HTC now expects to lose money in Q2, writes off $93 million due to unused production capacity
The price of HTC shares has been sliding ever since early March, when the Taiwanese company unveiled the One M9 to frosty reception. Today, HTC shares hit a new low after the company announced it expects a loss for the quarter ending this month, due to lower than expected sales and a one-time write-off of “idled assets.”
HTC now expects to record a net loss of TW$7.95 billion ($257 million) and TW$9.05 billion ($291 million) for the quarter ending June 30. Revenue is expected to be in the range of TW$33 billion to TW$36 billion. That compares to TW$41.5 billion revenue for the previous quarter.
HTC’s revised prediction for this quarter is 30 percent lower than the previous estimate. The phone maker blamed poor sales and intense competition for this dramatic cut.
The change for revenue outlook is due to slower demand for high-end Android devices, and weaker than forecast sales in China, while gross margin is revised primarily on product mix change and lowered scale. At the same time, increased competition has raised operating costs for product promotion; HTC is enacting measures to further improve operating efficiency.
The poor performance of the One M9 is probably the main reason HTC is doing so bad, even if the company didn’t acknowledge it. HTC said, however, that it would incur a “one-off impairment of NT$2.9bn for idled assets and some prepaid expenses.” In plain English, that means HTC booked more production capacity than it needed, and when demand for its products failed to materialize, it had to foot the bill. This meshes with the report from Taiwanese media claiming HTC cancelled 30 percent of the One M9 production due to lack of consumer interest.
For May 2015, HTC announced revenue of TW$10.79 billion, much lower than the $13.5 billion from April, which was the company’s worst April in six years. And this is just one month after the launch of the One M9.
HTC is trying hard to divert attention from the disaster that the One M9 shapes up to be. The company has launched three high-end phones (all three arguably better than the M9) in China and India in the past weeks. And just yesterday, CEO Cher Wang promised a new “hero” product coming out in October, and significant improvements for the next generation of the M series. Problem is, how much can HTC go at this rate?
HTC stock price hits record low
Increasingly fierce competition in the smartphone market continues to buffet HTC which saw its stock price close at a record low since its listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in March 2002. The stock price has been in a slide, losing 30% since the beginning of the year. However, new selling activity cranked up recently after media reports indicated HTC suppliers were cutting back on shipment forecasts based on lackluster sales projections for the HTC One M9. Those reports say HTC only expects to ship 3.2 million units in 2015, a 30% reduction from previous estimates.
HTC shares closed at a price of NT$92.80 ($3.01 USD) per share on Wednesday after a 5.79 percent drop. At one time, in April 2011, the stock closed in the NT$1,300 ($42 USD) range, a far cry from current levels. In response to these mounting losses, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang apologized to shareholders for the poor performance. She indicated the company is preparing to launch some new high-end smartphones in October. Wang also promised to continue to pursue efforts to cut operating costs, improve efficiency, and secure new sales resources in hopes of righting the ship.
source: Focus Taiwan
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Best Android Contract Deals in the UK
Smartphones in general have rapidly become very expensive devices and in most countries, most customers buy their new smartphone as part of a pay monthly contract.
In the UK, picking a new contract often means searching through lots of carriers and retailers to find the best deal and then, you have to deal with different warranty policies, delivery charges and other hidden charges that might increase the cost of your plan.
To help you find the best Android contracts in the UK, we’ve picked a few price points and we’re going to compare the different deals available from the four major networks – EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three – and independent retailer Carphone Warehouse and give you our top pick for a combination of handset and inclusive allowances along with an honourable mention at each price point.
£0 – £25.99 per month
The low end of the mark is where OEMs offer the cheapest possible experience in an attempt to capture first-time smartphone users and those on a budget.
Top Pick: HTC Desire 820
Deal details:
- Network: iD (runs on Three)
- Price per month: £25.50
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: 1200
- Monthly SMS: 5000
- Monthly Data: 2GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 22 countries around the world
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): HTC Desire 820 review
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Honourable mention: Xperia Z3 Compact
The Xperia Z3 Compact was arguably the best mid-range Android smartphone released last year and nearly a year later, the handset is still one of the best mid-range devices. It borrows most of the specs of its flagship sibling – the Xperia Z3 – and is powered by a quad-core CPU, has a 20MP camera and is dust and water resistant.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £24.00
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: 600
- Monthly SMS: unlimited
- Monthly Data: 1GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Xperia Z3 Compact Review
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Honourable mention: Honor 6 Plus
Honor might be Huawei’s e-commerce brand but its handsets are certainly impressive and the Honor 6 Plus is no different. It’s a fantastic device that is packed with premium specs at a very competitive and affordable mid-range price point. This deal only came below the Xperia Z3 Compact deal as it has less inclusive monthly data.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £24.00
- Upfront cost: £19.00
- Monthly Minutes: 600
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 500MB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Honor 6 Plus review
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£26 – £39.99 per month
From the entry-level price point to one of the most fiercely contested as flagships are replaced and drop to this very affordable price. Choosing our picks for this category was arguably the hardest choice of this entire feature, especially when handsets such as the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 are all available at this price point.
