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TCL 10 5G UW out now on Verizon's prepaid service

Customers interested to experience blazing-fast 5G data speeds can pick this one up at Verizon stores for $400 or at Walmart for $300.

Feb 02, 2021, 4:34 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

TCL 10L's promised Android 10 update is rolling out in select countries

TCL has kicked off the Android 11 update rollout to the 10L, although if you're living in the US, you'll have to wait a while longer.

Jan 19, 2021, 7:47 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 1 comment

Alcatel 3L (2021)

Alcatel 3L (2021) includes a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with the option to be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB. There is a tripple-camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel main sensor and a 8-megapixel selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4,000mah and the device is charging via a micro-USB port.

Jan 11, 2021, 8:33 PM

Alcatel 1S (2021)

Alcatel 1S (2021) specs include a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage with the option to be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB. There is a tripple-camera setup on the back with a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4,000mah and the device is charging via a micro-USB port.

Jan 11, 2021, 7:02 PM

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TCL's new Tab 10S and TCL NXTPAPER tablets focus on education, productivity

TCL announced today at CES 2021 two new cheap tablets that focus on education and productivity, the TCL NXTPAPER and TCL Tab 10S

Jan 11, 2021, 1:13 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Alcatel introduces a range of super cheap smartphones

The Alcatel 3S, Alcatel 1S, and Alcatel 1L have been announced at super low price points. The devices will be available in February and March in select markets.

Jan 11, 2021, 11:02 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

T-Mobile finally starts selling the latest dirt-cheap Alcatel tablet with 4G LTE

Available at Metro for a couple of months now, the ultra-low-cost Alcatel Joy Tab 2 with built-in cellular connectivity has expanded to T-Mobile at last.

Jan 11, 2021, 6:04 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds 1: Differences we expect so far

2 days ago, 8:32 AM, by Radoslav Minkov

Should you wait for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 or just pick up the ones that are already out? We compare the two to find out.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Cheap can be fun

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Viktor Yankov

Now, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new options from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord 1

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 has big shoes to fill: the original OnePlus Nord was among the best in the $400 price segment, and the Nord 2 brings improvements with a new processor, improved camera and a nearly 10% larger battery...

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G Review: Budget excellence with one compromise

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Jul 19, 2021, 9:45 AM, by Eugene Jeong

OnePlus’s Nord series has brought the brand’s blend of value and trendsetting features to more accessible price points. Continuing this trend, the new Nord N200 5G arrives at just $240, with a sleek design, superb display, and excellent battery life...

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Alcatel's new 4G-LTE tablet costs less than $100 at Metro by T-Mobile

The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 sells for $120 but is releasing with a 50% off promotion to make the tablet $60 at launch.

Nov 02, 2020, 11:06 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 2 comments

Alcatel JOY TAB 2

The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 packs a 2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB expandable storage. The tablet has an 8-inch IPS display with HD resolution and a 4,080 mAh battery that promises up to 9 hours of video playback time or up to 25 days of standby time (4G). The tablet comes with a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a secondary 5-megapixel selfie snapper. Also, it runs Android 10 and features a micro-SIM slot for calls.

Nov 02, 2020, 3:06 PM

4G LTE-enabled TCL TAB now exclusively available on Verizon

Verizon and TCL teamed up to offer customers a new Android tablet, the TCL TAB.

Oct 08, 2020, 2:25 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

The inexpensive TCL SIGNA is Verizon's new prepaid smartphone

Starting today, customers have another option at their disposal when decided what prepaid smartphone they want to buy from Verizon, the TCL SIGNA.

Sep 25, 2020, 3:51 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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Alcatel Apprise

Alcatel Apprise is an entry level smartphone running Android 10. It has two 5MP cameras (front and back), 5.5" display and a 1.5GHz quad core CPU.

Sep 04, 2020, 1:33 PM

Samsung and Apple had a not-so-terrible quarter in the US smartphone market

Unlike OnePlus or Motorola, which experienced huge year-on-year declines in US smartphone sales during Q2, Samsung and Apple almost had a good quarter.

Jul 21, 2020, 9:41 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Best unlocked and carrier flip phones and basic phones you can buy right now

Looking for a compact side-kick for your daily driver, something with tactile buttons and battery that lasts weeks? Feature phones can give you all that and more! Check the best dumb phones you can get now!

May 22, 2020, 9:10 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 4 comments

Alcatel 3X (2020)

Alcatel 3X (2020) has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a small V-notch. The phone is equipped with MediaTek MT6762 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64 gigs of expandable storage. Also, 3X features a quad-camera setup on the back, while an 8-MP camera is available for selfies at the front. The handset is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery and runs Android 10 right out of the box. The Alcatel 3X (2020) is available for around €150 across Europe.

