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HTC One update brings further improvements to the camera

HTC One update brings further improvements to the camera

25 April, 2013 | comments (72)

The HTC One is yet to go on sale in many parts of the world but that hasn't stopped HTC from constantly releasing a stream of updates for the device. After the recent update that improved camera performance we have another one that improves things...

Tags: HTC, Android, Touch UI


Preliminary ban of HTC One lifted in the Netherlands

Preliminary ban of HTC One lifted in the Netherlands

24 April, 2013 | comments (73)

Yesterday, the Dutch court granted an injunction against the HTC One due to the use of a proprietary microphone belonging to Nokia. However, today The Hague ruled that HTC was not at fault, and has allowed the sales of the HTC One in Holland to...

Tags: HTC, Nokia


Nokia granted injunction against HTC One in Netherlands

Nokia granted injunction against HTC One in Netherlands

23 April, 2013 | comments (130)

HTC is facing further issues in trying to ship its newest flagship smartphone, the HTC One, to customers. After some supply issues, the company is now locked in a legal battle with Nokia over the use of Nokia's proprietary microphone...

Tags: HTC


Samsung Galaxy S4 to launch in India on April 26

Samsung Galaxy S4 to launch in India on April 26

22 April, 2013 | comments (106)

Samsung had announced that the Galaxy S4 smartphone will start shipping worldwide by the end of this month. The Korean giant is sticking to its word and today we have news coming in from India that the flagship smartphone will be launching on...


HTC One 32GB unlocked model priced at $575 in the US

HTC One 32GB unlocked model priced at $575 in the US

22 April, 2013 | comments (50)

We have already talked about the developer edition of the HTC One being sold in the US. The phone is similar to the one sold through carriers but is network unlocked and has an unlocked bootloader as well, facilitating things such as installing...

Tags: HTC, Android, Touch UI


Samsung Galaxy S4 mini user agent profile confirms qHD screen

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini user agent profile confirms qHD screen

18 April, 2013 | comments (35)

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini has been tentatively confirmed by two official sources – Samsung SVP Lee Keon Hyok and Samsung’s support page. We can add one more to the list, the User Agent profile. The profile confirms the qHD (540 x 960 pixels)...


HTC 606w with UltraPixel camera gets certification in China

HTC 606w with UltraPixel camera gets certification in China

17 April, 2013 | comments (27)

The rumor mill has been expecting an UltraPixel-packing mid-ranger, dubbed HTC M4, and an approval from the Telecommunication Equipment Certification Centre in China confirms its existence. It looks similar to the HTC One with two speakers on the...

Tags: HTC, Android


Analysts estimate Sony sold 4.6 million Xperia Z phones in 40 days

Analysts estimate Sony sold 4.6 million Xperia Z phones in 40 days

16 April, 2013 | comments (191)

The Sony Xperia Z got the jump on other 1080p flagships and it’s paying off handsomely. The water-resistant phone was announced and went on sale before its chief competition and analysts are estimating Sony has sold 4.6 million units sold in 40...

Tags: Sony, Android


Next Apple iPhone will reportedly feature a 12MP camera

Next Apple iPhone will reportedly feature a 12MP camera

16 April, 2013 | comments (185)

The anticipated next iPhone, although itself still not fully emigrated from rumorland, is expected to feature an improved camera sensor compared to the one found on the current Apple flagship. The iPhone 5 features an 8MP camera sensor with an...

Tags: Apple, iPhone, Rumors


Join our quest for a high-end compact Android smartphone

Join our quest for a high-end compact Android smartphone

15 April, 2013 | comments (554)

Over the last few years, Android has taken the smartphone world by storm, climbing to the top spot in just about every major market out there. The Google platform offers a mix of features that can't be matched by any of its competitors and is...

Tags: Android


HTC One supply bottlenecks clear, revenue expected to bounce back

HTC One supply bottlenecks clear, revenue expected to bounce back

15 April, 2013 | comments (42)

The HTC has been plagued by component shortages, which has prevented it from achieving its market potential so far. However, we are finally starting to receive reports that HTC is catching up with the production the ultrapixel camera and the voice...

Tags: HTC, Android


Facebook-loving HTC First now available on AT&T for $99

Facebook-loving HTC First now available on AT&T for $99

12 April, 2013 | comments (36)

Some see at the HTC First as "the Facebook phon", others as one of the rare phones with stock Android. Whichever camp you’re in, you should know the First is now available on AT&T's website for $99 on a 2-year contract. If you don’t want to sign a...


HTC One is available in the US on Amazon, costs an arm and a leg

HTC One is available in the US on Amazon, costs an arm and a leg

10 April, 2013 | comments (67)

The HTC One launch was delayed in most countries, but several units have made their way to the US, it’s currently available for purchase on Amazon at prices starting from $850 (though prices as low as $800 have been seen). The seller offering the...

Tags: Samsung, Android, AT&T


Xiaomi MI-2S with new chipset announced, faster than the S4?

Xiaomi MI-2S with new chipset announced, faster than the S4?

09 April, 2013 | comments (94)

Oh, Xiaomi – you keep teasing us with low-priced superphones that are a challenge to buy outside of China. The latest offering is an S version of the recent Xiaomi MI-2 and it packs a Snapdragon 600 chipset (over the S4 Pro of the MI-2). The...

Tags: Xiaomi, Android


HTC One launched in India for Rs. 42,990

HTC One launched in India for Rs. 42,990

09 April, 2013 | comments (158)

HTC has launched their latest Android flagship device, the HTC One, in India for ₹42,990, which is approximately $789, unlocked. The phone is expected to go on sale towards the end of this month. HTC has tied up with Reliance Communications to...

Tags: HTC, Android, Touch UI


Unaudited Q1 results from HTC show 98% decline in net profit

Unaudited Q1 results from HTC show 98% decline in net profit

08 April, 2013 | comments (110)

HTC included some preliminary Q1 results in its monthly financial report and the numbers aren’t looking good. After a poor performance in the second half of last year, HTC was hoping the One will help it bounce back up, but difficulties in...

Tags: HTC, Android


HTC One 64GB developer edition priced at $649, ships April 19

HTC One 64GB developer edition priced at $649, ships April 19

05 April, 2013 | comments (26)

Last month HTC announced the developer edition of the HTC One, which was priced at $649. Unlike the standard HTC One sold in the US, the developer edition would come only in 64GB capacity, will be carrier unlocked and will have an unlocked...

Tags: HTC, Android, Touch UI


Facebook Home for Android is official, coming April 12

Facebook Home for Android is official, coming April 12

04 April, 2013 | comments (68)

Facebook went live with its Home for Android. It's a launcher which replaces your normal homescreen with "Cover Feed" - a tool which gives you a gesture-operated aggregation of your friends' posts, pictures, statuses, etc. Facebook Home...

Tags: Facebook, Android


HTC One package on O2 comes without a charger

HTC One package on O2 comes without a charger

04 April, 2013 | comments (66)

O2, the popular UK service provider, recently launched its "Charger out of the box" initiative in collaboration with HTC. As a part of the initiative, the latest flagship device from the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer will ship without a...

Tags: HTC, Android, O2


Chinese HTC One 802w has microSD card slot, two SIMs

Chinese HTC One 802w has microSD card slot, two SIMs

03 April, 2013 | comments (55)

A Sina Weibo user with early access to the HTC One version tailored for China Unicom has pictured the One 802w smartphone. The picture reveals a removable back cover, two SIM slots (WCDMA) and a microSD card slot just under the 4 MP camera lens....

Tags: HTC, Android, Dual-SIM