htc

HTC Handsets Will Have Regular, Non-Stupid Headphone Jacks From Now On

For years, HTC has been waging a senseless war against the 3.5mm headphone jack, dispatching wave after wave of Mini-USB-dependent handsets onto the public. But their newest, the Hero, has a proper plug. Was that... a concession? Yes, actually. More »

07/09/09

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android

HTC Android Family Portraits: G1, myTouch 3G and Hero

Ever wondered what it'd be like to get three generations of Android phones together—G1, myTouch 3G and Hero? If you think that's kind of kinky, oh man, I hope you have a clean pair of pants lying around. More »

07/08/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Sir Gibler: Just a quick comment about teflon... Isn't teflon the slipperiest matierial on earth? 5 Responses | Other threads

mytouch 3g

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Accessories Include Battery Extender, Docking Station

T-Mobile's really emphasizing the customization with the myTouch 3G, rolling out custom shells, custom gel skins, custom wrist straps, custom pouches, custom holsters and custom wrist straps. But they also have battery extenders (nice!) and docking stations. More »

07/08/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Dr. Evil Genius: Interesting stuff here... Too bad it's on T-Mobile... 7 Responses | Other threads

hero

T-Mobile Straight Out Says No HTC Hero From Them

T-Mobile CTO Cole Brodman just flat-out said at the myTouch 3G launch event that T-Mobile "has no plans to bring the HTC Hero to market." More »

07/08/09

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clips

G1 Spotted Running HTC Sense, The Latest and Greatest Android Skin

Chances are (about 99.9999%) that you don't have access to the HTC Hero just yet, but that doesn't mean you can't run its famed HTC Sense Android skin. More »

06/30/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Technogen: This has been out for a while guys, I commented it on the last time you posted about the UI.... 4 Responses | Other threads

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HTC Hero Arrives In UK via Amazon On July 15 For $710

Did Jesus's manhandling of the HTC Hero get you all hot and bothered? If so—and you live in the U.K.—you can pre-order the $710 phone today for a July 15 arrival (subject to change). [Amazon via Phandroid]

06/28/09

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skinning

TouchFLO 3D 2.5 Tricks Us Into Getting Excited About Windows Mobile, Again

We've got some screenshots of the new version of HTC's TouchFLO 3D, which should be debuting on the Firestone. HTC's gone ever deeper into WinMo's UI, including every settings screen. Basically, you'll hardly know which OS you're using. More »

06/27/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by SuramaAte: tried touchflow3d and hated it. ignored my finger all the time maybe that's microsoft but still happened. Palm pre for... 6 Responses | Other threads

designmodo

HTC Hero's Teflon Coating Makes the iPhone Feel Like Junk

Yesterday I held the new HTC Hero next to my iPhone. Not only the new Android handset has a surprisingly cool design—straight out of JJ Abrams' Star Trek or Kubrick's 2001—but it kicks the iPhone's plastic ass. More »

06/25/09

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Comment by Rii: You have to expect that with any black glossed object. I have a white backed iPhone and i don't see... 37 Responses | Other threads

cellphones

HTC Ozone (AKA Snap) Coming to Verizon, Too

This $50 HTC Dash sequel has already been announced for other carriers under names like the Snap, but now it's coming to Verizon as the HTC "Ozone." More »

06/25/09

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By Mark Wilson

unconfirmed

HTC CEO Says the Sexy "Sense" Android Interface Coming to Existing Phones

HTC's been known to slap a polished finish on an existing smartphone OS, first with WinMo's TouchFlo and now Android's Sense. But fret not, HTC G1 and/or Magic/MyTouch owners: HTC's CEO hinted that Sense is coming to existing Android phones. More »

06/24/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

htc

HTC Hero Android Phone Hands-On (With Video)

The Hero feels more substantial than HTC's previous Android handsets, but the hardware—and the software, to a certain extent—will be familiar to anyone who's used the company's other hardware. It's all just a bit, well, nicer.

06/24/09

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Comment by yamir49: iPhone wanna be... SAD 7 Responses | Other threads

htc

HTC Debuts Hero, With Fresh Face for Android

As expected, HTC has dropped the details on a new Android phone—the leaked-to-all-hell Hero, no less. And HTC's fantastic, also-leaked Android interface overhaul is here, too: it's called Sense, and it's deep. Oh, and it's got Flash support. More »

06/24/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by TheSonOfKrypton: Oh wait....I just noticed this has a chin too. WHAT THE HELL IS THE DEAL WITH THIS PERSISTENT ASS... 8 Responses | Other threads

android

Is HTC Launching New Android Phones Today?

