02/13, 6:45am
HTC Endeavor UI leaked all over the Internet
The yet to made official HTC Endeavor has had its ROM leaked on Chinese website ahead of its official unveiling expected at the World Mobile Congress. The leak has confirmed the rumored Tegra 3 processor and has also yielded screenshots of HTC’s revamped Sense 4.0 UI overlay for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). In addition to confirming that the Endeavor will be one of the first Tegra 3 smartphones, it also offers the first look at how one of the leading Android smartphone makers has reworked Google’s stock ICS interface for its own hardware.
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01/31, 11:15am
HTC Ville gets spied live for first time
HTC's repeatedly rumored Ville has been caught live in a hands-on video (below) and leak. An unnamed source for HTC Hub in the Montenegro city of Podgorica has shown the slim, tapered phone and confirmed that it's running Android 4.0. HTC's custom Sense 4.0 interface is on top and appears to be closely related to Sense 3.5 and 3.6, although it has new visual transitions for jumping into menus.
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01/27, 5:45am
HTC Sense 4.0 leak gives details of revamped UI
HTC’s forthcoming Sense 4.0 interface overlay has been leaked ahead of its expected unveiling at the Mobile World Congress. The team at Pocketnow have given HTC’s latest user interface a preview, although they did not have photos to share at this time. Instead, some of the new features and UI elements have been plausibly described and suggest that HTC’s latest skin may have more going for it than in the past.
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12/21, 3:55pm
Devs make custom ROM with Android 4, HTC Sense
XDA Developer forum member Robocik has successfully ported a custom ROM onto the HTC Sensation XE that combines Android 4.0 and HTC's Sense 3.5. He shared his work on the forum and thanked Capychimp for help. The build starts from Android 4.0.1 brings with it all the unique features, such as Face Unlock and Movie Studio.
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11/17, 1:20pm
HTC Quattro identified as planned Tegra 3 tablet
HTC's plans for a quad-core tablet were made more real Thursday after a leak showed the device and some details. Now nicknamed the Quattro, the tablet PocketNow has seen in a press render should have the Tegra 3 that earns the Quattro its name. The 10-inch system would simultaneously be HTC's first Beats-equipped slate, getting the better sound and presumably better pack-in headphones.
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11/03, 3:55pm
HTC Rezound unveiled at event
As expected, HTC's New York City event saw the introduction of the Rezound. Verizon's Android 2.3 flagship is the first in the US with Beats Audio and carries both a special set of in-ear headphones as well as a unique audio profile that kicks in when the headphones are plugged in. It's also just the second phone after the Galaxy Nexus to have a 720p (720x1280) screen, and at 4.3 inches is sharper than its 4.65-inch Samsung rival.
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10/31, 3:20pm
HTC Rezound spotted live in complete form
The post and video (below). WorldOfJohnboy at DroidForums has shown a late-stage prototype that lines up with what's been seen in ads. Along with the 720p screen, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon, and Beats Audio, it's also known to be using HTC's Sense 3.5 interface on top, which brings options so far seen only in the US through the Rhyme.
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10/30, 11:05pm
HTC Rezound slipped out by Verizon itself
Verizon on Sunday spoiled HTC's November 3 event by posting ads for the Rezound. While they don't show more than a product shot, they do confirm the Beats Audio connection, including the signature red-corded headphones and red light-up navigation keys. The ads hint the phone might be ready to go soon after the event.
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10/27, 10:00am
HTC Raider arrives in Canada ahead of the US
Preempting the US event for the Rezound next week, HTC on Thursday planned to bring its international equivalent, the Raider, to North America first through Canada. Both Bell and Rogers are getting the LTE-based 4G version of the phone and can stream HD videos or otherwise get online faster still than either carrier's regular HSPA+ network. Accordingly, either version can tap into HTC's Watch movie store or use the 4G for a hotspot, although low LTE bandwidth caps may discourage using either feature often.
