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HTC really deserves a second shot at redeeming themselves from past mistakes , the company - regarded as one of the most innovative smartphone companies until a few years ago was also the first to introduce 4G smartphones , the first Android phone and even helped create the first Windows mobile device and Sony's first Xperia handset .But with competition getting stiff , HTC found itself in a tough position where they could no longer sell their low end devices as tech titans like Samsung took over , by 2012 HTC was in a tough position in the flagship smartphone race as well , coupled with a few blunders , this mighty company slowly faded from being innovative to being scolded at in the tech world as their One M handsets became too plain and poorly executed .Fast forward to 2015 and we have HTC making a underwhelming handset - the M9 which some say was probably another nail at HTC's coffin , but is it ? Worry not as HTC is said to unveil its next flagship today , the new handse...

HTC has unveiled three new pocket friendly handsets at MWC 2016 . The handsets , aimed at a young first time buyers are available in a plethora of  candy and patterns , The phones are  said to bring HTC's unique Sense experience as well as Android 6.0 to the masses .Date of  availability of the three handsets are not available at the time of writing . HTC Desire 530  Display - 5.0" 720P SLCD Design - Poly-carbonate unibody Processor - Snapdragon 210 -  1.1GHz Quadcore A7 Adreno 304 GPU Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 2GB RAM , 16GB Internal storage +MicroSD expansion Cameras - 8mp Rear with Flash , 5MP front OS - Android 6.0 Marshmallow Battery - 2200 mAh non removable Others -  4G ,nano sim , available in Graphite Grey, Solid Stratus White HTC Desire 630 Display - 5.0" 720P SLCD Design - Poly-carbonate unibody Processor - Snapdragon 400 -  1.6 GHz Quadcore A7  Adreno 305 Gpu Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 2GB RAM , 16...

A few days ago , ASUS expressed interest in acquiring HTC ,the Taiwanese handset manufacturer , which is struggling at a all time low would have made a nice asset to the rising ASUS empire , but apparently that offer has now been turned down "We strongly deny the news. We didn’t contact Asusteck and will not consider the acquisition," .HTC - a once household name in smartphones has lost a huge marketshare to small Chinese OEM's and its other mobile peers like Samsung over the years , the new HTC M9 has also failed to make a impression on the consumer market , but HTC assures that they will remain independent and make many future handsets with the same design brilliance they acquired over the years Source - GSMArena

HTC has unveiled another One Series device for the year , the new One ME , which is said to be a China only smartphone is also the companies first phone to use Mediatek's new Helios X10 Soc which is clocked to 2.2 Ghz (octacore) , there is a very healthy 3Gb of RAM ,32GB of storage as well as a MicroSD card slot The other major attraction of the phone is its 20MP rear facing module which is flanked by a Dual LED flash , there is also a 4MP ultrapixel unit up front . The display on the phone is a 5.2" (2560x1440) panel which working with Sense 7 and Android 5.0 underneath ,the phone has a 2840mAh battery which puts it in the same ball -park as the original One M9 launched a few months ago . Overall the phone is another addition to HTC's growing number of China only smartphones , the new One ME adds new silicon , a familiar boomsound experience as well as a front facing biometric fingerprint module to the masses , the model will come in Rose Gold, Gold Sepia,...

Mediatek is surely going in guns blazing with their all new 10 core  helios X20 chipset , the processor  , launched along side the equally impressive Helios X10 (8 core) chip has taken the industry by storm as the chipset boasts a whopping 10 64bit cores arrange in a tri-cluster format with 2 Cortex A72 cores taking center stage . The chip ,which is a direct competitor to the Snapdragon 820 (Qualcomm's next gen mobile processor) is now poised to compete in the marketing department as Mediatek has already grabbed the attention of some leading smartphone vendors and manufacturers who are looking for a cost effective yet flagship chipset for future products . According to new reports , Mediatek's new chip has grabbed the attention of LG , HTC , Sony , Huawei , Xiaomi ,ZTE , Meizu and Lenovo and many other handset makers . The chipset , which is based on the newly anounced ARM Cortex A72 and the lesser powerful A53 architecture with 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.5GHz , 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GH...

HTC announced their One M9+ smartphone today , the phone , which is similar to the standard One M9 mixes a bit of One M8 dna as the model has not one , but two rear cameras arranged in the usual "ultrapixel" fashion . The One M9+ is also the first HTC device to feature a front facing finger print sensor which puts it in the same league as Apple and Samsung , the sensor is a clear departure for the Taiwanese manufacturer as the previous models featured a optical slot at the back of the phone. The phone also has a major change in silicon as the new model is the first flagship model to feature a Mediatek chipset , the processor is said to be the MT6795T octa core model with a 2.2 Ghz clock speed and 3GB of RAM onboard .The model was unveiled today at a special HTC event in Beijing which is a clear signal that HTC plans to sell it only in China for the time-being . HTC One M9 Plus specs *5.2" 2560x1440 S-LCD display *Android 5.0 Lollipop with Sense 7 *Mediatek MT679...

