New HTC M8 Image Shows its Shiny Back
The HTC M8 caught on camera campaign keeps rolling on, and today, HTCFamily.ru posts more images of the new flagship. The image above really shows its glossy back, which makes look even more sexy in my eyes. According to HTCFamily, the back is a polished metal with black plastic inserts. Whatever it is, I think it looks like eye-candy. They also uploaded a video showing us a render of the HTC M8. It isn’t real, but it might as well be since they have held it in their hands. So check that out below, and let us know what you think about it.
Source: HTCFamily.ru
The week’s best Android rumors: Galaxy Tab 4, HTC Nexus 10, Desire 8, Nokia Normandy, and more
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
Samsung will possibly introduce the Galaxy Tab 4 line of tablets at Mobile World Congress, according to whispers. Details include a 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch model are in order; common specs include 1280×800 resolution, microSD, and 1.2GHz processors. Storage will range from 8GB to 16GB and cameras jump around from 3.-megapixels to 8-megapixels.
Oppo Find 7
Chinese handset maker Oppo is expected to debut two versions of its Find 7 smartphone. Reportedly, one model will feature a 1080p HD display while the other offers users a 2K (2,560 x 1,440) resolution.
HTC Desire 8
HTC should soon introduce a 5.5-inch Desire 8, possibly at Mobile World Congress. Specs include a 13-megapixel rear camera, stereo front-facing speakers, on-screen navigation, and a plastic body (in multiple color options).
HTC M8 Mini
Specs leaked this week for the so-called Mini version of the HTC M8 figure to include a 4.5-inch 720p display, a quad-core 1.4GHz processor, 13-megapixel rea camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, Android 4.4.2 with Sense 6, on-screen buttons, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage. Rounding things out are Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), microSD expansion, and Bluetooth 4.0.
HTC Nexus 10
Word on the street is that HTC has been working with Google to develop the next-generation of Nexus 10 tablet. No hard details to share yet; rumored arrival is scheduled for the second half of the year.
ZTE Nubia Z7
ZTE’s next big (translate: huge) release is expected to be the 6.44-inch Nubia Z7. Specs leaked thus far include Android 4.4 KitKat, a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, and a whopping 128GB internal storage. Launch is tentatively March or April, or so say the sources.
Sony Sirius
Details surfacing this week indicate that the Sony D6503 “Sirius” could feature a 15.5-megapixel camera at 16:9 aspect ratio in addition to the 20-megapixel setting. Recording at 1080p, users should have the option to toggle 30fps or 60fps.
Nokia Normandy
If a Vietnamese retailer’s price is any indicator, Nokia’s upcoming “Normandy” may come in around $110. We’ve been expecting a low sticker because of the leaked specs, but we’ll know more around Mobile World Congress.
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HTC M8 Shows its Thin Bezels! Galaxy S5 Render Leaked? – The ManDroid Show
Happy Friday my nerd friends. TIme for that video portion of our website. Some more HTC M8 images arose from the interwebs. A strange little Galaxy S5 render has been circulating through the web that is most likely a nifty Photoshop job. Won’t be long now until we actually see these new flagship phones.
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HTC will support new flagships for two years, reconsidering update for HTC One X
If you weren’t aware, HTC hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit this morning, putting themselves out there to answer questions from all their fans and naysayers. But before these interested parties were able to say anything, HTC made an announcement that they will be trying to change their image, starting with a promise; a promise that HTC will support new flagships for two years after they have been released, a bold promise considering very few OEMs have even achieved this for one of their phones.
One other gem from this AMA, which will have HTC One X and One X+ owners very happy, is that HTC is now reconsidering updating these phones to Android KitKat. This is a pretty big backflip considering HTC came out and officially said that the phone would not be supported past Android 4.2.2, but I think we can all agree this change a good thing. What was slightly suspicious was that HTC claimed that the update was originally scrapped due to a lack of cooperation from NVIDIA with regards to the Tegra 3 processor in some of the global One X devices, however the US versions all have Qualcomm processors.
If you want to catch up and read what else went down in the HTC AMA, hit the Reddit link below which will take you to the feed. What do you make of HTC’s announcement today? Do you think they’ll be able to stick to their word on both these announcements? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
HTC will bring all ‘major Android updates’ to new flagship devices for two years (update: only in North America)
Members of HTC’s US product team have just started taking questions from Android fans over on Reddit, and they’re already dropping some goodies. After conceding that the company’s track record with updates isn’t spotless, they confirmed that HTC plans to bring “all major Android updates” to its forthcoming North American flagship devices for a full two years after they’ve been released.