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10/06, 1:20pm
HTC Sensation XL brings Titan features to Android
HTC's special London event saw it roll out its largest-ever Android phone. The Sensation XL, previously nicknamed the Runnymede, has the same 4.7-inch, 480x800 LCD and 1.5GHz, single-core Snapdragon as its Windows Phone equivalent the Titan but has a much heavier focus on music. It takes on the Beats audio processing from the smaller but faster Sensation XE and comes with the same urBeats in-ear headphones, which kick in a special audio profile when plugged in.
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10/02, 12:50pm
HTC may slip personal, device data in major bug
An investigation may have revealed a major security exploit in HTC's Android phones. The look, by Android Police and custom firmware maker Trevor Eckhart, alleges that HTC's most recent custom Sense UI interface has logging tools such as HTCLogger that insecurely collect private data. Any app that requires basic Internet permission can technically have access to account information, phone numbers, text messages, and even precise device information such as processor and memory details, installed apps, and location.
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09/28, 4:10pm
HTC Hero S due in October
HTC and US Cellular confirmed rumors and revived one of Android's earliest, best-known names with the Hero S. The design recalls the squared-off look of the original Hero but with a much more modern design centered on a four-inch, 540x960 LCD. As one of HTC's fastest phones under 4.3 inches, it carries a single-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon and should be visibly faster than a device like the Droid Incredible 2.
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09/26, 3:15pm
Amaze 4G, S II hit T-Mobile as no iPhone seen
T-Mobile used the start of the Mobilize conference to show off two new Android flagships while simultaneously talking down the prospect of an iPhone 5. The HTC Amaze 4G, also known as the Ruby, is one of its first phones to support 42Mbps HSPA+ and gets closer to actual 4G speeds at 8Mbps on average and 20Mbps at peak. The 4.3-inch phone is a close cousin of the Sensation 4G but gets a faster 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 as well as T-Mobile-specific Sense customizations borrowed from the myTouch 4G Slide, such as the extra-fast, multi-shot, and sweep panorama camera modes.
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09/25, 2:15pm
HTC Amaze 4G promo pics arrive
HTC's upcoming Amaze 4G has been validated after press imagery surfaced on Sunday. The device seen by Cell Phone Signal has T-Mobile's branding. Also on view is that it might carry HTC's more conventional Sense UI with little sign of T-Mobile having customized the software itself, as on the myTouch 4G Slide.
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09/22, 11:50am
HTC owners get 5GB of free Dropbox cloud storage
HTC has just concluded a partnership with Dropbox to bring 5GB of cloud storage service to owners of its Android smartphones with HTC Sense 3.5 skin. The scheme will go live in October and applies to the maker's latest smartphones, such as the HTC Rhyme. Those who are eligible and sign up for a Dropbox account with the new phone will get 3GB on top of the free 2GB Dropbox offers anyone who signs up.
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09/21, 9:45am
HTC Raider 4G ships to Korea first, US soon
HTC in a Korean launch confirmed a new flagship that's likely bound for the US. The Raider 4G is the production version of the Holiday and carries its predicted giant 4.5-inch, 540x960 screen. It's HTC's first truly new model to carry LTE and, when the network allows, can hit up to 100Mbps down or 50Mbps up on a 4G network.
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09/20, 9:05am
HTC Rhyme touts charm cable, Sense UI 3.5
HTC and Verizon ahead of their Fashion Week event unveiled the Rhyme, an attempt to revive the idea of a woman-focused phone. Along with its plum color, the Android 2.3 phone has a charm cable that plugs in and lights up for calls and texts without having to take it out of a purse. A special docking station provides both 'stealth' speakers for listening to music but also alarm clock functions, and Beats-derived headphones with the signature flat ribbon cables also come in the box.
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09/15, 11:35am
Phone for young women may get HTC Sense 3.5
What appear to be official press photos of the HTC Bliss have leaked in advance of the smartphone's Sept. 20 launch. The Bliss, which may launch as the Rhyme, is said to be designed specifically to appeal to young women. The Rhyme will be the first to feature the latest version of HTC's Android UI, HTC Sense 3.5. Although the new name suggests that Beats Audio will be included, the specs that leaked earlier this week do not.
