TCL unveils crazy ‘rollable’ and tri-fold Android prototype devices
In lieu of an official unveiling at MWC 2020, TCL has today showcased a couple of crazy “rollable” and triple folding prototype Android devices.
TCL is working on a phone that slides out into a tablet, renders leak
Smartphone makers are experimenting with some new form factors this year and TCL has, in the past, shown off some interesting folding concepts. Today, though, a render of a TCL device with a “slide out” screen has leaked, showing off something no one expected.
[Update: Crisis meeting] Here are all the companies not attending MWC 2020 due to coronavirus
The potential risk of the coronavirus has loomed over MWC 2020 in Barcelona since the first wave of news of the outbreak first broke during the early stage of this year.
[Update: Vivo, Intel] TCL cancels MWC 2020 press conference, will still attend show
The growing list of firms pulling out of MWC 2020 due to the novel coronavirus increases further as TCL has now canceled its press conference at the event.
Hands on: TCL’s 10 Series smartphones are pretty polished for under $500
The Android smartphone market is full of different choices, especially at more affordable price points. After testing the waters with its Plex smartphone last year, TCL is entering the North American market in 2020 with the TCL 10 Pro, 10L, and 10 5G and at CES 2020, we spend a few minutes checking them out.
TCL 10 series brings quad-cameras, 5G, and slim bezels to the US for under $500
TCL has long been a part of the Android market, but mainly under the names of other brands such as Alcatel, Blackberry, and others. In 2019, the company debuted its first self-branded Android smartphone and at CES 2020, the TCL 10 Pro, 10L, and 10 5G are preparing to enter the US smartphone market.
TCL Plex is the company’s first self-branded phone w/ triple-cameras, €329 price
The company behind some popular Android brands such as Alcatel and BlackBerry is one better known for its TVs. At IFA 2019, TCL wants to make a name for itself in smartphones with the launch of the TCL Plex.
BlackBerry Key 2 gets a slick Red Edition as Alcatel launches a collection of new budget phones
MWC announcements are in full swing today, and amongst showing off some foldable concepts, TCL is also making some announcements with BlackBerry and Alcatel. The BlackBerry Key2 is getting a new variant with a slick red paint job and Alcatel just unveiled four new Android devices. Here’s what you need to know.
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LG says it’s ‘too early’ to launch a folding phone as several TCL concept designs are revealed
Folding smartphones have been teased from several companies, and we’ve seen a few different takes on the form factor already. This past week, however, news regarding how both LG and TCL intend to handle folding phones, and they have wildly different takes.
Palm Android phone leaks w/ 3.3-inch screen, no headphone jack, & other webOS callbacks
Three years after a series of CEO changes at HP led to the implosion and ultimate death of webOS as a smartphone and tablet platform. The Palm brand was sold to TCL in 2014. Known for reviving BlackBerry, TCL crowdsourced smartphone ideas for Palm and the possible end result was leaked today.
Hands-on: TCL details its plans for BlackBerry in 2017, starting w/ the new ‘Mercury’ smartphone
It’s been an interesting ride for BlackBerry over the years as the company has moved out of the public spotlight over the past several years. Last month TCL announced a new partnership to build BlackBerry phones, and at a closed press event at CES 2017, the company has now revealed what is in store for BlackBerry, including giving us an early look at some unreleased hardware.
TCL confirms purchase of Palm trademarks, solicits product ideas from the public
As suggested last week, it seems that TCL, parent company of Alcatel Onetouch, has indeed purchased the rights to the Palm trademarks from HP and plans to launch new devices under that banner. What new devices, exactly, is still a mystery, however.
Today TCL CEO George Guo said that he believed the existing value of the Palm brand had piqued the company’s interest in acquiring the trademarks, though it seems it did so without much of a plan for the future. The executive said that the Palm name will be brought back to the market, but TCL is hoping that the public will provide ideas for products it can produce under the brand.