Clicks releases new hands-on footage of its upcoming Communicator smartphone, which is designed around a BlackBerry-like physical keyboard. Across multiple outlets, the video is presented as a new look at working hardware, including what sources describe as a prototype and/or pre-production build showing the device in use. TechCrunch and Android Police report that the latest video reflects a more advanced version than earlier teasers, while The Next Web characterizes it as showing pre-production hardware and internal software. CNET and Engadget both highlight that the footage shows the phone operating, with an emphasis on typing and messaging behavior enabled by the keyboard.
The Next Web also reports pricing and release timing: the Communicator is positioned as a $499 smartphone expected to ship in the fourth quarter, following an initial unveiling at CES in January. While the coverage focuses on the keyboard-centric design and modern software experience, the outlets largely present the video as a demonstration of the device’s progress toward a production-ready product rather than a fully independent review. Overall, all sources agree this is a new hands-on showing of a BlackBerry-inspired Android phone from Clicks.
