HTC One Will Reportedly Launch In US From March 22nd For $199.99

HTC’s next-generation flagship phone HTC One will be officially on sale in the United States on March 22. By then, the three major U.S. carriers, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT & T will launch this phone. No another major U.S. communications company Verizon launched the HTC One message. HTC One will launch two versions, the 32GB version of the contract price of $ 199 , the 64 GB version of the contract price of $ 299.

It is reported, HTC One metal case, both black and white colors (the other is black with silver). On the hardware configuration, the phone uses a 4.7-inch 1080p display, equipped with 1.7GHz quad-core CPU with 13 megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM, and built-in stereo speakers. Software, HTC One will run Android 4.1.2 the of jelly beans systems and Sense5 UI new interface. HTC is expected to hold a press conference on February 19th, when we will release more specific details about the Phone.

First image of HTC’s flagship Android phone for 2013 leaks

HTC (2498) has a steep hill to climb in 2013 as its struggles persist, and the phone it intends to rest much of its hope on has just been revealed. Twitter user “evleaks,” who has a solid track record of leaking images and details surrounding unreleased smartphones, has published the first render of HTC’s upcoming flagship Android phone on UnwiredView. Known by the code-name “M7,” the phone features a sleek design along with a 4.7-inch full-HD display and a 1.7GHz quad-core processor. The report also claims it will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress trade show next month and it will carry a full retail price of more than $600 when it launches. The leaked image of HTC’s M7 follows below.

HTC teases an all-white 8X Windows Phone. Coming soon?

With sales of the HTC 8X evidently doing fairly well, it would seem obvious that the company would experiment with other colors—after all, California Blue, that fire engine red, Limelight yellow and black are all quite popping. Heck, we’ve even seen a grey/yellow “employee edition” of the 8X previously.

HTC have posted on their official Twitter account a simple photo with the headline “Sometimes you just need to tune it all out. Let us help.” With an accompanying image of a boy “tuning out” the people around him while he listens to what appears to be a red HTC 8X. The two females meanwhile are passing what appears to be a white HTC 8X—a colors scheme heretofore unseen to the public.

We've seen grey before so why not white?

So, the question: is this really an HTC 8X (as opposed to One X or M7) and is it something we’ll see? To the first question, looking at the flash placement and rounded corners, it certainly does look like an 8X. Then again, the soon-to-be-announced M7 is basically a larger 8X with the same design—one difference being flash placement, which does not match here. For that question, yes, this seems to be a white HTC 8X Windows Phone.

Whether or not we’ll actually see this or it is just a prototype is another question. With reports of the soft touch paint wearing off or getting dirty for current 8X users, we shudder to think what an all-white version would look like after a few months of usage. But then again, white is the new black for smartphones, so anything is possible.

HTC M7 To Go On Sale March 8th in France; €650 Price Tag and M7 Moniker

When we talk about upcoming devices while covering Android news, we don’t really expect the devices to hit the market with the same codename we’ve been hearing for months now. Well, HTC are going to change that, as a new leak heavily suggests that the upcoming flagship from HTC will not only be launching really soon but, it’ll come with the M7 moniker intact. We’re not sure whether or not this will prompt a whole series of devices, like the One Series, but it’d be good to see HTC have a diverse line-up heading into 2013.

This latest leak appears to be a photo of promotional material from France’s Phone House retailer that is a big outlet of mobile stuffs in the region. The material appears to confirm not only the price, which is a hefty €650 but also the M7 name that we’ve been hearing for months now. Some of the specs have now been confirmed by the ad as well:

• 4.7 inch Full HD Display(1920 x 1080 resolution)
• 1.7Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Quad-Core Processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB Internal Storage
• 13Mpx Camera
• HTC Sense 5.0
• 4G,NFC Supported
• Double HP Techno Beats Audio
• 2300mAh Battery
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

As you can see there’s no mention of “ultrapixels” but, that doesn’t mean that HTC wont have something to say about the imaging quality of their upcoming flagship at their events in London and New York, in less than a fortnight away from now. The ad describes “double HP Techno Beats Audio” which we assume means it’ll come packing the same sort of amplification magic that was featured in the Droid DNA. Having a higher-clock speed than the Droid DNA and the Xperia Z could help the M7′s marketing, as well.

