HTC EVO 4G LTE Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update coming February - Phandroid.com

You might think That most folks are waiting on the arrival of Android 4.4 KitKat, but many are still waiting to be stepped up to Android 4.3. One group of owners included in That pile are owners of the HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint, and while HTC alreadycreated confirmed the device would be getting the upgrade we’ve never had a solid timeline to look forward to.

Thankfully, HTC’s Jason Mackenzie quieted the requests for an ETA by giving us one: the Android 4.3 upgrade for the HTC EVO 4G LTE will be entering testing in mid-January, and Should be rolling out to folks in mid-February. Alongwith the under-the-hood goods Android 4.3 brings, HTC willalso ask Bringing HTC Sense 5, Which includes an enhanced Blink Feed and new camera features.

Of course, That still leaves the issue of KitKat – will it get it or not? We can not say for sure just yet as the HTC doing now? Been interested in giving us any news in regards to that. We have not even gotten any news on the upgrade for the international HTC One X Which the EVO 4G LTE is based on. HTC will likely ask the focusing on Their 2013 One lineup first, but only time will tell if they’ll have enough time to squeeze Their 2012 options Into Their KitKat upgrade plans.

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HTC's 2013 ends on yet another down note - BGR

                                        

A German patent ruling put a final negative note on HTC’s incredibly bad year and could have wide-Reaching Consequences for all of Android. As FOSS Patents reports, the Munich Regional Court issued an injunction against HTC devices for allegedly viola thing a Nokia patents That describes a “method for transfer resource information” between devices with NFC or Bluetooth. HTC can appeal the ruling but until it does so, Nokia can begin enforcing the injunction. Right now, That means HTC must mail a € 400 million (USD $ 550 million) bond. Eventually, this could mean a ban sales of infringing devices in Germany until HTC Nokia pays the proper licensing fees.

This patent ruling could overpriced Affect all of Android Because it deals with the Android Beam feature Google first Introduced in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Google is apparently starting to take notice, Which is why FOSS Patents notes That Google-owned Motorola is now in discussions with Nokia on a potential settlement.

This marks the end of HTC’s year of bad news, Which included poor sales, an executive was indicted for stealing company secrets, and multiple rulings of Patent Infringement.

                                

Nokia bans all HTC Android-based devices in Germany over the use of Android ... - Phandroid.com

HTC’s string of bad luck Continues, this time set in Germany where Judge Dr. Matthias Zigann has just Granted Nokia a permanent injunction against sales Their rival’s handsets, Effectively banning the sale of all Android-based devices made by the Taiwanese manufacturer.

Of course, all of this had to do with patents – patents like EP1148681 Which deals with peer-to-peer sharing via NFC over a Bluetooth connection (but not WiFi). You know, just a little feature baked into the core Android OS. Because this isn’ta Considered a standard-essential patents, Nokia does not have to license it under FRAND terms.

HTC is currently being sued by Nokia in 7 different countries including Germany, the U.S., UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan. HTC is likely to appeal the decision while Google makes an attempt at invalidating the patent. In the meantime, we expect some sort of over-the-air update to sidestep Nokia’s patents, a move HTC is all too familiar with. Yay, for software patents. (Sarcasm).

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Android 4.4 KitKat 2014 Roll Outs: 5 HTC Phones, LG G2 And G Pad, 8 From ... - International Business Times AU

class=”c9″> Android 4.4 KitKat update isn’ta over yet. There are still dozens of compatible devices That need upgrading. Here are HTC , LG, Motorola, Sony and Samsung expanded upgrade plans for 2014 with Android 4.4 firmware.

