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HTC One in Red appears again, and no it isn’t for Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 6 May, 2013

If you were following along here at Android Community when HTC announced their new flagship smartphone, the HTC One, you probably saw the smartphone also will be coming in red. Since then however, we haven't heard or seen anything regarding this option but today one UK retailer has it listed for sale.

Verizon HTC One rumors pushed aside as DROID DNA remains HTC hero

By Robert Nelson
on 6 May, 2013

There has been plenty of back and forth in terms of the HTC One coming to Verizon Wireless. Well, maybe not as much back and forth as rumors. Regardless though, HTC execs had been chatting on Yahoo! earlier today and naturally, the subject of the Verizon HTC One came up. The question was posed in two parts with the first being whether Verizon will be getting a version of the One.

HTC: Bluetooth low-energy is coming soon, but it’s not Android 4.3 features

By Cory Gunther
on 5 May, 2013

This weekend a couple details and reports have surfaced regarding "breaking new features of Android 4.3" that were leaked by the folks over at HTC. In fact, there's been way more than a few reports of these "leaked features." Those being Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) and OpenGL ES 3.0 both by HTC. We're going to learn more about both from HTC in a public developer meet-up in San Francisco during Google I/O, but they aren't Android 4.3 features.

HTC pushing for One smartphone sales with “premium weekend special”

By Robert Nelson
on 2 May, 2013

Earlier today we saw news about HTC extending the end date for the One smartphone trade-in program. While that has since been extended until May 19, 2013, it now looks like HTC is doing something a bit extra this coming weekend. The 'One phone, One weekend, One premium upgrade' promo kicks off on May 2nd and is promising a trade-in up to $375.

Wil Wheaton Recovery tool simplifies the HTC One root process

By Robert Nelson
on 2 May, 2013

Wil Wheaton recently took to his Google+ page looking for anyone that had successfully rooted the HTC One. As it turns out, Wheaton was able to unlock the bootloader, but he could not get it to mount any partitions when he booted into recovery. As per his words, this process had him "about to scream." Anyway, it seems that his pain and suffering has actually lead to a new tool that should help others through the HTC One rooting process.

HTC One trade-in program extended through mid-May

By Robert Nelson
on 2 May, 2013

HTC has had a trade-in program available for those purchasing the One smartphone. The program was originally unveiled back in mid-February and has since been given a few extensions. And well, it looks like HTC has once again extended the deadline. This latest brings the purchase date into the middle of May and the mail-in date up into the middle of June.

HTC M4 to launch with specs of the First and styling of the One

By Robert Nelson
on 1 May, 2013

We have seen previous leaks and rumors surrounding the HTC M4, however as of today we are seeing details that seem to have shifted from what we last heard. Earlier in the month the M4 rumors were pointing to a handset that would be similar to that of the HTC First. Basically, it was looking like the M4 would launch with specs similar to the First, but the rumor also suggested the handset would have a build quality closer to that of the First as opposed to the One.

HTC One battery case released by mophie

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Apr, 2013

In the past mophie was a name that many associated with the iPhone. While mophie has some external battery packs available, a big attraction coming from them are the battery cases and up until a few months back -- those were only available for those with an Apple device. That being said, mophie had previously released a battery case for the Galaxy S III and as of today they have announced another for the HTC One.

HTC employee goes on record: “Sorry about the Thunderbolt”

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Apr, 2013

HTC hasn't always been the most popular Android handset maker and while the One appears to holding its own, the same can't be said about a previous handset, the HTC Thunderbolt. Without getting into any specifics, it appears as if one HTC employee has recently taken to the web and offered an apology of sorts.

HTC 608t leaks as a low-end HTC One

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Apr, 2013

All the hype and noise lately has been around the HTC One flagship smartphone. With a stunning aluminum design, front facing Beats Audio speakers and a quad-core processor. Today it looks like HTC might be continuing the front facing speaker trend, but for their budget friendly devices. Below is a newly leaked device going by the name HTC 608t, and it has some pretty mid-range specs.