With the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) announcement this week, attention has quickly turned to which manufacturers will offer upgrades on which devices. HTC has provided the following statement on its Facebook page: Since Google unveiled Ice Cream Sandwich earlier this week, HTC has been looking closely at the new OS’s features and functionality to determine our upgrade plans. We’re […]
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HTC acquires Inquisitive Minds, makers of kid-friendly Zoodles
US-based company Inquisitive Minds, the creators of Zoodles (a kid friendly interface and app manager), today announced that it has been acquired by HTC. Today we are excited to announce that we will be joining HTC with the goal of bringing Zoodles to the billion+ children in the world who haven’t yet played and learned with our product. Like Zoodles, […]
LTE HTC Jetstream now available from Rogers
Rogers LTE network now covers Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Device selection has been slim but that began to change yesterday as the Rogers LTE Rocket stick (Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U) was joined by Canada’s first LTE tablet, the HTC Jetstream. HTC Jetstream specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm APQ8060 Operating system: Google Android 3.1 with HTC Sense Cellular connectivity: Dual-band […]
HTC dominates US 4G smartphone market
US consumers are jumping on the 4G bandwagon in increasing numbers. According to the NPD Group, a market research firm, about 22% of smartphones sold in the US in the second quarter of 2011 support 4G speeds (defined here as HSPA+, WiMAX, and LTE). This is up from 3% a year ago. And HTC appears to be the manufacturer benefiting […]
HTC Sensation XL to skip North America
HTC recently announced the HTC Sensation XL, its second smartphone to benefit from its new alliance with Beats Audio. At that time, no details were given as to a North American availability. IntoMobile.com has now learned that HTC has no plans to bring it to the US (and likely Canada). No reason was given for the decision but HTC has […]
HTC announces HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio
HTC today launched its second Beats Audio smartphone, the HTC Sensation XL (formerly known as the HTC Runnymede). “With Beats Audio, the HTC Sensation XL continues HTC’s commitment of delivering the best audio possible on your phone whether you’re listening to music, watching a movie or playing a game,” said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. “This is an amazing example […]
HTC Amaze 4G “coming soon” to TELUS
TELUS Mobility has quietly added the HTC Amaze 4G to its website, indicating that it is “coming soon.” It will be TELUS’ second device to support dual-carrier HSPA+ (along with the Samsung Galaxy S II X). HTC Amaze 4G specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0 Cellular connectivity: GSM and HSPA+ […]
HTC confirms Android security flaw and upcoming OTA fix
HTC has confirmed that a number of its more recent Android smartphones are vulnerable to a security flaw in its HTC Sense software. The vulnerability was first reported by AndroidPolice.com this past weekend. Potentially malicious applications can easily gain access to information such as the account user list including email addresses, GPS location data, phone numbers from the phone log, […]