HTC's One M9 plus will be announced in a few hours time but the device has already leaked all over the internet during the last few days , today we have another set of Press renders which allegedly show the device in full glory , for starters , the familiar bar type fingerprint sensor and the duo front firing speakers , the phone , which has all the hallmarks of a typical One series device will come in a aluminium unibody with the only exception being the Mediatek Soc which will sit under the hood instead of the Snapdragon 810 in the One M9 . The phone is said to pack 3GB of RAM , a 5.2" display , a fingerprint sensor and a ultrapixel type dual camera setup in the back . Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

HTC has a tough time controlling leaks , the upcoming  E9+ are no exception as they too are supposedly leaked out today in their press render form . The E series , which in the past was considered to be  HTC's "plastic" twin of the metal clad "One" series is now slowly turning into a class of its own as the processor has been changed to a Mediatek one rather than one from HTC's usual supplier - Qualcomm. The processor in question is Mediatek's MTK6795 which is paired with 3GB of RAM . The display of the phone however is said to be en par with flagship models as it has a 5.5" 2K (QHD) resolution , the phone also has a 20MP rear module which is also similar to the once used on the current flagship . The phone , which will be available in Space grey , Gunmetal black white along with gold or rose accents (for the White model) will be unveiled possibly along side HTC's One M9+ next month . Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

HTC is no stranger to launching dozens of similar looking smartphones and the upcoming One M9+ is no exception . According to new leaks , the One M9+ looks very similar to the old One M8 along with some Samsung-esque design ques up front . For starters , we have a dual camera set up ,this according to preliminary specs will work in a similar fashion to the M8 , but the main camera's resolution has been increased to 20.7MP  which is a huge improvement over its 4mp predecessor . The rest of the phone will be made out of HTC's favorite metal and the familiar boom sound speakers are split in the bottom half to include a bar type fingerprint sensor . The HTC One M9+ , unlike its "hot" M9 sibling, is said to pack a Mediatek processor , the processor in question is Mediatek's MT6795T , this is a Octa core unit comprising of 64bit cores (yes , this phone will run the 64bit version of Android 5.0 with Sense 7)  and PowerVRG6200 GPU cores with 3GB of RAM  .The dis...

Apart from the HTC One M9 , HTC anounced a new VR headset called HTC vive , this unit , which is HTC's gateway to the popular VR headset game is said to feature a built in display with a 90 fps refresh rate along with a video content oriented layout which is probably good if you like to watch HBO in Virtual reality , further details about the headset are still kept secret , but HTC will officially announce more details soon . HTC also unveiled its first Wearable today at its MWC event , the new HTC Grip smart band is a fitness tracker that works on Android devices running 4.3 and above as well as iOS 8 and above if you own a Apple device , the wearable is directly aimed at fitness buffs so it features Military standard MIL STD 810G shock resistant shell that protects components like the 1.8 " 32x160p P-OLED display , 100 mah battery , Bluetooth 4.0 , gyro and accelerometer from drops and immersions in water or dust . Strangely , the wearable does not feature a heart rat...

HTC has officially unveiled the HTC One M9 , the flagship smartphone is HTC's champion for 2015 and it is said to take on other similar spec'ed flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S6 , LG G4 and the Xperia Z4 in the smartphone arena . The phone comes with a somewhat familiar unibody design (as shown in the countless leaks and videos posted right until today) , but unlike the previous generations , the design now has a two tone finish which offsets the metal wrap-around design .The back also has a giant cur out for the 20MP sensor - which is a huge step up over the 4MP ones used in different configurations over the past two years .  The front of the device is also a bit familiar , but its camera port is slightly larger as it now accommodates HTC's previously signature 4MP ultrapixel camera , the boomsound speakers are still present on the new device and so is HTC's staple  5" 1080p display panel . Inside the HTC One M9 , you get a Snapdragon 810 Soc , 3GB of RAM a...

The title says it all , the video below is set to start in a few minutes so get your popcorn and soda ready . Be sure to check out our blog and read all the latest developments in the One M9 by clicking the "HTCX" or "onem9" tag below .

HTC's upcoming One M9 has leaked multiple times over the past few weeks , the phone , which is expected be unveiled later today has now leaked out in a video where it is compared to two of its older siblings - the One M7 and the One M8 . First off , the new M9 will definitely do away with the 4MP ultrapixel camera , this brings about the biggest change to the series as both previous versions used the 4MP sensor in different arrangements . . The second difference , as shown in this video is the design  , although all HTC one devices come with a aluminium finish , the M9 is said to have a Gold color trim around the sides in order to give it a two tone effect , the phone also follows a similar front design to the older M8 , but its front camera port is much larger as the 4MP ultrapixel camera is now added to the front of the device as the rear has a 20MP sensor with HTC 's two tone flash .HTC's One M9 is expected to launch today in roughly 20 hours (10 AM Eastern Time) Spe...

