Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G LTE hitting Sprint stores on June 2nd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/#comments HTC EVO 4G LTE hitting Sprint stores on June 2nd

With the phones no longer locked up in customs, the HTC EVO 4G LTE has already shipped out to pre-orderers last week, but it still hasn't been made available in your local Sprint store or third-party affiliate. That will all change this Saturday, June 2nd, as the Now Network has announced that the device will launch "in most retail channels." If you're hoping to grab one, just make sure you get to sleep early on Friday night so you can enjoy your new toy well-rested.

HTC EVO 4G LTE hitting Sprint stores on June 2nd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the US, Asia and Australia they've already had their fill of the HTC One XL. But, in Europe, they've had to make do with the lame ol' HSPA+ One X. That is, until now. German carrier Vodafone has announced that it'll be the first to bring the XL home, complete with triband LTE in tow. Just like the American "One X," the new Euro XL ditches the quad-core Tegra 3 for a 1.5GHz dual-core S4, primarily because the NVIDIA solution doesn't support LTE. Though, as an added bonus, we're sure it helps extend the life of that 1,800 mAh cell inside. Vodafone will get the handset first in early June in a nice matte black, while Deutsche Telekom and O2 Germany will score the device later -- potentially in white. If you want yours contract free, it'll cost you €699 from Vodafone or €659 from HTC.

HTC One XL coming to Germany, drags LTE with it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0Deutsche TelekomDeutscheTelekomgermanyHTChtc one xlHtcOneXlltemobilepostminio2one xlOneXlsenseVodafoneWed, 23 May 2012 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC confirms One X multitasking tweaks in Sense 4]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/htc-confirms-one-x-multitasking-tweaks-in-sense-4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/htc-confirms-one-x-multitasking-tweaks-in-sense-4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/htc-confirms-one-x-multitasking-tweaks-in-sense-4/#comments HTC confirms One X multitasking tweaks in Sense 4

There's been quite a bit of brouhaha over at xda-developers lately about changes HTC's made to the way multitasking behaves on the One X compared to stock Ice Cream Sandwich. We're not just talking about obvious UI tweaks here -- Sense 4's horizontal, card-like arrangement vs. Android 4.0's default vertical list -- but actual differences in memory and task management. While we're not running into any problems with our One X review unit, some users have noticed that background app are getting terminated too aggressively, so we reached out to HTC for comment. Here's what the company said:

HTC is aware of some questions in the enthusiast community about how the HTC One X handles multitasking and memory management for background apps. We value the community's input and are always looking for ways to enhance customers' experience with our devices. That said, multitasking is operating normally according to our custom memory management specifications which balance core ICS features with a consistent HTC Sense experience.

There you have it. HTC's definitely implemented some multitasking tweaks on handsets running Sense 4. Perhaps this is why battery life is so impressive on AT&T's One X? While we don't believe this is going to be an issue for most people, there's always the option of installing custom ROMs now that the phone's been rooted.

HTC confirms One X multitasking tweaks in Sense 4 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile subscribers waiting on pins and needles for the day their HTC Sensation 4G or Amaze 4G will get its Android 4.0 update don't have to sit so uncomfortably for much longer: the carrier has just narrowed down the timetables considerably. The first wave of owners will get its Ice Cream Sandwich just desserts on May 16th, when Sensation 4G owners can push Android 4.0.3 to their dual-core 2011 flagships. Amaze 4G users have a looser timeframe of the "coming weeks" to dig in. Either circumstance will see HTC slap on Sense 3.6 like it has with other pre-2012 device updates, so don't expect a full One S-like Sense 4.0 experience. Do, however, expect to pay an extra $15 per month for hotspot support on the Sensation 4G if you've been sharing your service on the cheap before -- it'll be required for sharing data with Android 4.0 and up.

