HTC Vive virtual reality headset introduced through partnership with Valve
Add HTC to the list of companies getting involved in virtual reality because, today, the company introduced its own headset for the masses to see. Through a partnership with Valve, the HTC Vive was made possible. The virtual reality headset combines the design of hardware capable of HTC and the technologies available from Valve’s Steam VR.
Users of the HTC Vive are able to walk around and explore their environments due to the inclusion of due to the use of 360° scaling and tracked controllers. The display of the HTC Vive is capable of delivering high-end video and audio. The display can perform at 90fps.
There are wireless virtual reality controllers compatible, but HTC has not revealed anything about them other than saying they “will make you feel one with your virtual environment.”
A platform is only as strong as its content. That is why HTC partnered with content providers and developers such as HBO, Lionsgate, Cloudhead Games, and Google. Expect plenty of unique experience from these companies and more when the HTC Vive launches.
The HTC Vive Developer Edition will be distributed in the coming months while consumers can expect the virtual reality headset by the end of the year.
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HTC Vive virtual reality headset introduced through partnership with Valve
Add HTC to the list of companies getting involved in virtual reality because, today, the company introduced its own headset for the masses to see. Through a partnership with Valve, the HTC Vive was made possible. The virtual reality headset combines the design of hardware capable of HTC and the technologies available from Valve’s Steam VR.
Users of the HTC Vive are able to walk around and explore their environments due to the inclusion of due to the use of 360° scaling and tracked controllers. The display of the HTC Vive is capable of delivering high-end video and audio. The display can perform at 90fps.
There are wireless virtual reality controllers compatible, but HTC has not revealed anything about them other than saying they “will make you feel one with your virtual environment.”
A platform is only as strong as its content. That is why HTC partnered with content providers and developers such as HBO, Lionsgate, Cloudhead Games, and Google. Expect plenty of unique experience from these companies and more when the HTC Vive launches.
The HTC Vive Developer Edition will be distributed in the coming months while consumers can expect the virtual reality headset by the end of the year.
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Click here for our MWC 2015 coverage.
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HTC One M9 heading to Verizon, logos included
In true Verizon fashion, the HTC One M9 will be available with two sizeable logos on its rear. Big Red confirmed the One M9 on its network by posting an image of handset on Twitter. As you can see in the image above, both Verizon and 4G LTE logos are stamped. The carrier will also include its LTE logo in the status bar and plenty of bloatware such as the Verizon Messages app.
All-metal design with dual tone finish and Verizon 4G LTE – The new #HTCOneM9 will be available early 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/PgMRZhtA53
— Verizon Wireless (@VZWnews) March 1, 2015
The four largest carriers in the United States’ have all confirmed that they will be selling the HTC One M9.
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AT&T confirms its intent to sell the HTC One M9 and Grip
Customers of AT&T will be happy to know that their carrier will sell the HTC One M9 and the HTC Grip this spring. The pricing and release date were not provided; however, AT&T did not waist the opportunity to boast that it “currently offers the broadest selection of HTC devices for consumers.”
The following is what Jeff Bradley, AT&T Mobility Senior Vice President of Marketing and Developer Services, had to say about the products:
“The HTC One M9 is the latest in a family of smartphones renowned for its design. This is a premium smartphone in every possible way, and you will enjoy a top-of-the-line experience as you use it to watch videos, communicate with loved ones, and stay connected with work. Additionally, the Grip offers users a similarly high end experience while working out. It collects information about your daily workout so that you can monitor your pogress and set new goals for yourself. Both of these devices were designed to enhance your daily routine.”
Unlike Sprint, AT&T did place its logo on the rear of the HTC One M9.
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HTC Sense 7 to make its way to HTC One M8
When HTC officially unveiled the HTC One M9 a little while ago, one thing that comes with the new hardware is a new user interface. HTC’s newest iteration of their custom skin is Sense 7 and comes with some included features like themes that many users get from third party launchers.
If you happen to own last year’s flagship from the manufacturer, the HTC One M8, you will be glad to know that HTC indicated during their event today that Sense 7 will be coming to that device as well. No timeline was provided for the rollout of Sense 7, so we will just have to watch for the update to surface on the HTC or carrier web sites.
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Unlocked HTC One M9 will be sold through company site
All of the carriers confirmed that they would sell the HTC One M9. What about an unlocked version of the HTC flagship for 2015? We have great news. The company confirmed that it will sell an unlocked version of the One M9 directly through its online store. This version is likely going to be dubbed HTC One M9 Developer Edition, and that means no carrier touches or slow software updates. Everything will come straight from HTC at its own pace.
