New HTC device with 1080p display and Adreno 320 GPU confirmed by the benchmark

In the last hours of the alleged indiscretions on the new HTC output devices have proliferated at a rapid pace. To complete the picture of the three new devices of which we have heard in recent hours, contributes to a new device, also revealed by the benchmark GLBenchmark. The information can be derived from the benchmark refer to a terminal characterized by a display with 1080p and the SoC Qualcomm system that integrates the new GPU Adreno 320 . The telephone operator that could initiate the distribution of the terminal is Verizon, while the model name is  HTC6435.

The data confirmed unequivocally by the benchmark refer to the presence of:

• MSM8960 CPU, 1.5 GHz
• Adreno 320 GPU
• Display with a resolution of 1794 x 1080 pixels
• Android 4.0.4

The MSM8960 CPU is the same integrated current HTC One S, but the hardware platform of the new smartphone would differ from that of HTC One S by integrating the new Adreno 320 GPU.

The hypothesis that in the past few hours have been made ​​about the exact nature of this device have been varied: new tablet, super smartphone or expected HTC 'phablet "already become the subject of rumors in recent months .

Waiting to know some more details about it, we can only welcome the new "wave" of rumor and speculation about the new device of the Taiwan based company, who apparently is preparing to renew the library to meet the challenging second half of this year. We recall briefly the alleged new device, which currently include:

• HTC Proto. Average low-end smartphone
• HTC Vertex Tegra 3 tablet
• HTC PM63100 1.7 GH z  Tegra 3 smartphone

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE now available on Verizon

The line-up of HTC smartphones expands further with the arrival of the Droid Incredible 4G LTE. The device is officially available starting today in the U.S. market and comes with interesting proposals subscription able to break down in an important way the purchase price. As the name suggests, the smartphone is the first of the series Droid Incredible to integrate compatibility with LTE 4G networks (LTE 700 MHz band 13; 1xRTT/EVDO CDMA REV A 800/1900 MHz).The device  shares the same  user interface version of Sense and Beats Audio technology support with recent HTC One family. 

The detailed specifications can be found Verizon official site.As regards the offer of U.S. carrier, the purchase price without contract is $ 499. The price drops to $ 199 with a two-year bond ended the contract and $ 149 through Verizon's website.

The end came on the U.S. market with a slight delay compared to expectations, but also what it takes to allow the expansion of the installed base of HTC devices in the States. It is a goal that is very dear to the Taiwanese manufacturer that has recently appointed a new vice president with the aim of improving the financial performance in U.S. of Taiwanese company

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ComScore confirms the leadership of Android in USA

ComScore has released the final report for the market for producers and their piattafome for the period February to May in the U.S. market, photographing what was the situation of this first part of the year now coming to an end, which devotes more than a few surprises .Confirming the trend that has been dragging on for months, IOS and Android are now vying for the smartphone market with almost 80% market share with Apple off of almost 20 points compared to Google's system, for both regiostrando in the period under review a gain of between 0.8 and 1, 7%.

In free fall we find that RIM still no sign of giving positive signs for the past several months and after the last announcement for this year will not see anything new with respect to BlackBerry devices least until the beginning of 2013 with arrival of the new BB10 platform.Microsoft remains practically stable without being able to increase its stake in a particular market and finally to close as usual we find that Symbian is now relegated to its small market segment.

Analyzing the share of mobile subscriptions between your smartphone and smartphone in the second table, the producer who comes out better than Apple has recorded a positive sign with a gain of 1.5 points whilst following Samsung are stable in first place with 25% of share, in second place LG, which enjoys a great share in the territory to star in stripes, followed by Apple with just several points behind and breaking down the negative are Motorola and HTC have seen a fall fall within a percentage point.

The Korean manufacturer once again has not diminished his strong leadership of the success of the Android platform later this summer that will see a further boost thanks to the Galaxy S3 marketed in the U.S. market during this period.

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HTC Connect, Play Audio Video from Smartphone to TV

Ready to watch the movie HD (high definition) via smartphone HTC? Technology called HTC Connect has been designed specifically to allow users to perform Wirelessly stream audio and video from HTC devices. This means that users can play high quality video and audio from the smartphone to the device in the home (television) or on the vehicle.

Indeed, the HTC Connect brings the same technology as Apple airplay. Which differentiate only on connected devices. If airplay, this feature connects between the handset iOS (iPhone and iPad) to Apple TV, Airport Express, or other compatible Apple hardware. Meanwhile, HTC Connect can be used only for HTC devices. Currently, HTC One series became the first smartphone that can take advantage of information through software updates later.

