HTC showed off its new range of mid range handsets at an event in Delhi and we got a chance to spend some time with the new phones. The cheapest of the bunch, we found the Desire 501 to be quite an interesting product. Read on for our hands on report of this affordable new handset. Continue reading “HTC Desire 501 Hands On”
Phablets are a reality. Often passed over as a fad, the large number of successful giant sized devices has proven that there is a demand for these phones. With the One Max, HTC is going after the Samsung Note 3. The end result is an HTC One that has been stretched to fit in a larger display while introducing a few new forgetable features. Read through our review to figure out if this behemoth is worth the small fortune that HTC is demanding for it. Continue reading “HTC One Max Review”
As the first phones get the Android 4.4 KitKat update, Samsung and HTC have both begun preparing for the roll out to Google Play Edition devices. Samsung has posted the kernel source for the GPe Galaxy S4 online at its open source website. The download size of the source is 399MB and has all the open source parts of the update. These bits will only be of use to developers as it is not available as a full system image yet. Continue reading “Samsung, HTC post kernel source for Google Play Edition handsets”
HTC has been trying their best to turn the ship around and having a consumer centric approach. From the beautifully designed HTC One to the Google Play Edition and now, fast OS updates, the company has been doing a lot of things right. Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC America, has just confirmed that the Google Play Edition of the flagship handset will be running Android 4.4 within 15 days. He also reaffirmed that the Developer Edition and unlock version will be on the new release within 30 days. Continue reading “HTC One to get Android 4.4 KitKat within 90 days”
We previously brought to you the unboxing of the HTC One Max. Now here is the photo gallery comparing the phablet to it’s closest rival, the Galaxy Note 3.
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Today we have the latest HTC product – the One Max for unboxing. This is HTC first phablet and it aims to compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Sony XPERIA Z Ultra.
The HTC One Max is the newest device off the block from the Taiwanese company. Building off a design that high resembles the One Mini, phone packs a gigantic 5.9 inch screen. This surrounded by the aluminum and plastic shell makes it a rather humongous device. Here is a photo gallery of the device to whet your appetite, do check back for the hands on report shortly.
Microsoft is apparently trying to court HTC, one of the major Android OEMs, to make Windows Phone run on its Android Phones, according to a report from Bloomberg. Another report from Android Central claims that HTC engineers are already looking at providing Dual Boot options of Windows Phone and Android for its upcoming devices. This is a surprising turn of events for the software giant, as the company has long stood by its licensing model that doesn’t allow this option of dual boot, but things may be changing fast, as the strategy is rapidly moving towards “Devices and Services”, especially with the announcement of a Nokia acquisition.
Continue reading “Microsoft wants Windows Phone to run on HTC’s Android phones – Report”
The HTC One might have launched way back in February but it still remains the flagship phone for the company, and with it being a flagship comes the responsibility of fast updates. We have seen the Android 4.2.2 update roll out first in Taiwan, in the month of July, and now we are seeing the latest Android 4.3 update roll out for the HTC One again, in Taiwan, starting today. Android 4.3 is still the latest version of the vastly popular operating system and considering that even the Nexus devices run on this version, HTC and other OEMs have made good time on the updates.
Continue reading “HTC One Android 4.3 OTA Update starts rolling out in Taiwan”
The HTC One Max is hardly a secret with multiple leaks pointing towards an IFA release. The latest such leak suggests that the handset might have a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.
Continue reading “HTC One Max spotted with fingerprint sensor”
Bringing its erstwhile flagship up to date, HTC has begun the rolling out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the One X. The update brings along the latest version of Sense UI ie Sense 5 as seen on devices like the One and Desire 600.
Continue reading “HTC begins Android 4.2.2 update roll out for One X, brings along Sense 5”
HTC was rumored to be in talks with Robert Downey Jr. for a while now and today HTC have officially signed up Robert Downey Jr. for a two year deal. According to the press release, this is HTC’s most ambitious campaign till date and the “Change” brand is expected to bring a “change” in HTC’s Digital, PR, Social and other activities. The beginning of the Change platform will be marked by ads that star Robert Downey Jr and will be hitting the media on August 15th.
Continue reading “HTC unveils Robert Downey Jr. in its new “Change” ad campaign with a new teaser”
The HTC One has proven to be quite a popular model for the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer and has got rave reviews across the internet including from us. The company is now all set to launch the coveted dual SIM model that also incorporates a micro SD card slot that has been missing from the single SIM international variant.
The handset supports both CDMA and GSMA networks on the first SIM card slot while the second will top off at EDGE speeds on GSM networks. The phone should have an MRP of Rs 49,500 though the MOP is expected to be around Rs. 48,490. Other specifications remain the same with the only addition being the micro SD card slot hidden under the removable back shell. Continue reading “HTC One Dual SIM with 3G GSM+CDMA coming to India for Rs. 48,490”
HTC Fetch has been rumored for a while as an upcoming accessory by the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer. The accessory has now shown up at UK based retailer, Clove’s website alongside a small image that gives us a few clues as to what it might be.
Continue reading “HTC Fetch BL A100 Navigation Tag spotted on Clove UK”
The HTC Desire 600 is the Taiwanese company’s play in the dual SIM handset segment of the market. The Android 4.1 based handset combines the design philosophy behind devices like the HTC Butterfly, One and combines it with mid range specifications to create a value proposition. Does it succeed in making a case for itself ? Read on our review to find out.