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HTC and Valve have teamed up to create their own VR headset, the HTC Vive
HTC has just announced their new VR headset at MWC 2015, built in conjunction with American video game development company Valve. The Vive will launch for consumers around the holidays this year, and a developer edition will be available this Spring. The headset boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and offers 360 degree views to its users.
Unlike most other VR headsets we’ve seen so far, the Vive isn’t powered by your smartphone. It’s made to offer the most high-end VR headset around, and will function by plugging it into your PC. This lightweight virtual reality headset supports full room-scale environments, and aims to let you get up, walk around, and interact with objects in the virtual space from every angle.
HTC explains:
Vive offers the most immersive experience of any VR package, plunging people into other worlds at a moment’s notice. HTC and Valve have introduced a Full Room Scale 360 Degree Solution with Tracked Controllers, letting you get up, walk around and explore your virtual space, inspect objects from every angle and truly interact with your surroundings. Setting a new benchmark for performance, the headset features high-quality graphics, 90-frames-per-second video and incredible audio fidelity
Controlling the headset is done by using a pair of HTC-made controllers that the company says are so versatile that the controllers will work with a wide range of VR experiences. Although, HTC didn’t exactly say what the controllers would look like, so we’ll have to wait until the Spring to get some more information on that. The headset itself is unfortunately not wireless, so you’ll need to be plugged in to experience VR with this headset.
The Vive will also offer virtual reality content from partners such as HBO, Google, Lionsgate, and a handful of others. The two companies will show off the Vive at the Game Developers Conference next week, so perhaps we’ll get some more info on this headset around that time. We’ll be sure to update you as more details emerge regarding the headset. Make sure to stay tuned to Android Authority this week, as we’re bringing you the best mobile coverage from MWC 2015.
HTC unveils strategic partnership with Valve; announces VR developer edition available in Spring and consumer edition available by end of 2015 Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2015 – HTC, a pioneer in innovative, smart technologies, today announced plans to bring mass-market virtual reality (VR) one step closer. Through a strategic partnership with Valve, HTC promises to transform the way in which consumers interact with technology and the world around them with the debut of HTC Vive. HTC Vive Developer Edition will be launched this Spring, with the consumer edition available by the end of 2015. Vive combines Valve’s Steam VR tracking and input technologies with HTC’s worldrenowned design and engineering talent, setting a new gold standard for an industry that has, until now, struggled to move beyond concept stage. Cher Wang, Chairwoman of HTC commented, “It’s rare that a company has an opportunity to forever transform the ways in which people interact with the world and communicate with each other, but that is exactly what we plan to do with Valve.” “We achieved this once before with our development of smartphone technology,” Peter Chou, CEO of HTC added, “And, through our partnership with Valve, we’ll now be doing this for a second time with VR technology of which consumers could only previously dream.” Mesmerizing quality, fully immersive experience Vive offers the most immersive experience of any VR package, plunging people into other worlds at a moment’s notice. HTC and Valve have introduced a Full Room Scale 360 Degree Solution with Tracked Controllers, letting you get up, walk around and explore your virtual space, inspect objects from every angle and truly interact with your surroundings. Setting a new benchmark for performance, the headset features high-quality graphics, 90-frames-per-second video and incredible audio fidelity.HTC is also introducing new wireless VR controllers that will make you feel one with your virtual environment. The new HTC VR Controllers come in a pair and are designed to be so versatile that they will work with a wide range of VR experiences. Unlike typical game controllers, the HTC VR Controllers are simple and intuitive to use, helping everyone make the most of their experience. Gaming and beyond Beta versions of the Vive Developer Edition have already generated rich entertainment content from some of the world’s top game developers including Vertigo Games, Bossa, Barry–Fireproof, Dovetail Games, Wemo Labs, Google, Steel Wool Games and Owlchemy. “Our collaboration with HTC is driven by the companies’ shared desire to produce the most compelling and complete VR experience,” said Ken Birdwell of Valve. “Delivering content creators with the Vive Developer Edition is an incredibly important milestone in our efforts to achieve that goal.” While amazing gaming experiences are a staple in the VR universe, the potential beyond gaming is limitless. HTC and Valve are committed to realizing a broader vision for VR and see a real opportunity in transforming everyday experiences. Travel, attending a game, meeting friends or even shopping will never be the same again, and the companies are working with leading content creators, including Google, HBO, Lionsgate and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan in order to make that vision a reality. “Vive creates an exciting opportunity for all developers and content creators, to help us bring virtual reality into the mainstream with an end-to-end solution that completely redefines how we entertain ourselves, communicate with each other, learn and, eventually, how we become more productive,” Cher Wang concluded. “HTC Vive is real, it’s here and it’ll be ready to go before the start of 2016.” – Ends – Notes to Editors Visit http://www.HTCVR.com to learn more about the HTC Vive.Later this week, Valve and HTC will be showcasing Vive to developers attending the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, CA About HTC HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-inclass design and game-changing mobile experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com About Valve Valve is an entertainment software technology company founded in 1996. In addition to creating several of the world’s most award-winning games, Valve is also a developer of leading-edge technologies including the Source game engine and Steam, the premier ogling gaming platform. http://www.valvesoftware.com
HTC One M9 announced for March
After months of rumors, conjecture, and an endless supply of leaks, the HTC One M9 is a reality. HTC today announced its latest flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress,
Keeping in line with the specifications that we’ve come to hear about over the last few weeks, the One M9 is more evolution than revolution. That’s quite alright, however, as you don’t want to stray too far from one of the highest rated smartphones of the last few years.
Powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense UI 7, the phone features a 5-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display. Internally we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM and XXGB storage.
In terms of cameras, the One M9 boasts a 20-megapixel rear camera with a 4.0-UltraPixels front-facing camera. You’ll also find a sapphire scratch-resistant glass to protect the sensor as well as some software to enhance the images. Speaking of which, the One M9 is able to capture 4K video. HTC promises the best selfie and video chat experience on the market.
As for custom HTC experiences, the M9 boasts an enhanced BoomSound with 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio Surround. Thanks to Harman/Kardon and AllPlay integration, the phone plays nicely with speakers and other connected devices.
The Dot View Case is back however it’s smarter than before. Users can choose from a variety of colors; customization features include personalized messages and games, too.
The HTC One M9 will go on sale later this month (March) in Asian Pacific however there’s no indication of pricing. Color options include dark gunmetal grey, all gold, and pink.
The various U.S. carriers are expected to soon announce intentions to support the One M9.
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Old versus new: HTC One M8 vs HTC One M9
HTC have finally released the cover on their new flagship HTC One M9 after it was heavily leaked. With the focus primarily on small hardware improvements that significant changes, lets see how the new HTC One M9 compares to the older HTC One M8. We’ll be updating this chart as more specs get revealed over time and the benchmarks begin to get posted.
Much of the same, but better
A spec improvement, power button moved to the side, and a camera refinement sees the HTC One M9 as an incremental update to the previous model and perhaps not the major redesign some were hoping. HTC have admitted that they got it right with the M8 and it is seen in the M9 just how little they wanted to deviate from the old design given how much they liked it.
HTC describe the M9 as the technical aspects such as antenna design and frame from the M7 combined with the unibody design from the M8, combined with the latest hardware. But did HTC make enough changes to their already tested M8 design to make the M9 appealing enough to upgrade?
But it’s not just the hardware – of course the HTC One M9 comes with Android 5.0 and Sense 7, which is the best experience yet from an HTC device. HTC have really taken the relationship of the hardware and software to the next level with the M9 and this is shown off in the camera software. The boomsound is retained from the M8 and it is still as impressive as before – this should certainly be the standard moving forward for speaker design on smartphones and tablets.
HTC’s DotView case is back and is even better with the One M9 allowing even more customisable settings for consumers, taking the concept even further.
Drop us a comment below – is the new One M9 enough of an upgrade to the older model? HTC have opted to refine their M8 experience to offer us the M9, but did they chose right?
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Old versus new: HTC One M8 vs HTC One M9
HTC have finally released the cover on their new flagship HTC One M9 after it was heavily leaked. With the focus primarily on small hardware improvements that significant changes, lets see how the new HTC One M9 compares to the older HTC One M8. We’ll be updating this chart as more specs get revealed over time and the benchmarks begin to get posted.
Much of the same, but better
A spec improvement, power button moved to the side, and a camera refinement sees the HTC One M9 as an incremental update to the previous model and perhaps not the major redesign some were hoping. HTC have admitted that they got it right with the M8 and it is seen in the M9 just how little they wanted to deviate from the old design given how much they liked it.
HTC describe the M9 as the technical aspects such as antenna design and frame from the M7 combined with the unibody design from the M8, combined with the latest hardware. But did HTC make enough changes to their already tested M8 design to make the M9 appealing enough to upgrade?
But it’s not just the hardware – of course the HTC One M9 comes with Android 5.0 and Sense 7, which is the best experience yet from an HTC device. HTC have really taken the relationship of the hardware and software to the next level with the M9 and this is shown off in the camera software. The boomsound is retained from the M8 and it is still as impressive as before – this should certainly be the standard moving forward for speaker design on smartphones and tablets.
HTC’s DotView case is back and is even better with the One M9 allowing even more customisable settings for consumers, taking the concept even further.
Drop us a comment below – is the new One M9 enough of an upgrade to the older model? HTC have opted to refine their M8 experience to offer us the M9, but did they chose right?
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