Accessory of the Day: Pack of 3 HTC One screen protectors, $5.95
The HTC One is a beautiful phone worthy of protection and care. There’s nothing like dinging your precious electronics to add that little bit of frustration to your day that throws everything off kilter. Ease your worries and protect your resale value with this pack of 3 screen protectors. They attach smoothly and leave behind no residue. With phenomenal Amazon ratings, these are priced to GO at $5.95 (Prime eligible). Also available for the HTC One M8.
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HTC to release a premium line of tablets in 2015
Nexus 9 was recently introduced by Google as their flagship Android tablet, and also the first tablet to feature Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Nexus 9 is manufactured by HTC, and this step by the Taiwanese manufacturer also shows that they are ready to step back in the tablet market. According to HTC’s Chief Financial Officer Chang Chia-Lin, HTC is getting ready to release a premium line of tablets next year, but they will come with a hefty price.
Also, HTC’s North Asia President talked about tablets as well. He said that “There is actually a bit more room for growth and product differentiation in the high-end and mid-tier tablet segments “. He further says that HTC is not interested in competing in the low cost tablet market, because the profit margins are really slim, so it means that HTC will be releasing tablets very similar to Nexus 9 in design probably, but maybe better specs in future.
We don’t know much about the details regarding HTC’s plan, but we can expect to hear more about it in coming months. Do you think HTC should focus on tablets? Let us know in the comment box below.
Source: FocusTaiwan
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HTC Weather app now available on Google Play Store
In an effort to provide quick and easy updates, HTC has been uploading their system apps to the Play Store, and today the HTC Weather app makes its debut on Google’s marketplace. The download is exclusive to HTC devices. No new features or improvements are included, this just allows HTC to update the app without the need for a full system update. Hit the break for a gallery of screenshots and a download link.
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Verizon Buyer’s Guide for Android (November 2014)
In the hunt for a new smartphone from Verizon? Regardless of whether you’re buying your first Android or upgrading for the fourth time there’s something for everyone. And, as you might suspect, Big Red has plenty to choose from. In fact, counting variations, there are roughly two dozen models to choose from today.
As the lone carrier to offer the Droid series, Verizon transitioned the family away from other hardware makers into an exclusive relationship with Motorola. Beyond that, you’ll also find some devices that are exclusive to the nation’s largest wireless provider.
Defining high-end
Today’s top Androids feature big, gorgeous displays, fantastic high-resolution cameras, and lots of memory. Toss in some quad-core and octa-core processors and some killer high capacity batteries and you’ve got mobile devices that would rival your computer from just a few years back.
As 2014 draws to a close and we look at the hardware from late model Androids it’s not uncommon to find screens hovering at 5-inches or larger. Thanks to ever-shrinking bezels we have phones with massive displays that also happen to fit comfortably in our hand. And, they’re not only big, but they’re sharp, too. Resolutions across the the top models are 1080p and higher. For what it’s worth, we’re starting to get our first glimpses of 2K and Ultra HD screens. It can be argued that average users cannot discern much beyond 720p/1080p on such a small device.
If you’re not coming to the table with at least a quad-core processor and 2GB RAM then you’re not going to sit at the big boy’s table. Most of the bleeding edge stuff you’ll find today comes with 3GB memory and chipsets of around 2.3GHz – 2.7GHz.
Storage capacities, for the most part, haven’t moved forward quite as quickly as other areas. You’ll still routinely find 16GB and 32GB models in most models though some are creeping into the 64GB space. Given that many handsets offer external storage via microSD cards it should matter little where you start out – especially if cost is a factor.
Another important factor in determining a smartphone purchase is the version of Android. Typically, it’s a simple case of “the newer the phone, the newer the operating system”. Today’s most recent phones are powered by Android 4.4.4 KitKat but anything running at least 4.4 should suffice for the average person. You will still find an occasional straggler, though, running something older.
