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Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Camera Versus the Competition

Last month, we tested the best smartphone cameras out there and declared the HTC One’s ultrapixel camera the master of all. Now it’s time to see how the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z measure up. https://gizmodo.com/htc-one-ultrapixel-camera-versus-the-competition-5990360 Today, we’re comparing the cameras on five top smartphones: The Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, HTC…

A Late-Night Punk Rock Set Is Incomplete Without the New HTC One

HTC’s got quite the low light shooter with their new HTC One, thanks to its impressive UltraPixel camera. So what’s the best way to test it? Take it out for a night on the town. Samuel Morgan, party photographer and owner/operator of The Photo Booth Party, took the HTC One with him to see Rebecca,…

The lovely HTC One is available nationwide today on contract at AT&T and Sprint for $199, and T-Mobile for $99 down.

HTC One Review: The Beauty Is a Beast (Updated)

Last year HTC made three excellent phones: the One X, the One X+, and the Droid DNA. This year, it’s focusing on a single dominant device: the HTC One. It’s a gutsy strategy—basically focusing all of your efforts on one device that will span across many carriers—but one that worked wonders for Samsung’s Galaxy S…

HTC One hits AT&T on April 19th. A 32GB phone will cost $200 with a two-year contract. Pre-orders start April 4th.

A supposedly leaked fake screenshot says AT&T pre-orders for the HTC One begin April 5th. Price starts at $250 for 32GB.

HTC One Teardown: Even Harder to Fix Than the iPhone

The HTC One is hands-down the most beautiful Android phone we’ve ever seen, so it should come as no surprise that it doesn’t come apart nicely. The folks over at iFixit gave it a shot and had One hell of a time getting the guts out so you won’t have to. And you shouldn’t try;…

All delays considered, HTC is now promising the One will pop up in the U.S. “before the end of April.”

It Took Five Years To Make a Beautiful Android Phone

Android has become an enormous success in part by appealing to a lot of people who don’t prioritize aesthetics. It’s no wonder it’s been ugly for half a decade. But finally, it’s spawned a truly gorgeous object for everyone: the HTC One. Google’s take on phones was never meant to be pretty—it was just supposed…

The HTC One Is Delayed Because Suppliers Think HTC Isn’t a Top Tier Company

The HTC One, the beautiful beast of an Android, is delayed because suppliers no longer consider HTC a “tier one company”. Which basically means that component companies only care about working with Apple and Samsung. Which basically means that we’re going to have to wait a little longer to get our hands on the best…

Samsung Galaxy S IV Hands On: Everything New Is Old Again

After a lot of teasing, and a lot of leaking, the Galaxy S IV is finally here. Last year’s version, the S III, remains the world’s most popular Android phone, having sold over 40 million units. Can the S IV live up to that kind of hype? Can Samsung make us feel like we’re living…

HTC One UltraPixel Camera Versus the Competition

When HTC first showed the world the One last month, it touted the merits of the camera’s larger “UltraPixels”. Theory says that larger pixels could produce better images than the competition. In practice? We’re pretty damned impressed. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-an-ultrapixel-5985348 We compared the HTC One’s camera to the cameras on the Nokia Lumia 920 and Apple iPhone…

Hey, good news. The HTC One will be on Verizon, too. [ATD]

The HTC One Will Be Delayed and May Not Arrive Until April

HTC has announced that there are some delays holding up production of its new flagship phone, the One. The company claims it will attempt to fulfil pre-orders by the end of the month, but the device may not appear in stores until some time in April. https://gizmodo.com/htc-one-hands-on-exactly-how-youre-supposed-to-build-a-5985326 There’s been no reason given for the delays,…

HTC Sense 5.0 Review: Better! But Also Worse

HTC’s Sense UI has evolved over the years from a laggy train wreck in its early incarnations to something quite lean and serviceable in Sense 4.0. The newest version, Sense 5.0—which will be launching on the HTC One—is yet another departure. But different isn’t always better. https://gizmodo.com/whats-the-point-of-android-skins-5963773 The Start The first thing you’ll notice is…

What Is an UltraPixel?

Did you hear about the HTC One’s fancy new “UltraPixel Camera”? HTC touts the camera as an end to the “megapixel wars.” UltraPixels! Revolution! And, yes, the technology sounds very promising, but, uh, wait a second, what is an UltraPixel anyway? https://gizmodo.com/htc-one-the-great-white-hype-is-here-5985305 UltraPixel is a made up marketing word… HTC’s new phone only has a…

HTC One vs. Everyone Else: How Does It Stack Up?

Finally here and with the highly touted UltraPixel* camera in tow, HTC’s newest flagship phone is ready to hold its own. Well, on paper, at least. But how does it compare to everyone else’s flagship? https://gizmodo.com/htc-one-the-great-white-hype-is-here-5985305 The newly-named UltraPixel* may be its billboard feature, but the One also wins the the battery and pixel density…

HTC One Hands On: Exactly How You’re Supposed to Build a Phone

It’s funny. For as much as Android phones have been known a prime spec war battleground for years now, they may have finally reached a tipping point. Big screens, fast processors, and 1080p everythings have become standardized. What matters now is thoughtfulness and execution, and at a glance, HTC’s One is right on the money.…

HTC One: The Great White Hype Is Here

Carved out of a solid block of aluminum, HTC’s great white hype is the oft leaked One aka M7. It’s what the company is touting as its new flagship device today in New York. And in typical HTC style, the One has one or two new software features to help differentiate itself from the rest.…

This Is Almost Certainly Probably How HTC’s New Phone Will Look

HTC is gearing up to announce its new phone later today. We’ve seen numerous leaks and renderings but now, just ahead of the announcement, French site NowhereElse claims to have laid its hands on some press images. https://gizmodo.com/if-htcs-new-phone-really-looks-like-this-will-you-buy-5984495 It shows the phone off from all angles—and ties in with everything we’ve seen to date. Codenamed…