Top Pick: LG G4
The LG G4 is without doubt one of the best Android smartphones on the market and despite only landing on the market a few days ago, it’s available at this excellent price (by comparison, the Galaxy S6 started at over £45 per month as did the iPhone 6. It’s one of my favourite devices of the year and delivers the best alternative to Samsung’s flagships at a much more affordable price point.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £36.99
- Upfront cost: £39.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 5GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): LG G4 review
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Honourable mention: HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 may not be the handset for everyone – I’ve already shared my views on HTC’s latest flagship – but it still offers a compelling package and for a handset that has a recommended price in excess of £500 ($750), this deal is rather good value for money.
Deal details:
- Network: Vodafone
- Price per month: £35.00
- Upfront cost: £79.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 6GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- 3 months unlimited internet (Data Test Drive)
- £3 per day roaming in European countries (Vodafone EuroTraveller)
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): HTC One M9 review
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£40 – £49.99 per month
From the mid-range to the flagship and this price point is where most modern flagships enter the market at. If you’re willing to spend this much each month, you’ll pretty much get your own pick of which handset you buy.
Top Pick: Galaxy S6 32GB
Choosing any deal at this price point pretty much includes selecting the Galaxy S6, which is why Samsung’s flagship takes top spot at this price point. While there are other handsets available, as mentioned at the beginning, this comparison takes into account the retail price of the handset, which is why the Galaxy S6 offers a more compelling package at this price.
Samsung’s latest flagship is certainly impressive with a metal and glass build, Quad HD Super AMOLED display, octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, 16MP camera and built-in dual wireless charging. It may not have a removable battery and expandable storage like its chief rival – the LG G4 – but it ticks the other boxes and deserves its top billing. The plans at this price point are all rather similar but Three takes top spot as its the only one to offer unlimited 4G data.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £48.00
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: Unlimited 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy Note 4
The Galaxy Note 4 might be a few months old now but Samsung’s phablet still offers one of the best experiences on the market. The premium specs – including a Quad HD display, 16MP camera and quad-core CPU – are coupled with the innovative S-Pen stylus and faux leather cover for a truly impressive handset.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £49.99
- Upfront cost: £9.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 10GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy S6 32GB
EE’s network is the best in the UK for coverage and data speeds and this plan is certainly made for the heavy data user as it offers a large data allowance and super-fast speeds.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £49.99
- Upfront cost: £9.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 10GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
£50+ per month
This is the price point where the extremely premium handsets enter the market. Alternatively, this is the price at which you’ll get those insanely large data allowances and just about every package your network provider offers as they tempt you to part with your hard earned money.
Modern smartphones are only increasing in price so it’s only a matter of time before more smartphones enter the market at this price each month. Contracts in the UK a few years ago used to cost this much per month but deals then became affordable and over the past six to twelve months, we’ve seen a trend for monthly prices to increase as smartphone prices increase.
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Like the Galaxy S6 above, this section is dominated by the Galaxy S6 Edge, which is arguably Samsung’s true flagship handset. Choosing a deal at this price point was incredibly tough as all the networks offer large data allowances and it came down to perceived value and our experiences with each network (in terms of coverage, speeds and reliability).
Top Pick: Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB
Picking a top deal was certainly interesting as at this price point, most of the deals are rather similar. However, our top pick comes from EE, who are offering the 64GB Galaxy S6 Edge with a large amount of data and a reliable network at a lower price than the competition.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £54.99
- Upfront cost: £69.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 20GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 Edge review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB
Choosing an honourable mention was difficult as there were lots to choose from but we settled on the only 12-month contract on our list (the rest are 24 months). Vodafone still offer 12-month contracts and while they have become relatively expensive, they still offer value for money and the ability to change devices more often.