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09/05, 6:05pm
HTC Flyer Android 3 upgrade leaks
HTC Flyer owners got a preview of what the Android 3.2 upgrade will look like on the tablet after a leaked build was given an unofficial preview. The OS resembles a smaller version of that from the Jetstream and mostly has the same light touch in terms of Sense widgets and skinning the interface to fit HTC's preferred look. The XDA-Developers forum goers testing it out have noted that the Scribe pen works, however, up to and including the hardware pen button.
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08/31, 10:40am
HTC Jetstream becomes first LTE tablet at ATT
AT&T began carrying its first 10-inch tablet outside of the iPad on Wednesday with the formal launch of the HTC Jetstream. Previously known as the Puccini, the 10-inch Android 3.1 tablet is the carrier's first non-modem to support LTE for its 4G, with a fallback to a still-fast HSPA+ 3G if necessary. The slate is much faster than the seven-inch Flyer through a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon fast enough to both record and play 1080p video.
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08/29, 2:55pm
HTC Sense 3.5 shown off on video running on Bliss
The upcoming HTC Sense 3.5 interface has now been shown off in a five-minute video from the same source that broke the news on the software. XDA China took a detailed look at the Android OS customization. There are many differences compared to the previous version, including new animations, lock screens and other enhancements.
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08/27, 1:55pm
HTC Holiday to be an early ATT LTE phone
The HTC Holiday got its second reveal Saturday in a hint that it's a US-bound device. The 4.5-inch, dual-core flagship should now have full-fledged LTE for its 4G on AT&T's network. Engadget was told it should "amongst" the first AT&T LTE phones as well, although it might not beat the Motorola MB865.
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08/25, 1:35pm
HTC Sense 3.5 beta spotted in screen caps?
After revealing the first live photos of the HTC Bliss yesterday, XDA.cn has now looked deeper into its HTC Sense 3.5 overlay. As such, the site created screenshots of what is believed to be the final interface. Unlike HTC Sense 3.0 that required dual-core chips for it to work, Sense 3.5 doesn't have such a stringent requirement.
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08/14, 10:55pm
HTC Holiday seen live for first time
HTC's ultimate flagship phone, the Holiday, has surfaced in live photos after it was recovered through a Craigslist sale. Both the phone's design and its firmware confirm the Infuse 4G-rivalling 4.5-inch, 540x960 display. The XDA forum member also confirmed the dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon, 1GB of RAM, a rear eight-megapixel camera, and a front 1.3-megapixel camera.
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08/10, 12:45pm
HTC Stunning gets NFC and heads to China
HTC leapt into supporting NFC (near-field communications) for the first time with an Android phone. The Stunning uses the short-range wireless to handle mobile payments, which for now is running on China UnionPay's device-independent standard. Roughly a dozen major Chinese cities will get NFC-aware terminals with help from banks to handle the transactions.
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08/09, 8:10pm
Images may be linked to Puccini tablet
HTC appears to have slipped several screenshots that show the company's Sense interface running on Honeycomb. The images, which were posted on Android Central, first appeared in OpenSense documentation on HTC's development site. The screenshots are believed to show the Sense UI that may eventually land on the rumored Puccini tablet.
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08/05, 2:55pm
Tablet on track for AT&T's 4G LTE rollout
Screenshots have leaked of HTC's first full-size Android tablet, the HTC Puccini. The screenshots show the tablet running Honeycomb with an updated version of HTC's Sense UI. The new UI takes advantage of the tablet's 10-inch screen with a separate number pad on the virtual keyboard. The pen icon seen in the tray seems to indicate that the tablet will support Scribe, like its sibling the HTC Flyer.
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07/26, 11:30am
HTC Puccini seen in earnest
HTC's Puccini tablet has finally been seen closer to its actual production form with renders escaping on Tuesday. The tablet will look more like HTC's smartphones with a 'wave' running through the back. As seen, BGR's example also includes the capacitive-friendly pen from the Flyer and an upscale leather case that would hold both the Puccini and its input add-on.
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07/11, 4:55pm
T-Mobile myTouch 4G dated and priced
T-Mobile on Monday settled on a launch date and a price for the myTouch 4G Slide. The camera-focused Android 2.3 hardware is now due to ship on July 27 for $200. Pre-orders for the phone start July 19.
