Alcatel introduced three new budget smartphones at World Mobile Congress, but only one brings a line of modular accessories. While much attention is given to the likes of Apple and Samsung, they aren’t the only two companies around. In fact, phone manufacturer Alcatel is having quite a year so far. The company launched a slate […]
AT&T to begin deploying 5G service in Austin and Indianapolis soon
After running 5G field tests last year, AT&T will soon begin deploying its 5G network. AT&T says that it’ll launch its first “5G Evolution Markets” in the coming months. The lucky markets that’ll get AT&T 5G first are Austin, Texas, and Indianapolis, Ind. AT&T calls its 5G platform “AT&T Network 3.0 Indigo.” As for what […]
AT&T now offers VoLTE roaming in Japan
AT&T customers have been enjoying Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for awhile, and now they’ll be able to use it while visiting Japan, too. AT&T has partnered with Japanese carrier NTT DOCOMO to offer VoLTE service in Japan. AT&T customers visiting Japan can roam on DOCOMO and use VoLTE, which offers simultaneous web usage and talking […]
AT&T NOW OFFERS SPAM CALL BLOCKING FOR FREE
AT&T customers now have another way to fight against spam calls. This week, AT&T revealed a new service that automatically blocks robocalls and identifies other suspicious spam calls for users on a voice and data contract with a smartphone that supports HD Voice. The free service, Call Protect, comes with a companion mobile app for […]
T-Mobile’s Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 rumored to launched on November 10
Last week, T-Mobile prematurely revealed the Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10, posting images of the phone and its complete spec list on the T-Mobile website. The only details missing were the Idol 4S’s price and launch date, but now that info may have been revealed, too. T-Mobile will launch the Idol 4S with Windows […]
Alcatel Move connected wearable line includes two watches, a bracelet, and a tiny GPS tracker
Wholly owned TCL subsidiary Alcatel (previously Alcatel OneTouch) was probably not among IFA 2016’s highest-profile exhibitors, but it arguably brought one of the widest, richest, most eclectic selections of smart devices to Berlin, the final four products of which nearly went completely unnoticed. At the eleventh hour, we’re turning our attention from mid-range phones, unique […]