The rumor mill continues to churn around Alcatel's upcoming 'superphone', which will be powered by Windows 10 Mobile. New rumors include 4 GB RAM 64 GB internal storage, and more.
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Alcatel had a lot to share on the first unofficial day of Mobile World Congress, which included the change in branding, the launch of two IDOL smartphones and a Windows 10 powered 2-in-1 device.
T-Mobile has launched the Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL with Windows 10 Mobile priced at $139.99, although the Android version of the same device is available on MetroPCS for $59.99 after mail-in rebate.
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The 'OneTouch Fierce XL with Windows 10 Mobile' will be the first handset running Microsoft's new OS to join T-Mobile's range, with a 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 210, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and more.
Alcatel OneTouch has unveiled the 'Pixi 3 (8)', an 8-inch Windows 10 Mobile device with integrated 4G LTE connectivity, which it's promoting with the tagline: "My first Windows tablet".
AT&T has been the only major US carrier to offer a Windows 10 Mobile handset since October. That could all change soon, however, with T-Mobile set to offer a new handset by Alcatel.
In line with the recent leak about Alcatel's plans to launch the Fierce XL, a Windows 10 handset, a render of the device has now surfaced - and it appears to have an Android counterpart as well.
Details have emerged of a new Windows 10 Mobile device from Alcatel OneTouch, said to be called the 'Fierce XL for Windows', which features a 5.5" 720p display, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE, 8MP camera, and more.
Alcatel has just announced a new budget-friendly smartphone that comes in three version and numerous screen sizes. The phone cam be bought in Windows Phone, Android or in Firefox OS flavors.
An Alcatel executive says Windows Phone is best suited to lower-end devices rather than flagships, and that carriers agree, adding that Microsoft's Windows 10 will be a milestone for mobile computing.
EE has introduced a tablet with integrated 4G LTE connectivity from £99.99 on pay-as-you-go, and is currently offering 100MB of free data every month to those buying a PAYG 4G tablet, phone or SIM.
Alcatel OneTouch has returned to Windows Phone with the POP 2, the first handset running Microsoft's mobile OS to feature a 64-bit processor, along with 1GB RAM, 4G connectivity and a low price tag.
Alcatel OneTouch launched a Windows Phone 7.8 device back in 2012, but its chief marketing officer says it plans to return with tablets running Windows Phone, including a 10-inch device.