HTC's London event, happening today at about 12:00am GMT (7:00am Eastern) today, has already been pegged as a launch for two new Android phones in a report by Digitimes. Their invitation also contained certain, ahem, floral clues. Now, this tweet: More »

06/24/09

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By John Herrman

android

T-Mobile myTouch 3G (AKA T-Mobile G2, HTC Magic, Google Ion) Coming This Summer

T-Mobile's followup to the G1 has gone through more than a few name changes, but it looks like we'll finally be seeing the American version—the T-Mobile myTouch 3G—this summer. More »

06/17/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

cellphones

Smartphone Buyers Guide: The Best of the Best

As the dust settles from the last two weeks of mobile madness, one question remains unanswered: Which of the new generation of smartphones should you actually buy? We've collected everything you need to know. More »

06/12/09

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how to

How To: Install Windows Mobile 6.5 Right Now

The bad news: Windows Mobile 6.5 won't be coming out for a while, and you'll be expected to buy a whole new phone to get it. The good: You can actually install it today, on your HTC phone. Here's how. More »

06/06/09

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htc

Report: HTC Announcing Hero, Lancaster Android Phones on June 24th

HTC's hipsteriffic invitations for a June 24th event in London contained precious few clues (DUDE'S WEARING A ROSE), but the Economic Daily News is now reporting something totally reasonable: it's for the Hero and Lancaster, HTC's presumed next Android phones. More »

06/04/09

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android

T-Mobile CTO Reveals Second Android Phone Coming in "Next Few Weeks"

During and interview with mocoNews, T-Mobile's CTO Cole Brodman confirmed that a second Android phone would be coming sometime in "the next few weeks." More »

06/02/09

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By Sean Fallon

phones

HTC S511 Snap Pops Up Early At Best Buy for $519 Without Contract

Lest it be lost in the coming maelstrom of Apple iPhone 3G 3.0 and Palm Pre news, let it be known the HTC S511 Snap (aptly labeled a Stepford Wives take on the Blackberry Bold) has popped up at Best Buy a few days before its June 7 release. [BGR]

05/31/09

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By Jack Loftus

t-mobile g2 review

T-Mobile myTouch 3G (Google Ion) Review: Most Improved Award

Not only does the T-Mobile G2/HTC Magic/Google Ion phone improve on original T-Mobile G1 in just about every way, it manages to do it while cutting down significantly on the size. The only thing it doesn't have going for it is a hardware keyboard. More »

05/28/09

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japan

Android Might Be the First Robot Japan Doesn't Love

This got to be a pretty familiar trope with the iPhone in Japan: It's just not advanced enough, since it's missing things like bill payments, RFID, mobile TV and other crazy stuff. Analysts are saying the same dim fate awaits Android when it floats in on the HTC Magic. More »

05/28/09

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android

Google Expects 18 Android Phones This Year: All the Flavors Explained

Google/Android's Andy Rubin said at the Google I/O conference that Google expects 18-20 Android phones this year from 8 or 9 manufacturers—and those are just the devices they know about. But it's gonna be slower going in the States because of the custom Android builds that carriers want. More »

05/27/09

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By matt buchanan

at&t

AT&T First Android Phone HTC Lancaster Leaked

Engadget apparently hit upon the motherload of AT&T powerpoints: Slides detailing the Palm Eos, a new HP iPaq and probably most thrilling, HTC Lancaster (aka the Android phone we've been waiting for). More »

05/24/09

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cellphones

HTC Touch Pro2 Gets Verizon Branding

We knew it was coming to T-Mobile, and today we also know the HTC Touch Pro2 is coming to Verizon. Not a surprise, really, but here's a nice picture with some Verizon Wireless branding on it anyway. In other news, it's Sunday. [D474rpr via BGR]

05/24/09

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By Jack Loftus

android

HTC's Android Interface Makes Us Temporarily Forget All About Palm Pre

Palm what? A better look at HTC's custom Android ~~"Donut"~~ build for Hero shows us just how buttery smooth and slick Android can be, and it's incredible. More »

05/19/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Jonathan Moll: Wow, that's a real sensationalist title. I guess that now that we know the Pre's price is low enough to... 11 Responses | Other threads

android

Android 'Donut' Build For HTC Hero Caught On Tape

Move over cupcakes—donuts are now on the menu thanks, once again, to the 17-year old whiz kid Haykuro. This time he has come through with the Android build for the upcoming HTC Hero. More »

05/18/09

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By Sean Fallon

rumor

HTC 'Android Hero' Handset Snapped (It's the Chinniest of Them All)

