The unlocked HTC One is now only $499
Less than two weeks until the arrival of the All New HTC One, HTC drops the price of the One to $499. We can’t say that this is unexpected – many companies try to get rid of some existing stock before the new one takes over.
Oddly enough, the HTC One with the $100 discount is still pretty expensive compared to other unlocked smartphones. If HTC discounted it by $200, then they might have something. But the unlocked All New HTC One will most likely come in at around $600, so you wouldn’t really be justifying the cost if you bought the One.
Hold off until HTC announces the All New One on March 25th. If the new phone isn’t very good, you might want to consider this option.
Source: HTC
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New HTC One sold on eBay in Verizon packaging for $500
Given the vast number of leaks about HTC’s all new One, its upcoming flagship launching March 25th, it’s almost surprising that it was this long before we saw a retail unit sold on eBay. But hey, it’s finally happened, although we must say we’re a bit puzzled as to why the sale only netted $500. Naturally, the final retail price will be a bit higher than that. Regardless of price, the fact that it comes in its packaging is more important because it has most of the specs listed on it.
We can’t take this as official confirmation of the phone’s specs — it’s all mere speculation until the One launches on the 25th, so it could still easily change between now and then. However, the box tells us we can expect a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset, a 5-inch 1080p display, microSD slot for expandable memory and 32GB internal storage, a 5MP front-facing camera, UltraPixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, a Nano-SIM slot and 2GB of RAM. Curiously, the eBay listing has been taken down already, but it appears that the damage is already done and the phone is likely already on its way to the lucky winner.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, HTC, Verizon
Via: Droid-Life
Source: eBay
The All New HTC One Photos Won’t Stop! Oppo Find 7 Lookin’ Sexy! – The ManDroid Show
Time for that video portion of the Android news my friends. More All New HTC One photos have leaked out, and I think you can all agree it is getting pretty old. We are pretty much going to know everything about this phone before HTC’s unveiling event. Kind of sad, but we can you do. The Oppo Find 7 is looking mighty sexy, making get all excited just because it has a glow underneath it. It’s the little things. Enjoy the show!
News Topics
Lots more All New HTC One photos surface
All New HTC one gets a fancy flip-cover
Oppo Find 7 images
LG might have leaked the LG G3
Touchless voice controls for the Nexus 5
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Daily Roundup: Blackberry’s identity crisis, Oculus Rift meets Game of Thrones and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
BlackBerry’s identity crisis continues
Over the past few years, Blackberry endured lackluster product launches, management shake-ups and repeatedly unpleasant earnings reports. So, how can the once-mighty smartphone manufacturer arise from its proverbial pit of despair? We managed to sit down with longtime employee Gary Klassen during SXSW to discuss just that.
HBO pushes the boundaries of virtual reality to sell you Game of Thrones
Game developers aren’t the only ones teasing our senses with the Oculus Rift. Companies like HBO, Ogeeku and Chaotic Moon have capitalized on the VR headset’s use as a completely immersive marketing experience. Read on as Engadget’s Terrence O’Brien takes a virtual journey into the world of Game of Thrones.
Raspberry Pi gets its own sound card
Everyone’s favorite microcomputer just got a little bit better. The Raspberry Pi’s maker, element14, announced the $33 Wolfson Audio Card add-on this morning, which supports high-res audio and includes 3.5mm and S/PDIF output jacks. What’s more, it’s available starting today.
Leaked ad explains why HTC’s putting a ‘Duo Camera’ in its new One
GSM Arena is reporting that it received a leaked ad that sheds some light on the mystery behind HTC’s next One and its dual backside cameras. Should the information prove true, the handset will feature a larger 5-inch display and its shooters will allow for improved low-light capabilities and after-shot focus adjustments.
