The Android Searcher: Alcatel OneTouch Press Launch

16.1.12 The Android Searcher 1 Comments

Android Alliance Philippines has seen many Android Searchers like me help in their decisions on the best Android phones and tablets for them. Twenty-twelve (2012) holds much promise for the Android as an ecosystem. Ever since its boom in the Americas in 2010, and its rise in Asia in 2011, there seems to be no stopping the Android's growth.

Last January 10, the Android Alliance Ph Team was invited for the press launch of Alcatel's latest line of OneTouch phones at Relik Tapas and Bar in Bonifacio Global City. Android Pub and I were there to check out this proud new product of Alcatel. On the event, I was able to meet some Android App developers who were just happy to introduce to me their new app, which I will write about soon on a separate article.

The event was graced by none other than former Ateneo Blue Eagles top player and Smart Gilas shooting guard Chris Tiu, a proud user of the Alcatel Blaze Glory 918N, one of OneTouch's Android phones. The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has a good set of useful default apps like a podcast app and app killers to save on battery life and resources. Apart from the tons of apps that one may get, the phone is Dual SIM and will help with people who are always on call from different network services. With two colors to choose from, white and black, one can follow in his own style and preference. For yfrog ethusiasts and with Instagram now available for Android users, photosharing is easy with the 3.0 megapixel camera.
This phone line aims to attract working class people who want premium-quality phones, yet with affordable prices. Indeed, for Php 5,999, it is an awesome buy for a phone with full features, directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Y.

The question, though, is not the price but the phone's performance. Good thing that the event organizers got us to try out the phone, for the duration of the event at least. For a phone that is relatively cheap in price, I expected to see lags like that of Cherry Mobile Orbit but I was proven wrong. Alcatel's Blaze Glory 918N has a smooth touch and none of that dreaded signature lags I have noticed with Android phones which gives the product some plus points.

Alcatel Blaze Glory 918N is now available on the market for my fellow Android searchers to try out. Aside from this one, the Asia Pacific General Manager for Alcatel, Harry Au, promised that more of these cheap but quality phones will be available on the market, and soon. They are working on their tablet line, as well, though there is no timetable yet for a launch.

With Alcatel stores spread all over the country, it will be hard to miss the Alcatel OneTouch line of mobile phones. If you ask me the usual question if I will get this phone to replace my current Android phone, that is one big possibility, though I'll always be on the lookout for awesome Android phones, tablets, and possibly other devices that may be invented. If you want a phone that is budget-friendly yet is worth more than the price, I'd recommend this one.