HTC appears set to follow in Motorola’s footsteps and reduce the number of smartphones it will release in 2012. Rumours have already hinted at this but it has now been confirmed by HTC UK chief Phil Roberson. In 2012, HTC will focus on a smaller number of higher-specifications devices. In an interview with Mobile Today, Roberson said: “We have to […]
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Mid-range HTC Primo to be unveiled at MWC?
Along with the higher end devices that will grab the majority of the attention, HTC looks set to refresh its low- to mid-range smartphone lineup at Mobile World Congress. One device that seems to fit the bill could be the HTC Primo. According to details obtained by Stuff, it will come with the following specifications: Processor: 1GHz dual-core Operating system: […]
Nokia owns 45% of second generation Windows Phone device market?
Using data provided by Occasional Gamer, WMPowerUser has determined the relative market share of different Windows Phone manufacturers. It not only looks at the overall Windows Phone market but also focuses on how manufacturers are faring with second generation devices. Assuming that these numbers are reflective of the overall market, it appears that Nokia is quickly establishing itself as the […]
TELUS releases Android 2.3.5 update for HTC Desire HD
TELUS has announced that the Android 2.3.5 update for the HTC Desire HD is now available. The update comes with: HTC Sense 3.0 (improved Calendar, Messages, Camera, Gallery, Music, Weather, Lock screen, Reader and more) HTC Watch – Rent or buy the latest movies and or shows Google Video Chat Improved stability Note: The Desire HD does not come with […]
Forthcoming HTC Edge renamed HTC Endeavor?
The oft-rumoured quad-core HTC Edge appears to have been renamed ahead of its expected Mobile World Congress debut. PocketNow has learned from “a trusted source” that HTC has taken the unusual step of changing its codename to Endeavor. No reason was given for the codename change but PocketNow surmises that it might be “to build up some buzz for its […]
Upcoming HTC Ville headed to T-Mobile?
The only device HTC unveiled at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show was the HTC Titan II, the first LTE Windows Phone smartphone to be headed to AT&T. More announcements are expected at next month’s Mobile World Congress. Among these is likely to be the HTC Ville. PocketNow has learned that it is likely headed to T-Mobile where it could launch […]
More smartphone manufacturers to focus on fewer devices in 2012?
Motorola may not be the only smartphone manufacturer looking to release fewer models in 2012. Digitimes is reporting that HTC, Research in Motion and Sony (as well as the aforementioned Motorola) are all looking to reduce the number of devices they release to focus their marketing efforts more tightly. Both Apple and Samsung (to a lesser degree) already use such […]
CES 2012: HTC unveils LTE-enabled Windows Phone HTC Titan II for AT&T
AT&T today announced that it will be the first U.S. carrier to offer LTE Windows Phones. While none other than Nokia CEO Stephen Allsop attended AT&T’s keynote and promised LTE smartphones, these will not be formally unveiled until later today. The honour of the first LTE Windows Phone smartphone instead fell to the HTC Titan II. “HTC’s history of innovation […]