T-Mobile gives HTC Sensation 4G users an Ice Cream Sandwich treat on May 16, Amaze 4G within weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amaze 4gAmaze4gandroidAndroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichcellphonecellphoneshtchtc amazehtc amaze 4gHTC SensationHTC Sensation 4Ghtc sensehtc sense 3.6HtcAmazeHtcAmaze4gHtcSensationHtcSensation4gHtcSenseHtcSense3.6Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichsensationSensation 4GSensation4gsenseSense 3.6Sense3.6T-MobileupdateupgradeMon, 14 May 2012 16:52:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's One X discovered to have 'restricted' bootloader, HTC responds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/05/att-htc-one-x-locked-bootloader/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/05/att-htc-one-x-locked-bootloader/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/05/att-htc-one-x-locked-bootloader/#comments

Since last year, HTC itself has been happy to let you unlock the bootloaders on its Android devices, but that doesn't mean you'll always be able to. If you'll recall, the international version of the One X was rooted just a few weeks ago, but such access apparently isn't in the cards for the AT&T-branded variant. The inconsistency was discovered by the likes of the XDA-Developers forums and MoDaCo, and after we pinged HTC for comment it responded with the following:

HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. Since announcing our commitment to unlockable bootloaders, HTC has worked to enable our customers to unlock the bootloader on more than 45 devices over the past six months. In some cases, however, restrictions prevent certain devices from participating in our bootloader unlocking program. Rest assured, HTC is committed to assisting developers in unlocking bootloaders for HTC devices and we'll continue to unlock additional devices in the future."
While HTC clearly isn't spilling the beans on what "restrictions" are blocking this variant of the Android superphone from entering the land of custom ROMs, it's become a general suspicion that AT&T might be the source. Naturally, we can't know for sure at this point, but we've reached out to the carrier in hopes of potentially getting more details on the situation. We'll be sure to keep you posted if we hear anything, but in the meantime, hit up the more coverage links below for further info.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

AT&T's One X discovered to have 'restricted' bootloader, HTC responds originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2012 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After last year's scattered lineup of products, HTC's been going through a bit of a renaissance lately thanks to the One X, One S and One V -- a beautifully focused trio of phones that run the company's new, lightweight Sense 4 skin on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. Hot on the heels of T-Mobile's One S comes AT&T's One X, which is launching May 6 for $199 on contract. The reworked device gains LTE and drops NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 chip for a dual-core Snapdragon S4. So, does this brain transplant make it a better or worse proposition than the global One X? Hit the break to find out.

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HTC One X for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like our friends over at TMoNews have unearthed a roadmap with some tasty morsels of info about what's coming down the pipe from T-Mobile USA in the next few months. Of course, none of this is set in stone or even confirmed, so take it with a grain of salt.

Most interesting is a pair of dates for Ice Cream sandwich updates, with Magenta's Galaxy S II slated to receive Android 4.0 on May 14th, followed by the Sensation 4G and Amaze 4G getting ICS (with Sense 3.6, presumably) on June 16th.

A bunch of device launches from Samsung and Huawei round up the list of dates, with no sign of HTC's One X, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S III, or T-Mobile's rumored Galaxy Note variant. Sadness. Check out the entire bounty below.

  • May 9th: Huawei Astor (low-end phone for 7-Eleven)
  • July 11th: Huawei Buddy and Phoenix (myTouch QWERTY and slate, respectively)
  • July 11th: Samsung Gravity TXT (new color)
  • Aug 1st: Samsung T159 Cacao (low-end handset)
  • Aug 15th: Samsung Apex Q (mystery device)

Leaked T-Mobile roadmap outlines Ice Cream Sandwich updates, new myTouch devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A couple weeks ago we got to have our Ice Cream Sandwich and eat it too, thanks to a gorgeous couple phones from HTC -- the One X and the One S. Both run Sense 4 -- a thinner, lighter version of the company's polarizing UI -- and together with the entry-level One V, represent HTC's attempt to make a comeback after a lackluster year of me-too products. The first to make its way to the US is the One S which lands on T-Mobile April 25 for $199 on contract (with a $50 rebate). We just spent a weekend with Magenta's new flagship handset. So how does it compare to the global One S? Find out after the break.

