HTC One M8 getting 4G LTE support in India on August 15
When HTC launched the One M8 in India in April, the company promised that the One M8 will be compatible with TDD-LTE networks. During the launch of HTC Desire 616 and HTC One E8 in India, the company has once again announced that they are planning to roll out 4G LTE support for One M8 starting August 15.
It was quite puzzling to see smartphone brands launching non 4G LTE devices in India even though phased roll out of fast connections have started over 2300MHz band. Nevertheless, the list of 4G compatible smartphones in India is growing, thanks to LG G2 4G, LG F70 4G, Oppo Find 7, Oppo Find 7a, Samsung Galaxy S5 4G, Xolo LT900 and now the HTC One M8.
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Wi-Fi Calling is finding its way to the Sprint HTC One M8 with Android 4.4.3 Update
Sprint is working on pushing out a OTA to those of you that are rocking a HTC One M8 that moves the device to Android 4.4.3. The update will bring Wi-Fi calling and a HD Voice Icon to the flagship device. Their description of the changes is limited to just those three mentioned above. We assume there are a number of little tweaks and bug fixes as well.
Interestingly enough though, it would seem that after a number of sites reported on the update appearing in the Sprint support pages, listed as version 2.16.651.4, Sprint has since removed it. We hope that there wasn’t some sort of major issue sprouting up on devices that already received it. If you see it, let us know. Maybe it was a snafu and it was supposed to be Android 4.4.4. We can hope, right?
Source: Sprint, 9to5Google
Img: AndroidPolice
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HTC Makes a Nice Profit! Android Almost Overtaking iOS Globally! – The ManDroid Show
Hello Android friends. Time the ManDroid Show that should have been up yesterday. Hopefully you America type people had a great 4th of July yesterday. Looks like HTC is finally rising from the money pit they were sinking in. Android is almost overtaking iOS in global users, and I have a feeling after Android L gets released officially, we will overtake that OS. Enjoy the show?
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HTC back in black
Android overtaking iOS
Google Now everywhere
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: http://androidspin.com/2014/07/03/sony-xperia-z3-compact-snapdragon-801-android-4-4-2/
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Guess who’s back?: HTC is back in the black thanks to the HTC One M8
Late last year, Taiwanese device manufacturer, HTC, was not in a good place. While its flagship device, the HTC One, had exceeded expectations, a slow start due to supply issues ensured that it never really saw its full potential. A bevy of subpar devices that followed it, including the HTC One Mini and HTC One Max, really hit HTC hard, which became months of quarterly losses following October 2013 after having not made a loss since it became public in 2002. Not one to be kept down, HTC changed their game plan: their fearless CEO, Peter Chou, downgraded his duties to focus on smartphone development, and HTC introduced several new services and, of course, the HTC One M8, which I predicted would all play a part in eventually seeing HTC rise from that dark place. And lo and behold, in July 2014, HTC is back in the black.
In the press release for its financial results in Q2 2014, HTC reports that its quarterly net profit came in at a healthy NT$2.78 billion (or approximately $93 million USD), which is almost the same amount HTC lost in the quarter ending October 2013. A lot of this can be attributed to the resounding popularity of the HTC One M8, but HTC’s mid-range devices, like the Desire line, have also improved in quality which is sure to have helped it in other regions. Whatever really caused the turn around, it’s good to see HTC back on the up, and hopefully this time they continue doing what they’re good at: being “quietly brilliant”.
What do you think about HTC getting back into the black? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
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Android 4.4.4 rollout for HTC One M7 and M8 GPE has started
Just a day or two after Android 4.4.4 update rollout started for Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition, same thing is happening for HTC’s One Google Play Edition smartphones, both M7 and M8.
As you might already know Android 4.4.4 isn’t exactly what we’d call a big update, it came knockin’ not even a month after the 4.4.3 update. Though it is highly recommended you update your device as soon as possible. According to Google it improves performance, security, stability and squashes some bugs.
Do you own either of these devices? DId you get the update yet?
Via: PhoneDog
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Seidio Ledger Case for the HTC One M8
There’s already a lot of selection of cases for almost every smartphone available, but when your phone has the popularity of the HTC One series, there’s generally more selection. We’ve been taking a look at a few of the options available for the HTC One M8 and next up is the Seidio Ledger Case. Design […]
HTC commits to Android L for One series
This year Google I/O was probably the best so far, and also a lot happened this year. Google introduced their latest version of Android, known as the Android L. The new OS is coming this fall, and HTC is making sure that their customers are not having second thoughts about it. They said on their official blog that:
We are committed to updating our flagship HTC One family as fast as possible and will begin rolling out updates to the HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M7) in regions worldwide within 90 days of receiving final software from Google, followed shortly by other select HTC devices.
HTC is trying their best to be the first one to release Android L update for the One series. That’s definitely a good news for all HTC One (M7) users because they might have thought that HTC is only focusing on the flagship smartphone right now.
Android L is still the codename, and it might be known as Lemoncake when it is officially released. Though we personally like Lemonheads as well, you should share your thoughts with us too.
Are you happy to hear this One-users?