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Leaked ad explains why HTC’s putting a ‘Duo Camera’ in its new One
Ever since a leaked image showed off dual cameras on HTC’s next One (aka the M8), the rumor mill has been trying to figure out what they’re for, exactly. Now, an ad from Australian carrier Telstra leaked to GSM Arena appears to have removed all mystery. First off, the phone is referred to as the “All New HTC One (M8),” in the copy, likely to distinguish it from the last model. As for the “Duo Camera,” it’ll bring improved low-light capabilities and let you select the focus of a shot after it’s been taken — as predicted. You’ll also be able to highlight significant areas of a shot, soften the background and add 3D effects. Another big reveal is the 5-inch, full HD, scratch-resistant screen (a step up from the last One’s 4.7-inch display), along with dual “BoomSound” speakers. Finally, the latest Sense 6.0 version will let you double tap the screen to turn on the phone and swipe to access apps and social info. The ad looks like the real McCoy, but if you’re still capable of any skepticism, all will be revealed in exactly two weeks.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: GSM Arena
[LEAK] ‘HTC Duo Camera’ may be the official name of the All New HTC One’s dual-sensor Camera
Australia is known for many things: kangaroos, koalas, being amazing at cricket and being home to Crocodile Dundee. On this particular occasion though, we might have done the Android community a favour by leaking the official name of the All New HTC One‘s dual-sensor camera in a magazine ad. In the ad, Telstra refers to the camera as the ‘HTC Duo Camera‘, which isn’t quite on the same level as ‘BoomSound’ or ‘UltraPixel’, but it’ll do. As we’ve suspected all along, the Duo Camera will have Lytro Camera-like abilities (read more about the tech behind it here) and will be able to:
“Create vivid images even in low light and professionally edit memories after you’ve taken the shot. Choose where to focus, highlight what you love, soften backgrounds and add 3D effects.”
As well as possibly leaking the camera’s name, rough pricing for the device was also provided. Off-contract from Telstra, the All New HTC One is going to run you $840 AUD, which equates to about $760 USD; it must be noted that Australian prices tend to be a bit higher than the norm, but expect the phone to still be in that ballpark. The ad also makes reference to Sense 6.0 and introduces some of the abilities it has, like double tapping the screen to rotate the orientation of the screen.
What do you think about the naming of the camera as the HTC Duo Camera? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source: Google+ via Android Central
Get the look of the “All New HTC One” with these wallpapers and sounds
The All New HTC One will be announced in just two weeks on March 25, but that isn’t stopping leakers from spreading some love online with wallpapers and sounds from the unreleased device.
You can thank jonas2295 from XDA Developers forum for all of these wallpapers. Hit up this link if you want to go to a page to download all of them at once.
If you want to give your device the same sounds as the new HTC One, make sure you have root access on your device then:
• Download the M8sounds.zip file
• Unzip M8sounds.zip and copy the files/folders into system/media/audio
That’s it! Enjoy these until you can get your hands on the actual device!
via XDA Developers
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[LEAK] Lots more photos of the All New HTC One leak out, unsurprisingly looks exactly the Same
By now, most of you will have already seen a substantial number of photos of what is going to be the All New HTC One, HTC‘s next flagship device, which is expected to be announced at a March 25th event. In fact, some might say that we’ve probably seen too many leaked photos of the device already (Seriously, does everybody have one or something?). But for those who don’t think they have, or haven’t seen any, you’re in luck as today we have many more photos of the All New HTC One for you to look at.
There’s nothing terribly new in the photos (12 in total), or at least, nothing that we haven’t seen before from the formerly codenamed, HTC M8. Confirmed yet again is the dual-sensor rear camera, as well as the general design of the device. Probably of most note is one of the photographed devices is a China Mobile device, which is good news for those of you who are customers there, but a close second would be the photos that show the All New One posing with its much bigger brother, the HTC One Max. The 5.9-inch Max positively dwarfs the All New One, which is expected to come out a 5-inch device. Check out all the photos below:
What do you think about this collection of leaked photos; see something that we’ve missed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source: cnBeta via Phone Arena
HTC’s next One leaks again in all-angle photo shoot
HTC’s upcoming successor to the One, codenamed M8, has been a leaky ship while sailing to its March 25th launch. But the latest set of photos from a Chinese Weibo site leave nothing to the imagination, showing a possible China Mobile retail model from nearly all angles. Of interest are the speaker grills, which seem to be coated with a clear layer of material, possibly for protection. The leaker also said that the M8 used a lot of new CNC process tech, resulting in a very tight build on the handset. Otherwise, the gallery confirms details we’ve already seen and several pics with an HTC One Max show the relative size. To cap it off, @evleaks has has shown a possible LED smart cover for the M8, which mimics one we saw for the Alcatel One OneTouch by showing the weather, time and other info. Head after the break to see the smart cover, or for an all-around view of the (alleged) M8, check the gallery below.
[Image credit: TD Beta]
[Image credit: @evleaks]
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HTC
Via: GSM Arena
Source: TD Beta (1), (2), (3), (4)
How would you change HTC’s 8X?
It seems like forever ago that HTC was making Windows Phone devices, but it’s not even been a year. HTC’s 8X earned plenty of praise for the fantastic performance, build and battery life – not to mention the display and camera. The downside, of course, was Windows Phone 8, which, at the time, was still too young to hit the spot for our tame phone reviewers. But what about you? We guess that plenty of you would have picked up this phone, so share with us your experiences and what, if anything, you would have changed.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft, HTC
Source: Engadget Forums
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