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HTC One S for T-Mobile review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p16GB1GB1GB RAM1gbRam4.3-inch8 megapixel8Megapixel960x540AWSHSPA+HSPA+ 42Hspa+42HTCHTC OneHTC One SHTC SenseHTC Sense 4HTC Sense UIHtcOneHtcOneSHtcSenseHtcSense4HtcSenseUimicroSIMmobilepostcrossOneOne SOneSPenTileqHDQualcommQualcomm SnapdragonQualcommSnapdragonreviewS4SenseSense 4Sense UISense4SenseUiSnapdragonSnapdragon S4SnapdragonS4Super AMOLEDSuperAmoledT-MobileT-Mobile One ST-mobileOneSvideoWed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Is that a 3D prototype in HTC's EVO 4G LTE making of video? (update: nope)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/htc-evo-3d-prototype/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/htc-evo-3d-prototype/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/htc-evo-3d-prototype/#comments ImageAn HTC Evo 4G LTE with dual cameras could only mean one thing, right? It's unclear whether the 3D rig in the company's intro video is simply a design mock-up, or a functional prototype of a model to come, but there's definitely something of the sort floating around HTC's labs. The device in question looks identical to the Evo we saw at yesterday's Sprint launch event -- kickstand and all -- save for that unique dual-lens design. And if such a smartphone did come to fruition, what could we expect for a name? Sprint HTC EVO 4G 3D LTE? We sure hope not. We've reached out to HTC to get a better idea of what we're looking at, but for now, this clip will have to do. You'll find the video in its entirety just past the break, but you'll want to skip to the 25 second mark for the 3D proto.

Update: Well, we just heard back from HTC and the company confirmed that it's not a prototype of any future device. Apparently, it's just an early design when HTC and Sprint were considering carrying over the 3D feature, but it didn't make the cut. Mystery solved!

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Is that a 3D prototype in HTC's EVO 4G LTE making of video? (update: nope) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dAndroidandroid 4.0android phoneandroid phonesAndroid4.0AndroidPhoneAndroidPhonesevoevo 3devo 4g lteEvo3dEvo4gLtehtchtc evohtc evo 4g ltehtc onehtc senseHTC Sense 4.0HtcEvoHtcEvo4gLteHtcOneHtcSenseHtcSense4.0ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichICSltemobilepostcrosspreviewrumorrumorssenseSense 4sense 4.0Sense4Sense4.0sprintvideoThu, 05 Apr 2012 15:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Ears-on with HD Voice on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/sprint-htc-evo-4g-lte-hd-voice-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/sprint-htc-evo-4g-lte-hd-voice-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/sprint-htc-evo-4g-lte-hd-voice-hands-on/#comments ImageSo this definitely isn't your ordinary hands-on -- there's really no way to accurately capture audio coming through the earpiece in a mobile phone -- so, well, we'll just have to use our words. Sprint's just-announced HTC EVO 4G LTE is the first device to feature what the carrier has coined "HD Voice." The smartphone uses dual microphones, along with encoders and decoders to capture and transmit your voice from one equipped device to another -- that's right, for now, you and another caller will both need to be using this specific handset, paired with compatible network access points, which Sprint will begin rolling out shortly as part of its "Network Vision." We know what you're thinking: I don't use my phone as a phone. Sprint claims otherwise, however, saying that the network will handle 500 billion voice minutes this year alone. If you happen to account for any of those calls, there's certainly no harm in sharing your spoken word in 'HD.'

We hopped into a steamy sound booth at Sprint's NYC launch event today, speaking to an employee using HD Voice on the LTE EVO. The difference was clear, especially once he turned up the "background noise" on a demo music track, which we couldn't hear at all until the handset was moved within an inch or two of the speaker -- we can only imagine how this will play out on the audibly cluttered streets of New York City, which are definitely suited more for text than voice. The HD Voice experience was the same without any background noise at all, and just as impressive. You'll of course still be susceptible to ambient noise on the listening end -- after all, we needed to be in a near-silent booth to block out the sound around. Stay tuned for more detailed impressions in our full review closer to the device's May 7th pre-order date -- we patiently await an opportunity to listen more closely.

Ears-on with HD Voice on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GAndroidandroid 4.0android phoneandroid phonesAndroid4.0AndroidPhoneAndroidPhonescallcallingcallsevoevo 4g lteEvo4gLteGooglehands-onHD VoiceHdVoicehtchtc evohtc evo 4g ltehtc onehtc senseHTC Sense 4.0HtcEvoHtcEvo4gLteHtcOneHtcSenseHtcSense4.0ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichICSimpressionsltemobilepostcrossphone callphone callsPhoneCallPhoneCallssenseSense 4sense 4.0Sense4Sense4.0sprintvoiceWed, 04 Apr 2012 18:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE preview (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/htc-evo-4g-lte-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/htc-evo-4g-lte-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/htc-evo-4g-lte-preview-video/#comments ImageWhat was the exciting new collaboration that HTC and Sprint's bigwigs just couldn't wait to tell us about? Anyone who's been following the smartphone scene at all as of late surely won't be surprised to find out that the one-time Nextel bedfellow is getting a member of the One family to call its own. It's just the precise name of the device that wasn't too predictable.

