HTC to slash jobs and discontinue smartphone models to revive sales

With an aim to improve its market share, HTC has announced that it will slash jobs and discontinue some smartphone modes. The Taiwanese smartphone maker has been struggling to make its mark in the current smartphone market that is being dominated by the likes of Apple and Samsung.

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Your fingerprints might be at risk – Hackers can apparently hack and steal them remotely from Android phones

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New research has revealed that hack into Android phones in order steal fingerprints on a large scale so our fingerprints might not be as safe as we think they are.

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HTC One M9 will receive update to Android 5.1 Lollipop today in EMEA Region

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The HTC One M9 has already started receiving the update to Android 5.1 Lollipop in USA and now starting from today, consumers in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) will also start receiving the update.

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HTC Desire 828w gets certified by TENAA in China

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A new variant of the HTC Desire 828 has been spotted at the Chinese certification agency TENAA. The primary difference on the new Desire 828w is the addition of BoomSound speakers on the front.

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Weekly Roundup: New Samsung smartphones in India, Big launches at MWC China, Xiaomi Water Purifier, Intex smartwatch and more

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This week, big tech announcements came from China’s MWC, whereas South Korean tech giant Samsung bounced back with two Galaxy J series smartphones in India and a lot more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: New Samsung smartphones in India, Big launches at MWC China, Xiaomi Water Purifier, Intex smartwatch and more”

HTC One M8 will receive update to Android M

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While HTC has been facing a lot of issues financially as well as with its product sales, it sure is trying hard to keep its customers happy. Apparently the HTC One M8 is confirmed to receive the update to Android M once it releases.

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Mediatek powered HTC D728w appears on TENAA – Should be the upcoming Desire 728

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Another day and yet another handset shows up on Chinese certification agency TENAA. This time is the turn of HTC’s Mediatek powered smartphone codenamed D728w.

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HTC Aero to have 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 display with QHD resolution

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If you remember well, a report that came out last month stated that HTC’s One M9 shipments were 43% lower than their One M8 shipments during the same timeframe last year. HTC have been having a lot of trouble recently both in terms of their devices as well as financial woes. So it is high time that they introduce a brand new device that fixes all the shortcomings of the One M9 and tries to solve their financial issues as well. That is where the HTC Aero fits in.

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HTC One M9 Developer Edition now receiving Android Lollipop 5.1.1 update

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HTC is now rolling out the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1 for the HTC One M9 Developer Edition. The download is available as an OTA (over-the-air) update and is around 794.32MB in size.

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HTC all set to manufacture smartphones in India from Q3, 2015

HTC has become the latest entrant in ‘Make in India’ initiative. The Taiwanese smartphone maker is all geared up to start manufacturing mobile handsets in India.

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Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more

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This week, Sony finally launched its 2015 flagship Xperia device dubbed Xperia Z3+ in India. Lenovo got its budget phablet K3 Note, and Fitbit officially made its debut in the country. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more”

HTC One M9 shipments are 43% lower than One M8 shipments

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A new report states that the number of HTC One M9 shipments are lower than the number of One M8 shipments. Shipments of the One M9 are expected to be 43.75 percent lower than the One M8 managed after its first three months since launch.

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HTC One M9+ and E9+ land in USA – Available through Amazon

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Despite HTC stating that they don’t have any plans to introduce the One M9+ and E9+ in USA, the two handsets are now available for purchase on Amazon.

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HTC begins test pilot of promotions in BlinkFeed app

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HTC has one of the better custom interfaces out there when it comes to Android skins. Ever since Sense UI 5, the company has introduced a special feature called BlinkFeed that can essentially be considered an endless feed of your social life, content based on your interests and if the Taiwanese company’s trial succeeds, then promotional adverts as well.  Continue reading “HTC begins test pilot of promotions in BlinkFeed app”