HTC U11 will get its Oreo upgrade by the end of the year

Killian Bell 1 year ago

HTC has confirmed that it will be bringing Android 8.0 Oreo to the HTC U11 by the end of the year. It will be the Taiwanese company’s first handset to get the update, followed by the U Ultra and the HTC 10. Other devices are expected to get it later. HTC was one of the first handset makers to confirm that it would be bringing Oreo to its latest devices. Earlier this...

These are the HTC handsets that will get Android 8.0 Oreo

Killian Bell 1 year ago

HTC has confirmed its preliminary list of handsets that will be getting an Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade. All three devices on the list are recent flagships, but HTC promises that it will be adding additional devices "soon." Around 85 percent of Android devices in use today are yet to receive an Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade, but for those who have a recent smartphone, their focus is now on...

HTC One X10 leaks out in new photo

Killian Bell 2 years ago

HTC is streamlining its smartphone lineup this year, but it has another four to five handsets up its sleeve. One of those looks to be the One X10, which has been pictured ahead of its official debut. The device is likely to get an unveiling at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this week. Like last year's One X9, the One X10 appears to have a curved aluminum unibody. Its display...

HTC 10, HTC One A9, HTC One M9 discounted for Valentine's Day

Todd Haselton 2 years ago

HTC is dropping the price of three of its most recent US flagships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Sorry folks, the U Ultra isn’t included in this deal, but the HTC 10, HTC One A9 and the HTC One M9 are, and you’ll save some serious dough. This is a real picture. I didn’t make it. HTC did. The HTC 10 is priced at $549, down $150 from its standard $699 price. That’s a pretty solid...

Apparent HTC 11 screenshot reveals Snapdragon 835 chip, 6GB of RAM

Killian Bell 2 years ago

An apparent screenshot from an upcoming “HTC 11” has confirmed some of its specifications ahead of an official unveiling. The device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB of RAM, and a somewhat strange display resolution. Despite launching the U Ultra back in January, HTC has already confirmed that it is working on another flagship smartphone for 2017 that will pack...

HTC 10's Nougat update is halted in Europe

Killian Bell 2 years ago

HTC has confirmed it has halted its Android 7.0 Nougat update for HTC 10 handsets in mainland Europe, just hours after it started rolling out. The company blames the delay on a “technical issue” and promises it is working to correct it. Nougat has been available to HTC 10 owners in the U.S. for more than a month now, but those in other markets have had to wait patiently for it. The...

HTC 10 Nougat release rolling out now!

Todd Haselton 2 years ago

HTC confirmed on Tuesday that it’s now officially rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the HTC 10. It was one of the remaining flagships that hadn’t yet been updated to the latest major version of Android. HTC is making good on a promise from last week after it pulled the update and said it would resume within 2 weeks. HTC 10 Nougat starts rolling out today. UK first more...

HTC 10 and One M9 handsets in Europe to get Nougat within 2 weeks

Killian Bell 2 years ago

HTC has confirmed that it will be rolling out its Android 7.0 Nougat updates for HTC 10 and One M9 handsets in Europe “in the next 2 weeks.” The updates landed in the U.S. last November, while 2015’s One A9 started getting its Nougat upgrade on Tuesday. Graham Wheeler, Product and Service Director for HTC EMEA, confirmed the rollout on Twitter. As is almost always the case with Android...

Unlocked HTC 10 handsets get Android 7.0 Nougat

Killian Bell 2 years ago

Picked up a cheap HTC 10 for Black Friday? Now you’re in for another treat, because unlocked versions of the device have just started getting the Android 7.0 Nougat update. Carrier-locked versions are expected to get it soon. “HTC 10 unlocked owners will receive Nougat OS update tomorrow morning,” tweeted HTC Product Manager Mo Versi late Thursday night. There are no details on where...

HTC Black Friday sale includes $200 off HTC 10 and more

Todd Haselton 2 years ago

HTC recently announced a big Black Friday sale that’s already running on its site. You can save big on all sorts of HTC products, though the highlight is probably the $200 discount on the HTC 10 flagship. Yep, the HTC is just $499 right now completely unlocked or with T-Mobile, Verizon or Sprint support. HTC is also discounting other phones. That includes the HTC One A9, just $275, and...

HTC Bolt leaked image shows likely HTC 10 successor

Jacob Kleinman 2 years ago

HTC just announced a pair of mid-range Desire smartphones with a unique new design. Now it looks like the company could be prepping a flagship phone with a very familiar style. HTC Bolt in silver. pic.twitter.com/vAFVInwnbc— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 21, 2016 The image was shared by Evan Blass, who’s usually pretty reliable when it comes to tech leaks. The basic design looks a...

Here are the very best smartphones for every need

Danny Zepeda 2 years ago

Smartphones are the anchors that keep us connected to the world. It’s hard to think of just how limited they were when the smartphone race began nearly a decade ago, but nowadays, every device is a miniature computer that does everything well. There have been a lot of really good smartphones this year, so how do you know which one to choose? Well, that depends on what you care about...

HTC 10 now $100 cheaper; red and gold models hit U.S.

Jacob Kleinman 2 years ago

Back in April, HTC revealed a beautiful red version of its flagship smartphone as a Japanese exclusive. Now the company is finally bringing the red HTC 10 to the U.S. along with a gold-colored version of the metal handset. You can pre-order the HTC 10 in “Camellia Red” or “Topaz Gold” on the company’s website and they should ship in early October. The new color options are currently...

Nexus Sailfish photos reveal front, back and sides of the device

Killian Bell 2 years ago

New photos have revealed the design of the Nexus Sailfish ahead of its official debut this fall. The device takes design cues from other HTC devices, including the new HTC 10, but it sports a glass back that brings back memories of the Nexus 4. Nexus Sailfish looks like a whole bunch of beautiful smartphones rolled into one. It has a glass front with rounded edges like the HTC One A9,...

T-Mobile has already stopped selling the HTC 10

Brandon Russell 2 years ago

After a rough few years, HTC was back to its best with the HTC 10, proving that it still has plenty to offer. But despite mostly positive reviews from critics and fans, it appears the company still can’t catch a break. Without warning, T-Mobile has scrubbed every mention of the HTC 10 from its website, as if the device never existed at all—and this apparently happened back in July...