In a world dominated by glass slabs and virtual keyboards, startup Clicks is betting big on tactile typing.
Founded by tech influencers Michael Fisher (MrMobile) and Kevin Michaluk (CrackBerry Kevin), the company burst onto the scene in 2024 with its innovative keyboard cases for iPhones, shipping over 100,000 units worldwide to customers in more than 100 countries.
Now, ahead of CES 2026, Clicks has unveiled two exciting new products: the Power Keyboard and the Clicks Communicator smartphone — a spiritual successor to the beloved BlackBerry.
Power Keyboard: A Pocket-Sized Productivity Booster
Priced at an early-bird pre-order of $79 (rising to $109 MSRP), the Power Keyboard is a standalone Bluetooth accessory that evolves beyond Clicks' original phone-specific cases.
This compact, slide-out QWERTY keyboard magnetically attaches to the back of compatible devices via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging standards, making it universally compatible with modern iPhones (from iPhone 12 onward), Android phones like the Pixel 9 or Galaxy folds, tablets, smart TVs (including Apple TV), and even AR/VR headsets like Apple Vision Pro.
Key specs include:
- A built-in 2150 mAh battery, with 500 mAh reserved by default for keyboard operation (adjustable via the Clicks app) and the rest available for 5W wireless charging of attached devices.
- Bluetooth 5.4 for efficient multi-device pairing — it can connect to up to three devices simultaneously and switch seamlessly.
- Dimensions of 119.7 × 76.6 × 15.2 mm and weighing just 180g, it's truly pocket-friendly.
The adjustable slider accommodates various phone sizes, even in landscape mode for spreadsheets or split-screen multitasking.
Users can customize key backlighting, shortcuts, and behavior through the Clicks app on iOS or Android. Shipping is slated for spring 2026, with demos planned at CES in Las Vegas.
This isn't just a keyboard — it's a multitasking tool that addresses frustrations with on-screen typing, especially on larger screens or remotes, while providing a convenient power top-up on the go.
Clicks Communicator: The BlackBerry-Inspired Companion Phone
For $499 (with early reservations locking in up to $200 savings, starting at a $199 deposit for a $399 effective price), the Clicks Communicator is the company's bold entry into full hardware.
Designed in collaboration with Joseph Hofer — the industrial designer behind iconic BlackBerry models like the Bold 9000, Bold 9900, Q10, and Passport — this standalone Android device revives the physical QWERTY experience for the modern era.
Positioned as a "companion" rather than a primary phone (think Kindle to iPad), it's meant to combat doomscrolling by focusing on communication, messaging, and productivity.
It runs Android 16 with a customized Niagara Launcher optimized for text-heavy apps like messengers, email, and editors — presenting apps in a simple list rather than a distracting grid.
Standout features include:
- A touch-sensitive ergonomic QWERTY keyboard for fast typing, swiping word suggestions, and trackpad-like navigation (no need to touch the screen).
- Fingerprint sensor integrated into the spacebar for quick unlocking and access to a unified message hub.
- Programmable Clicks Key on the side with customizable LED "Signal Light" ring for color-coded notifications (e.g., green for family, red for work).
- Physical mute/kill switch to silence the LED and go silent.
- Rare modern inclusions: 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD slot (expandable up to 2TB).
- Swappable back covers for personalization (launch colors: Smoke, Clover, Onyx).
- 4.03-inch AMOLED display (1080x1200), 50MP rear camera with OIS, 24MP front camera, 4000 mAh battery, MediaTek 4nm 5G processor, NFC, and unlocked global band support.
Measuring 130.5 × 78.63 × 12mm and weighing 170g, it's compact yet substantial. It promises 2 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches. Shipping is expected later in 2026, with priority for early reservers.
The full presentation video leaves a strong impression — the team clearly understands their audience: productivity-focused users nostalgic for tactile input but needing modern connectivity. As Clicks co-founder Kevin Michaluk puts it, this is about "doing, not doomscrolling."
With strong demand already evident from their keyboard success, Clicks is poised to carve a niche in a market craving intentional tech. Whether you're eyeing the versatile Power Keyboard or dreaming of BlackBerry vibes in the Communicator, these devices signal a refreshing return to physical keys in a touchscreen world. Pre-orders are live now — worth watching how this plays out at CES and beyond.
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