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01:43PM EST – Preinstalled apps are rebuilt, such as Youtube Go, Google Go, Maps Go
01:42PM EST – Google Play Protect built-in
01:42PM EST – Google Play highlights apps best suited for Go devices
01:42PM EST – Now download 1000 more photos than before
01:41PM EST – pre-installed apps are half the size
01:41PM EST – Minimizing the footprint of the OS in the storage
01:41PM EST – Apps start 15% faster
01:41PM EST – OS is optimized for performance and storage
01:41PM EST – Alcatel 1-X comes with Go built in
01:40PM EST – Go edition is optimized for low-memory devices
01:40PM EST – ‘Entry level devices need to be fully functioning’
01:40PM EST – In India – low storage on phones is a big pain point
01:39PM EST – ‘Needs to work great all of the time’
01:39PM EST – Android Oreo Go on the 1-series
01:39PM EST – Now Charlotte Will to the stage, Global Head Product Marketing, Android
01:39PM EST – Starting at under 100 euro
01:39PM EST – Satin Gold and Satin Rose Gold, Suede Dark Grey and Suede Blue
01:38PM EST – Rear fingerprint sensor, Social Mode
01:38PM EST – Two variants: single SIM, dual SIM
01:38PM EST – Suede finish, 18:9 display
01:38PM EST – The 1 series is the entry tier
01:37PM EST – All the new smartphones will have Google Assistant
01:36PM EST – Photo booth – to capture a photo booth style experience
01:36PM EST – Social Square: see a photo while also seeing what the camera is seeing at the same time for the best photo
01:36PM EST – ‘Social Mode’ is an app for these phones
01:35PM EST – Second camera is wide-angle
01:35PM EST – Dual rear cameras on Alcatel 3 with specific social media add-ons
01:35PM EST – Fingerprint mode unlocked only by specific fingerprint
01:34PM EST – Fingerprint shortcuts – each finger can be customized to open a different app
01:34PM EST – Fingerprint sensor on the back on all devices
01:34PM EST – Detects 100 points in a face to generate a match
01:33PM EST – Quick glance to unlock
01:33PM EST – Face Key – facial recognition unlocking technology
01:33PM EST – First 18:9 smartphone available globally for under 100 euros
01:32PM EST – Fullview 18:9 displays, face recognition technology
01:32PM EST – ‘Key Smartphone Experiences’
01:32PM EST – Virginia Strickland to the stage, Exec Director of Marketing
01:31PM EST – ‘Extremely positive consumer feedback’
01:31PM EST – bezel-less designs
01:30PM EST – dual front facing camera
01:30PM EST – 5 series – Alcatel’s most ambitious design
01:30PM EST – aiming for under 200 euro
01:30PM EST – 3 series – OPVM coating, 2.5D display, spin texture, first Alcatel dual camera
01:29PM EST – custom developed suede painting finish
01:29PM EST – 1 series – Alcatel’s best sub 100 Euro smartphone
01:29PM EST – Maintaining durability while helping the device look more premium
01:28PM EST – OPVM is being used on some devices
01:28PM EST – to improve the finish without increasing cost
01:28PM EST – OPVM coating on the rear
01:28PM EST – Alcatel 5 uses a near bezel-less design
01:28PM EST – Pack a larger TCL display into a smaller form factor
01:27PM EST – Better screen ratios
01:27PM EST – Standardizing the use of 18:9 on all products
01:27PM EST – Moving to 2.5D touch panel design
01:27PM EST – 2018 are unibody designs
01:27PM EST – Evolving from previous designs that were sandwich designs
01:26PM EST – Simganic is in the design, in the details, in the finishes
01:26PM EST – video on simganic time
01:26PM EST – >But you know, I’m not in marketing
01:25PM EST – >I’m sorry, that name is TERRIBAD
01:24PM EST – Simplicity + Organic
01:24PM EST – SIMGANIC
01:24PM EST – ‘Translate a design philosophy’
01:24PM EST – Chief Design Officer to the stage, Hagen Fendler
01:23PM EST – 5 series is the flagship line, for lifestyle customers
01:22PM EST – Introducing the all-new Alcatel 5, Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 1 Series devices
01:22PM EST – 18:9 displays across the entire portfolio
01:21PM EST – TCL panel technology coming to smartphones
01:21PM EST – ‘flagship experiences and affordable prices’
01:21PM EST – 2018 Alcatel Smartphone lineup
01:21PM EST – Christian back to stage
01:20PM EST – ‘The most affordable Cat 7 product in the market’
01:20PM EST – Linkzone Cat 7 up to 300 Mbps, 8 hours battery, available for 99 euro in the Summer
01:20PM EST – 179 euro for Linkzone Cat 12
01:19PM EST – it also doubles as a power bank
01:19PM EST – Linkzone Cat 12 is Alcatel’s fastest ever, up to 600 Mbps, 4200 mAh battery (15 hours)
01:19PM EST – Two new LinkZone products – Cat 7 and Cat 12
01:19PM EST – Now for Mobile Broadband
01:18PM EST – Available Q2,7-inch for 69 euro, 10-inch for 99 euro
01:18PM EST – Eye-care mode, to reduce blue-light and fatigue relief
01:18PM EST – Kids mode with preloaded apps and games for children
01:18PM EST – Facial unlock
01:17PM EST – 10-inch works with a keyboard case
01:17PM EST – 10-inch HD (720p), another quad-core A53,4000 mAh
01:17PM EST – 7-inch is quad-core A53,2580 mAh battery
01:16PM EST – Alcatel’s best tablets ever
01:16PM EST – More affordable without compromise in performance
01:16PM EST – Android Oreo
01:16PM EST – 7-inch and 10-inch as part of the affordable family
01:16PM EST – Alcatel believe that users still use tablets
01:15PM EST – Strongly committed to the tablet business
01:15PM EST – Bring the high-end features down to an affordable segment
01:15PM EST – Stephan Streit, GM of Global Marketing, to the stage
01:14PM EST – Enabling customers to stay connected and to access entertainment
01:14PM EST – First talking about Tablet and Mobile Broadband
01:14PM EST – New 5G devices in 2019
01:14PM EST – Using ‘Open Air Interface’
01:14PM EST – Developing on 5G devices as well
01:13PM EST – Important for emerging markets and people looking for products under 100 euroes
01:13PM EST – First smartphone powered by Android Oreo Go Edition
01:13PM EST – New product portfolio direction indicates how the company is evolving
01:12PM EST – Time to analyze objectively new products and experiences
01:12PM EST – Developing presence in Middle East/Africa and Asia, already everywhere else
01:12PM EST – One of the leading mobile handset manufacturers worldwide
01:12PM EST – This year, Alcatel has built a reputation as a provider for high quality devices
01:11PM EST – Renewed Alcatel vision with new opportunities to provide new value for customers
01:11PM EST – New lineup of Alcatel Mobility products – tablets, connected objects, and the most exciting Alcatel smartphones ‘ever’
01:11PM EST – Christian Gatti, Global President of Alcatel’s Business Division to the stage
01:10PM EST – ‘Explore New Dimensions’
01:10PM EST – Big countdown from 15
01:10PM EST – OK lights are dimmed, looks like we are about to start?
01:09PM EST – Sometimes there are lush media presentations with each seat wired to Ethernet.
