No big changes for the HTC One M9, and that’s a good thing
An evolutionary design
HTC revealed its next flagship, the HTC One M9, at Mobile World Congress on Sunday. Take a close look: If you’re not…
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HTC’s new charger fills up your HTC One M8 battery 40% faster
The Qualcomm chipset inside HTC’s newest handsets supports quick charging and HTC plans to take advantage of that with a 15 Watt accessory. It might have helped HTC One M8 sales if HTC debuted the charger months ago but it’s coming soon.
The plastic-clad HTC One E8 should be headed to Sprint soon
The plastic version of HTC’s One M8 was thought to be unlikely to make its way over to the United States, but according to Sprint’s official YouTube channel, the carrier will be carrying the TD-LTE capable phone.
HTC’s plastic flagship officially revealed on Chinese language page
The HTC E8 is a plastic version of HTC’s flagship targeted at Asian markets and it goes on sale later this month.
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HTC One Mini 2 officially announced, is less impressive than its full-size sibling
HTC announced the HTC One Mini 2, which is a smaller version of the flagship HTC One M8, but it lacks its big brother’s unique camera.
HTC One Mini 2 won’t have the HTC One M8 depth-sensing camera
Mini versions of flagship phones never seem to be the same phone in a smaller size. Take the HTC One Mini 2, for example: It won’t have the second camera sensor found on the back of the HTC One M8.
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More Android and less Sense: HTC One M8 Google Play Edition available
That was quick: Google is already taking Play Store orders for the HTC One M8 Play Edition. It will cost $699 unlocked and you won’t have it for two to three weeks, but if you want pure Android on HTC’s hardware, this is it.
Android this week: Full HTC One specs; Jawbone UP24 support; Wearable SDK coming
The HTC One made another appearance before its official launch; this time with a complete spec sheet and sales guide. Jawbone added Android support for its UP24 wearable while Google is planning to release an Android SDK for wearable devices.
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New HTC One smartphone leaked in video, new features revealed
This 12-minute video provides a seemingly legit first look at the new HTC One.
Leaked HTC One 2014 picture shows dual rear cameras
Based on a leaked press image, it appears the next HTC One will indeed have a pair of rear cameras and dual-LED flash. One could be for low-light pictures while the other would be used for more general purposes.
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HTC launches Advantage program with free cracked screen replacement
HTC’s new program promises the latest Android updates, free Google Drive storage and one-time screen replacement for its One line of smartphones.
HTC to focus on lower-cost handsets as revenue continues to fall
HTC told Reuters it needs to refocus on the mid-range market ahead of a disappointing Q4 earnings announcement.
HTC Sense 6.0 purportedly revealed in leaked screenshot
A leaked screenshot might provide a first glimpse at HTC’s forthcoming Sense 6.0 software.
HTC thinks wearable device, new flagship phone will lead to a better year
HTC didn’t have a great 2013, but the company hopes that a follow-up to the HTC One and a wearable device will reverse its trajectory this year.
HTC One KitKat update with US carriers, certification expected next week
The company announced that its KitKat update for the HTC One is with carriers for testing and expects certification next week.
This is how Android phones get updated (infographic)
Want to know why it’s taking so long for KitKat to come to your phone? HTC has made an infographic that sheds light on the update process, and it isn’t as simple as you think.
Hands on with the $2,500 24-carat gold HTC One
What does a smartphone covered in gold feel like? I got a chance to find out.
HTC One successor’s release date possibly tipped by court filing
A court filing published today suggests the successor to the HTC One could arrive “as early as February 2014.”
KitKat update rolling out to HTC One Google Play edition now
If you’ve got a Google Play edition of the HTC One, you should be seeing an update to Android 4.4 KitKat coming your way shortly.
HTC One goes for the gold
HTC today announced a new gold variant of the HTC One. Unlike the 18-carat version introduced last month, this phone is merely gold-colored.
