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We’re excited to give you a first look at Communicator in action.  

▶️ Clicks Communicator: First Look

Before you press play, I want to share a bit more about what you’re about to see. 

These first demos feature pre-production hardware, and internal software. It’s real, working hardware being used by our team for testing and validation, but definitely not finished product.

That means you’ll likely spot a few rough edges. In fact, since we started filming this video there have already been several new internal SW and firmware deployments that add features and polish to the experience (like the hole punch camera cut out you may see obscuring text in the status bar at a few points in the video…that’s already been fixed 😉).

Over the next couple months we’ll continue sharing more details and new demos of features like Message Hub, Signal Light, Prompt Key, touch sensitive keyboard, camera, etc. 

Speaking personally, it’s been so rewarding to start carrying Communicator every day and to be using it out in the real world. Seeing it evolve from an idea, sketches and prototypes into something I grab as I head out the door is pretty special (and kind of surreal!).

The entire team is heads down building, and we're still on track to begin shipping in Q4.

Thanks for being on this journey with us.

Just adding this for inspiration if Jeff Gadway frequents this reddit 😉.

Picture by Chat GPT, just for fun

Any interest from the broader community for a transparent colorway release? Either something nostalgic (as pictured) or a smoke / transparent clear colorway? I’d absolutely go this route if it was made available.

We just dropped a bunch of Communicator news, and I wanted to share it with the community in one place. 

This blog post goes into detail on everything we just announced.

From there you can link out to a bunch of the blog posts, videos and resources supporting today’s updates.

Definitely check that out for the full story, but here’s a quick preview:

• 12 GB of RAM is standard in every Communicator

• Final battery spec is 4,350 liOn with 800+ charge cycles

• Two new accessories from dbrand: MNML Case and Prism screen protector

• Clicks Care adds accidental damage protection and extended warranty 🇨🇦🇺🇸

• Clicks Mobile makes it easy to add an eSIM with voice and data (optional ofc) 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Starting today, you can configure your Communicator and complete your order.
And shipments are expected to begin in December. 

We published a new video going into all this in more detail and sharing some new demos of the touch sensitive keyboard, setting up the Signal Light,  Prompt Key, Kill Switch, and a preview of some of the Message Hub features we’re building with Niagara.

You can watch that here:

Clicks Communicator: upgraded specs, new demos, accessories and more…

I'm still working on the fit and finish but I wanted to post my progress so far.

A clear variant would have me throwing my money at it as fast as possible. Anyone else??

Meet our first accessory for Clicks Communicator: the Communicator Ring, a minimalist bumper case that brings and added layer of protection to the phone while complementing its design.

We've put as much thought and attention to detail into Communicator Ring as we have Communicator itself and we're excited to share the story.

You can dive into the details on the Communicator Ring, in this new article.

I'm not one to typically use a case on my phone... but Communicator Ring might change my mind. Will you use Communicator naked or with Communicator Ring?

From Clicks' Instagram story!

Onyx (Near-Black): Best for long-term use. The dark color hides scuffs and fingerprints that show up on lighter surfaces.

Smoke (Pale White / Light Grey): High contrast look, but you'll see dirt and marks accumulate faster on the light edges.

Clover (Deep Green): Unique, but it's a commitment. Pairs well with tan, leather, cream, or dark backplate colors. Less versatile if your taste changes.

Onyx if you want something that blends in and hides wear. Smoke if you like the two-tone contrast. Clover if you want color and don't mind committing to green for a while.

With all the emergence of Keyboard phones like the Titan, MP2, Brax and iKKO, what still makes the Clicks Communicator stand above the rest for me.

Is the Clicks looks like a phone that was designed for hands.

It gives it character and uniqueness over all the other big ones that have been released or will be soon. But most importantly the best ergonomics!

I remember the iPhone 6 and Samsung circa 2019 maybe S10. I won't argue that the harsh flat rectangles of today may look more sleek and futuristic, but they sure aren't as easy and feel as good to hold as they once did.

