Which do you prefer: HTC One M9 or Samsung Galaxy S6?
MWC 2015 has kicked off in typical style with bucketloads of new tech being thrown at us from all directions. But above it all is the narrative that defines every MWC in recent memory, the battle between Samsung and HTC. Both manufacturers released their flagship devices today, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9, […]
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HTC will release the Hima Ultra exclusively for Chinese markets with the launch of the M9
If you weren’t entirely impressed with HTC’s M9 today, there’s always a chance that the bigger sized version of the device will change things up a bit. According to @upleaks, HTC will announce the Hima Ultra at a Chinese press conference later this year when they announce the M9 for that particular market. Unfortunately, that means the supposedly bigger sized version of the device will be exclusive to Chinese markets, at least at first.
There isn’t much info on what the Hima Ultra will be, but it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll stick to the same mold HTC is using for the new HTC One. We’ll keep you updated as more information surfaces.
source: upleaks
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HTC One M9 availability – what we know so far (Updated)
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HTC has just announced their new One M9 handset here at MWC 2015. And if you can’t tell by the picture, this is a really nice phone. So I bet many of you are wondering where you can pick one up. Well, since the device was only announced moments ago, not too many carriers have given their exact availability dates. However, many have come forward to say that they are in fact slated to carry the device eventually.
The HTC One M9 has a 5-inch Full HD display with a pixel density of 442ppi. It has a 2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor backed by 3GB of RAM, 32GB on internal storage and MicroSD expansion up to 128GB. It also features a non-removable 2840mAh battery, a 20MP rear-facing camera and a 4 Ultra Pixel front-facing camera. We went hands-on with the device just recently, and you can view our hands-on and initial impressions by following this link.
The HTC press release tells us that the device will make it to carriers come “early Spring”, and will also be available at a number of online retailers. Here’s what we know so far:
United States availability
A few carriers from the US have announced that they’ll eventually carry the newly-announced One M9. Specifically, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile have announced the phone will be available sometime this Spring. While we don’t have exact pricing or availability information quite yet, we’ll be sure to update you as more details surface. Verizon has also announced its plans to carry the M9, though the device won’t launch on Big Red until sometime in “early Q2″.
UK availability
UK mobile carrier EE has also announced that it will carry the One M9, though we don’t have any specifics on this carrier, either.
Online availability
The One M9 will also be available at a number of online retailers including Amazon, Best Buy (online and in-store), Costco and Target. Additionally, an unlocked variant will be sold directly through HTC.com.
Know any others?
That’s all the regions and carriers we know so far, but will keep updating as we learn more. Have any carrier ideas specific to your region that we didn’t mention? Please let us know in the comments.
HTC One M9 officially announced with 20MP camera and Snapdragon 810
This morning, at least stateside, HTC announced the HTC One M9. Previous leaks were all pretty spot on. The new flagship from the Taiwanese manufacturer carries the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64-bit processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB on board storage, Micro SD card slot, a 5-inch 1080p display and a 20MP camera and is all […]
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Hands on with the HTC One M9 courtesy of T-Mobile
T-Mobile will carry the all new HTC One M9, and they just released a product review video that includes a look at Sense 7. You can check out the video after the break.
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Sprint pre-registration page opens for HTC One M9
As expected, Sprint will offer the new HTC One M9 to its customers. The carrier did not provide a specific release date, but it did say “early spring.” While waiting for the concrete release date, you can pre-register starting today. Sprint will then forward exact information when it becomes available.
On the carrier branding side of things, it looks like Sprint has only touched the status bar. The physical appearance is untouched and the status bar features the carrier’s LTE logos.
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Source: Sprint [Pre-register Link]
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HTC One M9 heading to Verizon, logos included
In true Verizon fashion, the HTC One M9 will be available with two sizeable logos on its rear. Big Red confirmed the One M9 on its network by posting an image of handset on Twitter. As you can see in the image above, both Verizon and 4G LTE logos are stamped. The carrier will also include its LTE logo in the status bar and plenty of bloatware such as the Verizon Messages app.
All-metal design with dual tone finish and Verizon 4G LTE – The new #HTCOneM9 will be available early 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/PgMRZhtA53
— Verizon Wireless (@VZWnews) March 1, 2015
The four largest carriers in the United States’ have all confirmed that they will be selling the HTC One M9.
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Source: @VZWnews (Twitter)
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AT&T confirms its intent to sell the HTC One M9 and Grip
Customers of AT&T will be happy to know that their carrier will sell the HTC One M9 and the HTC Grip this spring. The pricing and release date were not provided; however, AT&T did not waist the opportunity to boast that it “currently offers the broadest selection of HTC devices for consumers.”
The following is what Jeff Bradley, AT&T Mobility Senior Vice President of Marketing and Developer Services, had to say about the products:
“The HTC One M9 is the latest in a family of smartphones renowned for its design. This is a premium smartphone in every possible way, and you will enjoy a top-of-the-line experience as you use it to watch videos, communicate with loved ones, and stay connected with work. Additionally, the Grip offers users a similarly high end experience while working out. It collects information about your daily workout so that you can monitor your pogress and set new goals for yourself. Both of these devices were designed to enhance your daily routine.”
Unlike Sprint, AT&T did place its logo on the rear of the HTC One M9.
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Source: AT&T
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Unlocked HTC One M9 will be sold through company site
All of the carriers confirmed that they would sell the HTC One M9. What about an unlocked version of the HTC flagship for 2015? We have great news. The company confirmed that it will sell an unlocked version of the One M9 directly through its online store. This version is likely going to be dubbed HTC One M9 Developer Edition, and that means no carrier touches or slow software updates. Everything will come straight from HTC at its own pace.
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HTC One M9 announced for March
After months of rumors, conjecture, and an endless supply of leaks, the HTC One M9 is a reality. HTC today announced its latest flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress,
Keeping in line with the specifications that we’ve come to hear about over the last few weeks, the One M9 is more evolution than revolution. That’s quite alright, however, as you don’t want to stray too far from one of the highest rated smartphones of the last few years.
Powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense UI 7, the phone features a 5-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display. Internally we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM and XXGB storage.
In terms of cameras, the One M9 boasts a 20-megapixel rear camera with a 4.0-UltraPixels front-facing camera. You’ll also find a sapphire scratch-resistant glass to protect the sensor as well as some software to enhance the images. Speaking of which, the One M9 is able to capture 4K video. HTC promises the best selfie and video chat experience on the market.
As for custom HTC experiences, the M9 boasts an enhanced BoomSound with 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio Surround. Thanks to Harman/Kardon and AllPlay integration, the phone plays nicely with speakers and other connected devices.
The Dot View Case is back however it’s smarter than before. Users can choose from a variety of colors; customization features include personalized messages and games, too.
The HTC One M9 will go on sale later this month (March) in Asian Pacific however there’s no indication of pricing. Color options include dark gunmetal grey, all gold, and pink.
The various U.S. carriers are expected to soon announce intentions to support the One M9.
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