HTC has more phones in the pipeline for your desire according to latest leak

Although much of the latest rumor frenzy surrounding HTC involves the forthcoming HTC One M9 smartphone, a new leak from Twitter leakster @upleaks shows an HTC Desire 626 is in the works. Earlier this month at CES 2015, HTC announced a couple new devices for their HTC Desire line of budget smartphones. The HTC Desire 826 is heading to Asian markets while the HTC Desire 320 is off to the U.K. and Germany. Presumably, based on the model number, the HTC Desire 626 will fall in the middle of these devices spec-wise.

Sources indicate the Desire 626 will have a 5-inch display running at 1280 x 720 resolution, a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, a 13 MP rear-facing camera and 5 MP front-facing camera, and a 2,000 mAh battery. The new smartphone will come with Android KitKat, but HTC is planning to upgrade it to Android Lollipop down the road. Sources also believe HTC may be working on an even lower end version of the same device with a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 processor and only 1 GB of RAM.

No pricing or planned market information has leaked to this point, so it is not clear whether the Desire 626 will be available in the U.S. It is possible we may see more information about the device surface at MWC 2015.

source: @upleaks

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New pictures of the HTC One M9 leak out

After stumbling across some shady looking images of the HTC One M9 Plus, a new leak is now giving us a fresh glimpse of what could almost certainly be the One M9 which is expected to break cover on the 1st of March.

The smartphone is only shown from the front and not the back, so we don’t have a complete look of the device yet. But from these images, it’s clear that HTC is yet again going to score full marks in the design department.

The BoomSound speakers appear to be well in place, while the front camera looks slightly enlarged, giving credence to reports of the company using a 13-megapixel or 4-megapixel “Ultrapixel” sensor with the new flagship.

It is also noticeable that HTC has moved the power button to the right near the volume rocker, which makes it all the more easier to access. The display size isn’t expected to be increased with the One M9, but it’s good to know that HTC is willing to make changes to what is already a stellar design.

The smartphone is expected to be sporting a 5 inch 1080p display, 3GB of RAM, the octa core Snapdragon 810 SoC, a 20.7-megapixel rear camera, a 2,840 mAh battery and Android 5.0 Lollipop with Sense 7.0 on board.

Via: Phandroid

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What We Know: HTC One M9 (Hima) rumors and leaks thus far

Last year’s HTC One M8 was one of the hottest Android devices to be released, mainly because it featured a premium aluminum unibody in a slim package. With expectations among consumers rising, HTC has their work cut out for them to top an already good design with their upcoming One M9.

Rather than passing along every single rumor that comes across our plate we’ve opted to cover only those devices that we find most relevant. To that end, the “What We Know” column aims to highlight the flagship smartphone models that are looming on the horizon.

What you’ll find below is a list of rumors, leaks, speculation, images, and other information that pertains to the HTC One M9. We’ve done our best to gather up the juiciest stuff floating around, even if it conflicts with other reports. Unless otherwise noted, this is all to be considered unofficial and unconfirmed.

Note: This post will be updated continually until such time that the device is announced by HTC and made official.

Design

The one thing that HTC has perfected on its flagship devices is the design. The HTC One M8 was very well-received and even critically acclaimed for being one of the first Android devices to feature an all-metal encasing, so it is expected that it will continue that trend.

The One M9 is expected to come within a 144.3 x 69.4 x 9.6 mm frame. Comparing it to its predecessor, it is 2.1 mm shorter vertically and 1.2 mm thinner horizontally. The One M9 also comes in at 2 mm thicker, most likely to support the bigger battery expected in the device.

In the first batch of leaks from NoWhereElse, their images depict that the reasoning for the slimming down is due to the fact that HTC removed the outer metal rim seen on the One M8.

To give a better perspective of the aesthetic changes, Senior Editor of NoWhereElse posted an image via his Twitter account detailing the differences. The range from the lack of metal rim, front sensor/flash, and a smaller gap between the HTC logo on the bottom of the display.

Another change made to the design is the location of the lock buttons. They now will join the volume rockers on the right-hand side of the device, whereas it used to be on the top of the device. The button placement can be seen in the latest leaks obtained by NoWhereElse from case renders for the One M9.

Display

The HTC One M9 has been rumored to have a screen size ranging from 5 to 5.5 inches, with the latter being more widely supported, and even backed by infamous leaker upleaks. HTC will not join the fray of QHD displays, but retain FHD support.

A 5 inch display sporting 1080p resolution comes in at 443 ppi, so the picture will definitely be crisp. It is also expected that HTC will stick with LCD display technology and not move to AMOLED, although that is unconfirmed.

