefits—and who is displaced—by city policies. A Temple journalism grad, she combines data analysis with on-the-ground reporting to track Philadelphia’s evolving communities.

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