Deal details:
- Network: Vodafone UK
- Price per month: £59.99
- Upfront cost: £279.00
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 4GB 4G
- Contract Length: 12 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- 3 months unlimited internet (Data Test Drive)
- 5GB BT Openzone Wi-Fi
- Free Inclusive calls to the UK from European Zone
- £3 per day roaming in European countries (Vodafone EuroTraveller)
- 6 months inclusive benefit (Now TV, Sky Sports Mobile TV or Spotify Premium)
- Retailer (link): Vodafone UK
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 Edge review
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Wrapping Up
Choosing a new smartphone is certainly a challenge with a myriad of networks, retailers, handsets, offers, price plans and allowances to choose from. You may have just been looking for some recommendations on what to spend your money on and we hope that you’ve at least gained some insight into what your monthly budget might get you.
Our top picks for Android deals: which will you buy?
It’s worth remembering that there are hundreds – and even thousands – of pay monthly deals available and while we’ve picked the ones we think are top picks, there are probably others that also suit your needs. Some networks – EE and O2 – allow you to customise your package by paying more upfront and less per month and vice versa so the same deals mentioned above may be available at other prices.
Based in the UK and spotted a deal that you think we’ve missed? Which deal would you choose and why? Have we helped you with our top picks for Android contracts in the UK? Let us know your views in the comments below guys!!
HTC confirms Android M support for One M9 models
HTC representative Jeff Gordon took to twitter to confirm the One M9 and the One M9+ would receive Android M support. It should not come as much of a surprise given the devices are only a few months old and already run the most current versions of Android available.
Android M, announced at Google I/O yesterday, is now available in a developer preview release. The official build will likely debut some time in the third quarter of the year.
HTC was quick to pledge support for Android L last year, even going to far as to promise an expected timetable. Although HTC would miss its self-imposed mark by a short window it was able to deliver Android 5.0 updates to a number of models within the first few months of general availability.
We might look for HTC to make a more formal blanket statement regarding Android M down the road. It stands to reason that the One M8 and other models will be in line to receive the release once it’s available.
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DxOMark tests the One M9 camera, and the results are not pretty
Reviewers mostly agree: the One M9 is a great smartphone dragged down by a sub-par camera experience. Worse, the same could be said about the last year’s One M8, meaning that HTC failed to fix the one glaring issue holding back its flagship line. But just how bad is the One M9’s camera problem? DxOMark, the respected photography resource, weighed in, and its assessment won’t make HTC happy.
The One M9 ranks the 22nd in DxOMark’s mobile rankings, behind the Amazon Fire Phone, the iPhone 4S, and the Galaxy S3. With a score of 69, the One M9 barely manages to outrank the One M8, which scored 68 points. Even more worrying, the One M9 is miles behind the competition: the Galaxy S6/Edge ranks first (86), followed by the Note 4 (83), iPhone 6/Plus (82), and the Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z3 (both 79).
DxOMark notes that the One M9 does well in bright light, but points were deducted for color oversaturation in low light, inaccurate white balance, loss of sharpness at image corners, as well as strong ringing and fringing. The One M9 does worse in video (just 61), with cons including the lack of stabilization, detail loss, and color oversaturation.
There you have it – a more or less objective look at how the One M9 compares to its peers in terms of imaging.
With this said, just because DxOMark (or any other reviewer) ranked the One M9 camera poorly, it doesn’t mean you won’t like it. Your expectations and standards probably differ and you may not care about stuff like video stabilization or white balance. So our best advice is to try to test the One M9 before making a decision.
Android Case Blowout, $5.99 – $8.99
Don’t buy a case until you’ve browsed this list
Verus USA has released a handful of promo codes for all of the hottest Android devices on the market and the savings are kind of a big deal. We’re talking high-quality protective and decorative cases for your S6, S6 Edge, One M9, G4, Note 4 and Nexus 6. None of these ring up over $8.99 (with coupon) and with a plethora of styles, features and colors to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find something in your wheelhouse.
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HTC One ME9 rumored to launch in India next month as a plastic version of the One M9+
Zauba, an Indian website that tracks imports and exports out of the country, is reporting that 1700 dummy units of the rumored HTC One ME9 have been imported since May 8.
In most recent shipments, Zauba has seen 120 in Classic Gold Rose and 180 in Meteor Gray. These dummy models are said to be dual-SIM variants, valued at 408 INR or $6.43 USD each.
In a recent TENNA certification, the HTC One ME9, a plastic variant of the HTC One M9+, features a 5.2-inch LCD-3 display. It has a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 20-megapixel rear camera, and a 2,840mAh battery.
While we haven’t heard any confirmation from HTC in an official capacity, a source allegedly working for HTC India says that the HTC One ME9 will launch in India during the third week of June. It is said to come in Gold Sepia, Classic Rose Gold, Meteor Gray, and have pricing start at the equivalent of $552 USD.
