IRVINE, Calif. – November 1, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced the company’s flagship IDOL 4S with Windows 10 Mobile, available exclusively at T-Mobile. Featuring a premium dual glass and metal framed design, paired with flagship smartphone performance – including support for innovative Windows 10 experiences like Continuum – the device is the accessibly priced flagship that Windows 10 fans and enterprise smartphone users have been waiting for. The IDOL 4S with Windows 10 will be available at T-Mobile stores nationwide for $469.99 (SRP) beginning November 10, and will include the IDOL 4S VR Goggles. Customers who purchase an IDOL 4S will also receive a free 45-day trial for Hulu Plus, as well as an additional 30-day trial for Microsoft Groove music service. They’ll also receive a free copy of the Windows 10 Mobile game Halo: Spartan Assault.
“Enhanced security and enterprise-level productivity solutions are key features within Windows 10, but there have been few options in the U.S. market that combine this operating system with a powerful, experience-rich smartphone,” said Steve Cistulli, president and general manager for Alcatel, North America. “We’re proud to collaborate with T-Mobile and Microsoft to launch the IDOL 4S with Windows 10, delivering a value-packed smartphone experience that is unmatched in the U.S. market, finally bringing to life the full potential of what a high performance Windows 10 smartphone experience can be.”
“T-Mobile customers can get the latest Windows 10 offers with Alcatel’s IDOL 4S, and they can get it as it was meant to be – without limits,” said Mike Sievert, chief operating officer of T-Mobile. “The IDOL 4S shines on T-Mobile because our LTE network is built to handle unlimited high-speed data with the nation’s fastest LTE and coverage that reaches nearly every single American – 312 million people!”
THE POWER AND CONVENIENCE OF PC-LIKE PRODUCTIVITY
IDOL 4S with Windows 10 comes loaded with all the great productivity features, including Continuum, which puts PC-like productivity right in your pocket. With Continuum, you are able to seamlessly connect your IDOL 4S with Windows 10 to a second screen, keyboard and mouse for a desktop experience; all while still using your phone.
“Alcatel’s IDOL 4S with Windows 10 Mobile is a great device for people that crave the portability of a mobile handset, but also need the productivity capabilities of a full-sized Windows 10 PC,” said Gary Fowle, vice president of US OEM Division, Microsoft. “The IDOL 4S lights up Windows 10 Mobile features like Continuum and Windows Hello with its finger print reader giving mobile professionals and consumers a great Windows 10 phone experience.”
TIMELESS DESIGN AND POWERFUL EXPERIENCES
The IDOL 4S with Windows 10 features curated craftsmanship that includes a premium all glass body and halo gold metallic frame, delivering an elegant finish that makes this Window 10 smartphone as smart on the outside as it is on the inside. It’s also powered by a QualcommÆ Snapdragon 820 processor with an X12 LTE modem, offering unparalleled performance, smooth multitasking experience. and the most advanced LTE and Wi-Fi capabilities available. Combining incredibly vivid pixel quantity and quality, synchronized, high-resolution audio, immersive 3D audio and the most natural feel possible with precise motion tracking and minimal latency, all the features of the Snapdragon 820 processor work together to help deliver a superior mobile virtual reality experience. When it’s time to escape reality, the equally powerful IDOL 4S VR Goggles are included as part of the in-box bundle with every IDOL 4S with Windows 10 smartphone.
“We are excited to work with Alcatel on the launch of the IDOL 4S with Windows 10,” said Mike Finley, senior vice president and president, North America and Australia, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The Snapdragon 820 processor is capable of generating photorealistic graphics and next-generation virtual reality applications, all while delivering powerful performance and extending battery life.”
BEST IN CLASS CAMERAS, INCLUDING 4K VIDEO CAPTURE
Never miss an important moment with the 21MP main camera, featuring a Sony IMX230 sensor on the IDOL 4S with Windows 10. This feature-rich camera also includes fast-focus and a dedicated camera button, to ensure you always capture the best shots quickly. Plus, it captures 4K video at 30fps, so now you can even record great hi-res videos on the go. The front of the IDOL 4S with Windows 10 features an 8MP camera with front-facing flash and 84-degree wide angle lens allowing for better selfies and video calls – even in low light conditions.
IDOL 4S WITH WINDOWS 10 KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Brilliant 5.5-inch Full-HD (1920×1080) AMOLED display that delivers a great viewing experience, even in direct sunlight
- Powerful Snapdragon 820 processor (2×2.15GHz + 2×1.6GHz) with QualcommÆ Adreno 530 GPU for smooth multitasking and video processing
- 21MP main camera with Sony IMX230 sensor + 8MP front camera with 84-degree wide angle lens for pro-style photos
- Fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello for added user convenience and device security
- 3000mAh Battery for up to 20 hours of talk time and USB-C charging featuring QualcommÆ Quick Charge 3.0 technology
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM (with MicroSD support up to 128GB)
- Dual 1.2W multi-directional speaker featuring Hi-Fi audio for a more immersive sound experience
- Windows 10 Mobile OS including access to Microsoft Office apps, Continuum and regular software updates direct from Microsoft
For more information and full product specifications on the IDOL 4S with Windows 10, please visit Alcatel’s website.
About Alcatel Mobile Devices
TCL Communication designs, develops and markets a diversified range of mobile devices in more than 160 countries under the Alcatel brand. Currently the No. 4 mobile handset manufacturer in North America, Alcatel branded devices from TCL Communication deliver innovative, feature-rich experiences that make access to today’s mobile technology simple; offering a diverse portfolio of value-packed products equipped with the technology people want most.
TCL Communication is a wholly owned company of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication. For more information on Alcatel mobile devices, please visit Alcatel’s website.
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