ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCED AS THE OFFICIAL SMARTPHONE PARTNER OF TORONTO FC

As one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in North America, ALCATEL ONETOUCH backs its commitment to growing its brand with a new MLS partnership

IRVINE, Calif. and TORONTO, Canada – June 20, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH – the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in North America* – today announced that the brand will be the Official Smartphone Partner of Toronto FC. The multi-year partnership is the first of its kind for ALCATEL ONETOUCH and represents the company’s most significant brand investment to date in Canada, with an extended reach to a wider North American audience. Continue reading “ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCED AS THE OFFICIAL SMARTPHONE PARTNER OF TORONTO FC”

ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE AWARD-WINNING IDOL 3 FOR CANADA BEGINNING JUNE 30

IDOL 3 5.5-inch smartphone will be available in Canada both in-store and online at Bell, TELUS and Videotron beginning on June 30, 2015

IRVINE, Calif. – June 18, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH – the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in North America* – has announced the Canadian availability of the award-winning IDOL 3 at Bell, TELUS and Videotron as of June 30. Winner of the Android Authority Editors’ Choice and Mashable Choice awards, among others, the IDOL 3 was one of the big surprises at this year’s Mobile World Congress; challenging the convention of an affordable flagship smartphone.

“IDOL 3 is changing customer expectations by redefining the flagship smartphone experience,” said Steve Cistulli, Senior Vice President & General Manager of North America for ALCATEL ONETOUCH. “With IDOL 3, we’ve partnered with top brands like Qualcomm, JBL and Technicolor to deliver the best in class experience for our customers at a price that’s considerably less than other flagship smartphones in the market. Others try to justify outrageous prices for their top devices and we’re out to show our customers they can get a device with the high-end features they want, at a price that won’t empty their wallet.”

Offering dual-front facing speakers featuring JBL Audio, a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with technicolor enhance technology and a 2910mAh battery to power through a full days use, the IDOL 3 offers consumers the best experience for their money. The IDOL 3 also comes packed with other unique features, such as a fully reversible user interface that makes the screen adaptive to be right side up even if the phone itself is upside down. You’ll never miss any of life’s moment either, thanks to IDOL 3’s 13MP main camera and 8MP wide-angle front camera. IDOL 3 is also the first smartphone in North America to include the innovative security feature Eye-D – a biometric technology that uses eye print verification for secure authentication to unlock a user’s device with a simple selfie.

IDOL 3 is the first globally released flagship from ALCATEL ONETOUCH and is the latest in the company’s award-winning IDOL line of smartphones, known for combining the best of high-end design and features; following last year’s IDOL X+ and IDOL 2S.

IDOL 3 Key Features:

DISPLAY

5.5-inch Full-HD IPS Display (1920×1080), with Technicolor Color Enhance for greater viewing angles – even in direct sunlight + Fully Reversible UI

PROCESSOR

Qualcomm®  Snapdragon™ 615 MSM8939 Octa-Core 1.7GHz (64-bit), Adreno 405 @ 550MHz

CONNECTIVITY

LTE FDD: B2/4/5/7/12/17, 150Mbps Downlink, 50Mbps Uplink + VoLTE

OPERATING SYSTEM

Android Lollipop 5.0.2

CAMERA

13MP Main Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle Front Camera

SOUND

Dual 1.2 Watt Front-Facing JBL Stereo Speakers

MEMORY

16GB ROM + 2GB RAM (LP-DDR3); Expandable Memory Via MicroSD (up to 128GB)

BATTERY

2910mAh With Up To 13 Hours Talk Time and Up to 600 Hours Standby Time

To learn more about the IDOL 3, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.ca.

