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HTC Exodus Blockchain Smartphone Launching On October 22
In Short: HTC has just confirmed via Instagram that it will announce its first Exodus blockchain smartphone on October 22. The company has confirmed the news via a short video teaser, which not only confirms the phone’s release date, but also confirms that the phone will have somewhat thin bezels (even though we didn’t get a good look at them), while it seems like a curved glass will be applied on top of the phone’s display as well.
Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs HTC U12 Plus
Do we have a good one for you today – the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Plus takes on HTC U12 Plus. Both, physically beautiful in their in own right, and yet are very different in looks. The Galaxy S9 Plus certainly has more features, but also a higher price… do those features justify the higher selling price or would you be happy with the HTC U12 Plus and a few extra bucks in your pocket? One nice thing is that many carriers are offering big discounts on the Galaxy S9 and thus lowering its price.
Executive: HTC Exodus To Start Shipping In December 2018
HTC’s first blockchain smartphone offering, the HTC Exodus, will start shipping to interested consumers in December 2018, and the company will start accepting pre-orders for the device in October 2018. The handset maker’s chief decentralized officer Phip Chen provided this information, and he further mentioned that HTC is currently fine-tuning the security features of the device.
Phone Comparisons: OnePlus 6 vs HTC U12 Plus
Do we have a good one for you today – the OnePlus 6 takes on the HTC U12 Plus. Here we have two flagship smartphones that are solidly built and easy on the eyes, although the U12 Plus is arguably the nicer looking of the two. The HTC U12 does have more features/options compared to the OnePlus 6, but when you consider the difference in pricing, you must decide whether you are willing to give up a little ‘bling’ to save a couple hundred of dollars.
HTC U12 Life Appears On Geekbench With 4GB Of RAM & SD660
The HTC U12 Life has just surfaced on Geekbench as the ‘HTC 2Q6E1’. This listing basically confirms that the device will be fueled by the Snapdragon 660 64-bit octa-core processor by Qualcomm, while it also reveals that the device will sport 4GB of RAM. Android 8.1 Oreo will come pre-installed on the U12 Life, and we’re looking at a stock version of Android here, as the U12 Life will be a part of Google’s Android One project, as was its predecessor, the U11 Life which arrived last year.
HTC U12 Plus Now Available In Flame Red
The HTC U12 Plus is now available from HTC in Flame Red. This was one of the three colors that was announced for the U12 Plus when it debuted a few months ago, however it wasn’t available just yet. HTC had said that it would be available a bit further down the line, and well, that means today. You can purchase the HTC U12 Plus in Flame Red as an unlocked smartphone, or an AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon variant. Unfortunately, it is not available in the 128GB unlocked version.
HTC Announces Which Smartphones Will Get Android Pie
Android 9 Pie was made official this week, and smartphone makers have been announcing plans for updating their current smartphones to the latest version of Android. HTC is the latest to make its announcement, and listed four devices which will get updated. That includes the U11, U11 Plus, U11 Life and U12 Plus. That covers HTC’s smartphones from 2017 and 2018 (so far). That is about what was expected from HTC – to continue updating its smartphones for two years.
HTC Fusion Concept Sports Dual Cameras & Stereo Speakers
A new concept smartphone has surfaced on the ‘Designed by Hege’ website, and this time around, we’re looking at one of HTC-branded smartphones, the HTC Fusion. Needless to say, this is just an imaginary smartphone, but it does sport a really interesting design. The source shared not only a number of images of the device, but also a video that shows off this concept smartphones.
HTC U12 Life Sketch Leaks, Shows Dual Rear Cameras
The Dutch tech website, NieuweMobiel, has leaked a sketch of the HTC U12 Life, which provided details about the design of the upcoming mid-range smartphone. This device is expected to succeed the U11 Life, and the sketch shows that the handset will sport a display with an aspect ratio of 18:9, with thin bezels located above and below the display.
Leak Details New HTC Android Mid-Ranger 'Imagine Life'
HTC is working on a new Android mid-ranger code-named “Imagine Life,” with full specs of the unannounced handset being leaked by Android Authority earlier today.
