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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE and AT&T HTC One X Delayed – Apple To Blame

by Chris Chavez on May 15th, 2012 No Comments

Two of HTC’s heavy hitters — the HTC EVO 4G LTE and HTC One X — are facing shipping delays here in the states due to a U.S. Customs investigation. Apparently, both devices are being examined to ensure they aren’t in violation of an International Trade Commission exclusion order over Apple patent #5,946,647 (having to [...]

HTC Desire C launches as an affordable smartphone option

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 15th, 2012 No Comments

HTC today announced a new, affordable option for users who want an Ice Cream Sandwich device. It’s the HTC Desire C, another entry into one of HTC’s original lines of Android devices. This 3.5inch HVGA device is rumored to house a 600MHz processor, but still runs Ice Cream Sandwich. While it’s not wise to expect [...]

Cyanogenmod 9 nightlies come to HTC Sensation and Sensation 4G on T-Mobile

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 15th, 2012 No Comments

Sensation users of all sorts on T-Mobile will be happy to know that they’ll now be able to get in on all the CM9 nightly fun. The project, which has been in development since the moment Google pushed Android 4.0 source code to the AOSP, have been hard at work on nightlies for the Galaxy [...]

Rumor: DROID Incredible 4G LTE to cost $150 after mail-in rebate

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 14th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon wasn’t ready to dive into too many availability details when they first announced the new HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE, but it seems we have at least one side of the story confirmed. According to materials received by Droid-Life, the DROID Incredible 4G could be coming in at $150 under a new two-year agreement. [...]

Don’t expect an HTC One device from Verizon any time soon

by Kevin Krause on May 14th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon’s recently announced Droid Incredible 4G LTE closely resembles another Android smartphone from AT&T, the One S, but fans hoping for something a bit more like the critically-acclaimed One X are out of luck. AndroidAuthority caught up with HTC rep Jeff Gordon to see about the possibility of a true One series device on Big Red. [...]

T-Mobile pushing Ice Cream Sandwich update for Sensation 4G on May 16, Amaze 4G to follow

by Kevin Krause on May 14th, 2012 No Comments

T-Mobile has just updated their support page with the changelog for the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Sensation 4G. The new software version, which is numbered 3.32.531.14710RD, will bring the phone to Android 4.0.3 and Sense 3.6 beginning May 16th. The update will be available to all users running the most current Gingerbread [...]

HTC Desire C appears in Vodafone’s latest product catalog

by Kevin Krause on May 14th, 2012 No Comments

Another product render of the device codenamed HTC Golf has made it our way courtesy of Vodafone Portugal’s latest product catalog. As was first suggested last week, the the phone that looks like an infant member of the One family should launch as the HTC Desire C. The listing provides official details on the phone’s [...]

HTC One X LTE WiFi bug found, eradicated

by Raveesh Bhalla on May 12th, 2012 No Comments

It turns out that a few people who purchased the HTC One X LTE faced issues with WiFi connectivity and speed. HTC moved quickly to post this statement: “In regards to the wifi issue your running into, this is currently an issue that has been brought to our attention and we are actively working on a [...]

Deals: Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Only $150 at Amazon Wireless

by Chris Chavez on May 11th, 2012 No Comments

If you were looking to score a deal on the upcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE from Sprint, Amazon Wireless might have exactly what you’re looking for. Right now, they have the phone available for pre-order and it can be had for $50 cheaper than you’ll find in Sprint stores (or online). The best part? Whether [...]

HTC EVO 4G LTE Bootloader Unlocked – Root Possible But Not Much Else

by Chris Chavez on May 11th, 2012 No Comments

After AT&T locked down bootloaders on their HTC One X, it seemed like a bad omen for potential HTC customers on other carriers that like to tinker around with their devices. Well, if you were worried that about the HTC EVO 4G LTE receiving similar treatment, it looks like Sprint isn’t imposing the same restrictions [...]

SaskTel launches HTC One V, free on three-year contract

by Kevin Krause on May 11th, 2012 No Comments

With phones like the HTC One S and HTC One X already hitting the market, it is easy to overlook the baby of the One family. The HTC One V might not pack the same power but it does include all the same Sense 4 functionality and packages it in a design that harkens back [...]

HTC EVO 4G LTE unboxing and hands-on [video]

by Quentyn Kennemer on May 10th, 2012 No Comments

We’ve finally gotten our hands on a review unit of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. I took the device back to my hotel eager to bring you guys a look at the device’s packaging, as well as what to expect when the device hits your doorstep as this is pretty much what you’ll get at [...]

Use a Bluetooth headset as a remote shutter button with the HTC One X

by Kevin Krause on May 10th, 2012 No Comments

Chinese site ePrice uncovered a nifty trick involving the HTC One X’s already stellar camera. Using a Bluetooth headset, the phone’s shutter can be triggered remotely for hands-free photo capture. The video demonstrating the capability shows three different headsets performing the task, each using a not-so-intuitive button combo to snap off photos. The trick likely works [...]

HTC CEO Peter Chou to be Olympic tourchbearer

by Kevin Krause on May 10th, 2012 No Comments

Carrying the Olympic torch is an honor few get to experience, but HTC CEO Peter Chou will soon add his name to the list. Chou will take part in the torch relay on July 6th, three weeks prior to the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics. The irony of Chou’s involvement is not lost. [...]

Sprint Exec Confirms HTC EVO 3D Ice Cream Sandwich Update Rolling Out In June

by Chris Chavez on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

In an interview with Sprint posted earlier today, the folks at Engadget casually went over some highlights for the HTC EVO 4G LTE and HTC EVO V. But not only that, they were also able to gain some valuable intel regarding the ICS update for the EVO 3D as well. During the interview (around the [...]

PSA: If You Wear Blue Jeans, Stay Away from the White HTC One X (Black X Is Okay)

by Chris Chavez on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

Buyer beware. Seeing as how the HTC One X is a hot ticket item, and sales for the device will no doubt go up now that the Galaxy S3 has been demystified, a lot of Android users are looking towards the X for their next smartphone purchase. HTC was kind enough to offer the One X [...]

Can You Tell The Difference In Photos Taken With The HTC One X and Those With A Professional Camera? [Challenge]

by Chris Chavez on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

And not just any smartphone. HTC throwing a fun little challenge on their official blog, to see if you can correctly distinguish which of the 10 images they posted were taken with the HTC One X, and which were taken using a traditional “professional” digital camera. If this was 2011, I’d ace that test. But [...]

HTC Thunderbolt update 2.11.605.19 prepped, Verizon posts changelog

by Kevin Krause on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

Verizon has posted the changelog for a new update to the HTC Thunderbolt. The latest software, which leaked within the past few weeks, will bring the Thunderbolt to build number 2.11.605.19 and will resolve some existing connectivity issues as well as enhance the default mail app and enhance VPN functionality. As far as we know, [...]

HTC Golf pictured in the wild, new sources say Desire C could be final name

by Kevin Krause on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

The phone codenamed HTC Golf has slowly been revealing itself to us. Its existence was confirmed after an image snapped by the phone’s camera appeared online. Then a leaked render popped up at which point the Wildfire C name was suggested as the final moniker of the mid-range handset. Now we are getting our first [...]

AT&T’s HTC One X has been rooted, bootloader remains locked

by Kevin Krause on May 9th, 2012 No Comments

AT&T has made it clear that there are no plans to offer an official bootloader unlock forits HTC One X, but that hasn’t stopped the industrious folk of xda-developers from successfully rooting the device. Nothing usually does. The bootloader is still in lock down, making it all but impossible to flash custom ROMs onto the handset, [...]