When the handset goes on sale sometime in Q2 for $199 it'll be saddled with the decidedly unwieldy moniker HTC EVO 4G LTE -- a rather clunky title for such a svelte device. What the name does offer, however, is a direct connection to the original EVO 4G. That phone, which arrived in consumer hands way back in June 2010, was branded as Sprint's first "4G" handset, courtesy of the carrier's WiMAX network. It's understandable, then, that its spiritual successor would carry that redundant 4G LTE moniker. The companies also clearly wanted to retain some of those happy memories, while setting the phone apart from those other One handsets on the market. How'd they do such a thing? Meet us after the break where we lay it all out.

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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: It's official, and branded the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Check out our impressions here.

Sprint HTC 'EVO One' gets some in-person pics, kickstand and all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.7-inch4g720pandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0cameracdmaevoevo hdEvoHdhtchtc evohtc evo 4g ltehtc evo oneHTC oneHtcEvoHtcEvo4gLteHtcEvoOneHtcOneIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichkickstandleakltemobilepostcrosssensesense 4.0Sense4.0sprintWed, 04 Apr 2012 02:57:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Sense 4 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-sense-4-0-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-sense-4-0-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-sense-4-0-review/#comments HTC Sense 4.0 reviewOver the last year, HTC has established a reputation for fragmenting its proprietary Sense UI even within the same version of Android. Why, Gingerbread alone is the foundation for at least three different iterations (2.1, 3.0 and 3.5) of the firmware. The bump to Ice Cream Sandwich is no different, with legacy devices getting an update to Sense 3.6 and the One series (and presumably any future devices) benefiting from version 4.0.

When we previewed Sense 3.6, we were disappointed at its similarity to previous versions and the sloppiness of its integration with key features in ICS. Even though it marked an improvement in functionality and performance, it seemed as if the OS and customized UI were at war with each other.

Sense 4 is a different story. It's lighter, cleaner and much more visually appealing than older versions of the user interface, and it has the full suite of ICS goodies to go along with it. HTC also throws in its own imaging technology, dubbed ImageSense, to offer some cool new enhancements to the camera. Ultimately, HTC has successfully tweaked Sense's design in a way that keeps the spirit of stock Android 4.0 alive, while still offering something familiar to loyal HTC fans. The tour is about to begin, so park yourself in your favorite chair and join us.

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HTC Sense 4 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0android skinAndroid4.0AndroidSkinfirmwaregooglehtchtc onehtc one shtc one serieshtc one vhtc one xhtc senseHTC Sense 4htc sense uiHtcOneHtcOneSHtcOneSeriesHtcOneVHtcOneXHtcSenseHtcSense4HtcSenseUiicsimpressionsmobilepostcrossOneOne SOne VOne XOneSOneVOneXpreviewreviewsensesense 4.0sense uiSense4.0SenseUiskinsoftwareupdatevideoMon, 02 Apr 2012 03:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC One X review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-one-x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-one-x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/htc-one-x-review/#comments HTC One X reviewIt's been a difficult year for HTC. After several successful quarters, things have started looking less rosy in recent months with the company facing stiff competition and suffering from apparent brand dilution -- the results of launching too many handsets with forgettable names, making too many compromises for the carriers, continuing to rely on Sense, and lacking an iconic flagship to take on Samsung's mighty Galaxy S II. We knew something important was coming for Mobile World Congress after HTC timidly revealed the Titan II at CES -- after all, the company has a long history of innovation.

