Clicks, the company behind the QWERTY keyboard case for your iPhone, Razr (2025), Pixel 9, and a few other smartphones, is back at it again -- and this time, things are even weirder.

The Clicks Communicator is a BlackBerry-like device with a full QWERTY keyboard that aims to be a low-key, stripped-back companion to your regular smartphone, though it still features its own 5G cellular connection. The idea is that you take the Clicks Communicator out and about with you when you don't want all the distractions that come with a traditional smartphone.

Basically, it's yet another dumb phone, though thankfully, it seems to be a well-thought-out one.

There are a few key features that separate the Clicks Communicator from similar phones like the Light Phone II. First off, the Communicator features interchangeable backplates, allowing you to add a touch of personality to the device, alongside a physical mute switch and microSD storage expansion. Its keys also look a bit larger than those featured on the standard Clicks keyboard case, so it should be easier to type with the Communicator.

The Communicator sort of looks like the iconic BlackBerry Curve 8310

In the era of constant connection, Clicks wants to slow things down

The Communicator still runs Android, but it features a minimalist launcher designed with Niagara that organizes apps into a straightforward list, rather than the traditional icon-filled home screen modern smartphones are known for. There's also a side key with an LED that can be customized to light up with different colors. Specs include a surprisingly modern-looking 4.3-inch OLED screen, front and rear cameras (it's unclear how many megapixels or what aperture the cameras feature), and a 4,000mAh battery. We don't have a full specs list yet, with the Communicator's CPU notably still being unknown. Current colors include green, white, and black.

If this sounds like the type of device that might appeal to you, be prepared to shell out a lot of money for the Communicator. The phone regularly costs $500, though you can "save up to $200" at launch by reserving one now, according to Clicks' website. The company says the phone will be available "later this year." At $300, the Clicks Communicator makes a lot more sense, but with a price tag of $500, it's a tough sell, especially when you can often buy a Pixel 9 for roughly that price when it's on sale.

One of the key issues I'd have with using a device like the Communicator is that I'd need to move my eSIM over from my Phone 17 Pro every time I want to use the dumb phone. Sure, it's possible, but eSIM transfers can get complicated and convoluted, and I can see myself eventually giving up on the Communicator entirely.

Along with the Communicator, Clicks also revealed the Power Keyboard, a new $80 slide-out magnetic keyboard smartphone accessory designed for iPhones and Android devices that support wireless charging. This seems to be a move by Clicks to release a more universale case that works with multiple phones instead of just one specific model.

On the subject of a BlackBerry revival, Kevin Michaluk, the founder of CrackBerry and the co-founder of Clicks, is attempting to bring the iconic Canadian brand back with his Bring Back BlackBerry petition. A Change.org petition was also recently launched to bring back Windows Phone.

It seems like dead phone nostalgia season is in full effect right now.