Neowin News Feed for: Alcatel

TCL announces new Alcatel smartphones and one new tablet

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:01 +0000

At CES 2021, TCL has announced a handful of new devices under the Alcatel brand. These include three new smartphones and one new tablet, all aimed at the affordable segment of the market. Read more...

KaiOS Technologies outlines how it helps users fight COVID-19

Paul Hill — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:50:02 +0000

KaiOS Technologies has announced measures it has taken to get information about COVID-19 out to its growing user base in developing countries around the world. It also launched a new phone in Mexico. Read more...

Alcatel refreshes its 1 and 3 series of smartphones and tablets

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 22:58:01 +0000

At MWC 2019, TCL Communications has announced updates to the lower-end lineup of Alcatel smartphones and tablets, introducing the 1S, 3, and 3L smartphones, plus the 3T 10 tablet and a new speaker. Read more...

TCL announces Alcatel 3T 8 family-friendly tablet exclusive to T-Mobile in the U.S.

Boyd Chan — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:40:39 +0000

Billed as the first tablet to leverage T-Mobile 600MHz LTE spectrum, the Alcatel 3T 8 tablet will feature parental controls and an app that will bring together all of your favorite streaming services. Read more...

Alcatel just released a new 4G LTE Android 8.1 Oreo handset for the U.S. priced at $79.99

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:50:01 +0000

If you were looking for an affordable smartphone running Android 8.1 Oreo, the Alcatel 1 might be just the thing. The firm announced the new handset, which has an 18:9 display and support for 4G LTE. Read more...

Alcatel unveils the 5V, sports a 6.2-inch notched display

Abhay V — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:34:01 +0000

TCL-owned Alcatel today unveiled its newest addition to the 5 series smartphone lineup, the 5V. The phone sports a 6.2-inch notched display and will be available in select markets in July for $199.99. Read more...

Alcatel 3V review: A budget phone that tries to punch above its weight

Boyd Chan — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 17:00:01 +0000

Alcatel's 3V smartphone attempts to squeeze in a great array of features, including a big screen, dual-lens camera, and two biometric authentication options into a $150 handset. Here's our review. Read more...

Alcatel 3V unboxing: A tilt at going big on features but at a low price

Boyd Chan — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:01 +0000

Priced at just $150, the Alcatel 3V is an attempt to bring a great set of features to users, including a 6-inch 18:9 Full HD+ IPS display, without breaking the bank. Here's our unboxing video. Read more...

Microsoft removes the Alcatel IDOL 4S Windows phone from its online Store

Rich Woods — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:36:01 +0000

It seems that there's now only one Windows phone that's left being sold, as Microsoft today removed the Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 from its online store. That leaves the HP Elite x3. Read more...

Alcatel 1X includes 18:9 display and fingerprint sensor for under $100

Boyd Chan — Thu, 31 May 2018 12:30:01 +0000

Pitching as an "ultra-affordable smartphone", the Alcatel 1X will be the company's first handset including Android Oreo Go Edition and "social sharing" capabilities with a low price tag. Read more...

The Alcatel 3V is coming to the United States for $149.99 next week

Rich Woods — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:30:01 +0000

Alcatel announced that its 3V handset is coming to the United States next week for the price of $149.99. It includes a dual camera, a 6-inch 1080p display, and a quad-core processor. Read more...

Alcatel unveils its new 5, 3, and 1 series smartphones at MWC 2018

Abhay V — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:40:01 +0000

Alcatel today unveiled its entire lineup of smartphones at MWC 2018 that included the 5, 3, and 1 series devices. The 1X is the company's first Android Oreo (Go edition) powered smartphone. Read more...

Google pushing to bring RCS to all Android users

Paul Hill — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:08:01 +0000

Google will use MWC 2018 to push RCS and its Android Messages application on businesses and customers alike. RCS makes old, clunky, SMS more modern, putting it on par with other instant messengers. Read more...