HTC Smartphone s

HTC Sense One variant is getting an Android 4.4 KitKat by January 2014 and this will be Followed by HTC One Maxx and Mini. Droid DNA has overpriced been confirmed to receive the latest Android OS with a Possibility of giving Butterfly S to get it. There is no exact confirmation When HTC One Maxx and Mini will be getting the upgrade but the Canadian network carrier Rogers claim to bring an update for the HTC One Mini. HTC Sense One variant is currently locked with recently pushed Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

LG Devices

LG G2 and G Pad 8.3 are Eligible on getting Android 4.4 KitKat scheduled in 2014. French Network Carrier SFR confirmed Android 4.4 firmware by late January while a Canadian Network Provider said KitKat version is set for late Q1 next year around March. Court Elliot of LG Canada did confirm the upcoming Android 4.4 update for the LG G2 and it will be Offered to all network carriers. But he did not say anything about exact dates or simultaneous rollout from network providers.

G Pad 8.3 ice Also expected to receive Android 4.4 with Optimus UI next year since the vanilla ice version alreadycreated out. Android 4.4.2 KOT49H build is downloadable via Over-the-Air and will consume 52 MB. It contains the standard performance enhancements, system stability and bug fixes for G Pad.

Motorola Droids

Aside from the Moto X and G, Motorola is going to push Android 4.4 KitKat update for more Moto smartphones. The company confirmed 10 different smartphones Eligible for the new OS version from different network carriers. Verizon will push an update to the Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, Droid RAZR HD, Droid Razr Maxx HD and the Droid Razr M.

Developer’s Edition of the RAZR HD and M Also included are receiving Android 4.4 KitKat next year similar with the Atrix HD and Electrify M from AT & T and U.S. Cellular, respectively.

Sony Xperia

Sony confirmed future upgrade plans with Android 4.4 KitKat on Xperia Z series, including Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL / ZR and Tablet Z. Several mid-range Xperia smartphones Also included are confirmed to receive the latest OS versions Such as SP , T / TX and V.

Xperia Z series owners are Presently expecting Android 4.3 Jelly Bean before 2013 ends thatwill bring Several new apps, custom theme and Project Butter. However, the update for mid-range Xperia smartphones doing now? Rolled out yet.

Samsung Galaxy

Around 20 Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets are expected to get Android 4.4 KitKat in 2014. Galaxy S4 and Note 3 are first to receive the latest OS and May feature the newest TouchWiz UI around January. It will be Followed by the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 with Possibility on getting the same features on S4 and Note 3 by March to April next year.

Samsung is overpriced considering the upgrading of Several mid-range smartphones Such as the Galaxy S4 and S3 Mini, Galaxy Ace 2 and 3, Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy Cores, Galaxy and Galaxy Fame Fresh with Android 4.4. Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 are both on the table to receive it based on a leaked internal Knox report.

Galaxy Tab 3 series and Galaxy Note 8.0 and 10.1 in 2014 are expected to get updates by next year During smartphone upgrades. Samsung doing now? Released any decisions’ yet Regarding These tablets but the devices are Eligible to receive it.

Unfortunately, the Galaxy S2 and Note 1 are excluded due to the expiration of the 18-month update period Followed by manufacturers.

In case you want to check your device for updates, simply go to Settings> About device> Software updates or use the Appropriate PC suite from your device manufacturer.

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HTC One (2014) aka HTC One 2 to Boast of Swappable Lens, Finger Print ... - IBTimes India

HTC One During a launch event in New York, 2013.

class=”c23″> The much anticipated second generation HTC One Which is rumored to debut in early 2014 willhave a moniker ‘ HTC One Two ‘says the new report from the U.S..

Popular American business publication Forbes has Claimed That The New HTC One Two will make its debut around March 2014 and revealed That the new flagship smartphone will boast of 4.9-inch display, a Qualcomm chipset, Android operating system, separate swappable lens for low and bright light conditions and a finger-print sensor.

The magazine quoting a market analyst reports That the HTC One Two will probably hold a price tag of around $ 600 (roughly around ? 37.120 in Indian denomination).

Though the key specifications of the HTC One Two revealed by Forbes are enough to excite HTC fans, many tech pundits have Doubts Whether the new HTC phone’s rumored features, Which are just incremental than innovative, will be able to turn the company’s financial fortunes and give a stiff fight to the market leaders Samsung and Apple.