First HTC Blockchain Phone 'Exodus' Launching This Summer
HTC’s first blockchain smartphone called the Exodus will be officially announced by the end of this summer, the Taiwanese handset manufacturer said Wednesday. Originally confirmed in mid-May, the unconventional device is designed to help users “take back control of the value that exists in their personal identity and data,” according to the company.
HTC U12 Plus Seems To Be Rather Difficult To Repair: Video
The HTC U12 Plus’ durability got tested by JerryRigEverything quite recently, and now, Jerry decided to disassemble HTC’s flagship, and find out whether its buttons can be fixed, as we was able to cut them off quite easily during the durability test. It’s worth noting that those buttons are not your regular physical keys, HTC decided to take a different approach here, and basically include capacitive keys which look like regular physical buttons.
Video: HTC U12+ Review - Sensing the Edge
HTC rebranding attempt last year has carried over to 2018 with the U12+, and despite the plus at the end of the name, this is the only flagship from HTC so far in 2018. Retailing for £699, $799 or €799 euros, everything here lives up to the specs of the rest of the 2018 flagships without a doubt. A Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6gb of RAM, 64 or 128GB of internal storage, and a 3,500mAh battery round out the big components.
HTC U12 Plus Does Not Impress In Latest Durability Test
The HTC U12 Plus was released back in May, it was made available by Amazon a couple of days ago, and now JerryRigEverything released the HTC U12 Plus durability test. As per usual, the durability test video got released via YouTube, and it has a duration of about six minutes. The HTC U12 Plus comes with a see-through back, and it’s made out of metal and glass, in case you’ve been wondering.
HTC U12 Plus Now Available For $799 From Amazon
After being announced last month, and being up for pre-orders for a couple of weeks, the HTC U12 Plus is finally available. You can pick it up from HTC’s website or Amazon. The HTC U12 Plus is going to cost you around $799, which HTC is offering up some financing if you purchase through its website instead of Amazon. So you can spread out the payments over 24 months instead of paying that much all at once. It does make it a bit easier to pay, and it’s a better pill to swallow.
Video: HTC U12+ Camera Review - Pinch to Improve
HTC is launching its best camera ever with the U12+, a phone that packs in four cameras in total. You’ll find two cameras on the front and two on back, with software that’s designed to offer quick and easy ways to select modes for each camera, rather than having to switch between cameras and see what’s available after the fact.
HTC Not Having Issues With U12 Plus Shipments After All
It seems like HTC is not having issues with the U12 Plus shipments after all. Reports that surfaced quite recently suggested that HTC may be having issues shipping units that were pre-ordered via Amazon. Some consumers were told that the phone was on backorder the whole time, and that it will ship on August 3 instead of June 21. Well, it seems like everything is in order after all, at least according to a statement which was sent to Android Central quite recently.
HTC U12+ Review - Squeezing To The Next Level
Last year, HTC brought forward a new design language; one that was all-glass instead of all metal but introduced important new features as well, like squeezable sides. This year, HTC continues to refine that design, using a taller 18:9 aspect ratio, smaller bezels, improved squeeze functions, and some brand-new pressure-sensitive buttons. It also introduced dual cameras on both the front and back, debuting portrait mode and a host of other new tricks as well.
HTC Desire 12 & Desire 12 Plus Mid-Rangers Released In India
HTC announced the mid-range Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus for the Indian market last week along with pricing and availability details, and the duo can now be purchased in the country. Starting today, prospective buyers can acquire the HTC Desire 12 and/or Desire 12 Plus from the OEM’s online and offline retail channels in India, with pricing starting at Rs. 15,800 ($234) for the smaller model. Meanwhile, the HTC Desire 12 Plus is available for Rs. 19,790 ($293).
HTC Desire 12 & 12 Plus Launched In India With 3GB Of RAM
Earlier today, HTC India officially announced two new mid-range smartphones under its Desire series – Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus. Since the duo was introduced internationally last March, their specifications were already out, leaving only the Indian pricing for being revealed at today’s launch. Both the smartphones will be available in Cool Black and Warm Silver color options with a price tag of Rs. 15,800 ($236) for the Desire 12 and Rs. 19,790 ($296) for the Desire 12 Plus.