While nothing has been announced as far has what glass the display will feature, it is safe to assume that the device will feature Corning’s latest Gorilla Glass 4, as will other flagships of 2015.

Camera

If there was any area of the HTC One M8 that was lacking, it was definitely in the camera category. HTC kept trying to boost their UltraPixel setup claiming that quality wasn’t related to the amount of pixels. Consumers voiced their opinions of their distaste for the 4 UltraPixel camera seen on the One M8, and it seems as they have listened.

According to upleaks, the device will now boast a massive 20.7 megapixel camera in the rear and a reported 13 megapixel or 4 UltraPixel camera up front. The 13 megapixel camera for the front-facing shooter has been reported more often, and even showed up on an AnTuTu Benchmark, but the UltraPixel setup hasn’t been ruled out entirely.

Internal Hardware

The internal aspects of the HTC One M9 are the part of the device that is most widely agreed upon, as it has been seen on the AnTuTu Benchmark as well as reported by upleaks. The device will feature Qualcomm’s 2.0 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor that will be backed up by 3 GB of RAM, and an Adreno 430 GPU.

It is unknown if the rumored overheating issues on the Snapdragon 810 processor will cause any delays for the release of the One M9, but according to Bloomberg, Samsung has already jumped ship.

The One M9 will feature 32 GB of ROM and will have the option to expand up to 128 GB. Including an external microSD slot on their devices have been a staple for HTC and is one of the reasons why consumers like their devices so much.

To top off all of the internals, a rumored 2,850 mAh battery will power the HTC One M9. This is a significant boost from the HTC One M8’s 2,600 mAh battery. As always with HTC, the battery is expected to not be removable.

OS

HTC’s latest device will be running Android 5.0 Lollipop straight out the box. While some of the devices HTC has released are already receiving the latest Android OS update, none have been shipped with a device before. On top of Android Lollipop will come HTC’s custom user interface (UI) called Sense.

The Sense UI version on the One M9 will be updated to 7.0, up from version 6.0 that is currently seen on the One M7 and M8. HTC has done a fairly good job keeping their new update under-wraps and little is known about it, except for a few screenshots from You Mobile.

The images barely give us a peek into what to expect from Sense 7.0, except for the fact that it features Material Design and it has newly added detailed battery stats. It is also expected to feature an avatar maker and other features such as BlinkFeed.

Launch

It has been announced that HTC will debut the HTC One M9 (Hima) March 1st at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this year. It is was announced by an image that stated “Utopia in progress.”

The AndroidGuys team will continue to keep this article updated with the most recent news surround HTC’s next flagship, the One M9. So, be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as this page will continually receive updates!

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Here’s the leaked HTC One M9

Referred by its codename “Hima”, the HTC One M9 has apparently leaked, and it bares a very similar resemblance to last year’s M8 phone. We are actually still not sure if “Hima” is the code word for the M9 flagship or its rumored phablet counterpart that will debut alongside it on March 1st, according to HTC’s latest invite.

The front of the phone shows nothing new for HTC’s latest flagship, with an extreme resemblance to the M8. We still have some noticable bezels going on, and HTC has stuck to keeping their logo on the bottom part, contrast to what most users has protested. On the backside we have a little bit of difference, mainly being the block shaped camera which is presumed to be a 20-megapixel sensor instead of Ultrapixels. It’s hard to see if there will be a duo-camera on top because the picture is cropped, but it looks unlikely.

Other specs for HTC’s One M9 include a 5 inch 1080p screen, Snapdragon 810 CPU and Adreno 430 GU, 3GB RAM, 5-megapixel front camera and 2,870 mAh battery.

While this is just a leak and unconfirmed to be correct, what’re your thoughts on this supposed upcoming HTC flagship?

via pocketnow

Deal Alert: HTC One (M7) electric blue is now just $199, no contract

HTC has been on quite a roll over the last few years, introducing the revamped One series in 2013 with a full unibody design, a unique UltraPixel camera experience and wonderful front facing speakers. While the One M8 has been out for a while now and the M9 is just around the corner, that doesn’t mean that the original One M7 isn’t still worthy of our attention.

With an attractive design and still reasonably decent hardware powered by a Snapdragon 600 with 2GB of RAM, the HTC One M7 still packs specs that are more than capable of providing a solid Android experience. For those looking for a good deal, Best Buy is offering the electric blue model of the One M7 for $200, off contract. That’s a heck of a bargain, especially considering the nearly two-year old flagship has specs that easily beat out many similarly priced newer mid and low range handsets.

Keep in mind this isn’t an unlocked model, though you do have the choice between the Verizon, AT&T or Sprint models.

• HTC One M7 (Verizon)
• HTC One M7 (AT&T)
• HTC One M7 (Sprint)