Category: Alcatel

Alcatel Idol 3 receives Android 6.0 update

Daniel Morial

Owners of the Idol 3 smartphone from Alcatel is getting a refresh in terms of software version as the company releases its awaited Marshmallow update.

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The Android 6.0 update is for the unlocked version of the Idol 3. Although, there’s no mention of either if it’s for the 4.7″ or the 5’5″ variant. Anyhow, if you have the smartphone, it’s best to check it out. The update weighs more than 1GB and includes the June 2016 Android security patch.

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The Alcatel Idol 3 was exclusively released in the Philippines through Globe Telecom postpaid plan. Since the update is for the unlocked version, the update for Globe’s handset could be later than expected. See our review here.

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Alcatel Idol 3 receives Android 6.0 update

Daniel Morial

Owners of the Idol 3 smartphone from Alcatel is getting a refresh in terms of software version as the company releases its awaited Marshmallow update.

idol3

The Android 6.0 update is for the unlocked version of the Idol 3. Although, there’s no mention of either if it’s for the 4.7″ or the 5’5″ variant. Anyhow, if you have the smartphone, it’s best to check it out. The update weighs more than 1GB and includes the June 2016 Android security patch.

alcatelidol3-6.0-screens

The Alcatel Idol 3 was exclusively released in the Philippines through Globe Telecom postpaid plan. Since the update is for the unlocked version, the update for Globe’s handset could be later than expected. See our review here.

Source 1, 2 / Via

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Specs Comparison: Flash Plus 2 vs Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S

Kevin Bruce Francisco

The awaited Alcatel Flash Plus 2 just got official and with it comes capable specs on paper. This is why we’re pitting it against the also-recent ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S. Let’s take a look at what these smartphones could offer its users with almost the same price point.

Note: Do keep in mind that there are two variants of Flash Plus 2 and what we’re comparing here is the model with a bigger 3GB RAM, 32GB of storage, and a higher asking price.

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Alcatel Flash Plus 2 Advantages:

  • Higher resolution at Full HD
  • Higher pixel density
  • Higher memory expansion
  • Front flash
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Hi-Fi chip
  • Updated OS

Both are equal in:

  • Display size
  • RAM
  • Storage
  • Megapixel count for rear camera
  • Megapixel count for front camera
  • Dual-SIM
  • Connectivity
  • GPS
  • Battery capacity

From here, we see that the Zenfone 5.5S doesn’t really offer anything big that the Flash Plus 2 doesn’t have. There’s the Laser autofocus that promises 0.03-second of focus time and a capable Snapdragon processor. On the other hand, the new offering from Alcatel also has a slew of advantages over the 5.5S like a fingerprint sensor and a hi-fi chip to make your music sound better.

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Alcatel Onetouch Go Play now in PH, Priced

Carl Lamiel

Alcatel’s water-resistant device donning vibrant colors called the OneTouch Go Play is now available in the country. First announced in September last year, the Go Play packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU, 1GB RAM, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop right out of the box.

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Alcatel OneTouch Go Play specs:
5-inch HD display, 294ppi
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core CPU
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8MP AF rear camera
5MP front camera
4G LTE, 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
Android 5.0 Lollipop
2,500mAh battery
IP67-certified (water, dust, shock resistant)

The OneTouch Go Play is now available in Alcatel kiosks and authorized dealers for Php8,999.

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Alcatel Onetouch Go Play now in PH, Priced

Carl Lamiel

Alcatel’s water-resistant device donning vibrant colors called the OneTouch Go Play is now available in the country. First announced in September last year, the Go Play packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU, 1GB RAM, LTE connectivity, and Android Lollipop right out of the box.

alcatel-go-play-ph

Alcatel OneTouch Go Play specs:
5-inch HD display, 294ppi
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core CPU
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8MP AF rear camera
5MP front camera
4G LTE, 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
Android 5.0 Lollipop
2,500mAh battery
IP67-certified (water, dust, shock resistant)

The OneTouch Go Play is now available in Alcatel kiosks and authorized dealers for Php8,999.

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