HTC further details KitKat updates for US carriers
HTC has revealed that Android 4.4 KitKat should hit all One phones in the US by the end of January, with an update for the Droid DNA to follow.
HTC One KitKat update ready, delivered to Google
HTC has already delivered its Android 4.4 update for the Google Play Edition of the One to Google. Now it’s up to Google to release it.
First HTC M8 specs allegedly leak, fail to surprise
These leaked specs might give us an idea of what to expect from HTC’s follow up to the One.
HTC M8 reportedly coming to all four major US carriers early next year
HTC’s follow up handset to the HTC One might hit all four major U.S. carriers before the end of Q1 2014.
Purported HTC M8 photos leak, offer first look at HTC’s next flagship
These leaked photos might offer a first glimpse at a follow up to the HTC One.
HTC pushes back against allegations of production shutdowns
The media has reported that HTC has shut down a production line, but the Taiwanese company begs to differ.
This phone costs nearly $4,000
HTC has taken the gold smartphone trend to the next level with the limited edition 18-carat gold HTC One.
HTC is selling back its shares in Beats Audio for $265M
After a month of speculation, Beats has finally severed ties with HTC and bought back its own stock. HTC loses the Beats Audio technology but gains some needed cash.
Best Buy to offer exclusive blue HTC One for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon
Best Buy will be offering an exclusive blue version of the HTC One in stores and online starting Sunday, September 15.
Verizon launching the HTC One on August 22: $199 with contract
The wait for the HTC One on Verizon’s network is nearly over. The carrier will launch the LTE-capable Android phone on August 22 for $199 with a two-year contract.
Interactive FM radio app NextRadio coming to Sprint via exclusive red HTC One
Sprint is offering an exclusive red HTC One that comes preloaded with NextRadio, an interactive FM radio app that sips data and battery life.
Can Iron Man save a brand? Robert Downey, Jr. tapped for HTC ads.
When smartphone sales are down, who do you call? Iron Man! HTC has tapped Robert Downey, Jr. for a new, two-year ad campaign that first focuses on HTC as a brand and will eventually tout the company’s technology prowess.
After HTC One success, developer raises funds for Galaxy S 4 dual-boot software
After creating software that lets HTC One handsets run either Sense or the Google Experience user interface, Paul O’Brien is targeting Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 next. And this time, he’s earning a little money for the dual-booting effort.
HTC One mini announced: Not quite an HTC One but a solid one-handed phone
The HTC One mini is official and like other “mini” versions it’s not a smaller edition of the flagship phone that inspired it: Several hardware compromises are made in this 4.3-inch handset. Still, much of what makes the HTC One a solid phone is retained.
Video: HTC One dual boot solution lets you run Sense and Google Experience
Why choose between HTC Sense software and pure Android when you can have both? A savvy developer has a dual-boot solution for the HTC One and is working on getting individual Sense apps on an otherwise stock Android ROM as well.
Surprise! Why the HTC One Google Experience may be my next phone
I’ve used a number of Samsung phones and tablets over the past three years, so I surprised some with a tweet yesterday saying the HTC One Google Experience phone may be my next purchase. Here’s why.
HTC One boosts company profits for now but what’s next in the pipeline?
The HTC One is a hit and helping to reverse falling company profits, but can one phone sustain the growth? Not likely in this competitive market, which has analysts worried about HTC’s future.
How good are the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One Google Play Edition phones? It depends.
Are the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One Google Play Edition phones all that pure Android fans wanted? Yes…. and no. But that’s to be expected because neither handset was designed with plain Android software in mind.
Analyst suggests HTC One sales already peaked, blames next iPhone and delays
Although an anonymous HTC executive reported 5 million HTC One sales, a Citigroup analyst suggests a figure of 1.2 million. Why? A delayed launch and consumers already looking ahead to Apple’s next iPhone.
HTC One with stock Android: $599 to cut your carrier’s control
HTC will offer a pure Android version of its HTC One flagship phone for $599, which could help boost sorely needed sales. It’s good news for Android fans but what does it mean for the Nexus line of devices? I suspect a change.