*Strategy Analytics – North America Smartphone Vendor & OS Market Share by Country: Q1 2015

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH
ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.ca

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS INNOVATION ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE

IRVINE, Calif. – 11 JUNE, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH today announced the winners of its North American Innovation Accelerator Challenge. This globally reaching innovation mentorship program was launched in early 2015 and is based in San Francisco where it connects ALCATEL ONETOUCH executives and experts – whose expertise range from product, design, manufacturing and distribution – to developers and mobile tech start-up companies that want to bring new technology to the worldwide marketplace. Continue reading “ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS INNOVATION ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE”

THE TIME TO LIVE UNLOCKED IS NEAR!

ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 3 AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER STARTING APRIL 21 FOR AN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PRICE OF $249.99

IRVINE, Calif. – April 9, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH – the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S.* – is disrupting the flagship smartphone market, today announcing that the award-winning IDOL 3 will be available to pre-order unlocked for an online exclusive price of $249.99 (MSRP of $279.00) beginning on April 21, with pre-orders shipping in May. Continue reading “THE TIME TO LIVE UNLOCKED IS NEAR!”

WATCH OUT! AWARD-WINNING ALCATEL ONETOUCH WATCH AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW FOR $149.99

IRVINE, Calif. – MARCH 31, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH today announced preorder availability of the award-winning ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch. The Android and iOS compatible Watch will be available directly from ALCATEL ONETOUCH via www.alcatelonetouch.us – starting at $149.99 USD. At pre-order, the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch will be available with a sporty black band, with other Watch styles available later in 2015. Continue reading “WATCH OUT! AWARD-WINNING ALCATEL ONETOUCH WATCH AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW FOR $149.99”

INTRODUCING THE HERO 2+. THE FIRST UNLOCKED PHABLET FOR NORTH AMERICA FROM ALCATEL ONETOUCH FEATURING CYANOGEN OS.

As part of a new partnership between ALCATEL ONETOUCH and Cyanogen, Inc., the HERO 2+ will be available unlocked in the U.S. and Canada with Cyanogen OS pre-loaded

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS – BARCELONA, SPAIN – 2 MARCH, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH today announced an exciting new software partnership with Cyanogen, Inc., which includes an unlocked phablet for North America featuring Cyanogen OS – the HERO 2+. The HERO 2+ LTE phablet will be available unlocked via the ALCATEL ONETOUCH store powered by Amazon for $299 beginning in Q2 2015. Continue reading “INTRODUCING THE HERO 2+. THE FIRST UNLOCKED PHABLET FOR NORTH AMERICA FROM ALCATEL ONETOUCH FEATURING CYANOGEN OS.”

IDOL 3 Rocks the Smartphone World With Top-Line Technology

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS – BARCELONA, SPAIN – 1 MARCH, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH’s new IDOL 3 smartphone is packed with best-in-class components and software, designed with partners who are leaders in their fields. Award-winning JBL audio with two front-facing speakers and Clari-Fi technology. Technicolor Color Enhance technology. And a 13-Mpxl rear camera with a next-generation sensor. Plus, an IDOL 3 exclusive feature: it is 100 percent reversible, so users can grab their phone upside down and the IDOL 3 user interface automatically adjusts. Continue reading “IDOL 3 Rocks the Smartphone World With Top-Line Technology”

ALCATEL ONETOUCH IS NOW OFFERING UNLOCKED DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES DIRECT TO CONSUMERS’ FINGER TIPS

Expanding Its Commitment to Bring Affordable Smart Technology to Consumers, ALCATEL ONETOUCH Has Launched Its First E-Commerce Channel, Powered By Amazon

CES – LAS VEGAS, JANUARY 8, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH today announced the inaugural launch of its first-ever e-commerce channel for North America, allowing consumers to purchase unlocked smart devices and accessories directly. Beginning today, consumers looking for affordable unlocked smart devices and accessories can visit www.alcatelonetouch.us to begin shopping in the U.S. A new e-commerce channel for Canada will be available later in Q1 2015. Continue reading “ALCATEL ONETOUCH IS NOW OFFERING UNLOCKED DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES DIRECT TO CONSUMERS’ FINGER TIPS”