Verizon Certifies HTC U12 Plus For Network Compatibility
Verizon has announced that it has recently certified the HTC U12 Plus. This certification means that the units of the device purchased by the user directly from the smartphone manufacturer or from retailers like Newegg or Amazon will be compatible with the network operated by the American carrier. However, to take advantage of the carrier’s network, users will have to activate the device through Verizon’s Bring Your Own Device program, since the wireless carrier will not offer the smartphone.
HTC Explains Why U12 Plus Lacks Wireless Charging
HTC’s newest smartphone, the U12 Plus, does not support wireless charging. For those that might have started following the company in the past few years, that may not be surprising. But HTC was one of the first manufacturers to adopt wireless charging, many years ago. In fact, the HTC Droid DNA it did for Verizon had wireless charging. So why not add wireless charging to the U12 Plus? It does have a glass back after all.
HTC U12 Plus With Edge Sense 2, Dual Front & Rear Cameras Announced: Everything You Need To Know
The HTC U12 Plus (+) is now official following its unveiling in Taiwan earlier today. This marks the latest smartphone to come through from the company as part of a new line of mobile products branded as ‘U’ phones. Although, unlike some of the other U-series phones, the U12 Plus is the company’s flagship option, following on from the U11 Plus (and the standard U11), the HTC 10 before it, and the One M line before that.
HTC U12 Plus Has World's Second-Best Mobile Camera: DxOMark
The HTC U12 Plus is equipped with the world’s second-best mobile camera that’s only slightly less capable than that found on the Huawei P20 Pro, French imaging company DxOMark said Wednesday as part of its in-depth review of the newly announced Android flagship. The device received a score of 103 on the firm’s non-finite scale, sitting between the P20 Pro and P2o which were rated at 109 and 102, respectively.
HTC Explains Naming Scheme Behind The "U12 Plus" Moniker
HTC’s newest smartphone is the U12 Plus, which is a bit weird because there is no regular U12 in this lineup. It’s just one smartphone even though typically the “plus” in a smartphone name indicates a larger version of any given flagship. But that’s not the case here. When asked about it, HTC stated that this was something that the company tossed around internally and finally decided to go with the U12 Plus naming because it made sense, based on the specs and the size of the U12 Plus.
HTC U12 Plus: The Good, Bad & Ugly
HTC’s latest flagship device, the U12 Plus, is finally official, and it’s definitely a looker. It sports all of the usual specs you’d expect in 2018, including the Snapdragon 845 chipset, a QHD+ display, and a dual-camera setup around the back. But the real question is whether the HTC U12 Plus should be your next smartphone? There’s a lot to like here, and a few things that aren’t all that great. So, let’s break it down and see whether it should be your next device.
Pre-Order The HTC U12 Plus, Starting At $799
HTC just announced its latest flagship smartphone, the U12 Plus, and it is now available for pre-order from HTC.com. The HTC U12 Plus starts at $799 for the 64GB model and $849 for the 128GB model, so it’s definitely not a cheap device, but it does have all of the bells and whistles you’d expect in 2018. HTC’s website does offer financing options if you don’t want to spend that much on a smartphone today.
Video: HTC U12 Plus Hands-On Preview - All About The Colors
HTC is ready to blow your mind with its latest flagship, the HTC U12 Plus, and it all starts with the paint job on the outside. Launching in two colors, Ceramic Black and Translucent Blue, the HTC U12 Plus retails for $799 for the model with 64GB of internal storage, or a $50 upgrade to 128GB of flash memory for $849 in total. Both models feature a Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 3,500mAh battery, and IP68 water and dust resistance.
Hands On With The HTC U12 Plus Android Flagship
HTC has finally taken the wraps off of the U12 Plus smartphone, its one and only flagship for 2018. It actually retains quite a few features from the U11 that the company announced in 2017, but improves on them all. First of all, it does have a slightly larger display, coming in at 6-inches (though, it is technically 5.99-inches). HTC has upgraded the internals as well, so it has all of the usual specs you’d find in 2018.
