Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 pre-orders to begin from April 21, promo price $249.99

Alcatel had unveiled its reversible Idol 3 pair of smartphones at the MWC last month. The company has now announced that it will be accepting pre-orders for the phone starting April 21. The unique feature of Idol 3 is that you can take calls even when you hold it upside down.

The unlocked 5.5-inch version of Idol 3 will be available for pre-order for “online exclusive price” of $249.99, the MSRP of which is $279.00. Alcatel also said that they will begin shipping the device in May.

The 5.5-inch variant of Idol 3 smartphone features a 1920 x 1080p Full HD (443ppi) display. It is powered by 64-bit 1.7 GHz Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor and Adreno 405 GPU for graphics. The device features Technicolor Color Enhance technology for excellent colors, better visibility from all viewing angles and great outdoor readability.

         

In the memory department, there is a 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The handset has a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing cam with a wide 84⁰ viewing angle and a 2910 mAh battery. Its dimensions are 152.7 x 75.14 x 7.4mm and it weighs 140.7 grams.

Idol 3 has front-facing 1.2 W JBL stereo speakers offering on-the-go sound system and it will run Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out-of-the-box. Alcatel OneTouch claims that the device will support all GSM networks in the US including AT&T and T-Mobile.

Well, you can pre-order the 5.5-inch IDOL 3 online from Alcatel OneTouch’s US website at the asking price of $249.99 which is about $29 less than its MSRP of $279.  The company hasn’t yet announced the availability and pricing of the smaller 4.7-inch Idol 3 version.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 pre-orders to begin from April 21, promo price $249.99

Sony Xperia Z4 LCD Digitizer images leak hinting at a 5.2” QHD display

After recent leaks of renderings and case of Sony Xperia Z4, we now have leaked images of its LCD digitizer. There is no end to the rumors and leaks about the Japanese giant’s much awaited, highly anticipated new flagship device and we can expect a lot more to surface before the device is finally unveiled by the company.

The latest leak has been spotted on the Esato Forum board where some images of the Xperia Z4’s LCD Digitizer have been posted by Tizzo. It is also claimed that an LCD panel supplier (name not disclosed) has said that the display of the new Xperia Z4 measures 5.2-inches and it has a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels equivalent to 565ppi pixel density. This is an upgrade over Xperia Z3’s display which also has a 5.2-inch screen but its resolution is only 1080 x 1920 pixels with pixel density of 424ppi.

Have a look at the images:

The latest leak is in line with the earlier rumors regarding the handset’s display which was also pegged at 5.2-inch but was speculated whether it would be Quad HD or Full HD. Sony Xperia Z4 will supposedly be powered by a Qualcomm 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset and a 3GB DDR4 RAM. It will sport a 20.7MP primary camera with the new Sony Exmor RS IMX 230 sensor and is expected to have Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on board.

Earlier, Sony was in the habit of releasing one flagship every half year but this time the company has delayed the launch of the Xperia Z4. The handset is now expected to be launched in summer, maybe within the next 3 months or so.

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Sony Xperia Z4 LCD Digitizer images leak hinting at a 5.2” QHD display

Alleged pictures of Sony Xperia Z4 case leaked online

Sony’s upcoming flagship the Xperia Z4 continues to be much in the news. We recently saw some 3D renderings supposed to be those of the Sony Xperia Z4. Now @onleaks has come out with some photos of a silicon case that alleged to be designed for the handset on Twitter.

The photos show the white case from all sides. The smartphone shown beside the case looks similar to an Xperia Z3v but well, all Xperia Z phones look almost similar and the case may be meant for the new Sony Xperia Z4. Let’s take it with a pinch of salt.

In appearance, the upcoming Xperia Z4 features only some minor changes compared to its predecessor, the Xperia Z3. Their size is almost the same. However, under the hood, the next gen handset is sure to have several upgrades such as higher screen resolution as well as a more powerful processor and camera.

Rumored specs of the device include a 5.2-inch QHD or FHD display, a Qualcomm 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, a 3GB of DDR4 RAM, a 20.7MP rear camera with the new Sony IMX230 sensor and maybe a 5MP selfie shooter. It is also expected to run the latest Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out of the box.

There is no word from Sony regarding the launch of its next flagship but it is expected to be unveiled this summer, possibly somewhere between June and September. Meanwhile, we will keep you updated if anything new pops up about the device.

Alleged pictures of Sony Xperia Z4 case leaked online

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop rollout begins for Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony has announced that they have officially started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact smartphones. Users in the Nordic and Baltic regions are getting the firmware build number 23.1.A.0.690 and Kernel version of version Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. 3.4.0. The other markets will also gradually get these upgrades.

Samsung, LG and HTC have already updated their premium smartphones with the Android 5.0 Lollipop but Sony seemed to lag behind. However, Sony has now joined the bandwagon with the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop upgrade to its high-end devices, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

The upgrade includes the following new features:

* Fresh and streamlined user interface which is based on Google’s material design, but Sony has retained its     “minimalistic approach to interface and application design”.

* New notifications and lock screen with customizable settings so that you get only the information that you need.

* Multi-user profiles and guest mode that allow family members and friends to use your phone. You can also create dual environments if you want, for example for work and play.

* The Android Xperia smartphone can also be used for work as it is waterproof and has a long battery life.

* Better storage control with the option to easily move apps from internal memory to SD card.

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Android 5.0.2 Lollipop rollout begins for Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact