Clicks Communicator Plans December Launch With 12GB RAM
Clicks Communicator Plans December Launch With 12GB RAM
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Clicks says the Communicator will receive three major Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates, potentially supporting the phone through about 2032.
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The 4,350mAh battery is rated for more than 800 charge cycles, providing a specific durability target beyond its increased capacity.
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The newly announced accessories have separate prices: dbrand’s MNML case costs $39, the Prism screen protector $35, the Communicator Ring bumper case $49, and additional Charging Covers $50 or $80 depending on the material.
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Clicks CMO and co-founder Jeff Gadway said the phone is intended to offer a more focused alternative in an attention-saturated market, describing it as “purpose-built to respect your time.”
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The dbrand MNML case is designed to leave the Communicator’s Prompt Key, Signal Light and Kill Switch accessible, while its built-in magnets support Qi2 charging and accessory alignment.
Clicks Technology is shipping its keyboard-equipped Communicator smartphone in December with major upgrades over the original plan. The phone now packs 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB), a larger 4,350mAh battery (from 4,000mAh), and Android 17 software PhoneArena. It combines a physical keyboard with a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, notification light, and headphone jack — a nod to BlackBerry-style productivity phones.
Early reservation holders can lock in the $499 launch price through September 30, after which it rises to $649 Engadget. The company is also rolling out a full ecosystem of accessories and services, signaling that the Communicator is built as a primary phone, not just a companion device.
RAM and Battery Bump for December Ship
Clicks listened to early feedback and maxed out the hardware. The RAM jumped from the initially announced 8GB to 12GB PhoneArena. The battery grew from 4,000mAh to 4,350mAh and is rated to handle more than 800 charge cycles Phandroid. These aren't trivial changes — they address two of the biggest pain points for power users who rely on their phones all day.
Long-Term Software Support Extends to 2032
Clicks is committing to three major Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates Engadget. If you do the math, that keeps the phone receiving patches through roughly 2032. This is a stronger promise than many Android makers offer and suggests Clicks expects these phones to last for years, not months.
Accessories and Services Ecosystem Rolls Out
The company is bundling third-party and in-house accessories. dbrand's MNML case costs $39 and leaves key features exposed for the notification light and Prompt Key Phandroid. Clicks' own Ring bumper case is $49. Prism screen protectors run $35. Charging Covers cost $50 or $80 depending on material Phandroid.
Clicks is also offering Clicks Care coverage for protection plans and Clicks Mobile eSIM voice and data plans. CMO Jeff Gadway called the Communicator "purpose-built to respect your time" — positioning it as a focused alternative in an attention-saturated smartphone market Engadget.
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