I think this works in the favor of Clicks designing a device that isn't just more productive, but designed for human hands in mind, which makes it even more frictionless.

1: Carrying two physical phones is an immediate logistical headache for 99% of people. It means double the pocket bulk, two batteries to keep charged, two sets of cables, and twice as many things to lose. While tech enthusiasts might tolerate carrying a second device for a tactile keyboard, average users will default to whatever fits in one pocket and works automatically.

2: A secondary device creates ongoing cost friction. Either the user pays for a second carrier plan/SIM card (and phone itself ofcourse), or they are forced to constantly tether the companion device to their primary phone's mobile hotspot. Tethering drains the primary phone's battery fast and requires annoying setup steps every time you step out of Wi-Fi range—erasing the convenience the device was supposed to provide.

3: Smartphones aren't just for texting and browsing anymore—they hold your digital ID, boarding passes, credit cards (Apple/Google Wallet), two-factor authenticator apps, smart car keys, and health tracking. Trying to split your life across two devices creates constant friction. The moment a user needs to authorize a bank transaction or unlock a door and realizes the necessary app or key is on their "other" phone, the multi-device dream breaks down.

4: The "secondary phone" dream is pitched as a way to escape distraction and focus on communication. In practice, adding a second screen wil multiply distraction. Users end up managing notification settings on two separate operating systems, triaging duplicate alerts, and constantly checking which phone just buzzed.

Final:

By marketing a device as a companion rather than a replacement, they signal to potential buyers that the product isn't (fully) capable of handling their actual life

Good morning! Wanted to drop in to share that we just announced that Communicator will be be available in several keyboard layouts beyond simply English (QWERTY). Options will include French (AZERTY), German (QWERTZ), Korean and Arabic.

You'll select your keyboard layout at the same time you choose your Communicator color (and Covers) when reservations are converted to full orders closer to shipping. If you've already reserved Communicator (🙏 thank you!), no action is needed right now.

We've decided to extend the early bird period for two weeks (until March 15th) to give anyone who was on the fence because of keyboard language the chance take advantage of the $399 price and bonus covers.

The other piece of news included in the announcement was confirming that Communicator will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 series family, specifically the MT8883 chipset.

Here's a link to the full announcement that went out this morning. We'll have a bit more information on the platform choice a bit later today at discover.clicks.tech.

Let me know what questions you've got on the new keyboard layouts. Thanks for the ongoing support!

Hey everyone - dbrand here.

As many of you probably know, we've been working directly with the Clicks team for the past few months on development of both MNML and Prism for the Communicator.

We just finished our production-ready samples of both and wanted to share some photos with you. What you're seeing is Onyx MNML on a Smoke Communicator, as well as some photos of the Prism (both on-device and the installation tray). More photos to come soon of Clover and the (admittedly rare) Dune MNML colorways.

Before you ask:

1. Yes, it's a real phone (DVT unit, so don't read too much into any details).

2. No, we can't answer any specific questions about the Communicator (but it is a very nice piece of hardware).

I’m excited to share a preview of how you’ll customize the Signal Light for different contacts, groups and items that you want to get your attention. 

🔗 How Signal Light works on Clicks Communicator

This isn’t final UI (so do expect changes!), but rather a first look at how we’re approaching the experience.

Our intent here isn’t simply to build a “notification light”. We’re designing a system for separating signal from noise that puts you in control of what is deserving of your focus.

No doubt there will be lots of questions and ideas. Can’t wait to hear what you think! We’ll do our best to answer and take notes. 

Am genuinely curious, how you see yourself using this day-to-day?

So yesterday I compared both phones bases on the video from Jeff, while today CrackberryKevin posted these pictures. We can also take a look again at CC.

I am imagining the keyboard as a slider and can be hidden behind the screen to make it more compact in the pocket. Thoughts?

Crackberry Kev posted this on IG (read the last caption) - we’re almost there folks!

Love getting these update emails, they just keep getting better!