7-inch HTC tablet spotted with quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM and dual-SIM
A week ago, rumors began to surface about a new affordable tablet from HTC, as the company confirmed that it was “looking closely” at entry and mid-level tablets. Leaks had suggested that the company was working on a 7-inch tablet codenamed H7 and a device bearing the same name has recently been spotted on India’s public import-export database, Zauba.
The shipment is listed as a sample for research and development, but also contains a brief list of specifications. The H7 tablet features a 7-inch display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and space for not one, but two SIM cards. The H7 looks to be a budget product, unlike HTC’s last effort, the high-end Nexus 9, which launched last year.
SIM slots in tablets are still quite rare in the budget segment, but dual-SIM compatibility is a popular feature in Eastern markets, which fits with the Indian source of the information.
We’re still not sure if or when the tablet will be making it to market, or what its exact price will be. The shipment lists a value of INR 9,565, which works out roughly to $150, suggesting that a final retail price might be somewhere in the $200 region. Hopefully we will hear something official from HTC soon.
Would you be interested in a budget tablet from HTC?
MixRadio leaves beta, announces new partnership with HTC
After being purchased by LINE from Microsoft and Nokia, MixRadio has ditched its beta tag and hit Google’s App Store. The music streaming service tries to offer a more personalized approach to your music by learning what you like and playing things it thinks you’ll like. Other apps have tried to do this with mixed success, so it’ll be interesting to see if MixRadio can pull it off.
The app has also announced a partnership with HTC that will curate music news to BlinkFeed on HTC devices. As the service learns what music you like, it will display relevant info and news about artists and genres you like in your news feed. It’s a pretty nifty use of BlinkFeed that hopefully works as well as it sounds.
Anybody up for trying out a new music streaming service?
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HTC has no plans for One M9 mini, moving away from the smaller line entirely
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Are you the kind of person that just loves the sub 4.7-inch form factor in your device? If you are holding out for a HTC One M9 Mini you might be waiting for no good reason at all. At least that is what is currently being said by President of HTC North Asia Jack Tong. According to Jack, the market is trending towards devices that are 5-inches and up and that the company would be ending its “mini” line-up.
It isn’t really a big surprise considering some of the best selling devices are the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S6 at 5.1-inches. Heck, even Apple reneged on its screen size stance and bumped things up with two devices that brought more screen real estate to consumers. The news could leave a lot of people who are still very much in love with the 4.7-inch screens and smaller, accompanying form factor and pocket friendliness little in the way alternatives that still pack some power. There is always the Xperia Z3 Compact I suppose, or the Moto G. Either way, looks like you might just have to bite the bullet and get yourself something a bit larger that you can cope with.
Source: Focus Taiwan Via Androidandme
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HTC doesn’t see a future in ‘mini’ smartphones (update: it might)
We hope you weren’t pinning your hopes on a downsized version of HTC’s One M9 smartphone, as you probably won’t get it… or anything like it in the future, for that matter. HTC’s Jack Tong says that the company is ditching the One mini phone range because the “industry is moving” to phones with 5-inch and larger screens. Why build a cut-down version of a handset when most of your customers want something big? The move makes sense given that the One mini doesn’t really drive sales like its full-size sibling. Still, this is bad news if you like smaller smartphones — while there are certainly alternatives on the market, it’s good to have more options.
Update: HTC tells us that this was a misquote. As it explains to Phone Scoop, Tong did say that 5-inch and larger phones were the future, but he didn’t say the mini line was finished. This isn’t to say that you’ll see a One M9 mini — just that phones like it are still a possibility at some point.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HTC
Via: Droid-Life
Source: Focus Taiwan
The top 15 smartphones you can buy right now
It’s been a while since we took time out to list our favorite smartphones, which means we’ve had to make more than a few updates to our buyer’s guide. Big players like LG, HTC, Samsung and Motorola have unleashed a flurry of updates to their previous lines, and in most cases the devices are better for it. The G Flex2 has restored our confidence in LG’s curvacious form factor, piling on strong internals and improved specs. Samsung stepped up its game for the with the gorgeous Galaxy S6, while HTC built on the success of its One line to bring us the M9. Motorola added LTE to the Moto E for 2015 and partnered with Google to launch the super-sized Nexus 6. There are plenty of options for all budgets and power requirements, so cruise through the gallery or head over to our buyer’s guide for help picking out your next daily driver.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft, HTC, Nokia, Google, LG
HTC One M9 not getting a ‘mini’ version
The HTC One (M7) and One (M8) both had ‘mini’ versions with watered-down specifications released at lower prices. Their displays measured 4.3 inches and 4.5 inches, respectively. The One Mini was released in July 2013 and the One Mini 2 arrived in May 2014. If the company were to do the same with the One M9, we would expect the One Mini 3 relatively soon. However, Jack Tong of HTC North Asia seemingly confirmed that the line of ‘mini’ versions is done.
Here is what Tong had to say regarding devices with displays measuring less than 5 inches:
“Overall the industry is moving towards new phones over 5 inches in size and our product roadmap is close to that of the industry.”
This year, in addition to the One M9, HTC has released the One M9+ and One E9+, two devices that have displays above the 5-inch mark.
Source: Focus Taiwan
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Recent price drops for Boost Mobile
Is it time for a new smartphone for you or someone you know? We’re here to help you out in whatever way possible. Be it in the form of covering major announcements, creating buyer’s guides or something else, we aim to please.
Today we’re compiling a list of devices that have been discounted in the last few days. Specifically, we’re looking at Boost Mobile. We have been keeping our eyes open, bouncing around between the official carrier sites, Amazon, and Best Buy.
Here are some of the models that have seen a decent price drop ($10+) in the last couple of days. Perhaps your next phone is among these.
- LG Optimus F3 Black dropped $24.00 to $58.99 (Boost Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy S5 White 16GB dropped $37 to $494.86 (Boost Mobile)
- ZTE Boost Warp 4G dropped $12 to $87.99 (Boost Mobile)
- HTC Desire 510 dropped $0 to $69.99 (Boost Mobile)
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HTC One M9 not getting a ‘mini’ version
The HTC One (M7) and One (M8) both had ‘mini’ versions with watered-down specifications released at lower prices. Their displays measured 4.3 inches and 4.5 inches, respectively. The One Mini was released in July 2013 and the One Mini 2 arrived in May 2014. If the company were to do the same with the One M9, we would expect the One Mini 3 relatively soon. However, Jack Tong of HTC North Asia seemingly confirmed that the line of ‘mini’ versions is done.
Here is what Tong had to say regarding devices with displays measuring less than 5 inches:
“Overall the industry is moving towards new phones over 5 inches in size and our product roadmap is close to that of the industry.”
This year, in addition to the One M9, HTC has released the One M9+ and One E9+, two devices that have displays above the 5-inch mark.
Source: Focus Taiwan
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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?
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).
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