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07/08, 7:05pm
HTC Desire Android 2.3 accelerated to late July
HTC updated Desire owners Friday with news that the upgrade to Android 2.3 was moving faster than expected. Tests had "gone well" and would see the OS upgrade come before the end of July. HTC was quiet on which carrier models would get it first.
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06/29, 1:30pm
HTC Status brings ChaCha to ATT and Telus
AT&T and Telus together formally launched the HTC Status. The North American version of the ChaCha, it adapts to North American HSPA 3G bands but is otherwise virtually identical to the international version. Pricing and ship dates for both are still unknowns.
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06/28, 7:30am
T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide has fast camera, HDR
After a very brief tease, T-Mobile has already unveiled the myTouch 4G Slide. The Android 2.3 slider is as powerful as the HTC Sensation 4G with its 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon and 1080p video but has a very heavy camera emphasis, most of all in apps. The eight-megapixel sensor is back-illuminated and has a bright f2.2 aperture; the custom software also cuts out shutter lag and adds extras not always seen on phones, such as HDR (high dynamic range), sweep panoramas, and continuous shooting.
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06/27, 11:15pm
T-Mobile says myTouch 4G Slide launch near
T-Mobile in a not especially cryptic tease on Monday raised the possibility taht the myTouch 4G Slide is coming soon. Saying "big news is on the way," the carrier has posted a picture piecing together the name of the Android device. It stops short of providing details of the phone itself.
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06/19, 3:05pm
myTouch 4G Slide to have customized Sense UI
T-Mobile's upcoming myTouch 4G Slide got much a much clearer preview Sunday that explained it beyond the basics. While it was already known to be running Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0 on top, a TmoNews source said should have some "specific myTouch features" rather than just mirror the stock interface. The keyboard is also believed to be "amazing" and compare well to the outgoing G2.
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06/16, 4:20pm
HTC dual-core Sensation 4G gets Bell release
Bell gained the distinction of being the first if not only Canadian carrier to get the HTC Sensation 4G. Its version will be much like the international version of the 1.2GHz, dual-core Android 2.3 phone but switch over to Bell's HSPA frequencies, also shared with most Canadian carriers and AT&T, and carry 14.4Mbps. The carrier is pushing its Mobile TV app for live streaming but also plans to carry HTC's Watch movie store.
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06/16, 9:20am
HTC says compromise needed for Desire Android 2.3
HTC in a fresh statement said that it would have to make compromises to fit the Desire's upgrade to Android 2.3. Memory was still a problem and would push the company to "cut select apps" to make it fit. The phone builder didn't say which but implied it would be pruning some of the less vital HTC Sense apps rather than anything from Google.
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06/15, 9:00pm
HTC Evo 3D and Evo View 4G reviewed early
HTC's two Sprint flagship devices, the Evo 3D and Evo View 4G, received a slew of reviews Wednesday night that signaled its possible hopes to counter the iPhone and iPad on AT&T and Verizon. Most reviews of the Evo 3D, including those from BGR as well as This is my next and AllThingsD, praise the phone for being fast, having a meaningful improvement to the Sense UI through app launching from the lock screen, and carrying a much improved 540x960 screen. The glasses-free 3D was mostly a gimmick, but it was an incidental bonus on a phone that was still very capable in 2D.
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06/05, 10:35am
HTC Inspire 4G ships in red
Radio Shack scored an exclusive on Sunday with sales of the red HTC Inspire 4G. The hue is rare on an HTC phone outside of Europe and comes attached to a heavy discount. The Android 2.2 phone is on sale for $30 on contract, or less than a third of the $100 asking price from AT&T itself.
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06/02, 4:55pm
HTC kickstarts HTCdev and OpenSense SDK
HTC at Uplinq on Thursday set out a plan to help developers writing specifically for its own phones. A new developer program, HTCdev, will give coders at any scale both the advice and extra support needed to make apps that HTC believes will work best. At its heart is an OpenSense SDK that will let apps tie more directly into HTC's custom Sense 3.0 interface, including the pen from the HTC Flyer and the glasses-free 3D display on the Evo 3D.
