Alcatel Unveils IDOL 4

Alcatel announces the launch of its flagship device IDOL 4 in India. The uniquely –designed IDOL 4 smartphone take everything up a notch with the new Boom Key and an augmented multimedia experience. IDOL 4 also marks Alcatel’s entry into the expansive VR space and it will be available exclusively on Flipkart.com.

Commenting on the launch, Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, Alcatel India said, “We are excited to launch our flagship device, IDOL 4 in the Indian market which marks another milestone for us. We are proud to be the pioneers in democratizing technology by bringing the benefits of VR to consumers across economic spectrum at disruptive price-points. Another innovative feature – the Boom Key boom-ifies everything, from the sound to photos to gaming. We are optimistic that the consumers will love this product.”

The IDOL 4’s innovative packaging design transforms into a pair of virtual reality goggles which, when combined with the smartphone, becomes the portal for users to enter the world of immersive 360-degree viewing and gaming. Virtual reality content such as videos and games can be downloaded onto the device from the Onetouch VR Store, a built-in app to easily access saved virtual reality content or streamed in realtime via LittlStar. Alcatel's VR set is available in the box along with JBL in-ear headphones.

The IDOL 4, featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, deliver advanced features and capabilities that allow consumers to experience console-quality 3D gaming, enhanced photography and videography, as well as home theater-quality audio. Additionally users will be able to enjoy all-day battery life. The smartphones sport displays that provide superb readability even in bright sunlight and clear viewing from any angle using Qualcomm Technologies’ Assertive Display technology.  

IDOL 4 comes with professional-quality cameras offering ultrafast auto-focus (0.1-0.3 seconds), as well as 360-degree photos and selfies. The smartphones also produce crystal-clear shots even in the dark.

 For a superior and powerful audio experience, Alcatel teamed up with two well-known audio brands, JBL and Waves. With these top leaders supporting the hardware and  software, the end-user can rest assured that the audio quality of the IDOL 4 series is simply awesome!

 Other IDOL 4 audio features include two powerful 3.6 watt speakers, Hi-Fi surround-sound for the headset, and optimization of audio presets both automatically and manually,  giving users a powerhouse sound. The J22 JBL high performance headphone employ high-performance drivers and a high quality microphone is included to enable the end-  user to enjoy on-the-go phone conversations. 

 The Alcatel IDOL 4 Series smartphone will be available in India priced at Rs. 16,999.