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Rumoured specifications of HTC One (2014) aka HTC One Two:

Model	HTC One (2014) aka HTC One Two (Codename: M8)
Display	4.9-inch display [either full HD (1920x1080p) with 440 + ppi (pixels per inch) pixel density or qHD (2556x1440p) resolutions with 560 ppi]
OS	class=”tpk”> Android v4.4 KitKat OS
Processor	Either 2.3GHz Snapdragon 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800 or 805 chipset
RAM	3GB
Storage capacity	Expected to come into 16GB/32GB/64GB
Camera	Main: 10.0-Ultra-pixel main camera with separate swappable lens for low and bright light conditions Front: 2.1-megapixel camera
Battery	Around 3000 mAh or more
Add-ons	Fingerprint Sensor, Beats audio speakers, microSD card slot

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Stunning HTC Two Concept Reimagines HTC's Next Flagship Smartphone - IntoMobile

HTC is expected to launch a follow-up to its highly popular HTC One handsets early next year, and a new concept shows us just how awesome the new handset could look. Jinesh Shah took to Google+ to share his concept design, naming the next HTC device the HTC Two.

The photos reveal a devicewhich bares much resemblance to the HTC One, touting an aluminum body, Boom Sound speakers, Android 4.4 KitKat and Sense 6.0. The concept shows an interesting design however, with two of the corners of the device rounded, while the other two remainings sharp angles.

While we’re not sure if the next HTC device will be called the HTC Two, we have been hearing many rumors about the device, Which is currently being referenced as the M8. The M8 is expected to come packing 3GB of RAM, a 800 Snapdragon chip, a 5 inch screen and LTE-Advanced Support.

Check out the concept pictures below, and let us know what you think of the HTC Two.

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Nokia wins injunction against all HTC devices (in Germany) - CNET

The ruling came down on Monday in Germany, and includes the popular HTC One series of handsets.

 December 30, 2013 9:16 AM PST

BlackBerry Z30 Vs. HTC One Specs and Price Comparison in Australia - International Business Times AU

For readers who are considering buying the BlackBerry Z30 or the HTC One, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia . The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Display and Design

The BlackBerry Z30 comes with a 5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, rendering 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. The HTC One comes with a 4.7 inch Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, rendering 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

The BlackBerry Z30 comes with 140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm dimension and weighs 170 grams. The HTC One comes with 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm dimension and weighs 143 grams.

Hardware and Operating System

The BlackBerry Z30 is equipped with a 1.7 GHz dual core Krait processor and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset MSM8960T Pro. It comes with 16 GB of internal memory, Which Can Be expanded by up to 64GB using a Micro SD card.

The HTC One is equipped with a 1.7 GHz quad core krait 300 processor and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon APQ8064T 600 chipset. It comes in 32 GB and 64 GB internal memory variants and no Micro SD slot for additional memory.

The BlackBerry Z30 runs on the BlackBerry operating system 10.2 Whereas the HTC One runs on the Android Jellybean operating system. Both the devices have 2GB of RAM.

Camera

The BlackBerry Z30 sports an 8 MP primary camera with autofocus and LED flash. The secondary camera on the device is 2 MP. The HTC One sports a 4 MP primary camera with autofocus, optical image stabilization and LED flash. The secondary camera on the device is 2.1 MP.

Battery

The BlackBerry Z30 comes with a Li-Ion 2880 mAh battery, Which Allows for a talk time of about 18 hours on 3G. The HTC One comes with a non-removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery, Which Allows for a talk time of about 18 hours on 3G.

Price in Australia

The BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE variant is priced at around AU $ 689.95. The HTC One 32 GB 4G LTE variant is priced at around AU $ 649.95 and the 64 GB 4G LTE variant is priced at around AU $ 899.95 in Australia.