One of the alleged "Press renders"   Another day ...another set of leaks you might say , well this time we got some HTC One M9 leaks !! ,unlike the downpour of Samsung Galaxy S6 leaks we have been experiencing lately , the new HTC One M9 leak shows off some alleged press renders of the flagship device in all its glory , although only one of the pictures only mention the term Qualcomm and 4G LTE  , we can assume the Taiwanese flagship to have all the high end stuff inside .  Strangely the new leaks look very different when compared to the Spigen  leaks provided earlier today (see below) , in the Spigen leak , the phone is looks like the HTC Eye smartphone with a central camera unlike the alleged press leaks .  Although we are not sure about which of the two designs is accurate , i would personally like to pay my two cents to the "press leak" as the Spigen render looks "fake" - especially due to the iOS battery and clock pasted on t...

With the launch of the HTC One M9 just around the corner , the phone - which we originally thought of as a QHD (2K) smartphone is now rumored to have that display resolution changed to a lower 1080p in order to give it a better battery life and more power . Although the phone will have a Snapdragon 810 , 3GB of Ram , a 20 mp rear sensor , the power and battery juice needed to push extra pixels will be saved if the said phone has a lower resolution . Wallpaper from the alleged HTC One M9 are allegedly  scaled for 1080p  The HTC One M9 is said to be unveiled on the 1st of March (next month) , If 1080p display's are not your thing , you can always wait for the QHD HTC Butterfly 3 which is also rumored for a mid year launch according to @upleaks  HTC BUTTERFLY3(aka B3) with 5.2” WQHD Display. — @upleaks (@upleaks) February 18, 2015 Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - Androidauthority

HTC's upcoming One M9 - also known as "hima" in this part of the internet is probably the next big thing for the company , the phone , which is said to pack a Snapdragon 810 chip , 3GB of RAM and a 20.7mp rear camera is said to be the device that will supposedly take on the other top champs from the rest of the Android gang ,but like all companies ,HTC is said to work on a regional -carrier model which according to the new leak is China bound . Say hello to the HTC One M9 Plus this phone , originally leaked in China packs a Mediatek processor instead of the Qualcomm chip , the chip however is in question as the preliminary Antutu leaks show the phone lagging behind the Xperia Z2 from 2014 and even the Snapdragon 800 powered Mi3 . This poor rating is possibly caused by either the processor being underclocked or the processor  failing to handle the 2K display ,this however is yet to be seen as . The rest of the specs include a possible duo camera set up (like the M8) a...

It looks like Google has finally pulled the plug on GPE devices , the HTC One M8 -the Taiwanese company's 2014 flagship was effectively the last GPE standing as all other devices from Samsung , Sony , Motorola  and LG are now removed .The phone , which was basically a stock Android running device didn't appeal to general smartphone consumers as the high list price and the lack of OEM features not found in Stock Android were scrubbed over .Although things look bleak for GPE's there is still hope , HTC is planning to launch the successor to the current model - One M9 next month ,so this removal might just be a routine clean-up of the inventory . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - GSMArena

The HTC One M9 - also codenamed HTC Hima is HTC's top secret next gen flagship for 2015 . The product ,which is said to be HTC's main Xperia Z4 , Samsung Galaxy S6 and G4 rival  is said to contain most of HTC's previous design DNA and a new camera module that will ultimately seal the fate of the 4mp ultra pixel units used in the two previous generations . Leaks about the device came thick and fast , about a day back , we saw preliminary leaks that appear to show a single large camera at the back , this is said to be a HTC modified 20.7 MP camera (Possibly from Sony) along with two LED's for color balance . The module also shoots 4K video - a feature absent in previous models . The phone is also packing similar design cues from the previous gen model , but a new 5" QHD screen and 3GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 810 processor  are said to take center stage this time . The second and the most convincing leak comes from a phone case maker from China . The M9 ...

Some gadgets just refuse to die , the HTC HD2 is one example of such a device . The phone , launched in the last half of 2009 has lived on as the undisputed champion that overcame planned obsolescence.The phone , which originally started life as a Microsoft Mobile 6.5 smartphone ,had a 1 Ghz single core Snapdragon processor and just 448 MB of Ram . The phone - which became popular developer platform started to get custom ROM's and different OS versions including  Windows Mobile v6.1 to 6.5.5 , Windows Phone 7 , 8 and Windows RT  and Playstation 1 Emulators as well as a copy of Linux , Firefox OS , Meeego  and of course Android .  The First version of Android to run on the HD2 was 2.2 Froyo and this later expanded all the way from 2.3 -4.0.4 , 4.1 , 4.2 ,4.3 ,4.4 and today we have news that some guys at XDA successfully ported Android 5.0 .The developer however has only managed to get the touch screen and audio to work at the moment (Alpha build) bu...