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Ready 4 More? Alcatel Announces The Award-Winning IDOL 4S With VR Goggle Packaging BundleIRVINE, Calif., July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel - the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North Americai - today unveiled its unlocked Android flagship with the award-winning IDOL 4S. A follow-up to the award-winning IDOL 3 – widely regarded as one of the best smartphone values of 2015 – the IDOL 4S brings a new level of design and features that has made Alcatel's IDOL flagship line one of the most prized in the industry. Unveiled globally earlier this year at Mobile World Congress, the value-packed IDOL 4S is loaded with all the features customers need in an affordably priced unlocked smartphone, including a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 652 processor, 3.6-watt JBL certified speakers with Waves Audio and Synaptics' fingerprint sensor technology. IDOL 4S also comes packaged with an industry first with the world's first VR goggle packaging bundle, as well as Alcatel's exclusive Boom Key which brings a variety of experience enhancements with just one push of the Boom Key button. "IDOL 4S represents Alcatel's commitment to offering more than just great hardware; it is our commitment to providing a richer, experience-driven value that offers a more emotional connection to how consumers use and enjoy mobile technology in their lives," said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. IDOL 4S will be available for pre-order through Alcatel's website beginning 8:00am PDT on July 15 for $349.99 USD, with pre-sale orders shipping early August. Customers who purchase during this pre-sale period will receive the standard IDOL 4S and VR goggle bundle, 2.5D tempered glass screen protector, JBL headphones, an IDOL 4S protective case from our accessory partner, Incipio, as well as free shipping on their order. This unreal IDOL 4S bundle officially goes on sale August 3 for $399.99 USD with free standard shipping included, and will be available exclusively through Alcatel's online store at launch and is compatible with all GSM wireless providers in North America. Alcatel is also announcing purchase financing options for buyers, making IDOL 4S available for as low as $37 per monthii. The Perfect Amount of Design The Perfect Amount of Features "Qualcomm Technologies is excited to work with Alcatel on the launch of the IDOL 4S," said Mike Finley, senior vice president and president, North America and Australia, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "The Snapdragon 652 processor is capable of supporting amazing visual detail for Ultra HD mobile videos, 16-megapixel photography with fast autofocus, mobile games and other types of applications with an improved battery life that consumers demand in their next generation devices." Continuing the IDOL legacy, IDOL 4S also features best-in-class audio, packing dual 3.6-watt JBL certified speakers featuring Waves Audio technology to make sure you always have the best settings for listening to music or watching movies. IDOL 4S also offers improved cameras, including a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture, featuring a Sony sensor, 0.1 second phase detection autofocus and 0.6 second instant shot. And thanks to having the unique camera application, FYUSE, built into this feature-packed smartphone's camera software, you can also capture images in full 360 degrees. No need for a selfie stick with IDOL 4S either, thanks to the 84 degree wide angle lens on its 8MP front facing camera. And there's no need to worry about constantly looking for a place to charge up since IDOL 4S comes with a robust 3000mAh battery that includes Qualcomm® Quick Charge, so even if you do need to charge up you can do it in a snap. The Perfect Amount of Innovation Another innovation introduced with IDOL 4S is Alcatel's Boom Key experience. This physical button location on the right side of the IDOL 4S creates simple experience enhancements to a variety of features, including the camera, audio, user experience and more. Thanks to this experience button users can now take instant photos going from pocket to picture in just seconds, long press for burst shot photos, boost the loudness and bass of the speakers while listening to music while also creating a more immersive audio experience, enhance the voice clarity and loudness while making a phone call, and even instantly live stream while recording a video to easily share those moments with friends. The Boom Key can also be assigned to any application on the device to quickly open that favorite application. IDOL 4S Key Features Include:
For more information on IDOL 4S, please visit Alcatel's website. About Alcatel Mobile 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. Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication. For more information, please visit Alcatel's website. i Based on IDC's reporting of total mobile phone market share for North America as of Q1 2016.
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