HTC reportedly takes a cue from Samsung, will offer “Google Edition” HTC One
HTC will reportedly reverse course and offer a “Google Edition” HTC One phone, with the official announcement expected next week. That could give HTC a boost by getting more marketing help and making pure Android fans happier.
HTC barely ekes out a profit, expects HTC One to turn fortunes around
Once the brightest rising stars in this new smartphone era, HTC has been falling from grace for nearly two years. The company’s latest quarterly results reflect the situation. Can the HTC One help a turnaround or is there more HTC needs to do?
Android this week: HTC One arrives; TweetDeck gone soon; Galaxy Note 8.0 impresses
HTC’s flagship phone is here for some, but not for the most passionate consumers that would likely provide the company free marketing. TweetDeck is getting pulled from Google Play soon and I’m still debating my Galaxy Note 8.0 purchase.
HTC One launch: Available at 2 carriers; web orders for 1; delays for Dev Edition
The HTC One is available today, but only from two U.S. carriers: AT&T and Sprint. T-Mobile announced price plans and availability while those who pre-ordered the $649 HTC One Developer Edition only got an email: Their phones are delayed.
Here’s why HTC is losing the smartphone game (Hint: There’s no One reason)
HTC has had another rough quarter financially, but the delayed HTC One isn’t the problem. HTC hasn’t been a shining star for months; it’s now just a dim light in Samsung’s galaxy.
AT&T updates Samsung Galaxy S 4 pricing, will offer both a 16 and 32 GB model
AT&T previously announced it would sell the Samsung Galaxy S 4 for $249.99 with contract. But which model is that? Turns out it’s a 32 GB version, while a 16 GB edition can be had for $199.99 with contract.
Call in podcast: Chromebook screenshot tips and the Facebook phone
Got 20 minutes to spare on your commute or at work? Why not tune in to this week’s call in podcast where we answer your tech questions. Plenty of Chromebook tips on this week’s show as well as thoughts on the Facebook phone.
HTC One officially priced at AT&T starting at $199.99 with contract
AT&T does have an exclusive, at least at time of launch, on the 64 GB HTC One smartphone. The carrier announced a contract price of $299 for that model, while $199 buys a 32 GB version. Pre-ordering earns a free wireless HDMI adapter.
No joke: The HTC One with 64 GB looks like an AT&T exclusive
An AT&T promotional video for the new HTC One smartphone shows an exclusive: Only AT&T will carry the 64 GB model of the phone. That may be good for AT&T, but it’s bad for consumers and for HTC.
Zoom, Zoom! Early Samsung Galaxy S 4 benchmark shows fastest phone yet
Sorry iPhone 5, HTC One, and BlackBerry Z10: Samsung’s new Galaxy S 4 looks to take the performance crown based on early benchmarking tests: Geekbench 2 scores on the GS4 are nearly double that of the iPhone 5.
HTC One phone delayed as parts suppliers focus on other customers
Just designing a superb smartphone isn’t enough these days: You have to get the device components to build the handsets in a timely fashion. Due to reduced confidence in HTC, parts suppliers aren’t as interested in building parts quickly.
Android this week: HTC One introduced; Ubuntu on Nexus; Galaxy S4 using Snapdragon?
Shown off this week, HTC’s new One is better than the old One in several ways and it may share the same processor as the Samsung Galaxy S4. Plus you can now play with Ubuntu on a Nexus device now.
And then there was One: HTC revamps its flagship 4.7-inch Android phone
The new One has a large 4.7-inch 1080p display with 468 ppi resolution. It’s LTE-capable and runs Android Jelly Bean. In addition to a custom HTC home screen, there’s a new newsfeed feature called BlinkFeed.
Leaked image of new HTC One looks nothing like the old One
Last year, HTC debuted its One line of smartphones. Now a leaked image shows that the M7 could be a new One and it looks more industrial.
