The unlocked phone market in the U.S. will really take off once Verizon starts accepting LTE-only phones in mid-2016. I'm that 5G guy. I've actually been here for every "G." I've reviewed well over a ...

The One Touch Idol 3 is out to change perceptions. It lists at $279.99, but you can grab it from Alcatel's online portal for $249.99, and everything about it delivers on the high-quality, low-cost ...

This is the era of cheap Android unlocked phones that don't feel cheap and have nearly flagship specs. The illusive OnePlus One ushered in the era, and now we have the even more affordable Alcatel ...

Alcatel is trying something new with the lock screen. It covers the basics, but has some interesting shortcuts that are worth discussion. To start, you can tap the display to wake the lock screen or ...

After announcing the flagship Idol 4 and 4S at MWC last month, Alcatel is releasing a $200 unlocked ruggedized phone with decent specs to match. The OneTouch GO PLAY is fully IP67 water, dust, and ...

TCL announced today that the Alcatel 3V is now available from Amazon as an unlocked GSM device, and it is priced at $149.99. Since it is a GSM unlocked device, it will work on AT&T and T-Mobile here ...

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Alcatel unveiled the IDOL 4S with Windows 10 over a year ago, and there hasn't been a flagship Windows phone since. T-Mobile ended sales of the handset in April, but the Microsoft Store has continued ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Looks like speculation that Alcatel's Idol 4S running Windows 10 Mobile going carrier-unlocked ...

Alcatel's flagship Android handset strives to break through barriers with its high-end design and mid-range specs. The middle of the market is a tough space in which to play, and, rather than allowing ...