HTC hopes to collaborate with various electronics manufacturers to be able to connect wirelessly to other devices for streaming audio and video.

Quoted from PRNewswire, there was Pioneer Electronics which became the first partner of the HTC Connect. This feature will be a part of Pioneer's 2012 lineup with the ability of the recipient brilliant audio/video DLNA and wireless speakers, so as to provide streaming audio a smooth and stable.

So far, the HTC Connect only supports connectivity DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) only. However, the company seeks to include advanced technologies that offer support for Bluetooth, NFC, and wireless speakers. HTC has been no official statement regarding the details of price and availability date. But is expected to slide this year as well.

HTC's Windows Phone 8 roadmap unveiled - Three new devices coming ( Zenith , Rio and Accord )

The statements of CEO Peter Chou on the arrival of the new Windows Phone 8 smartphones by the end of the year quickly followed the first rumors about the composition consisting of line-up . According to recent rumors the range  HTC Windows Phone 8 devices may be formed of three models: Zenith, the top end of the range,Accord,medium-high end smartphones, and close to the line-up, Rio , the model medium-low. 

The models name is a code and, as often happens, it will change with the commercial version of the device. 

Recalling that the information that we bring to those not yet final, we move immediately to examine the alleged technical specifications of each model after the break.

Zenith as, in advance, will be the top of the range of 8 to HTC Windows Phone. The specifications would include:

• Display 4.7 "SuperLCD 2 720p
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon (unspecified)
• 8 Megapixel Camera
• Connectivity 42 Mbps HSPA +

Close behind are the Accord, the model of a medium-high, characterized by:

• Display 4.3 "LCD Super 2 720p
• Dual-core processor Qualcom MSM8260a (likely because of variation)
• 1 GB of RAM
• 8 megapixel camera with support for 1080p video
• Connectivity 42 Mbps HSPA +
• NFC support

Close the Accord is Rio which is mid to low end device ,which specifications could include:

• Display: 4 "WVGA
• Processor Qualcomm MSM8227 (given susceptible of variation)
• 512 MB of RAM
• HSPA 14.4Mbps
• 5 megapixel camera with support for video in 720p

The line-up in the complex is consistent with the approach used by HTC's recent production of the line terminals Android HTC One. The relationship between Zenith and Accord are modeled in some way those between HTC and HTC X One One D: same camera, different form factor, quad-core devices for high-end dual-core to medium-high. The Rio would have a positioning similar to that of HTC One V.

Deliveries of all three devices are expected by year end: Rio and Accord may be submitted in October , while the top of the range the term was generally identified in the ' last quarter of 2012 . Obviously the exact launch date of the three smartphone will be confirmed in the coming months and will be closely linked to the development of the platform Windows Phone 8.

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HTC: the new partnership with Tencent and Sina Corp to improve the perception of the brand in China

HTC gives high priority to China and try to improve the perception of its brand in the populous Asian continent, signing two important new agreements with Tencent and Sina Corp . tools to try to capture the attention of the public are substantiated in a series of applications designed for the Chinese audience, developed in cooperation with Tencent and delivering cloud services and customized smartphone thanks to its partnership with Sina Corp. Recall that Tencent and Sina Corp may be considered as two real giants of the web in the Chinese market, thanks to a user base that counts, respectively 700 million and 400 million users, or 80% of the population. 

The alliance between HTC, Tencent and Sina Corp will be very important to win new market shares in all the major players aim to achieve, given the large number of potential users.

More specifically, the object of the alliance with Tencent will cover: an application store and video communication services and sicurezz a. HTC will work then with Sina Corp with respect to cloud computing services and marketing of smartphones customized to meet the needs of the Chinese public.

Tercence Lam, vice president and chief marketing officer of HTC products in China commented on the recent alliances:

"The development of these new applications will help improve the popularity of the HTC terminals among Chinese consumers'

The recent initiatives of HTC are not the only introduced to improve the company's presence in the Chinese market. The manufacturer has already scheduled an ' expansion of the distribution network by opening new stores. According to recent estimates, the current HTC 2600 product dealers in China will increase to 4000 by year end. A growing will also store that sell HTC products franchise, set to become 50 by the end of 2012.

Recall that the initiatives planned for the Chinese market must be framed in the context of the announced business strategy in 2012 that HTC has chosen to move on several fronts,pointing to a growth distributed between Europe, Asia and USA .

