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Verizon HTC One enters Bluetooth certification process

, Jun 3rd 2013 Discuss [3]

Though such an appearance of a smartphone in Bluetooth certification listings would be a non-news situation, the code corresponding to the HTC One with Verizon-friendly innards has kicked up the proverbial fan dust this morning. What's happening here is that a device with the code HTC6500LVW has appeared seeking Bluetooth certification for the USA, this code corresponding to the HTC M7 working with Verizon's collection of wireless data radio bands. This effectively means there's another HTC One on the way, the one Verizon fans have been waiting for. UPDATE: The Verizon HTC One is now official. Read The Full Story

HTC One Android 4.2.2 (with Sense 5.0) update detailed

, Jun 1st 2013 Discuss [10]

The update to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on both the HTC One and the HTC Butterfly (international version of the DROID DNA, that is), has been a long time coming. Today it's appeared only on some international models of the HTC One with a bit of a boost to Sense 5.0 as well (without the name change) - and the aesthetic changes are what's heading the pack. While we're expecting this change to hit carrier models in the near future, right this minute it's just popping up on a select few models across the sea. Read The Full Story

Verizon HTC One may be a “T6″ oversized model

, May 27th 2013 Discuss [12]

This week a tip for an enlarged version of everything central to the HTC One has come through, suggesting that Verizon may be waiting for a real replacement for the DROID DNA before they bring in a new device from the manufacturer. News is that the HTC “phablet” will be incoming in more than one version, each of them with “T6″ on the helm for international users.

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Verizon HTC One speculation returns as DROID DNA offer arrives

, May 20th 2013 Discuss [26]

While Verizon and HTC have said that the HTC One isn't hitting Big Red anytime soon, that doesn't mean that the new device won't land on Verizon at some point in the future. Recent evidence suggests that the One may be itching closer and closer to Verizon stores, thanks to a discounted DROID DNA, which customers can grab for free for a "limited time." Read The Full Story

HTC announces that it is preparing J Butterfly successor

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [6]

The HTC J Butterfly was a big hit last year when it was launched, boasting the world's first full HD 5-inch display and churning up demand for high-definition phablets. The handset later made its way to other locations, including the United States, as the Droid DNA, which is nearly identical to the J Butterfly. Now word has it a successor is in the making. Read The Full Story

HTC One Verizon release in question as Tweets disappear

, Mar 18th 2013 Discuss [2]

This week the HTC One has been once again teased for release on the 4G LTE-toting Verizon network here in the United States. Whoever is behind the wheel on the HTC Twitter account has more than once replied to users across the USA saying that they have no plans to release the HTC One on Verizon Wireless - though quickly after replying in more than one case, these tweets have disappeared entirely. Read The Full Story

HTC Droid DNA’s first update coming soon, bug fixes abound

, Feb 12th 2013 Discuss [1]

According to a support page over at Verizon, HTC's Droid DNA handset will receive its first - and major - update since it launched last year. The update will bring with it a myriad of bug fixes for a lot of problems users have reported, as well as improvements to audio quality and new features. The update hasn't rolled out yet and there's no word on when exactly it will happen, but all signs point to "soon." Read The Full Story

Leaked specs suggest updated DROID DNA or M7 for Verizon

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [2]

Well this is interesting: Twitter user @LlabTooFeR has posted a list of specs for an allegedly incoming HTC device with a codename of DLXPLUS. Those who were following rumors before the reveal of the DROID DNA will recognize the "DLX" part of that codename, as it's what the device was called before it was officially announced by HTC. So, this new list of specs suggests that an enhanced version of the DROID DNA is on the way. Read The Full Story

HTC Mini is your Butterfly’s candybar remote control and handset

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [6]

HTC doesn't have a smartwatch like the Pebble, but it does have the HTC Mini, an NFC-equipped remote control and handset accessory which will be exclusively offered in China alongside the HTC Butterfly. The svelte handset - resembling an old candybar-style dumbphone - hooks up via Bluetooth to your Butterfly, so HTC suggests, and can be used for making calls without pulling the smartphone out of your pocket, as well as other things. Read The Full Story

HTC kills big-screen Windows Phone over resolution restriction say insiders

, Dec 17th 2012 Discuss [7]

HTC has reportedly axed plans for a big-screen Windows Phone 8 handset to counter the DROID DNA, after deciding that the maximum screen resolution limits of Microsoft's smartphone OS would leave it uncompetitive. The original plan had been to match the Android-based DNA with a roughly 5-inch Windows Phone 8 device, Bloomberg reports, eventually axed since WP8 supports only up to 720p resolution rather than 1080p. Read The Full Story

HTC Butterfly hits pre-order status in UK [UPDATE]

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [2]

The HTC Butterfly, or also known as the global version of HTC's DROID DNA, has hit pre-order status in the UK thanks to online retailer Expansys, who posted up the listing today. However, while it looks like you can reserve your own unit starting today, the website doesn't mention price or availability details, and we haven't heard from HTC about a UK announcement. Read The Full Story

Press photos of HTC Deluxe leak

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

A little over a week ago, we heard word about a rumored international version of the HTC DROID DNA that could be coming to users outside of the US and Japan. More photos were leaked to today in the form of what look to be press shots. In the photos, there's a white, black, and brown version of the global model -- which is likely to be called the Deluxe DLX -- and the brown version seems to have a glossier backing than the other two models. Read The Full Story
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