Source: HTC
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Last minute gift ideas for dads and grads
Question….You love your dad, right? That’s cool, we love him, too. He’s a pretty stand-up dude and he’s always got our back. Ok, another question… what did you get him for Father’s Day?
With only a few days between now and Father’s Day you’d better scramble to find that guy something nice. Not to worry, though, we’ve got your back and wanna help out. That’s why we’ve put together a nice list of products, accessories, services, and other stuff to help show how much you love him. We won’t tell him that you slacked off if you won’t.
Not only does this list speak to dear old dad but it also works well for anyone looking to scoop up a graduation gift. Yes, it’s that time of year when you may find yourself heading to barbecues and get-togethers in the name of celebration.
Whether the grad is fresh out of high school or just wrapping up college, there’s plenty here to help congratulate them.
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For those who cannot be bothered to leave the house, we present some of our favorite virtual currencies, gift cards, and services to check out.
- Amazon Coins – Choose from 500, 1,000, 2,500, 50,000, or 100,000 coins which can be used for purchasing games and apps through the Amazon Appstore. While it’s normally a 1 coin=1 penny trade-off, you save money when buying in bulk.
- Amazon Gift Card – Name your denomination and have it delivered via email. Perfect for those last, last minute buyers who have a very specific budget in mind. Alternately, you can print out at home and make it look like you put some effort into it.
- Google Play Gift Card – Okay, you’ll have to put in a smidge effort here and get to a store. But, doing so lets your gift-getter access paid apps, games, magazines, books, movies, and other content. C’mon, get off the couch. $10, $45, $50, and $100
- MoviePass – All the movies you can see in one month for one low rate? Works at many movie theater chains and can be used literally once per day. We won’t say anything if you bought this one for yourself.
- Starbucks Gift Card – Dude, really? Who doesn’t love coffee? For a limited time, Amazon is tossing in $10 in Appstore credits with the purchase of select gift cards. $25 and $50
Nest Learning Thermostat
Dead simple to install and manageable via your smartphone, this smart thermostat is the future of heating and cooling. And, because it learns the users behaviors and patterns, it promises to save money over the course of its life. Activity sensors detect when nobody’s home and turn itself to an energy-saving temperature; remembers what tempss keep you comfortable and creates a custom schedule. $249 at Amazon and Google Play
Sphero 2.0
You know that cute, little, white, robotic ball that you control with your phone? This is him. Actually, this is the new him. There’s a lot more going on with this guy; he’s way more than just a remote control orb. Download and play a number of fun games (Rolling Dead is one of our faves) with the Sphero 2.0, drive your pet nuts, or take it to the pool. Yep, he’s waterproof and looks pretty darn cool floating around at night. Customize the colors, make him dance, and teach him tricks. Toss on the Nubby accessory and he’s ready for more rugged terrain! $99.95 at Amazon
SONOS
The first name in wireless music entertainment, SONOS is one of those products that gets better over time. Thanks to the recent integration of Google Play Music, you’ve got just about every music source under the sun available to stream. For a limited time you can pick up a $50 Amazon Promo Credit and score 6 months of Google Play Music All Access at no extra cost. The Play:3 works well in just about all environments and fills any room with deep, rich sound. $299 at Amazon
Blumoo
Enhance an existing home theater and entertainment system with this all-in-one solution. Not only does this provide universal remote control options to more than 200,000 devices, it’s also capable of Bluetooth streaming. That’s right, all of your music files from iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, and Google Music can be piped through to a television and entertainment center. Toss out all of your other remotes, this one has it under control. To be fair, it’s your smartphone that acts as the remote. Channel guides, reminders, and other features specific to you local provider ensure you get the best experience. $129 at Amazon
Pebble
Compatible with Android and iOS devices, this watch gets better all the time (see what we did there?). View notifications from a variety of apps and services, control music playback, and customize it with handpicked faces. With a battery that lasts up to a full week on a single charge, the Pebble is solid as a rock. There’s an entire community built around watchbands, apps, games, and other fun stuff. $199 at Amazon
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HTC Dot View Case for the HTC One M8. A Cool Idea that Needs Work.
HTC has been on an up and down spiral over the last couple of years as Samsung took the lead in the Android smartphone race. That’s not to say they haven’t made some awesome hardware, but they lost their way a couple of years ago and flooded the market with too many options and nothing spectacular.
With the Release of the HTC One and now the HTC One M8, HTC appears to be on the right track and the release of the HTC Dot View case for the HTC One M8 showed they were thinking out of the box.
The HTC Dot View case protects your phone while still allowing notifications and touch control without opening the case itself. There are a couple of issues that stop it being what it could have been, but it’s still a cool case, just not one that I’d have for myself.
Read the full review now on TheSavvyTechs.
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Verizon calls up red and gold HTC One M8 options
Verizon will soon offer a Glamour Red and Amber Gold version of the HTC One M8 later this week. Arriving on June 5, the new colors will be exclusive to Verizon and sold online and in retail stores. Pricing should be the same as the standard colors.
To help jump start sales, Verizon will shave $100 off any smartphone that normally runs $199.99 or higher (with a two year service agreement). Indeed, all colors of the HTC One M8 qualify for the savings. It’s unclear how long the promotion will run so be sure to hop on it if you’re weighing a purchase.
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