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06/01, 5:45pm
Radio Shack gives away Evo 3D release date
An early Radio Shack flyer has given away Sprint's launch date for HTC's long in the works Evo 3D. The copy shows the twin-core Android flagship "available June 24" and confirms that official pre-orders will have started as soon as the flyer goes out for the week of June 19. The Phandroid tip didn't mention the price, though a $200 cost has been mentioned in one of Radio Shack's earlier copies.
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05/20, 9:20pm
HTC Flyer already on sale at Best Buy
A company memo at Best Buy has let staff know that they can sell the HTC Flyer ahead of its previous May 22 release date. Stores have been told they can now "sell upon receiving" instead of waiting for Sunday. Although Engadget didn't get confirmations of the Android 2.3 tablet being sold, we have received early reports of a few buyers getting theirs.
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04/26, 8:50am
Droid Incredible 2 official for Verizon, we review
Verizon on Tuesday finally confirmed plans to launch the HTC Droid Incredible 2. The phone we already reviewed is a CDMA adaptation of the Incredible S and centers on its very bright, rich four-inch Super LCD screen and its signature "topographical" back. The Verizon model has specific support for Verizon's 3G hotspot plan and dual-mode support for GSM and HSPA 3G roaming outside of the US.
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04/22, 9:20pm
HTC Flyer up for Best Buy orders April 25
Best Buy wrapped up Friday by detailing more of its launch plans for the HTC Flyer with Wi-Fi. Pre-orders will start on April 25 and will see the 16GB tablet cost $499. The release date was kept vague and only promised a release in the spring.
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04/17, 6:15pm
We review the HTC Incredible S, Droid Incredible 2
When the original Droid Incredible hit Verizon in April 2010, it was an immediate smash; it was proof Android was here to stay and a legitimate challenge to the iPhone. With the Incredible S and (soon) the Droid Incredible 2, HTC now has the burden on its hands of not only recapturing the spirit of the original but making it a worldwide success. We'll see in our Incredible S review whether it's repeating that success.
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04/14, 9:45pm
Leak includes new Sense 3.0 interface
ROM files for HTC's upcoming Sensation handset, previously referred to as the Pyramid, have reportedly leaked, just two days after the device's formal unveiling at a special event in London. The ROM is said to be taken from a model headed for Asian markets, though it includes the Sense 3.0 overlay that is expected to be featured in all regions.
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04/14, 1:35pm
HTC warns only newest phones get full Sense 3.0
HTC in a pair of updates on Twitter said that only some of its new Sense 3.0 interface would work on older phones. Only its newest and fastest devices, like the Evo 3D, Evo View 4G, Flyer, and Sensation, will get the fully customized home and lock screens. HTC was planning on including those features in the new version of Sense that would work on the older devices.
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03/31, 11:50am
HTC teases April 12 device launch in London
HTC has sent out a teaser for a special event on April 12. The notice said little other than asking the media to "join us to see what's next" on the backdrop of what appeared to be water rippling just after a drop. Engadget's copy otherwise only mentioned it taking place in London at 1:30PM local time, or 8:30AM Eastern.
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03/30, 5:00pm
HTC Pyramid spotted powered up with Android 2.3
HTC's flagship Pyramid has been spotted again in a scoop that has shown it running and also put to rest some rumors. Despite claims it would use Android 3.0, a source showed XDA-Developers proof it was still using Android 2.3, much like the closely related Evo 3D. The confusion likely came from HTC's use of Sense 3.0, which adds 3D home screen switching among other changes.
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03/23, 9:10am
HTC Merge for Alltel up for pre-order March 28
Alltel confirmed it would become the first carrier to use the HTC Merge and has given out its first launch details. Pre-orders should start March 28 for the Android slider, which will ship for $125 on a contract. Alltel hasn't said whether the phone will come customized for the network.
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03/22, 10:25pm
Best Buy to carry HTC Flyer Wi-Fi in spring
Best Buy on Tuesday night said it would carry a Wi-Fi version of the HTC Flyer, now better known in the US as the template for the Evo View 4G. The big-box chain's online and retail stores will both have the lower cost version when it ships in the spring. Prices weren't given out but should be inexpensive for the seven-inch, 16GB tablet.
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