At CES 2026, vendors teased phones that break the standard design: Clicks’ Communicator adds a full keyboard and interchangeable backs as a potential daily companion; Ikko’s MindOne Pro packs a square 4-inch Android phone with a rotating 50‑MP camera and an optional Ikko OS; Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch tablet with DeX standalone mode and multi‑window versatility, hinting at a future where phones double as compact computers.
The Clicks Communicator is a new Android-based secondary phone designed for focused messaging with a physical keyboard, headphone jack, and minimalist features, aiming to provide a distraction-free communication experience. It combines nostalgic design elements reminiscent of BlackBerry with modern hardware and software, targeting users who want a dedicated device for typing and voice-to-text without the distractions of a typical smartphone. Priced at $499, it is set to launch later this year, with preorders available.
HP is developing the Eliteboard G1a, a keyboard with an integrated Windows PC, including CPU, storage, and speakers, designed for business use and portability, set to be available in March.
HP announced the Eliteboard G1a at CES 2026, a compact keyboard that houses an entire mini desktop computer with AMD Ryzen AI processors, RAM, storage, and ports, allowing users to connect it to monitors and use it as a full PC in a keyboard form factor, expected to launch in March with customizable options.
Click's launch of a new Communicator phone featuring a keyboard and signal lights marks BlackBerry's return to the mobile device market, emphasizing its focus on communication features.
Clicks is unveiling its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, designed as a secondary device focused on communication with modern features like a tactile keyboard, Android 16, and a 50MP camera, alongside a new Power Keyboard for standard smartphones, both set to launch in early 2026.
Clicks has introduced the Power Keyboard, a magnetic power bank with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that can charge phones via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging and connect to devices over Bluetooth, offering a versatile accessory for multitasking and portable use, available this spring for $109 with preorders starting at $79.23.
Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.
Logitech has launched the Alto Keys K98M, a $149.99 mechanical keyboard in North America that features a full 1800 layout, hot-swappable switches, and a semi-soft gasket mount for a satisfying typing experience, combining enthusiast features with mass-market appeal.
Google Japan has created a concept keyboard inspired by rotary phones, featuring dials instead of keys, which can be built DIY using open-source designs. The Gboard Dial Version uses rotary dials to input characters, mimicking pulse dialing, and includes a stand that can turn off a webcam during video calls. This innovative design is not for sale but is available for enthusiasts to recreate.
Raspberry Pi has released the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus, an upgraded keyboard computer featuring a Raspberry Pi 5, M.2 SSD slot, 16GB RAM, Gateron KS-33 Blue mechanical switches, customizable RGB lighting, and various connectivity options, available for $200.
Logitech's K980 Signature Slim keyboard uses solar charging technology to eliminate battery worries, offering a full-size, Bluetooth-enabled keyboard with a sleek design, though it lacks backlit keys and adjustable height. It boasts a long battery life, minimal maintenance, and is suitable for enterprise and everyday use, priced at around $99-$109.
Sony has expanded its Inzone gaming line with new products including a flagship wireless headset, wired earbuds, a gaming keyboard, a gaming mouse, and mousepads, marking its first entry into PC peripherals. These products, developed with professional gamers, feature advanced noise cancellation, customizable settings, and high-performance specs, and are available for pre-order with shipments starting in September.
Unihertz has announced the Titan 2, a modernized BlackBerry-inspired smartphone featuring 5G, Android 15, a physical keyboard, a second rear screen, and upgraded hardware, available via Kickstarter with early preorders at $269 and expected retail around $399, shipping by October 2025.