We can hazard a guess at what those new flagships may be, but it’s heartening to see HTC pledge prolonged support for its new phones. After all, few things are as frustrating as buying a shiny new smartphone only to see its maker basically forget about it after a few months. Sadly, HTC isn’t a stranger to that stuff: the company caught flack for refusing to update the One X past Android 4.2, a decision it made to maintain a level of software parity between the Tegra and Snapdragon variants floating around out there. The move ruffled enough feathers to get HTC working on exploring the idea of an Android 4.4 update for the One X, but if the company sticks to its word such headaches will be a thing of the past.
Update: The original AMA post said HTC would “support all new flagship devices going forward with all major Android updates,” but the company has clarified that it meant North American flagships specifically.
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Source: Reddit
HTC working with Microsoft to bring Windows Phone Blue to 8X
HTC hasn’t forgotten about Windows Phone after all. The company’s been pretty silent on any sort of collaboration with Microsoft for a long time, but the North American product team spoke up today on Reddit. When asked if HTC is done with Windows Phone, the team stated: “we’re working with Microsoft on the Blue update on Windows Phone 8X and will continue to take new products into consideration.” Indeed, it appears that the 8X — which will be nearly a year and a half old in April, when the Blue update is rumored to launch — will get the latest and greatest version of Windows Phone after all, and perhaps we may even see new hardware down the road. Sadly there’s no word on what will happen to the 8S, which launched around the same time, so we’ll have to wait and see. As a sidenote, it’s also rare to hear companies directly confirm the existence of upcoming updates, but let’s face it: It’s not as if it’s really that big a secret these days anyway.
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Source: Reddit
Ask HTC Anything on Reddit today
Have you ever wanted to ask HTC why they stopped making Windows Phones? Or… about why it takes so long for them to issue updates? Or how about why the Sense UI sucked for so long? Well now’s your chance.
HTC are hosting an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit today from 1:30pm to 3:00pm PST.
Rules seem to be fairly open, as does the topic choice at the moment, with HTC choosing not to publish any details about the session, only that it’s happening.
I imagine of most interest will be HTC’s inability to deliver consistent up to date Android operating system deltas to the carriers for delivery onto consumers.
What will you ask? Hit up the link to access the AMA on Reddit.
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HTC Plans an AMA on Reddit Tomorrow
Have questions for HTC? Well tomorrow will be your chance to question the OEM. They announced that there will be a AMA (ask me anything) tomorrow on Reddit between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm PST. I am sure many of you will have many questions about the HTC M8, or you will have questions about the future of the OEM. Well they are ready to answer them, so bookmark the page for tomorrow so you can ask those pressing questions. Let us know what you plan to ask them.
Daily Roundup: Lumia Icon headed to Verizon, the Galaxy S 5 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.
HTC’s Desire 8 leaked
Looks like HTC is ready to make good on its promise to deliver more mid-range handsets. A leak suggests the Desire 8 will pack dual-SIMs, a 5.5-inch display and 13-megapixel shooter. Read on for more.
Nokia Lumia Icon headed for Verizon
Nokia’s new Lumia Icon brings the same flagship experience and specs as the Lumia 1520, just in a more pocket-friendly size. The handset will hit Verizon shelves on February 20th for $200 with a two-year contract. Click through for details.
Google’s Nest acquisition is official
The deal is done! The FTC has cleared Google’s $3.2 billion purchase of Nest and now the company’s founders Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers are free to shift their focus back to making home automation consumer friendly. Follow the link for details.
Samsung on the Galaxy S 5
Samsung’s next-gen handset, the Galaxy S 5, is just weeks away from being announced. We actually already know quite a lot about what to expect from the unveiling. Click the link for the latest on the company’s “back to basics” handset.
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HTC Introduces Double Dip Cases for the HTC One
Still think Moto X wasn’t a game changer? After the Moto Maker was introduced to pick out what color you wanted for your Moto X, other OEMs started thinking about doing the same thing. They started adding multiple color options for their phones, and now HTC wants a piece of that action for their beloved HTC One.
HTC has introduced Double Dip cases that you can color coordinate yourself. If you head over to HTC, you can go pick yourself a case with 3 different colors on it for the price of $30. Not a bad idea honestly, so if you have an HTC One, and you want a colorful new case, hit the link provided below to go grab yourself one Let us know if you did.
Check them out here: HTC.com
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