Flagships & Exclusives
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Launched in October, this is Samsung’s annual plus-sized experience. Thanks to the release time-frame, these are typically a step-up from the Galaxy S series of smartphones. Standout specs include 32GB storage, a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 3GB RAM, an S Pen stylus, and a 3220mAh battery. Verizon | Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy S5: Released in spring 2014, it’s the most popular series of Android models to date. Hardware includes a 5.1-inch display, 16-megapixel camera, 16GB storage, and a 2800mAh battery. Verizon | Best Buy
- LG G3: LG’s increasingly popular family of phones, this one is unique in that it features rear button configuration under the camera. Verizon | Best Buy
- Motorola Moto X (2014): Motorola’s now annual flagship model, the Moto X is significant for its stripped down Android experience. Slightly bigger than last year’s model, this one has been very well received in the space. Verizon | Best Buy
- Sony Xperia Z3v: The first Sony smartphone for Big Red, it’s sleek, sexy, and waterproof. Featuring a 5.2-inch 1080p display, the handset also boasts a stellar 20.7-megapixel rear camera, and 3200mAh battery Verizon
- Motorola Droid Turbo: The first Droid from Verizon in over a year, it’s big and beautiful with a lean Android 4.4 KitKat experience. Standout features include turbo charging (8 hrs juice in 15 minutes) and a Quad HD display. Verizon | Best Buy
- HTC One M8: Perhaps the oldest model in this list, HTC’s flagship handset received very high marks for its build quality and toned-down custom UI. Often cheaper than others in the group, it’s still plenty of bang for the buck. Verizon | Best Buy
Mid-range
While not always the case, the mid-range Android is typically made up of last year’s top models. This is not to suggest, however, that there’s not a one-off model or variation that sneaks in every once in a while. Specs, as you can imagine, are often a step below. Processors, cameras, and batteries are sometimes the key difference though many of them also feature a screen resolution of 720p or 1080p. What follows what could be considered some of Verizon’s middle-of-the-pack handsets.
- LG G2: One of LG’s breakout devices over the last few years, the smartphone was the first to employ the rear button setup. Killer hardware and a refined UI make this one hard to resist even a year later. Verizon | Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy S4: Quite possibly one of the most popular handsets ever, this Samsung features a 5-inch 1080p display, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 2600mAh battery. Verizon | Best Buy
- Droid Maxx: Centered around its all-day battery life, the Droid Maxx is one big and powerful device. As often is the case with these signature Motorola handsets, this one features Kevlar coating and a splashproof screen. Verizon | Best Buy
- Droid Mini: Still powerful enough for the typical smartphone user, this Droid is smaller in hand. At 4.3-inches it might feel diminutive by today’s standards, however it gets the job done. Verizon | Best Buy
- HTC Desire 612: As a budgeted approach to the flagship One M8, you’ll find slightly less powerful hardware and a plastic housing. The 4.7-inch qHD display looks sharp and shows off the modern approach to HTC’s Sense UI. Verizon
- HTC One Remix: Also an offshoot of the One M8, this HTC packs a 4.5-inch screen and eschews Ultrapixels in favor of 13-megapixels. The front-facing 5-megapixel shooter is a selfie-lover’s dream. Verizon | Best Buy
- LG G Vista: A twist on the flagship G3, the G Vista boasts a massive 5.7-inch HD display and an 8-megapixel rear camera. Toss in a 3200mAh battery and a quad-core CPU and you’ve got an excellent option for plus-sized smartphone lovers. Verizon | Best Buy
Entry-level
- LG Lucid 3: Employing the more traditional button configuration, LG’s phone comes with a 4.7-inch qHD display, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and 1.2GHz quad-core chipset. Still present are some of LG’s custom software enhancements. Verizon | Best Buy
- Kyocera Brigadier: The most, if only, rugged Android in Verizon’s lineup today, the Brigadier can withstand water, dirt, drops, and even tough weather conditions. Strong enough to get the job done, you’ll get a 4.5-inch screen and an 8-megapixel camera, too. Verizon | Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: A smaller take on the 2013 flagship model, the S4 Mini has a very pocketable 4.3-inch display, an 8-megapixel rear shooter, and plenty of Samsung software features. Verizon
- Droid Razr M: Thanks to a 4.3-inch, nearly edge-to-edge screen, this Droid simply feels great in hand. Kevlar coating and a scratch resistant glass make this one tough phone. Specs, including software, are a step behind the others listed here. Verizon | Best Buy
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BT, HTC and EE develop tech that can pinpoint 999 calls to within metres
Every second counts for the emergency services. So to speed up response times, a new system developed by BT, HTC and EE can now pinpoint the location of a distress call to within just 30 metres or less (down from several kilometres). As soon as you dial 999, a text message with your position is sent to the operator in one of BT’s call centres, verified and forwarded to the relevant emergency service. It should help police officers, paramedics and fire fighters arrive at the scene quicker, and assist the 330,000 emergency callers each year who are unable to speak on the phone. Right now, the feature is (unsurprisingly) only supported on EE’s network and a selection of HTC phones, but it’s hoped the technology will be picked up by other UK networks and handset makers in the future.
[Image credit: West Midlands Police, Flickr]
Filed under: Cellphones, Networking
Source: BT
Nexus 9 demand is causing HTC to increase production capacity
In no way should this news be surprising, but here it is anyway. It is being reported that the Nexus 9 demand in the world is so great that HTC is having to increase production capacity just to meet its targets. HTC North Asia president, Jack Tong, was interviewed by the Taipei Times yesterday and said that the Nexus 9’s incredible popularity with pre-orders has been a flow-on effect of the Nexus 7’s success. As the phablet market heats up, Tong says that HTC may be looking toward higher-end tablet models to help differentiate themselves as part of their greater strategy.