The pricing here is not cheap but, then again we’ve never expected HTC to compete on price when it comes to the high-end. Which could ultimately be a mistake for HTC. I know that I’m excited with what HTC have coming to market later this year, and curiously enough March 8th is my Birthday. The question remains though, can HTC bring themselves back from the brink with the M7 this year?

Taking Place of One SU, HTC Introduces the 603e for China

In the midst of smartphone releases that range from budget class to the high-end that adorns the market graciously, not many of them fully come to see the light of day.  Coming into a new year in technology, we’re bombarded with a mix of innovations that astonishes many, and interesting ideas that may sound nice, but ultimately leaves some consumers scratching their heads.  Among that, there are also many rumors pointing out the next big thing, or other clichés that makes us wonder what could be behind those closed doors.

However, there is one thing that does look interesting though, which brings us a nice mid-range set of features; it’s none other than HTC’s 603e. Coming straight from the creator of the One series and the Droid DNA, this W-CDMA device weighs a solid 130g, with a 4.3 inch WVGA (480 x 600) LCD display that accents the 128.5 × 66.9mm body, and is 9.8mm thick.  This particular phone is noted to be identical to the One SU of China, of which it may be attributed to.  The details of what is inside this device has been reported from TENAA, who provided the specs as follow:

• 4.3 inch LCD display with 480 x 600 resolution (WVGA)
• 1.15 GHz Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
• 1 GB RAM
• Android 4.1.x Jelly Bean
• Option for microSD card
• 5 mega pixel back camera capable of recording 720p videos
• 2 mega pixel front camera
• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/GPS
• Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and Light Sensor support
• Comes in a choice of Black, White, Green and Yellow colors

HTC has been recently attempting to bring back the shine they once had, as is evident from their release of the Droid DNA back in November of 2012, and the cryptic messages they breadcrumb us with along our merry way.  Particularly, in emerging markets, mid-ranged focus is a good benefit for many people, because not everyone can afford to drive a Porsche around.  If this is what HTC has to offer the middle class, then there may be a chance to gain an advantage in the lower markets as well.  Personally, I believe that HTC should just keep doing what it’s doing and not look back.

Vodafone commits to Windows Phone 8 with launch of five Nokia and HTC smartphones on February 6

Telecommunications company Vodafone has announced today that it will be offering some of its first Windows Phone 8 devices in the UK from February 6. The “army” of devices that will be available both online and in physical stores include the Nokia Lumia 920, 820 and 620, as well as the HTC 8X and 8S.

Vodafone confirmed some of these devices in a blog post published in October last year, following Microsoft’s initial unveiling of the Windows Phone 8 operating system. The Nokia Lumia 920, arguably the flagship device for Windows Phone 8 users, was later confirmed in December.

The Nokia Lumia 920, alongside the HTC 8X, means that Vodafone has plenty to offer users on the high-end. The HTC 8X offers a slimmer form factor, more attractive bezel and lighter overall weight – but the Lumia 920 still has the advantage of exclusive software such as Nokia Maps and Nokia City Lens. Together, they should offer a good balance for the UK network operator.

In fact, Vodafone has hit pretty much all pricing tiers here, although the absence of the Samsung Ativ S has been duly noted. The device features some fairly impressive technical specifications, including a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD screen and 2300 mAH battery, but it’s failed to spark the imagination of both consumers and carriers due to its unimaginative software and traditional hardware aesthetics.

Rival carrier Three is already stocking the HTC 8X and 8S, as well as the Nokia Lumia 920 and 620. Meanwhile, 02 stocks the HTC 8X, 8S, Nokia Lumia 820, as well as the aforementioned Samsung Ativ S. The first 4G network operator in the UK, EE, is offering only the Lumia 920 and 820.