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HTC One 2, LG G3 Release Date At MWC 2014: Devices Will Copy the iPhone 5S ... - International Business Times AU

class=”tpk”> HTC One 2 and LG G3 release date May be at Mobile World Congress event next year packing the same sapphire homeButton first seen in iPhone 5S.

According To a report from DigiTimes, citing “industry sources,” the 2014 flagship smartphones from HTC and LG will sport sapphire home buttons embedded with fingerprint scanners. This is the same set-up used by Apple in iPhone 5S. Instead of pressing your finger on the home button, HTC and LG users willhave to swipe your finger on the sensor.

HTC alreadycreated released a smartphone with fingerprint sensor. HTC One Max boasts a fingerprint sensor but it was placed at the back of the device. Moreover, the device fell below the expectations of consumers. This is the first time That LG willmake use of Such technology. Fingerprint sensor has’ve become quite popular as it adds security to the device.

According To Rumors, HTC One 2 will pack a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor and Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM for faster processing. The handset willalso packs a 5-inch full HD screen display 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a higher ultra pixel rear camera. Also, the HTC One 2 will be housed in a metal casing like its predecessor.

Meanwhile, LG G3 is set to pack a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. LG G3 willalso comewith an octa-core processor. The chipset is reported to be under development in-house under the name LG Odin. The handset willalso comewith 16 MP camera.

Both devices are expected to see the light of the day in February next year at the MWC event to be held in Barcelona, ??Spain. However, both companies has not made any official announcement yet.

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HTC announces UEFA promotion winners - Arab News

HTC, the official mobile phone and tablet computer partner of the UEFA Champions League, has Announced the first 18 winners of the UEFA Champions League VIP invitations.
The winners were drawn in the presence of a Chamber of Commerce representative for Al-Haddad customers recently.
By purchasing an HTC One, HTC One Dual SIM, HTC One mini or HTC One max from Participating outlets, customers were entered into the draw to win one of 40 VIP invitations to the UEFA Champions League Knockout phase match on February 26, 2014, including travel and accommodation.
Mohammed Rahawan, sales manager, HTC Corporation, said: “Congratulations to our first winners! With our UEFA promotion, we’re combining the best of two worlds for fans in Saudi Arabia – owning an HTC smartphone, and the trip of a lifetime to watch a UEFA Champions League match live. “
Neeraj Seth, senior fire communications manager, HTC MEA, said: “We’re giving our Saudi customers an opportunity not to be missed – the chance to be there at one of the sport’s most exciting matches with a VIP stage experience.”
The manager said “The HTC One family has the ideal smartphone no matter what your desires are, from the sleek HTC One mini to the sophisticated HTC One, and the cutting-edge HTC One max. Each offers an immersive, intuitive smartphone experience, Which is what HTC is all about – delivering the best experiences. “
The Remaining winners will be chosen in two draws. The first draw will take place in the first week of January.

HTC One 2 Release Date Approaches: HTC M8 Rumors Heat Up As Specs ... - International Business Times

Do you have trouble keeping a secret? Apparently, so does HTC.

The rumored HTC One 2 or HTC M8 May have leaked online in the form of a model used by accessory manufacturers, Following a release date leak EARLIER this month, while charges are being brought against HTC designers who May have sold company secrets to Competitors.

The upcoming flagship is rumored to be named the HTC One 2 or HTC M8, and while still unannounced by the Taiwanese manufacturer, a UK judge EARLIER this month May have leaked the release date as set for February or March of 2014.

The HTC One 2 or M8 purportedly Appears as a wax model in a pair of images released on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. If the images are truly to-scale version of the HTC One 2 or M8, They showcase a body design extremely similar to the original with a larger screen – likely around 5 inches, up from the 4.7-inch screen on the HTC One.

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HTC employees indicted for leaking trade secrets - CNET

The employees overpriced allegedly received $ 1.1 million from kickbacks and phony expense reports, say reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Taipei Times.

 December 27, 2013 8:56 AM PST