Despite the lack of demand, it’s interesting that HTC is continuing to bring different variants of the One M9, despite their revenue plummeting because of the device. We’ll just have to see how well this device plays out in India, though there aren’t high expectations.
As per the norm, we’ll hear more about this device as we get closer to a release date. In the meantime, what do you think of the HTC One ME9? Let us know in the comments.
source: @upleaks, TENNA, Zauba
via: Phone Arena
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Plastic HTC One ME9 could be heading to India in July
Last week the first shots of yet another HTC One handset appeared, passing through China’s TENAA certification database. Now it seems that the handset could also be heading to India. Zauba, which tracks imports and exports out of India, has noted that 1700 dummy units of the HTC One ME9 have been imported into India since May 8th.
The shipment listing also gives a few more hints about the device. Classic Rose Gold and traditional HTC Metero Grey dummy models have been imported, both of which are also dual-SIM compatible.
Just as with last week’s rumor, the specifications points to a 5.2-inch QuadHD display, MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 20 megapixel Toshiba rear camera sensor and a 4 Ultrapixel selfie camera. The most recent details from @Upleaks also lists BoomSound speakers and a fingerprint scanner, making it a compelling sounding flagship, albeit in a plastic body.
Essentially, the ME9 looks like a cheaper, plastic version of the 5.2-inch One M9+, which launched in India and China in April. Not forgetting that there’s the plastic 5.5-inch One E9 already in India, if you’re after a bigger handset.
The leaks suggest that the handset will be destined for a selection Asian markets in July and will follow the launch patterns of HTC’s other One handsets, meaning that it won’t be made available in Europe or the US. The price is expected to be in the region of RMB 3500 (USD 563).
New HTC J Butterfly announced for Japan, offers better specs than the M9
While the HTC One M9 has its fans, there are also a number of people who have criticized the latest flagship for not doing enough to set itself apart from its predecessor. Not only is the design very similar to the M8 but even the specs aren’t a dramatic jump forward, especially when it comes to the 1080p display. For those that were hoping for a bit more from the One M9, you might want to take a look at the latest iteration of the HTC J Butterfly.
Although the body of this phone is plastic instead of metal, the insides are as premium as ever with a 5.2-inch QHD display, a Snapdragon 810 processor, a 2700 mAh battery, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage with microSD, BoomSound front-facing speakers, a 20.2MP duo camera and a 13MP front cam. The J Butterfly (HTV31) is available in three different colors (red/white/blue) and it also sports water-resistance.
The J Butterfly will be heading to Japan, exclusively through carrier KDDI, later this summer. It is also very possible the phone will be re-branded as the Butterfly 3 in other markets. For those in the United States, it is less likely that you’ll ever see the device officially launched, though anything is possible.
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So why did HTC hold off these special extra (high-end duo camera, better front facer, QHD), instead of releasing them with the M9? That’s a good question, though really only HTC knows the answer to that.
Not too long ago, AA’s Nirave wrote a post about how Sony and HTC could risk falling further behind the crowd, due to their design/hardware decisions made with the Xperia Z4 and One M9. Whether you agree or not, it is interesting that HTC choice to forgo extras like QHD on its primary flagship, only to turn around and include them in other devices like the One M9+, E9+, and now the J Butterfly.
Do you think that HTC made the right move by avoiding the QHD trend with its flagship? Conversely, would J Butterfly-level specs have been enough to sell you on the One M9, even if design stayed largely the same?
HTC J Butterfly brings the best of the One M9 and One M9+ to Japan
A new device from HTC has released in Japan, the HTC J Butterfly HTV31. This may be the most powerful smartphone HTC has brought to the market yet.
There has been a flood of rumors surrounding this device, and as it turns out, the latest ones seemed to have been true on the hardware front.
The new J Butterfly brings the best of the HTC One M9 and One M9+ to this device, offering a phenomenal hardware package. Here’s the full specs sheet:
- Snapdragon 810
- 5.2-inch WQHD Display (1440×2560)
- 20.2 MP DUO camera (which supports 4K movie recording)
- 13MP front facing shooter
- 3GB of RAM
- 2700mAh battery
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- microSDXC support (up to 200GB)
- IP55/IP57 water and dust resistance
One of the excellent features of this device is that it supports Quick Charging. With the correct AC adapater, you should be able to go from dead to fully charged in 110 minutes.
Japanese carrier KDDI says they’re looking at a release in early June, and buyers will be able to get the J Butterfly in red, white, and indigo blue.
source: KDDI
via: G for Games
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