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HTC - Good marketing strategy, better results in the second half of 2012

Peter Chou has recently returned to reassure investors by confirming the validity of the current business strategy and promising better financial results during the second half of the year. The CEO of HTC has released the reassuring statements just mentioned at the annual meeting with shareholders that was held yesterday in Taoyuan (Taiwan).Remember that HTC in early June has touched down sales forecasts for the second quarter , following a demand from the new HTC One line below expectations in the European market and the  block imports in the USA. The negative period, according to recent statements by Chou, should cease in the second half of 2012.

Chou asked time and confidence to investors from HTC:

"The company's strategy and direction is correct, we need a bit more time" 
"The direction and strategy of the company is correct, we need a little more 'time' 

It 's always the CEO of HTC, which identifies a useful resource for ending the crisis in emerging markets:

"Emerging Markets Such as India and China are very good opportunities for us as we are planning to release models That Are Suited to Those Who are using a smartphone for the first time"
"Emerging markets like India and China account for us good opportunities since we plan to construct models suitable for those who use a smartphone for the first time "

HTC has already demonstrated during 2012 to focus on emerging markets, releasing the entry-level devices distributed by the three major Chinese operators . This is definitely interesting device in anticipation of a possible marketing in Europe, with the ability to manage two SIM cards simultaneously.

Reassurance to Peter Chou were added those of the current president of HTC, Cher Wang has reconfirmed the commitment to overcome the great challenges that lie ahead on the horizon to return to being competitive.

Signs of recovery should be detectable as early as the second half of 2012 according to company management.

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HTC One S with CPU S3 officially confirmed for selected markets in Asia and Europe

HTC has officially confirmed the news of the sale of the HTC One S with CPU S3 processor, initially introduced in major markets with Qualcomm S4 SoC system. At the first rumors about this change here comes the official confirmation from the manufacturer. Behind the decision to introduce the S3 chip version of HTC One S figure often mentioned the difficulty to successfully meet the requirement of such a chip, thanks to the popularity of LTE devices in 2012 — devices which by and large run on Qualcomm's chips

Does reflect the fact that HTC has said not only Asia but also Europe in geographical areas will receive HTC One S with Qualcomm S3 processor. Currently the Taiwanese manufacturer has not reported in details in which European countries the changed HTC One S will be sold, or by when it will start the distribution. We have already noticed that the version destined for the Asian market has a Qualcomm S3 processor slightly overclocked and it will be easy to identify patterns of the HTC One S with Qualcomm S3 processor analyzing the frequency of operation of the core, which will be clocked to 1.7 GHz instead of 1.5GHz

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Custom ROM's are now available for HTC Titan and HTC Radar

Windows Phones from the second generation was very complicated and inaccessible to hackers and geeks of the platform, mainly because of increased security of the system introduced by Mango. Today, however, the well-known DFT team has published a new guide on XDA Please install a new HSPL that will flash Custom ROM in HTC Radar and Titan.

The procedure for intallation dell'HSPL the DFT is a bit 'complicated and therefore only recommend for advanced users. In any case, then you Please install the terminal on your new Custom ROM DFT always created by the team where you can fully exploit the Full Unlock the device.

The ROM's are based on build 8773 Tango and have the following changelog:

• Replace HTC Apps software, add the Registry editor, file explorers ... etc.
• Few tweaks, DFT Full Unlock, support XAP download and install through Internet Explorer, full play Xbox Live games
• Internet Sharing, Static MAC Address Fix
• Keeps 2nd HTC boot screen

As always we invite you to read carefully the guidance given that such a procedure, as well as voiding the warranty, can damage seriously your terminal. If you have a second-generation HTC and want to run a Full Unlock you can refer to these links:

• [DFT] HSPL for HTC WP7 Second Generation
• Freedom DFT V1 ROM for HTC Titan
• Freedom DFT V1 ROM for HTC Radar:                                      

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HTC One X multitasking is 'operating normally,' but tweaked for Sense

HTC in the past few hours has responded to comments from various users who have a HTC One X on AT & T had experienced management multitasking somewhat different than the native ICS and in some ways more aggressive in closing applications in memory.

The Taiwanese manufacturer has clarified the operation of multitasking HTC X One , defining its normal operation, without denying the changes made ​​to balance the memory to be allocated to the app in memory with the necessary resources to the user interface Sense 4. The recent intervention by the Taiwanese manufacturer, together with the comments made ​​by users of the community, thus confirming that the changes to multitasking are not limited to the simple appearance of the section that allows you to switch among recent applications, but have been extended to the mechanism which determines the actual closing of the app in memory.