A few days before flying to Barcelona and after being sworn to secrecy, we were quietly whisked into a San Francisco conference room with clear instructions: no pictures or video. There, in the middle of the table, was a white phone that instantly caught our eye -- the HTC One X. To write that we came away impressed after briefly using it is a massive understatement. This was obviously a halo device made for geeks like us, something designed to take on the Galaxy Nexuses of the world, something with the mother of all spec sheets, something running Ice Cream Sandwich with a significantly thinner and lighter version of Sense. Better yet, there were two other handsets with the same impeccable attention to detail -- the One S and the One V. HTC was finally showing some vision again with strong branding, gorgeous design and a polished user experience. While first impressions go a long way, there's a lot to be learned about a product by living with it for a few days. So is the One X truly HTC's comeback device? Are we still delighted? Is this the Engadget phone? Hit the break for our full review.

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HTC One X review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chances are you're still melting over the impressive HTC One X benchmarks, and that's just the dual-core Snapdragon S4 taking care of business. As you may know, those of you in the Old Continent will see a quad-core flavor hit the shelves, and it's looking like that version is getting priced a wee bit earlier. So, just how much will you have to shell out to snag one of HTC's latest? Phones4U and Carphone Warehouse both have the One X listed as high as £329.99 (about $527) on contract, though you can also grab a free one if you take on a longer, more expensive plan on Orange, O2 and Vodafone. Carphone's site shows you can expect the device to land at your doorstep in the week of April 2nd. In the meantime, take a look at our hands-on to remind you how badly you need it.

Update: It looks like Canadians can now also pre-order the HSPA+ version of the phone courtesy of NCIX, although they'll have to part with a hefty $800 (off-contract, of course).

PSA: HTC One X priced up to £330 in the UK, also available for free (update: $800 in Canada) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidenglandhtchtc onehtc one xhtc one x pricehtc senseHtcOneHtcOneXHtcOneXPriceHtcSensemobilepostminioneone x pricingOneXPricingpricepricingpsapublic service announcementPublicServiceAnnouncementsenseukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomxTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC rolls out Sense 3.6 to the Nordics, Sensation users get first crack at ICS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-ics-sense-nordic/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-ics-sense-nordic/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-ics-sense-nordic/#comments That's right, folks, HTC is finally rolling out Sense 3.6 -- Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC's "legacy devices" -- in a limited campaign. Who are the lucky folks to be among the first to enjoy the upgrade? Owners of the Sensation and Sensation XE in the Nordic countries, it turns out. We first heard about the rollout on XDA, but have now received the official confirmation directly from HTC headquarters; according to the Taiwanese manufacturer, "broader availability will come later this month." That definitely lines up with what the company's told us before, but we're glad to see it reaching out to users earlier -- even if it's in limited quantities. We hope the rollout goes smoothly and prompts HTC to begin pushing it out to the rest of the world. Fingers crossed.

Note: As always, if you meet the criteria listed above and haven't seen the update arrive yet, don't panic -- these things take time to get to everyone.

HTC rolls out Sense 3.6 to the Nordics, Sensation users get first crack at ICS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC unveils new APIs, opens Beats, lockscreen and more to devs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapiapisApplication Programming InterfaceApplicationProgrammingInterfacebeatsdeveloperHTCmedialinkmobile world congressmobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012sensesense 4.0Sense4.0Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T HTC One X hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/atandt-htc-one-x-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/atandt-htc-one-x-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/atandt-htc-one-x-hands-on/#comments HTC One XAre you salivating after seeing HTC's One X? We don't blame you, it's a stunning piece of hardware with a set of rather lust-worthy specs. But, how does the AT&T version stack up to its international cousin? We're happy to say, quite well. Yes, the quad-core Tegra 3 was given the boot in favor of a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 and an LTE radio was crammed inside, but otherwise this is pretty much the same device we saw on the floor in Barcelona. The only piece of carrier branding is an AT&T logo above the gorgeous 4.7-inch 720p display. Thankfully, the design was left largely unmolested. At least at this early stage it's also blissfully free of bloatware and carrier apps, but we'd expect that to change before launch. Sadly, none of the demo units on hand at the New York showroom had SIMs in them, so we couldn't test LTE reception, and the devices weren't logged into the Market so we couldn't pull down benchmarks or a taxing 3D game. That being said, Sense 4.0 and ICS were plenty responsive and pages rendered very quickly -- even without those two extra cores. Check out the gallery below and the video after the break for more impressions.

