Clicks Communicator: The Phone Built for Texting
▼ Summary
– UK-based Clicks Technology launched the Clicks Communicator, a phone built primarily for messaging, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
– The device features a QWERTY keyboard and a home screen that consolidates messages and emails, aiming to be a complementary, purpose-optimized device like a Kindle.
– It includes a customizable notification light on the side button to help users quickly identify important messages by sender or app.
– The phone is designed for a “two-phone lifestyle,” allowing intentional communication without the distractions of a primary smartphone, though it can still make calls and run Android apps.
– Clicks is taking reservations for the compact, 170-gram phone, which launched alongside other CES products like Punkt’s privacy-focused phone and LG’s humanoid robot.
For those who find modern smartphones a source of constant distraction, a new device offers a focused alternative. The Clicks Communicator is a phone built from the ground up for messaging and email, aiming to reclaim user attention in a digital world filled with interruptions. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, this device consolidates all communications onto a single home screen, prioritizing responsiveness and clarity over multimedia features.
The design centers on a physical QWERTY keyboard, catering to users who prefer the tactile feedback of real buttons. This approach is part of a growing trend toward using multiple devices, each dedicated to a specific task. Company executives describe the Communicator as a complementary product, much like an e-reader is to a tablet. It is optimised for a single purpose: enabling clear and confident communication without the noise of other apps.
A key feature is its customisable notification system. A light embedded in the side button illuminates with different colors or patterns based on the sender or application, allowing users to identify priority messages at a glance whether the phone is face up or down. The goal is to facilitate quick triage and efficient replies, minimizing distractions.
The philosophy behind the device addresses the modern struggle with digital attention. As one founder noted, the two-phone lifestyle is increasingly common, whether for separating work and personal life or for pursuing more intentional technology use. The Clicks Communicator is designed to help you take action, not feed distraction, excelling at messaging while leaving content capture and entertainment to a user’s primary smartphone.
Despite its messaging focus, the device remains a fully functional Android smartphone capable of making calls and running other applications. It features a square AMOLED display and a compact form factor, standing 13.1 centimeters tall and weighing 170 grams. It will be available in three color options, Smoke, Clover, and Onyx, with interchangeable back covers for personalization.
The launch at CES highlights a broader movement toward specialized devices. The show floor also featured a privacy-focused phone from another manufacturer and advanced concepts like a household robot and high-tech building bricks. The Clicks Communicator is currently open for reservations, with shipping details to be announced at a later date.
(Source: Dezeen)
