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Clicks Communicator: A New QWERTY Phone in 2026The video introduces the Clicks Communicator, a new phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard designed by Crackberry Kevin and his company Clicks. It aims to be a communication-focused device, targeting users who want a distraction-free experience alongside their smartphones. The phone boasts features like a 120Hz AMOLED display, a fingerprint sensor in the space bar, a notification kill switch, and a customizable notification light. It runs on Android 16 with guaranteed updates and supports 5G and microSD cards. The presenter shares his initial impressions and excitement about the device, planning to review it at CES.
1. 📱 Introduction to the Clicks Communicator
- ✅ The Clicks Communicator is a new phone created by Crackberry Kevin and Clicks, known for their physical keyboard cases.
- ✅ The phone aims to bring back the experience of physical keyboard phones.
00:00 - 00:23
1. 📱 Introduction to the Clicks Communicator
- ✅ The Clicks Communicator is a new phone created by Crackberry Kevin and Clicks, known for their physical keyboard cases.
- ✅ The phone aims to bring back the experience of physical keyboard phones.
00:24 - 01:19
2. 💡 The Idea Behind the Clicks Communicator
- ✅ The Clicks Communicator is designed to be the best communication tool.
- ✅ The presenter addresses potential bias, emphasizing his opinions are his own.
01:20 - 02:11
3. 🎨 Design and Inspiration
- ✅ The design is a blend of modern and classic aesthetics, moving away from the traditional BlackBerry look.
- ✅ The phone was designed by Joseph Hoffer, who also designed iconic Blackberries like the Bold 9900 and Passport.
02:12 - 03:41
4. ⌨️ Display, Keyboard, and Security Features
- ✅ Features a 4.03-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 25-megapixel front-facing camera.
- ✅ The physical QWERTY keyboard includes touch sensitivity for scrolling.
- ✅ A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the space bar for unlocking the phone.
- ✅ Includes a perfectly sized chin and front-facing speakers.
03:42 - 05:32
5. ⚙️ Side Buttons, Notification Light, and Ports
- ✅ The left side features volume rockers and a notification kill switch.
- ✅ The right side includes a customizable notification light called the "prompt key."
- ✅ The bottom has a USB-C port for charging, and the top includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.
05:33 - 06:20
6. 🧱 Back Design and Camera
- ✅ Features a rear-facing microphone and a removable back cover for customization.
- ✅ Includes MagSafe for accessories.
- ✅ Has a 50-megapixel rear-facing camera with OIS, but lacks telephoto or wide-angle lenses.
06:21 - 07:36
7. 🖥️ Internal Specs and Software
- ✅ Runs on a 4nm MediaTek processor, described as upper mid-range.
- ✅ Ships with Android 16 and guaranteed updates for up to 5 years, including updates to Android 17 and 18.
- ✅ Supports applications built on the Android Strongbox API for secure storage and encryption.
- ✅ Uses a custom version of the Niagara Launcher, focused on messaging and productivity.
07:37 - 09:13
8. 🤔 Final Thoughts and Positioning
- ✅ The presenter believes the phone is promising and designed by fans.
- ✅ It's positioned as the perfect second phone, intentionally made for communication rather than distractions.
- ✅ Targets the quarter of a billion people who use two phones.
09:14 - 10:20
9. 🚀 Pre-order and CES Plans
- ✅ Available for pre-order at a special price of $399 (link in description).
- ✅ The presenter will be at CES in Las Vegas to check out the device and provide a review.