Gallery: AT&T HTC One X hands-on

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AT&T HTC One X hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First impressions? In a nutshell, we're blown away. It feels wonderful to hold in our hand, it's got the full suite of specs we like to see, the camera's as quick as HTC claims, and the device flies -- in fact, we'd be amiss not to mention the fact that the vendor's ICS-backed Sense UI is much lighter than any of its predecessors and doesn't bog down the performance at all. And keep in mind that this is in all likelihood still running on pre-production firmware. Impressive, to say the least. Our only beef with the device is the lack of a physical shutter button, especially given the firm's commitment to providing stellar camera performance. We're not ready to crown the One X as the best of the show yet -- we have four days' worth of MWC left, after all -- but it's one device we'll be returning to spend more quality time with on the show floor. If you want to share in the enjoyment, head to the gallery below, or the video after the break.

Gallery: HTC One X hands-on at MWC 2012

HTC One X hands-on at MWC 2012

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HTC One X hands-on at MWC 2012 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just frothy thinking about HTC's recently unveiled superphone, the One X? Well, for those of you that call the US home, outside of importing HTC's latest, you're going to have only one network choice, and that's AT&T. Unlike the global Tegra 3 version announced today, Uncle Sam's variant swaps out that quad-core goodness for an LTE radio paired with a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 by Qualcomm -- specs which curiously match a video titled One XL, which we've embedded after the break from its YouTube page. This also marks the first occasion a Beats by Dr. Dre-powered handset has made an appearance on the carrier. Other then that, you're looking at the same gorgeous 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 HD screen, 8-megapixel f/2.0 shooter and Sense 4 running atop Ice Cream Sandwich. As for when it'll land? The duo's playing coy, only mentioning it'll come in the "coming months." Stay tuned for a hands-on.

Update: If you're wondering how the dual-core switcheroo will impact performance, AnandTech lays out some thoughts on the brain swap.

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HTC One X exclusive to AT&T in the US, brings LTE, Beats, ICS and Sense 4 to Ma Bell originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's already said it plans on handing out ICS treats in late March, but the Taiwanese mobile sensation wants to give a selected few the chance to join an early taste test. The Ice Cream Sandwich party is a fairly exclusive affair, with HTC restricting admission to those of you living in the EU and rockin' a Sensation or its Beats-sporting XE variant. The outfit's given no further deets as to how it'll spread the goods -- and to how many more handsets -- or if the teaser will ever make its way to US-based folks. Regardless, we're sure you're hoping to be amongst the chosen ones -- and please do hit us up if at any point you're surprised by a tasty 4.0 update.

HTC to give sneak peek of Sense-coated ICS to a few lucky Europeans originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Screenshot gallery just added below, via Android Central.

Gallery: HTC Endeavor leaked screenshots

HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ice Cream Sandwich is slowly trickling out to the masses, but we're still waiting on the major phone vendors to come out with their own tweaks of the latest Android dessert. We've known that HTC's busy plugging away at its Sense-ified version of Android 4.0, but the company's finally ready to start discussing specifics. According to the outfit's UK Facebook page, the update will begin rolling out to the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE by the end of March, with the Sensation XL following suit. Additionally, owners of the EVO 3D, Incredible S, Desire S and Desire HD still haven't been forgotten, but their long-awaited upgrades to Ice Cream Sandwich will come sometime "later this year." That sure narrows down the timeframe. Hopefully we won't have to wait until the end of March to officially cast our eyes on the new Sense, as we're keeping our fingers crossed that we'll see some ICS love in new devices at Mobile World Congress later this month.

Update: HTC's US Facebook page also announced the update, and added the Rezound, Vivid, Amaze 4G and EVO Design 4G to the list of devices that should receive ICS later this year.

[Thanks, Willy]

HTC's first ICS update rolls out in late March, Sensation and Sensation XE call first dibs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we're still a few weeks away from annual phone festival, MWC, it's these weeks in the run-up that often draw out blurrycam appetizers of what we'll see over in Barcelona. This time, it's no other than the HTC Edge Ville, that rumored divergent mix of quad-core processing bulk and slimline form-factor: something we don't typically see the unibody-armored HTC family. In the leaked video, you'll be getting a look at a heavily disguised version of Ice Cream Sandwich, covered in contentious (but new!) Sense sauce. The mysterious handset mole is also kind enough to pay a visit to the phone's specification list, confirming, at least if this is the finished article, an eight megapixel camera, 4.3-inch qHD display and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. Alas, it looks like this isn't going to be the rumored quad-core debut from the Taiwanese phone maker, although going on past form, it won't shock us if the company reveals a whole line-up of handsets for us to meddle with next month. Take the tour yourself -- it's right after the break.