Alcatel provides a glimpse of the Alcatel 5, 3v and 1x, coming 24 February

Abhay V — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:34:01 +0000

Alcatel took to Twitter to provide a glimpse of its phone lineup coming to MWC on 24th Feb. The phones include the Alcatel 5, a phone with a unique styled display, the Alcatel 3v and the Alcatel 1x. Read more...

Hands-on with the Alcatel 5 and Alcatel 3v

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:26:23 +0000

Alcatel gave a sneak peek at its upcoming line of handsets at CES 2018. Luckily, we were able to to get our hands on the Alcatel 5 and Alcatel 3v prior to their official debut at MWC 2018. Read more...

Microsoft starts selling the Alcatel IDOL 4S without a VR headset for $99

Rich Woods — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:32:01 +0000

In a rare occurrence, Microsoft has actually added a Windows phone listing to its online store. It's now selling the Alcatel IDOL 4S without the VR headset for $99.99, marked down from $299.99. Read more...

Get a more detailed look at the unannounced and unreleased Alcatel 5

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:08:01 +0000

It was a few months ago that we got to see Alcatel's alleged roadmap of handsets for 2018. Now, we are getting another look at the Alcatel 5, which looks to be the firm's top of the line model. Read more...

The unlocked Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 is back down to $169

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:00:01 +0000

The Microsoft Store is once again discounting the Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10, bringing the price of the unlocked Windows phone down to just $169, a $301 discount from its full price. Read more...

Microsoft selling the Alcatel IDOL 4S for $169 along with other phone deals

Rich Woods — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:30:02 +0000

The Microsoft Store is offering some significant discounts on mobile handsets this week, bringing the price of the Alcatel IDOL 4S down to just $169, with deals on the Galaxy S8 and Elite x3 as well. Read more...

Alcatel's smartphone lineup for 2018 gets leaked

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:36:01 +0000

Leaks are quite common, with it more likely to occur when closer to a given device's release. But having an entire lineup leak is somewhat rarer. Now, we get to take a look at Alcatel's 2018 lineup. Read more...

Alcatel unveils its new Idol 5 and A7 smartphones at IFA 2017

Dreyer Smit — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 09:42:01 +0000

At IFA 2017, Alcatel has announced four new smartphones aimed at the 'Millenials'. These devices feature 1080p displays, dual-cameras in some models and several colors to choose from starting at €229. Read more...

Microsoft slashes the price of the unlocked Alcatel IDOL 4S by 57%

Rich Woods — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:24:02 +0000

The online Microsoft Store in the US has marked down the price of Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship, the IDOL 4S with Windows 10, to just $199 from $470, a discount of over 57%. Read more...

Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship drops in price again, now available for just $224.99

Andy Weir — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:10:01 +0000

Alcatel's parent company, TCL, has slashed another $50 off the IDOL 4S with Windows 10, reducing its price to $224.99, including a VR headset. The same device is priced at $470 on the Microsoft Store. Read more...

Alcatel's delayed Windows 10 Mobile flagship finally launches in the UK

Andy Weir — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:20:01 +0000

The IDOL 4 Pro - which launched in the US eight months ago as the IDOL 4S with Windows 10 - was supposed to be released in the UK last month. It's now available to buy there, priced at £419.99. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Paint's brush with death, Windows 10 anticipation, and a Flashy finale

Andy Weir — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 15:00:11 +0000

From WTF Joe and Android O-MG, to Holo pursuits, Google results, developer delights, the rise of the machines, and the Neanderthal app store, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

After UK delay, Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship delayed in France and Germany too

Andy Weir — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:54:01 +0000

On the day that deliveries were supposed to begin, the Microsoft Store has pushed back the release of the IDOL 4 Pro in France and Germany, following a delay to the handset's launch in the UK. Read more...