HTC U12 Plus Android Flagship To Start At Around $750: Rumor
The HTC U12 Plus Android flagship will start at approximately $750 in the company’s home country of Taiwan, according to a new rumor from the Far East. The price of the base model has been placed in the range between $735 and $770, whereas the more premium variant of the phablet is said to cost from $800 to $835, i.e. the New Taiwan dollar equivalents of those figures.
HTC's April 2018 Sales Plummet 55% As Struggles Continue
HTC’s April sales plummeted 55.4-percent on an annual basis, having only reached the equivalent of $70.71 million, the Taiwanese original equipment manufacturer disclosed last week. The tech giant’s Vive Pro virtual reality headset is expected to boost its turnover over the course of this year and while it already started shipping, it’s unlikely to significantly affect its commercial performance before June, according to recent estimates.
HTC U12 Plus Teaser Intentionally Features Apple iPhone Parts
Last week’s teaser hinting at the upcoming announcement of HTC’s next Android flagship that’s widely believed to be the U12 Plus features parts from the iPhone 6 and several other Apple-made devices, according to smartphone repair service iFixit. Originally spotted by one AnandTech reader, the iPhone parts shown in the teaser image include the motherboard of the iPhone 6, with HTC confirming that was an intentional advertisement design choice.
Four HTC U12 Plus Sample Photos Leak With EXIF Data
Four photographs said to have been taken with HTC’s upcoming U12 Plus Android flagship leaked online earlier today, having been obtained by Dutch tech blog Mobiel Kopen.
Verizon Prematurely Reveals Some HTC U12 Specs & Features
Verizon prematurely listed HTC’s upcoming U12 Android flagship on its Open Development website, with the listing seen below revealing a number of specs and features of the still-unannounced handset. The image attached to the listing is a placeholder that depicts the Sapphire Blue variant of the HTC U11 and not its successor that’s expected to be officially advertised as the U12 Plus, with the Taiwanese phone manufacturer reportedly already deciding against releasing a smaller U12.
HTC To Release U12 Plus In Late May, Early June: Rumor
According to a new rumor that surfaced in Taiwan, the HTC U12 Plus will hit the market in late May, early June. Now, the HTC U12 Plus is allegedly the company’s upcoming flagship handset, as the company is rumored to skip the HTC U12 branding for one reason or the other. None of that info has been confirmed thus far, but several rumors hinted that it will happen.
New HTC U12 Plus Leak Points To 128GB Of Storage, Android 8.1
A newly leaked spec sheet of the HTC U12 Plus provided more details about the specifications and pricing of the upcoming smartphone offering from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The leak claims that the HTC U12 Plus will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, the current flagship chipset offering from Qualcomm.
This HTC U12 Concept Comes With A Glass Back Panel: Video
The HTC U12 is the company’s upcoming flagship which is expected to arrive in H1 2018 (though it may be called the HTC U12 Plus), and as we’re waiting for that to become a reality, Concept Creator has released a new smartphone concept design on its YouTube page, and this time around, the HTC U12 is the device in question.
HTC U12 Plus To Boast 8GB RAM, Edge Sense 2 Tech: Leak
The HTC U12 Plus will be equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal flash memory, or at least its most premium variant will be, according to a newly leaked spec sheet of the device originating from China.
UK's ASA Bans Misleading HTC Swimming Pool Ad
Major OEM HTC’s ad featuring its HTC U11 flagship being dunked into a swimming pool by professional swimmer Tom Daley, has been branded misleading by the UK’s Advertising Standards Administration and banned from the airwaves, along with a somewhat unsettling and gory ad by Chinese firm OnePlus. The HTC ad shows Daley jumping from the high dive of a large pool and taking selfies with the phone’s squeezable sides on the way down, then using the phone as he exits the pool.
HTC U12 Plus Leaks In New Case Renders With Dual Cameras
The upcoming HTC U12 Plus leaked in half a dozen new case renders, having been depicted in a series of promotional materials for a third-party accessory sold on the Taiwanese version of Yahoo’s online marketplace. The protective case itself is listed as being meant to fit the “HTC U12” but a number of recent reports suggest such a device will never make its way to the market, with the HTC U12 Plus being expected to be the company’s only 2018 flagship.
