The smartphone for social media addicts: Alcatel reveals £220 IDOL 5 handset that allows users to stay logged into apps on multiple accounts
- It has a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, and a 5MP front camera
- New video story feature allows photos and videos to be combined into a clip
- The App Cloner feature also helps users stay logged into multiple accounts on apps including WhatsApp and Instagram
Alcatel has today revealed a new smartphone as part of its IDOL Series, at the IFA conference in Berlin.
The IDOL 5 is designed for the ‘Now Generation’, with a new App Cloner function that allows users to stay logged into multiple accounts on one social media app.
The low-cost device is now available in Silver and Black, and costs €239.99 (£220/$286).
The IDOL 5 is designed for the ‘Now Generation’, with a new App Cloner function that allows users to stay logged into multiple accounts on one social media app
The low-cost device is now available in Silver and Black, and costs €239.99 (£220/$286)
The IDOL 5 claims to offer users the perfect balance between style and function.
It features a 7.5mm build, with a solid metal body and bright 5.2-inch display, all wrapped in curved glass for smooth edges.
The device features a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, as well as a 5MP front camera, with an 84° wide angle lens and front facing flash, helping users to capture the perfect selfie.
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It features a 7.5mm build, with a solid metal body and bright 5.2-inch display, all wrapped in curved glass for smooth edges
The device features a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, as well as a 5MP front camera, with an 84° wide angle lens and front facing flash
Social media lovers will also be happy to hear about a new Video Story feature, which allows users to pick and choose photos and videos, and combine them into a short and shareable clip.
One of the most innovative features is the App Cloner function, which allows users to stay logged into multiple accounts on one social media app.
Different accounts for apps including WhatsApp and Instagram can now be used on one single device to distinguish between personal and professional purposes.
Eric Vallet, General Manager for Alcatel Europe, said: ‘Our customers live in the now, so we made it our mission to create a flagship device that enables to get the most out of each and every moment.
‘With IDOL 5, Alcatel is delivering exciting new immersive multimedia experiences and addresses the recurring painpoint of having to log in and out continuously when holding two Social Media accounts.
‘Sharing should be as easy as breathing.’
IDOL 5 is now available in Metal Silver and Metal Black, for €239.99 (£220/$286).
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