May 20, 2020, 3:20 AM

Alcatel reveals two new affordable smartphones for European markets

TCL has just announced two new Android smartphones that will be available in various markets across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa: Alcatel 3X and Alcatel 1SE.

May 19, 2020, 4:15 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 1 comment

Google and OnePlus sold fewer smartphones in the US in Q4 2019 than Alcatel

Apple, Samsung, LG, and Motorola were the unsurprising top four smartphone vendors stateside during Q4 2019, while Alcatel managed to beat Google and OnePlus for the fifth spot.

Feb 28, 2020, 2:41 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 5 comments

TCL cancels MWC 2020 press conference; still plans to attend

TCL, the company behind Alcatel and BlackBerry smartphones, has canceled its MWC 2020 press conference. The company, however, will still be attending MWC and plans to announce new devices.

Feb 10, 2020, 10:49 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

Learn how to win one of 65 Alcatel Joy Kids tablets being given away by T-Mobile next week

This coming Tuesday, T-Mobile is giving away 65 Alcatel Joy Kids tablets as part of a sweepstakes connected to the T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program. And a free Auntie Anne's pretzel is included with the weekly freebies and discounts.

Jan 26, 2020, 12:26 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

TCL unveils four crazy cheap Alcatel phones and a kid-friendly tablet at CES 2020

TCL has no new BlackBerry-branded products to showcase at CES 2020, but its fresh Alcatel lineup includes a very affordable smartphone quartet and an even cheaper children-oriented tablet.

Jan 06, 2020, 2:00 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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T-Mobile customers can get a new Alcatel tablet with Android 9.0 free with a new line

The recently released Alcatel Joy Tab can be yours free of charge after monthly bill credits if you don't mind adding a new line of T-Mobile service with a 2GB or higher rate plan.

Dec 16, 2019, 7:42 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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T-Mobile's flagship prepaid brand can hook you up with two free phones and a tablet for the holidays

Switching to Metro by T-Mobile right now can get you two free Samsung Galaxy A20 or LG Stylo 5 smartphones, as well as a complimentary Alcatel tablet with unlimited data all around costing just $100 a month in total.

Nov 19, 2019, 3:56 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Alcatel 3V (2019)

The Alcatel 3V (2019) is an affordable smartphone with a 6.7-inch HD+ display. The phone is powered by Helio P22 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 gigs of expandable storage, and hefty 4000mAh battery. Dual rear cameras and fingerprint sensor are situated on the back. Android 9.0 Pie is preinstalled out of the box.

Nov 08, 2019, 10:04 AM

Alcatel kids tablet for T-Mobile arrives with a rugged design, lots of content

The Alcatel Joy Tab Kids is official with an 8-inch display, a rugged design, and lots of books, games, and videos. The tablet will be available to purchase on T-Mobile later this month.

Nov 05, 2019, 7:30 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 0 comments

A BlackBerry KEY3 could happen at some point, but don't expect 5G connectivity

When is the BlackBerry Key 3 release date? TCL doesn't think BlackBerry-branded smartphones need 5G speeds, but at least a KEY3 does still seem to be in the pipeline.

Oct 04, 2019, 4:35 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

Alcatel Insight with Android 9.0 Go Edition arrives at Cricket for less than $100

Cricket and TCL have just released yet another budget-friendly Android smartphone, the Alcatel Insight.

Sep 27, 2019, 1:50 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 2 comments

Alcatel Insight

Тhe Insight is far from being impressive specs-wise. It does come with Android 9.0 Go Edition and sports a 5-inch display with 480 x 960 pixels resolution, which is protected by Dragontrail glass. On the inside, Alcatel Insight packs a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor, coupled with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage (up to 32GB). There's also a 5-megapixel camera on the back, and a secondary 2-megapixel selfie snapper in the front.

Sep 27, 2019, 7:01 AM

Alcatel is bringing a 4G flip phone with Google Assistant to the US

Alcatel said the GO FLIP 3 will be available at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile sometime in October.

Sep 19, 2019, 2:55 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 3 comments

Alcatel GO FLIP 3

Alcatel GO FLIP 3 is a clamshell feature phone, that supports LTE and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SOC. The phone has a 2-megapixels camera, 2 GB of storage and a microSD card slot.

Sep 19, 2019, 7:30 AM

Alcatel SMARTFLIP

Alcatel SMARTFLIP is a clamshell feature phone that supports LTE and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SOC. The phone has a 2-megapixels camera, 2 GB of usable internal memory and a microSD card slot.

Sep 19, 2019, 7:30 AM

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