Remember that weird, pink, angular 'Android Hero' handset that HTC semi-leaked back in January? Well, here it is, in the ~~flesh~~ plastic. More »

05/05/09

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By John Herrman

cellphones

T-Mobile's HTC Magic Shall Be Known Henceforth In U.S. As 'MyTouch'

Someone more adept at navigating the T-Mobile inventory screens than I am has discovered that the carrier's version of the Android-packing HTC Magic might have a more official U.S. name in "MyTouch." Hrmm. More »

05/03/09

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By Jack Loftus

surveys

JD Power and Associates Ranks iPhone First Among Smartphones in Customer Satisfaction

Apple took top prize in JD Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey in the smartphone category, while LG ranked first among dumbphones. But one nagging complaint kept the iPhone's scores closer to the competition.

05/02/09

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dealzmodo

AT&T Giving Away a Refurbished HTC Fuze With Contract

AT&T is getting aggressive with their refurb deals. Last week it was a 16GB iPhone 3G for $149, and this week it is a free HTC Fuze with a 2-year contract and new activation. More »

04/27/09

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htc magic

HTC Magic Launches A Week Early in Spain, Just to Spite the British

In a rather excited post on Vodaphone Spain's blog, the company has announced that the HTC Magic, set for a May 5th release across Europe, will be "available" today. ¿Por qué? No sé. More »

04/27/09

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Comment by andthepickles: Kind weird looking, still. But still sexier than the G1 over here. Fo' sho. 3 Responses | Other threads

cellphones

Hey Look, It's the HTC Touch Pro 2 On T-Mobile

We've seen it, played with it, and we know it's coming to T-Mobile in the States this summer. If you need additional proof, the US T-mo livery here is that proof. [Source (crashed) via Pocketnow]

04/22/09

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cellphones

European Release Date For HTC Magic Set At May 5th

HTC's second Android handset looks as though it's been subjected to its last delay, with a listing for a May 5th release on Vodaphone UK's website. More »

04/20/09

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unconfirmed

T-Mobile Dash 3G Is HTC Snap, Landing in May

Reading between the FCC lines, it looks like the HTC Snap—a Stepford Wives take on the BlackBerry Bold—will be assuming the mantle of T-Mobile's Dash 3G in May. Sans clowns. Hopefully. [FCC via Mobile Roar]

04/15/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by 3DaysTillTheState_GitEmSteveDave: He's back! Quick, someone run AVG and Microsoft Malicious Software Remover for April! 6 Responses | Other threads

t-mobile

April 21 T-Mobile Event Might Not Be for Android G2 After All

T-Mobile's got a joint press conference with RIM scheduled in London at the exact same time as the April 21 event we're hoping to see the G2 at. More »

04/10/09

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htc

HTC Touch Diamond Comes to Verizon Tomorrow; More HTC Phones On the Way to T-Mobile?

Two tidbits for HTC fans: first, the Touch Diamond will be hitting Verizon Wireless tomorrow, but at cost: $300 with a two-year contract. Yikes. T-Mobile, though, could be getting even more HTC love soon. More »

04/09/09

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t-mobile

T-Mobile Summer Roadmap Details HTC Touch Pro 2, 'Blade' Sidekick Release Dates

Tipster Noah from Phonedog has directed us to a tentative list of release dates for several anticipated T-Mobile phones, including the "Blade" Sidekick (May 13) and HTC Touch Pro 2 (July 22). More »

04/05/09

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By Jack Loftus

Mobile Web 2.0

New WinMo and iPhone Apps Give You Palm Pre-Like Social Media Synergy

Yahoo's new mobile apps, HTC's updated WinMo UI and a new multi-platform app called 3deep are all chasing after the Palm Pre's Synergy functionality, gathering all social media/location aware services in one place. More »

04/03/09

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By Adrian Covert

smartphone

HTC Touch Diamond 2 Hands On: I Might Like the Original Better

The HTC Touch Diamond 2 is similar to the Touch Pro 2, but without the keyboard, special speakerphone and conference calling capability. And though it's a fine phone, I prefer the original Touch Diamond's design. More »

04/03/09

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By Adrian Covert

htc magic

Vodafone Reports HTC Magic (Android G2) Delayed Until May

HTC and Vodafone sales representatives have revealed that the G2—Android-powered phone—HTC Magic's launch date has been pushed back from April to May 1st because of "last minute hardware changes." More »

04/02/09

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Comment by cudthecrud: I'm so torn as to whether I want to wait for this or the next android phone or to go... 5 Responses | Other threads

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