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Add Beats audio to any Gingerbread ROM [UPDATE]

By Michael Crider
on 1 Mar, 2012

Jealous of HTC's partnership with the Beats audio company, coming to an HTC One phone near you? If you know your way around a custom recovery, you needn't be. Like Sense UI before it, HTC's proprietary audio technology has made its way to other phones thanks to XDA Developers member fuss123 (never change, guys). He's reverse-engineered the Beats application, which is basically an advanced equalizer, and wrapped it up in a flashable package that works on any ROM based on Android Gingerbread, stock or custom. As if you needed more confirmation that Android modders know how to rock.

HTC aiming for Spotify with Beats Audio music streaming

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Feb, 2012

HTC is looking to expand their reach and partnership with Beats Audio by taking on music streaming providers such as Spotify and Pandora. According to new details revealed by GigaOM, HTC and Beats Audio co-founder Jimmy Lovine are planning their own Beats-powered music streaming service for HTC smartphones and tablets.

HTC One V to be announced at MWC focusing on Beats Audio

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Feb, 2012

As the week continues it appears that HTC's new naming scheme is all but confirmed. Yesterday we reported that the new names for a few of their upcoming devices were the HTC One X and the One S. Today new details have also leaked mentioning a third device to be announced at Mobile World Congress. Previously known as the HTC Primo this Beats Audio focused phone will be the HTC One V.

Samsung teams up with Jays to offer better audio and bundled headphones

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2012

Who needs Beats Audio? Samsung has just announced they've partnered with the Swedish headphone and audio company Jays and are looking to add some audio bliss to smartphones and devices coming in February 2012. You've probably seen their popular v-Jays and t-Jays headphones in the past and starting next month Samsung will be bundling with them and offering great deals to buyers.

HTC Primo leaks: Android 4.0, Beats Audio, and budget friendly

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jan, 2012

HTC had a really strong year in 2011 thanks to Android, and they look be starting off great with this new phone for 2012. With an event scheduled for Mobile World Congress 2012 in Spain, and a few leaked devices lately we are expecting some impressive announcements. Today we are hearing some interesting details about an upcoming mid-range phone powered by Ice Cream Sandwich called the HTC Primo.

Some HTC Rezound units having audio-out issues

By Michael Crider
on 30 Nov, 2011

If you're going to call a phone "Rezound", then launch it with exclusive Beats audio and high-dollar bundled headphones, you should probably makes absolutely sure there's no problem with the audio. That's the thought occupying many new owners of the HTC Rezound, which is having some trouble in the tunes department according to Droid Life. A few users are reporting static interference when using either the iBeats headphones or any other audio device - a black eye tin ear on the music-focused flagship device.

HTC Rezound set to get Ice Cream Sandwich early 2012

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Nov, 2011

Today HTC and Verizon have joined forces and made the HTC Rezound official during the event in NYC. Along with showing off the new 4G LTE smartphone and detailing all its specs, they also mentioned a few important things regarding Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. HTC specifically called the Rezound "ICS ready" and mentioned they have a strick update plan set for early 2012.

HTC will open Beats Audio API to all developers

By Michael Crider
on 19 Oct, 2011

As far as owners/investors go, HTC is proving itself to be a very gracious one. The company invested a whopping $300 million into the Beats by Dr. Dre brand, giving it majority control of the hardware and software produced. HTC promised to run the company as a separate enterprise while taking advantage of its audio expertise, and lo and behold, it has. HTC announced today that it intends to open up the Beats APIs for third-party developers to use in their apps.

Retailer pegs HTC Sensation XL for October 24 launch

By Shane McGlaun
on 7 Oct, 2011

If you believed the HTC line that the Sensation XL would be landing in November, there is reason to believe that may not be the launch date today. A UK retailer called Clove has tipped SlashGear that the launch date of the Sensation XL is actually closer than HTC wants us to believe. According to Clove, the smartphone will land in its stores on October 24 unlocked and SIM free.

HTC net profits grow by two thirds in third quarter

By Michael Crider
on 6 Oct, 2011

Pay no attention to that dipping stock price, HTC is rolling in the dough. The company announced its Q3 earnings today, and profits are up by 18.64 billion Taiwanese Dollars, or about $615 million USD. That's an increase of 68%. The company's total revenue has hit an impressive $4.4 billion, almost all of it coming from Android and Windows Mobile 7 phones.