Sweet deal on the HTC U11 through Valentine's Day

Justin Herrick 1 year ago

HTC’s Sweetheart Deals are back again, and this year the company is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the U11. Purchase the 2017 flagship and you’ll save $100 for a limited time. HTC wants to share the love with everyone by knocking the U11’s price down to $549. The discount is also for the 128GB model, so anyone who needs more storage can take $100 off that price tag as well. Otherwise...

HTC U11 owners start tasting Android 8.0 Oreo

Justin Herrick 1 year ago

If you own the HTC U11, prepare yourself for a major software update arriving this week. The Taiwanese company confirmed that its 2017 flagship, the U11, is now getting Android 8.0 Oreo. It’ll be the unlocked model getting the software update first, and then carrier variants are next. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. The Oreo OS update will be available for download on the HTC...

HTC's Black Friday deals involve the U11, U11 Life, and Bolt

Justin Herrick 1 year ago

HTC’s ready for Black Friday. The company has shared what it’s deals are for the busiest shopping day of the year. It covers the U11, U11 Life, Bolt, and all accessories. So, if you’ve been shopping for a new phone and want to check out HTC, look no further than its Black Friday deals. Here are the deals, which start today and are limited to the United States: HTC U11 for $599 / $...

HTC schedules launch for November, two new phones expected

Justin Herrick 1 year ago

We're bringing something new for the #BrilliantU. pic.twitter.com/EqmmyPTuIp— HTC (@htc) October 19, 2017 The U11 Plus and U11 Life from HTC could be two weeks away from becoming official. There will be “something new” debuting on Thursday, November 2. HTC sent out a tweet Thursday morning saying everyone should save the date to see what’s coming. While the company hasn’t clarified...

If Google buys HTC, it's about Apple

Justin Herrick 1 year ago

A lot needs to happen for HTC to stick around. You haven’t bought one of its phones in years. And, frankly, you probably haven’t even considered one. Despite being one of the most popular Android partners for a significant period, the company no longer holds a clear identity. Consumers overlook it every time they’re shopping regardless of what HTC’s latest flagship looks like or how...

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...

HTC U11 now receiving a much-requested update

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

HTC has released a new update for the squeezable U11 in Asia and Europe. The upgrade bundles the usual plethora of bug fixes and stability improvements, as well as support for something the Taiwanese company promised to introduce earlier this year: Full HD (60fps) video recording. We don’t know when exactly the OTA will start rolling out in the United States. HTC seems to think it will...

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 U11 receiving a new feature with the Android O update

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

A little-known fact about the HTC U11 is that it’s equipped with the hardware required to run Bluetooth 5.0, but the firm was forced to disable it because it failed to obtain certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group in time for the handset’s release. That’s all about to change, though, as HTC has announced that the upcoming Android O update will allow U11 owners to take...

HTC U11 variant launches with even more powerful specs

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

Over the course of the past few days, we've covered a lot of news surrounding the HTC U11 — and now we have some more. On Tuesday, HTC launched a 6GB/128GB variant of the squeezable handset in the United States. Other than the increase in RAM and storage, the 128GB version is identical to the 64GB base model, packing a 5.5-inch QHD Super LCD 5 display, a Snapdragon 835 processor, a...

HTC U11 Alexa update arrives in another major market

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

HTC has started rolling out an update for the squeezable U11 in the United Kingdom. The upgrade transports support for Alexa, as well as an abundance of bug fixes and stability improvements, following its release in the United States last week. The Alexa application for the U11 allows users to control smart home devices, schedule calendar events, purchase products from Amazon and...

HTC U11 arrives with yet another gorgeous color

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

The Sapphire Blue variant of the HTC U11 is now available to pre-order in India from the firm's website for INR 51,900 ($805), with shipments scheduled to start leaving its warehouse towards the beginning of next month. Dubbed "the world's first squeezable smartphone," the U11 features a pressure-sensitive frame, which allows users to trigger different actions — placing a call, for...

HTC U11 Alexa update has finally arrived, but with caveats

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

The squeezable HTC U11 has received a much-requested update in the United States, bundling compatibility for Alexa, as well as a plethora of bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations. Much to our surprise, Alexa on the U11 works the same way as it does on an Echo. But instead of toggling the assistant by saying “Alexa” like you do on household units, you...

HTC U11 updates to bring big new features

Killian Bell 1 year ago

HTC is said to be planning big updates for the U11 that will bring a number of exciting changes to greatly improve its display quality and video recording capabilities. The handset has been somewhat neglected since its release, but that’s going to change. Many U11 owners are unhappy that the device is lagging behind on features and updates. For some, it’s been three...

HTC's working on a new variant of the U11 that could be just what you want

Josh Levenson 1 year ago

HTC is reportedly working on a mid-range variant of the U11, which has been internally codenamed Ocean Life. According to tipster LlabTooFeR, the handset will ship with a 5.2-inch FHD display, a Snapdragon 660 CPU, a 16MP front- and rear-facing camera, and a 2,600mAh battery. For comparison, the U11 features a 5.5-inch QHD screen, a Snapdragon 835 processor, a 16MP front- and a 12MP...