HTC has no plans to release a One Mini 3
HTC will not release a successor to the One Mini 2, said Jack Tong, head of the company’s North Asia division.
Speaking at the Taiwan launch of the 5.2-inch One M9+, Tong said the industry as a whole is moving away from smaller phones and HTC sees no reason to fight the trend.
“Overall the industry is moving towards new phones over 5 inches in size and our product roadmap is close to that of the industry,” the executive said.
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HTC released the original One Mini in July 2013, and followed up with the 4.5-inch One Mini 2, which was based on the One M8 and launched in May 2014. One Mini devices featured metallic designs closely resembling the top of the line One M7 and M8, but with pared-down specifications that put them in direct competition with budget-friendly phones like the Moto G. Given HTC’s decision to pull the plug, it’s safe to say people didn’t flock to buy the more expensive One Mini.
The news comes soon after HTC announced it won’t update the One Mini 2 to Lollipop, even if similar devices from other Android OEMs made the jump without major issues.
HTC is now focusing on the 5 to 5.5-inch range, with devices like the One M9+, One E9+, and the rumored hybrid One ME9.
With HTC giving up on the segment, fans of smaller designs have precious few options left. Sony will likely release an Xperia Z4 Compact and Samsung may follow up on the 4.7-inch Alpha later this year, but overall, sub-5-inch devices seem to be going the way of the dodo.
Are you disappointed in this decision? Or is it just inevitable?
The one-year old HTC One Mini 2 won’t be getting Lollipop
The One Mini 2 is yet to celebrate its first anniversary (it was officially launched on May 15, 2014), but HTC is eager to make it forgotten, at least when it comes to updates.
In reply to a customer question on Twitter, HTC announced that the One Mini 2 won’t be getting Lollipop, as updating it to the newer Android version would not result in an “optimal experience.”
@EdoardoBerti We determined that Lollipop on the One mini 2 will not provide an optimal experience; it isn’t scheduled to receive the update
— HTC (@htc) April 27, 2015
With 1GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz processor, the One Mini 2 is indeed relatively poorly endowed in terms of specs. Then again, Motorola has been doing a solid job issuing Lollipop for the first-gen Moto G, which features the same processing package. HTC’s Sense software is probably harder on the system than the Moto G’s stock-like OS, but we’re still unconvinced that HTC really couldn’t make it work.
The One Mini 2 was HTC’s compact version of the One M8, featuring Android 4.4 KitKat, a 4.5-inch HD display, a quad-core processor, 16GB of expandable storage, a 2,100 mAh, and a 13MP rear camera.
The One M7 is another device that HTC is ready to leave behind, though the company hinted it may reconsider its decision to not update the former flagship to Android 5.1.
Verizon announces HTC One Remix (One Mini 2) for July 24
Verizon on Wednesday confirmed the upcoming availability of the HTC One Remix. Known in other circles as the One Mini 2, the smartphone arrives tomorrow, July 24.
The HTC One Remix runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Sense 6 UI and features a 4.5-inch HD display, 13-megapixel rear camera, and 16GB internal storage. Additionally, the phone packs a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, microSD expansion for up to 128GB, and a 2100mAh battery. Like other recent Verizon smartphones, this one is XLTE ready.
The HTC One Remix will be available online and in retail stores starting for $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement.
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HTC One Remix leaked with Verizon branding
It seems that Verizon is gearing up to release the HTC One Remix. Folks over at @evleaks leaked an image of a HTC smartphone with Verizon branding on it. The phone is said to be the Verizon’s version of the HTC One Mini 2, and the only difference is that the Remix comes with a smooth metal back. It’s a beautiful device and we will hopefully see it at Verizon soon.
The device will come with 4.5″ 720p LCD display, Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor, 16GB of storage (plus microSD slot), a 13MP rear non-UltraPixel camera, 2100mAh battery, and Android 4.4 atop which sits HTC’s Sense 6 UI layer.
Are you planning to grab one? Let us know in the comment box below.
Source: @evleaks
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