HTC has taken action on the point as follows :

"Multitasking is operating Normally According to our custom memory management specifications Which balance ICS core features consistent with a HTC Sense experience

Multitasking operating normally according to the specifications of our custom memory management to balance the core features of ICS with HTC Sense "

In other words, HTC has actually made changes to memory management become necessary to manage resources for the app in the background and those required to operate the best UI Sense. HTC is in any case, said ready to evaluate the input received by the community to enhance the user experience.

While waiting for new official updates that may alter the management of multitasking, the answer, as often happens, came from the same community that is already working to make it less aggressive closure of the app in memory. Progress in this direction by the developers incorporated in the custom ROM for HTC One dedicated X.

As a final note we point out that the unsatisfactory functioning of multitasking HTC One X, seems to refer primarily to the version marketed by AT & T, or the one with the Snapdragon processor S4 , while those destined to our market with Tegra chip 3 seems to have been optimized so different.

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Windows Phone Tango update being pushed out for HTC Mozart (Updated)

It seems that the much-discussed update to Windows Phone Tango is being released at this very hour, to report it is Aviraj Ajgekar, Technology Evangelist for Microsoft writing on his  technet blog that his unlocked HTC Mozart  received an update that upgraded his HTC Mozart to  software version 7.10.8779.8.

You acknowledge that you have received as many as 3 consecutive updates to bring your own device, the shift has seen these different versions, build 8112.7 -> 8773.98 -> 8779.8.Despite this, the download time of several updates is quite low, probably because Windows Phone Tango does not offer a significant number of new features.,mostly some fixes and updates to the OS (mostly around enhancing MMS).


Update: Aviraj has deleted the post from his blog and no one else is reportedly getting this update. Is yet another Microsoft employee being misinformed or was this an internal update for testing?

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Apple and Samsung share the 99% of the profits of the global smartphone market

Horace Dediu of Asymco has made ​​available the data in its possession about the operating profits extracted from the eight major manufacturers of smartphones in the world in the first quarter of 2012 and from that data we can see Apple and Samsung flying high.

It seems, in fact, that Apple and Samsung together possess 99% of total industry revenue , with Apple that makes the lion's share with its significant 73%, although its share has declined slightly, compared to 75% the previous quarter. Samsung, meanwhile, has increased its share from 16% to 26%, totally demolishing all other manufacturers.

Among the eight companies taken into account, as well as Apple and Samsung, we are HTC, RIM, LG, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Nokia. Among these, HTC holds 1% of the total profits of the market, the other five have not been able to profit from the production of mobile handsets in Q1 2012 .

The exponential growth of Apple and Samsung at the expense of all other major producers in a market that continues to grow dramatically, registering an increasing number of worldwide sales. Just think of the total profit generated by the market, rose from $ 5.3 billion two years ago to $ 14.4 billion this year, registering an increase approaching 200% .

Will the innovations introduced by the other giants to dethrone Apple and Samsung from this position of undisputed leader , despite the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the upcoming iPhone 5?

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LG abandons Windows Phone, will focus on Android Phones for now

In the past few hours LG told the Korea Herald had no future plans regarding Windows Phone based smartphones, noting that " The total units of Windows Phone sold in the global market is not a significant figure. " .

The interview with the Herald, however, continued reassurance by LG will continue its efforts on research and development for the Microsoft system.

From these words it can be assumed then a long pause where LG will not launch any Windows smartphone, probably jumping the launch of Windows Phone 8 and waiting for a "silent" eventual success of the OS made in Redmond.

LG then leave in the hands of Nokia, Samsung and HTC the fate of Windows Phone, a major loss for the mobile OS where the cheapest devices were precisely those of the Korean manufacturer.

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Rumors - HTC and Facebook jointly developing Facebook branded smartphone

Facebook and HTC working on a unique product that will work on Android optimized to use all functionalities of Facebook, says DigiTimes citing sources from the mobile industry.

These are new rumors about Facebook phone that back in 2010 was rejected by network founder Mark Zakerberg. But it was two years ago when Facebook was not so focused on the impact and revenue from the mobile market, but the number of users were most important.

DigiTimes sources say that Facebook phone will appear in late 2012. Will be manufactured by HTC, who was the producer of the first Google Nexus phone.Now Google cooperates with Samsung which is the largest and most popular manufacturer of Android devices.

HTC has previous experience with Facebook branded phones. Taiwanese producer previously introduced Salsa and Chacha devices that have separate physical button that instantly guide users on Facebook. But these phones have not experienced any particular success.

Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II now available to order from AT&T's website

Many of us are excited about AT&T new 4G LTE Windows Phone line up, which include the  Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan II and not both devices are available for order from the AT&T website. 


