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Phil’s best of tech in 2020
Normally when it comes to the end of a year, I enjoy looking back at what’s happened and the goodies we got to take a look at. This year, as a general rule, I...
Alcatel delivers again with a sub $200 device – Meet the Alcatel 1SE
Back in June, we took a look at the Alcatel 3L which performed admirably for a device that's under $200.00 outright. Well they've done it again, today announcing the Alcatel 1SE which has...
Optus releases two new prepaid devices – The Optus X Go and X Pro
Optus has added two new prepaid devices to its line up with the Optus X Go and X Pro, both which are available under the sub $200 price.
Both devices seem to be Alcatel and...
TCL launches family-friendly watch and tablet bundle at Big W, with a $50 discount...
TCL is offering parents a chance to get a kid-friendly bundle of a tablet and a smart 4G-connected watch with a low introductory price of $229 at Big W.
The bundle contains Alcatel's TKEE Mini...
Alcatel 3L Review — A ridiculously cheap phone that’s surprisingly good
The mobile market is full of such a wide range of phones these days. You can spend $3,000 plus on a device if you choose to or hunt around to spend under $300. But...
Opinion: A cheap phone has really surprised me, it might surprise you how good...
We're in an extremely fortunate position at Ausdroid that we get hands-on with a lot of phones and don't have to pay for them. For the last 3 weeks or so, I was lucky...
Alcatel sends three new “bang for buck” devices to market
Alcatel is one of the lesser recognised names in the mobile market when compared to the likes of Samsung, Apple and Huawei. But people do recognise the name, and also recognise the brand as...
Alcatel extend their online offerings with a new Amazon Australia shopfront
Alcatel have been selling fairly high volumes into Australia for quite a while now. They may not be the ultra premium flagships that we always talk about but they are definitely great...
MWC 2020: TCL cancels its press conference, but will still be at the show
Every day there's a new announcement, and overnight TCL has confirmed that it will be scaling back its attendance at MWC 2020 owing to concerns around the Coronavirus internationally.
TCL joins ZTE in reducing its...
TCL Communication brings four fresh Alcatel phones to CES 2020
TCL have been busy. This morning at CES 2020 they not only announced their own branded smartphones but also four different Alcatel smartphones.
Once again every single phone announced will be making it to...
Alcatel launches Alcatel 3X smartphone in the lead up to Christmas 2019
Alcatel has announced a couple of new affordable, quality smartphones in the lead up to Christmas 2019, bringing a dual camera to the sub-$200 price point with the Alcatel 1S, and a triple camera...
Alcatel 3T 10 tablet coming to Australia with speaker dock for $324
We previewed Alcatel's 3T 10 tablet at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, and it's ready for the Australian market, on sale at Telstra for $324 outright or on a range of plans.
The Alcatel...
Alcatel 3 (2019) : Australian Hands On Test
At Ausdroid we often write about the fastest fanciest most expensive mobile phones but plenty of people can't afford (or don't want) to spend $1000-$2000 on one phone. That's where value for money phones like...
Woolworths are having a mobile sale starting this week until next Tuesday 9th July
Woolworths are having a mobile sale starting from this Wednesday until next Tuesday, with the major supermarket offering some discounts on prepaid mobiles and sim packs with bonuses one some items also available.
The sale...
This Android phone fits in PALM of your hand: Available by Christmas
It's been available for several months in the USA but now we have news that the tiny Palm Android phone will be sold in Australia by Christmas 2019.
Australian pricing is unclear but it's likely...