Microsoft delays UK launch of Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship, the IDOL 4 Pro

Andy Weir — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:48:01 +0000

The IDOL 4 Pro originally launched in the US last year as the IDOL 4S with Windows 10. Pre-orders for the device opened in the UK this month, but its planned July 26 release date has been pushed back. Read more...

Alcatel PULSEMIX with SNAPBAK covers launched on Cricket Wireless

Shreyas Gandhe — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:58:02 +0000

Alcatel's mid-range PULSEMIX smartphone with MotoMod-style SNAPBAK covers for enhanced sound, battery or just fancy lighting is now available from Cricket Wireless for just $79.99. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Microsoft's Seeing AI, Windows Phone dies again, and porn in public

Andy Weir — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:30:11 +0000

From Surface sleep and a quantum leap, to X.com, Xbox excitement, Microsoft 365, an update for Half-Life, and a Galaxy not-so-far away, it's our handy walkthrough of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Pre-orders open for Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship in the UK, priced at £419.99

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has opened UK pre-orders for the Alcatel IDOL 4 Pro - the same handset that launched in the US last year under a different name, and which T-Mobile dumped from its range after six months. Read more...

Microsoft opens pre-orders for Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship in Germany, for €479.99

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:28:01 +0000

The IDOL 4 Pro is now available to pre-order from Microsoft Germany for €480 - 20% less than expected. The device includes a head strap, but no VR goggles, and will be released on the '76th of July'. Read more...

Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship now available to pre-order in Germany, priced at €607

Andy Weir — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 09:32:01 +0000

Alcatel's official price for the IDOL 4 Pro is €599 ($680), despite it selling the same device - as the IDOL 4S with Windows 10 - in the US for $275 with VR goggles... which aren't included in Europe. Read more...

Amazon offers big discounts on new phones to Prime customers, including $50 off Nokia 6

Andy Weir — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:02:01 +0000

Amazon has added five handsets to its Prime Exclusive Phone program in the US. Significant discounts are available on all the devices, including the new Nokia 6, with offers and ads on the lockscreen. Read more...

Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship, IDOL 4 Pro, expected to launch in Germany on July 1

Andy Weir — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:04:01 +0000

Alcatel said in February that its IDOL 4S with Windows 10 - which launched last November on T-Mobile US, before it was dropped - would go on sale in Europe "by June" as the IDOL 4 Pro, priced at €599. Read more...

Alcatel's latest Go Flip phone caters to those that want something simpler

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 27 May 2017 19:40:01 +0000

It's hard to believe that even in 2017, flip phones are still readily available. T-Mobile has just released the Alcatel Go Flip for those that want something simpler. The handset will cost $75. Read more...

Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship now available for $273 unlocked, including VR headset

Andy Weir — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:02:02 +0000

The IDOL 4S with Windows 10 launched on T-Mobile for $469, before its price was slashed, and the device was eventually discontinued. But you can now get the high-end handset for just $272.99. Read more...

Unlocked Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 can now be purchased for a heavily discounted $284

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:04:01 +0000

A few days ago we reported on a lukewarm deal for the unlocked variant of Alcatel's Idol 4S, it now appears that something better has come along with a huge discount that sees the phone drop to $284. Read more...

Six months after launch, T-Mobile ends sales of Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile flagship

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:12:01 +0000

T-Mobile US exclusively launched the IDOL 4S with Windows 10 in November for $469 - but then dropped its price to $432 in January, and $288 in February. Now, it's removed the device from its range. Read more...

The unlocked Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 is $70 off in the Microsoft Store

Rich Woods — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:28:01 +0000

If you've been waiting to purchase the Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10, now might be the time to do so, as the Microsoft Store is now selling the unlocked model for $400, $70 off of its normal price. Read more...

Alcatel unveils its 'Flash' smartphone with dual front and rear cameras

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:02:01 +0000

Alcatel has announced its "Flash" handset with dual 13MP sensors on the rear and dual 8MP and 5MP sensors on the front. The former allows it to generate an image with a high depth of field. Read more...