BlackBerry's Ghost: New Phone Revives Clicky Keyboard

The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, launching in September 2026, offers a nostalgic return to the physical keyboard era, evoking the productivity of pre-iPhone BlackBerry devices. Its compact, square-ish 4-inch display provides a unique user experience, ideal for typing emails and browsing websites with its tactile keyboard. While it supports modern Android apps, the smaller screen presents challenges for video consumption.

The physical keyboard, a key feature, is praised for its tactile feedback and gesture support, though symbol placement requires an adjustment period. Unihertz is refining the keyboard through software updates, aiming for optimal performance. The Titan 2 Elite runs Android 16 and promises five years of software and security updates, a significant commitment to longevity.

Competition is emerging, with the Clicks Communicator expected later in 2026, also featuring a physical keyboard and modern Android capabilities. Both devices highlight a growing market for nostalgic phone designs, offering alternatives to dominant rectangular smartphones. The Titan 2 Elite and Communicator aim to cater to users who miss the tactile feel of a physical keyboard.