T-Mobile announces free tablet offer, and BOGO MetroPCS smartphone deal

Its the holiday season and T-Mobile is in the giving mood. The un-carrier has announced that it's going to give away free tablets and smartphones to its customers.

On November 21, existing T-Mobile customers can visit a participating stores and get the Alcatel ONETOUCH Pop 7 for $0 down and $0 payments. That means that the customer will only end up paying the sales tax on the device. The offer will be opened up to everyone on November 22.

Alcatel POP 2 officially announced as the first Windows Phone with a 64-bit processor

Alcatel has announced yet another device named the Alcatel POP 2. However this time, it is running Windows Phone 8.1 instead of Android. Just like HTC released the HTC One M8 for Windows Phone, Alcatel has released their own Alcatel POP 2 for Windows at IFA 2014.

Alcatel announces new OneTouch devices at IFA 2014

Following the announcement of the Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 at IFA 2014, the company has also announced the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 smartphone along with the Alcatel OneTouch Hero 8 and Alcatel OneTouch Pop 8S tablets.

Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 officially announced with aluminum body, stylus and more

The Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 was officially announced during the IFA 2014 conference as the company's successor to the budget-friendly Alcatel OneTouch Hero phablet. You get the same 6 inch full 1080p HD display, with updated internal hardware and the same reliable price.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha - Video Review

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha (also known as the Idol α) is an Android smartphone which features an outstanding design with a sleek body outfitted with translucent strips of plastic on the top and bottom. It is a great choice for someone looking for a stylish device that doesn't empty your bank account.

Alcatel OneTouch POP 8 - Video Review

The Alcatel OneTouch POP 8 is an affordable Android tablet aimed at buyers on a budget, who are looking for a tablet which includes the option for mobile data connectivity. It maybe a tablet worth considering with its compact size, slim bezels, modest yet capable specifications and a thin yet elegant body.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+ - Video Review

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol X stood out last year, for being a great value for your money, offering a 5 inch 1080p display, 13 megapixel camera and dual SIM capabilities for a third of the cost of flagships with similar specs. Now the company is at is again with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+, which offers even better specs at the same price.

Alcatel OneTouch POP S3, S7 and S9 announced at MWC

Alcatel has just unveiled its new OneTouch Pop S family of smartphones that bring 4G LTE support in an extremely affordable package. Up until now, devices with 4G LTE carried a price premium that could be pretty sizable, and with three new devices in different sizes Alcatel addresses that.

Alcatel OneTouch POP 7S announced at MWC with 4G LTE and Android KitKat

Alcatel seems to have a huge lineup of devices on display at this year's Mobile World Congress. The latest to join the affordable fray is the OneTouch POP 7S tablet, which even comes with 4G LTE connectivity.

Alcatel announces three Firefox OS phones and the Fire 7 tablet

Alcatel is one of the many handset manufacturers in attendance at the MWC this year and they have some great devices to show us. Along with a new Android range, the Chinese TCL-owned subsidiary is introducing four new, Firefox OS-powered devices. Three of them are mid-level smartphones, and the first tablet with to run Firefox OS.

Alcatel announces new Android phones at MWC

Alcatel has launched a new lineup of Android smartphones at the ongoing Mobile World Congress - One Touch Idol 2, One Touch Idol 2 Mini, the One Touch Idol 2S and One Touch Pop Fit.

T-Mobile introduces three new smartphones

T-Mobile has introduced the Alcatel One Touch Evolve, Alcatel One Touch Fierce and the Samsung Galaxy Light. Along with these three smartphones, the carrier also the Samsung LTE Mobile HotSpot PRO. The One Touch Evolve and the Samsung Hotspot will be available through the carrier starting today, while the other two smartphones will be headed to T-Mobile soon.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Ultra - Video Review

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol Ultra, which is priced at $300 offers some decent specs for its price. These specs include a 4.66 inch touch display with a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, up to 16GB of internal storage  an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 1.3 megapixel HD camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. Alcatel has done a nice job with the design of the One Touch Ultra which is sleek, easy to hold and light in the hand.

However it does come with some compromises like insufficient battery capacity, lack of a microSD slot and a problematic micro SIM slot, and the requirement of an adapter to plug in a standard headphone set.

Alcatel OneTouch Fire officially announced with Firefox OS, coming this summer

The Alcatel OneTouch Fire has been officially announced and is set for its first commercial launch in Europe and Latin America this summer. The One Touch Fire is an entry level Firefox OS smartphone which features a 3.5 inch display with a 320 by 480 pixel resolution, a 3.2 megapixel camera without flash which is capable of capturing VGA quality video at 30fps, FM radio, 512MB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD and is powered by a 1GHz MSM 7227 processor. While these may not match some of the top smartphones, the likely affordability should be warmly welcome in emerging markets.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol X - Hands On Video

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol X is the newest flagship from the company which was showcased at the ongoing MWC. The device features a 5.0 inch touch display with a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor .

The Idol X has been built thin at just 7.1 mm and light despite its large display, and is fairly compact as a result of its thin side bezel. Alcatel has used a soft touch texture on the rear of the device which comes in a variety of colors and resists fingerprints.

Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy - Hands On Video

The Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy offers an affordable device with a stylus for input, something which Alcatel calls a "perfect canvass for capturing flashes of genius on the move". The device features features a 5.0 inch display with a 480 by 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls, and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.

The device is available in an array of colors – Red, Blue and Yellow and has a magnetic MagicFlip cover which protects the screen

Alcatel One Touch Fire - Hands On Video

The Alcatel One Touch Fire is one of first lineup of smartphones to run Firefox OS. The platform is definitely tailored to first-time smartphone owners and offers a refreshing alternative to the back and forth battle between Android and iOS.

The handset doesn’t boast excessive hardware with a 3.5 inch  touch display, 512 MB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 3.2 megapixel camera and is powered by a 1 GHz processor with 256 MB of RAM. But it has the power it needs to run the HMTL-5 based Firefox OS with ease.

The interface makes it easy to quickly locate contacts, apps, texts or media and you will have access to the Firefox browser which is an extension to its desktop counterpart and even includes its extensions you know and love.

Alcatel One Touch Star - Hands On Video

The Alcatel One Touch Star is one of the handsets the company showcased at the ongoing MWC offers a reasonable set of specifications for a mid-range smartphone. The device features a 4.0 inches WVGA AMOLED display with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded though microSD, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, a secondary camera for video calls, and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.

The handset runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which runs fluidly with the onboard hardware and has a 1500mAh battery which should last you through the day. Unfortunately the camera quality isn't among the best of its class and performs slower than you would expect it to.

Despite having a plastic build and feeling hefty it is important to note that this is meant to please someone's first entry into the smartphone world. Check out the One Touch Star in action in the following hands on video.

Firefox OS devices coming from ZTE, Alcatel, Huawei and LG

Mozilla has announced that they are partnering with four device manufacturers – LG, Huawei, ZTE, Alcatel to build devices based on their HTML5 based Firefox OS. The have also reported that 18 carriers across the globe have confirmed that they will offer these devices. It has also been confirmed that Firefox OS will feature apps like Facebook, Twitter and games like Cut the Rope.

The handsets are expected to be entry level devices which will bridge the gap between traditional smartphones with native apps and feature phones.

Alcatel OneTouch EVO 7 HD announced

The Alcatel OneTouch EVO 7 HD is an affordable Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 7 inch tablet with a 1280x800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 3 megapixel camera, a VGA front facing camera and is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.