Clicks Communicator shipping timeline is confirmed, but it won’t start until the end of the year

Source: 9to5Google

Several months after appearing as a preview at CES 2026, the Clicks team is sharing updates on when the Clicks Communicator will release and ship to reservation holders, and it hopes to get them out by the end of the year.

The Clicks Communicator is a niche device that breaks from the norms of modern Android phones. It offers a BlackBerry‑style keyboard with a small display stacked above. The company has built a name on its keyboard case and is now preparing to release its first self‑powered Android device.

According to an update sent to reservation holders (via Droid Life), Clicks has confirmed its general release timeline and what the Communicator’s journey looks like in the meantime.

Update Timeline

• May – Sharing glimpses into the Communicator experience: the software, the interface, and the decisions that made it feel distinctly like a Communicator.
• June – Working units will be available for demonstration, as committed for Q2.
• Q3 – Certifications and testing. Reservation holders will be invited to configure their order, including Communicator color, keyboard layout, and bonus covers (including limited‑edition colors).
• Q4 – Production and shipping to reservation holders.

The team hopes to ship finished devices to reservation holders in Q4 2026. The email mentions only reserved units, indicating that general production will begin in Q4, with pre‑ordered devices going out first.

Testing must be completed after the company develops working units sometime in June. Even with most of the year ahead before the finalized Communicator can be released, upcoming updates around the software experience are a silver lining. The preview at CES 2026 was limited, and a functioning unit was not available at the time. Clicks is partnering with Niagara Launcher to develop its own Android experience, so there’s a lot to look forward to.

The Clicks Communicator is geared toward productivity‑centric users who want a break from the traditional slab phone. This form factor will take time to get right, and more details will be shared as the expected release approaches.

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