It’s small wonder that the Nexus 9 is so popular. Despite not being particularly competitively priced or even at times the best in class, it serves as an example of how good the next generation of Android tablets are going to be once they start being able to harness the 64-bit processors and unlock the wonders of Android Lollipop. It’s certainly a great time to be an Android tablet enthusiast as the Nexus 9 is spearheading the way for more tablets to follow in its wake, even as the market starts to make a slow decline.
What do you think about the Nexus 9 demand? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Taipei Times via Phone Arena
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HTC issues apology for Hot Deal snags
Yesterday HTC launched a new program to give people a good reason to visit their web site – nine weeks of hot deals. The first one was a doozy as HTC offered the new Nexus 9 tablet for only $199 for a 16GB model. No doubt this caused a virtual feeding frenzy on the HTC site once the sale opened up. Even with all the extra stress and frustration that goes with events like this, HTC apparently felt some of the problems people experienced went above and beyond what could be reasonably expected for a flash sale. For that, the company has issued an apology.
Through a pop up that appears if you visit the HTC Hot Deal page, HTC America President Jason Mackenzie has posted a message promising to do better in the coming weeks. According to Mackenzie, the “site did not function properly” and failed to meet the company’s goal of offering a “seamless” experience. He goes on to indicate the HTC team is working to correct the system issues so the company can continue to offer an “exciting cadence of offers” during the holiday season.
Anyone out there manage to get in on the deal? Did anyone try and experience problems with the HTC site?
source: HTC
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Binaries for the Nexus 9 are being included in factory image build
Google recently released a factory image for the Nexus 9 tablet, but we were still waiting for binaries to be made officially available. Well, it turns out Google already released those binaries and most people didn’t even notice. The binaries for the Nexus 9 have been included on the LRX21L factory image on a separate vendor partition, which also explains why the factory image is a pretty large download.
Now that we’ve got everything cleared up for the Nexus 9, we’re just waiting on Lollipop images for other devices.
source: Android Police
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HTC is planning their own line of premium tablets to launch in 2015
If it wasn’t clear with the announcement of the Nexus 9, HTC is back in the tablet game, and their Chief Financial Officer Chang Chia-lin had some details to share during the company’s recent earnings conference call. Planning a launch sometime next year, the Taiwanese company may be looking into co-branding to expand HTC’s brand appeal (similar to their former partnership with Beats). HTC North Asia President Jack Tong also revealed that HTC is aiming for the mid and high-tier tablet market, claiming the profit margin in the budget tablet sector is too slim.
While the tablets won’t be cheap, they will likely be premium devices in every aspect, utilizing HTC’s amazing design team. It will be interesting to see what brands HTC partners up with in the future. Anyone out there getting excited at the prospect of an HTC tablet with the manufacturer’s Sense skin and HTC’s design language? Let us know in the comments below.
Source: Focus Taiwan
Via: Android Authority
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HTC Nexus 9 for $199 Via HTC Hot Deals, 12 Hours Only
We all know new tech shows up sometimes within weeks of just one flagship announcement. After which the price is usually pretty high (unless you sign a 2 year contract) so it is nice to see that HTC is giving all of us a chance to own the latest Nexus tablet from Google for half the price of what is on the Play Store. If you click on the link below you will be able to purchase the all new HTC Nexus 9 for only $199!! That’s 50% off the Google Play Store price of $399 (16GB).
This price comes courtesy of HTC and their #HTCHOTDEALS which will announce a new HTC deal every Tuesday for the next 9 weeks. The deal will run between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT/noon and midnight ET every Tuesday. That gives you a full 12 hours to get your mega deal on before it is gone. Which, if this first deal is any indicator, means we are in for some pretty damn good deals from HTC so I suggest you all start watching the hashtag (link above) on Twitter.
This price is, well kinda shocking, considering that the Nexus 9 tablet just came out. Normally you don’t see such savings unless the product is doing bad already (FIRE-sale anyone). So if you have been saving up to buy one off the Play Store well good news now you can buy two with that $400. Use one as a coffee table or give one to your dog so s/he can watch cat videos on YouTube. Whatever you decide just be happy that the Nexus 9 is on sale for $200!!! So hit up the link below (bookmark it as well for all the coming deals) and start clicking that buy button because there are limited quantities which is kinda obvious given the price. Good luck.
All purchases must be billed and shipped to a valid mailing address in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only. White or Black 16GB models only.
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