The Nokia Lumia 900 previously was available for pre-order, but now the device is up for immediate order and delivery. Of course the same incredible price remains: $99.99 with a new (or renewed) 2-year contract with AT&T or $449.99 without a contract.

HTC Titan II s available for $199 with a new (or renewed) 2-year contract with the carrier and $549.99 without a contract.The Titan II has 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, 4.7-inch Super LCD screen, and 16-megapixel f/2.4 lens with dual LED flash.

The original HTC TITAN has one of the highest satisfaction ratings from AT&T customers and we expect the same for the TITAN II.

More information about the HTC Titan II and Nokia Lumia 900 at AT&T wireless site 

HTC EVO ONE - First Press Shot leaked

According to Pocketnow, this is a press shot of the HTC Evo One.The mentioned smartphone will be presented by HTC and Sprint in the course of ' event set for tomorrow. The smartphone, code-named Jewel, would be portrayed in the screenshot at the opening next to the HTC X One distributed by AT & T and HTC One S for T-Mobile. Even HTC EVO ONE, One like the other HTC devices compatible with the LTE data networks will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform S4. About some of the presumed characteristics of the device after the break.

According to what transpired in recent days, the device should have the following characteristics:

• 4.7  Display , 720p resolution
• dual-core 1.5 S4 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 
• Android 4.0 with Sense 4.0 interface
• LTE connectivity
• 8 megapixel camera with 2 megapixel front camera
• 16 GB of internal memory
• Beats Audio

In essence, the hardware platform does not deviate excessively from that of the HTC One dedicated to our market, except for the connectivity LTE. To satisfy the energy requirements determined by high-speed data connectivity, HTC might have chosen to equip the device battery is not removable from well 2650 mAh. Other interesting details of the standard equipment concern the possible presence of kickstand to rest the device and the presence of the NFC chip. The possible arrival on the U.S. market the device is set for June 6th.

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Rumor| HTC is planning a new Surround?

The site PatentBold, has made ​​public the new plans for a new model from HTC . The images remind us immediately of a Windows Phone from the first generation of Taiwanese home or the HTC Surround , a terminal distributed in the U.S. through AT & T and other countries, perhaps not very popular but with the particularity of possessing an innovative design and excellent Speaker slides .
The new images depict a device on the same line of surround sound, but this time, there are two boxes , one right and one left on the phone (when held in landscape) which appear not to shrink contratio predecessor. Speakers that are housed in the rear part with the center the useful kickstand (a must for this type of device).

Remember that HTC has brought Beats Audio technology to its Android device,technology that offers excellent audio quality through headphones, so it is possible that this feature will be added to HTC next Windows Phones.

Well be, therefore, this type of initiatives by OEMs demonstrating once again that is not necessarily need to customize the Windows interface to launch smartphones that will be  exclusive and differentiated.

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Windows Phone OEM's are demanding more UI flexibility on Windows Phone 8

According to Digitimes Taiwan OEM's  have urged Microsoft to provide more flexibility to enable smartphone makers to modify applications and the user interface on Window Phone 8 so that smartphone makers will be able to come out with differentiated devices, according to industry sources. 


Apparently OEMs believe that hardware differentiation is not enough, and hence they are making calls for a differentiated software experience, which will most definitely kill the timely OS updates, if allowed. 


So far the only OEM allowed to customize Windows Phone was Nokia and so far we haven't done anything so far, but enjoyed the very good sales, mainly because of  the commitment Nokia made to marketing the its Windows Phone devices. 

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The Unlocked Nokia Lumia 900 arrives in U.S. for only $ 449

Yesterday afternoon, Nokia has finally announced the dates for pre-order and marketing for the United States of Lumia 900. Today, according to report certain items, the Finnish manufacturer had decided to sell the same version of the smartphone unlocked for only $449.99 

Also in the U.S the HTC Titan II should be sold unlocked  at $ 549.99, we can only imagine how Nokia intends to forcefully enter the U.S. market with a high-end smartphones.

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T-Mobile US rolling out Windows Phone 8107 update for HTC HD7

T-Mobile US has started rolling out Windows Phone 8107 update for HTC HD7.The news was officially announced on the T-Mobile U.S. support forum.The update Its been a long wait, with many frustrating disappearing keyboards, but the 8107 ROM update for the HTC HD7, which brings a variety of improvements, including a fix for the disappearing keyboard.

The update will come try Zune,so connect your handset to to you laptop,pc and wait for the notification that new update is available.


More info at Suport.T-Mobile 

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