HTC U12 Plus Android Flagship To Launch In May: Report
The HTC U12 Plus Android flagship will launch in early May, Focus Taiwan reported Monday, citing industry sources close to the Taipei-based original equipment manufacturer. Insiders believe HTC consciously avoided introducing a new high-end offering earlier in the year so as to prevent a scenario in which its new handset has to take the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Sony’s Xperia XZ2 lineups head-on.
HTC Goes All In With U12 Plus 2018 Flagship Bet: Report
HTC is going all in with its U12 Plus bet as the company isn’t planning on releasing any other Android flagships over the course of this year, HTC Source reported Friday, citing a source close to the firm. The development comes shortly after the tech giant started converging its virtual reality and mobile units across the world and approximately three months following initial reports that HTC is looking to release fewer smartphone models in 2018.
HTC Desire 12 & 12 Plus With 18:9 Display, 3GB Of RAM Officially Announced
HTC has just announced two new smartphones, the HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus. These are the company’s entry-level offerings, and both of them were announced in the UK, though they will be available in a number of regions (specific details are now available yet). Having said that, both phones are made out of metal and sport an acrylic glass back, which is curved, and it is supposed to provide a better grip.
HTC's Next Flagship Is The U12 Plus
HTC’s next flagship smartphone is the U12 Plus according to a new report, stating that insiders familiar with HTC‘s plans for its next phone have outed the detail. In addition to the information about the official name of the new device, the image which you can see above has just recently leaked and will be what the device is going to look like when it launches.
HTC May Sell White U12 With Redesigned Liquid Glass
A rumor has surfaced about HTC’s as-yet-unannounced U12 which suggests that the flagship may arrive in a white color configuration with an updated Liquid Surface casing. More specifically, sources close to the company have reportedly let leak that a matte white color will be available. It’s not immediately clear how the once-dominant smartphone maker will need to change the glass coating it places on its devices to make that work.
Exclusive: These Are HTC Desire 12 Plus Full Specs
HTC will release an Android mid-ranger called the Desire 12 Plus alongside the previously rumored HTC Desire 12, according to our source with knowledge of the matter. Much like the HTC Desire 12 is code-named “Breeze,” the HTC Desire 12 Plus is being internally referred to as the “Breeze Plus,” the insider said, in addition to revealing a wide variety of specs expected to be found inside the Android smartphone.
HTC Desire 12 Leak Suggests 3GB RAM, 5.5-Inch Screen
An HTC Desire 12 leak suggests that the phone will come with 3GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch screen. This is according to an image that is said to be of the retail packaging for the phone. Judging by the way the image looks it appears similar to the way the specs are listed on the packaging for phones, where the manufacturer usually lists off the most notable specs for a device.
HTC U11 Plus Android Flagship Available In India For $887 | Androidheadlines.com
The HTC U11 Plus Android flagship is now available for purchase in India, priced at Rs. 56,990, or approximately $887 by today’s currency exchange rate. The smartphone is presently only offered by Flipkart, though it remains to be seen whether it will eventually find its way to other (online) retailers. Likewise, only the Amazing Silver variant of the handset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal flash memory is available for purchase.
HTC Launches U11 Plus In India With 6GB Of RAM, SD 835 SoC | Androidheadlines.com
HTC had introduced the HTC U11 Plus back in November last year, and it took the company a couple of months to launch it in India, as that is exactly what just happened. This is the very same handset that was announced a couple of months ago, and it’s currently the most powerful handset HTC has to offer.
HTC Taking $100 Off of the U11 for Valentine's Day | Androidheadlines.com
HTC has announced that, as of right now, the HTC U11 is now $100 cheaper. So instead of costing $649, the HTC U11 is going to cost you $549 or $23/month for 24 months with HTC’s monthly installment plan. HTC is also offering the U11 in red for Valentine’s day, though the other colors – blue, silver, and black – are also available if you wish to pick up one of those. This is a great deal on HTC’s high-end flagship smartphone, that was announced last summer and has EdgeSense included.
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