Update: Looks like the original video has been unceremoniously switched to private. Fortunately, we managed to grab a copy beforehand.

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HTC Ville gets hands-on en Francais, is presumably practicing its Spanish for MWC (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearly, it was never going to go down well with feminists, or the general public. HTC's "ladyphone" was found to sacrifice power and features for, erm, a flashing notification bauble that didn't even fit on our reviewer's purse. Its lackluster spec, patronizing marketing and plenty of bloatware meant we couldn't recommend this phone -- but if one wound up in your pocket / hand / handbag, how has life been with it? We want to know how you feel about the unit, does that good camera compensate for its flaws, how does the charm indicator work on a daily basis and most importantly of all, if you were offering suggestions for a revised version, how would you change HTC's Rhyme? The comments are this way, fill them with words and let's talk this one over.

How would you change HTC's Rhyme? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First, the most straightforward solution involves using an alternate launcher, such as ADW, Go or LauncherPro. If you want to keep Sense and its goodies, you can try to keep widget use to a minimum, but if you're willing to gain root access, the command "echo ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 >/data/local.prop" has also proven successful at holding Sense in memory. Of course, dropping Sense entirely and replacing it with an AOSP ROM is another solution. Regardless of which route you choose, we hope you'll sound off in the comments and join us in the call for an update.

Months after Gingerbread's arrival, HTC Sense remains fussy, users can't get no satisfaction originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Updated: A number of tipsters have also written in to let us know that they're receiving the Honeycomb update on their WiFi-only Flyers as well -- both here in the US and in the UK.

[Thanks, Logan]

HTC Flyer Honeycomb update starts rolling out for 3G tabs in the States (Updated: WiFi models too) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Jetstream review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5GHz10.1 inch10.1-inch10.1Inch4G8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidAndroid 3.1Android honeycombandroid tabletAndroid3.1AndroidHoneycombAndroidTabletattbenchmarkbenchmarksdigitizerdual coredual-coreDualCoreHoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletHSPA plusHSPA+HspaPlusHTCHTC Jetstreamhtc pucciniHTC ScribeHTC Scribe penHtcJetstreamHtcPucciniHtcScribeHtcScribePenJetstreamltelte tabletLteTabletpuccinireviewScribesensesense 1.1sense for tabletssense uxSense1.1SenseForTabletsSenseUxslateSnapdragon msm 8260SnapdragonMsm8260stylustabletvideoWXGAMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Vivid review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/#comments
HTC's been around this block before -- the LTE one, that is. Back in March, the manufacturer was the first to hold Verizon's hand as it tested the 4G waters with the Thunderbolt. That launch may have been fumbled (see: hotspot cycling and 3G connectivity for starters) and the device plagued by battery issues, but as far as head starts go, Big Red got a big leap. Now the time has come for AT&T to play catch-up, shedding its reliance on an HSPA+ faux-G crutch and shifting over to LTE wireless speeds.

To do this, the carrier's enlisted HTC's veteran expertise, taking advantage of its 700MHz know-how and offering the manufacturer a redemption song of sorts. This round two redux takes the form of the Vivid: an all-black, metal-backed unassuming plastic slab that houses a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 8 megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash under a 4.5-inch qHD display. Impressive as its specs may be, AT&T's not betting the entire farm on this phone and is trotting out the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket alongside to shoulder the burden. But for a device once codenamed the Holiday, its battle for consumers' attention and disposable dollars could prove to be anything but leisurely. Will LTE history and its battery draining missteps repeat themselves? Can AT&T get a leg up on its first place competition with this $199 device? And is the allure of "true" 4G even worth your hard-earned dollars? Follow us after the break as we find out.

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HTC Vivid review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2GHz1620mAh4.5 inch4.5-inch4.5Inch4G4G LTE4gLte8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3.4android gingerbreadAndroid Gingerbread 2.3Android2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadAndroidGingerbread2.3ATTdual coreDualCoref2.2Gingerbread 2.3.4Gingerbread2.3.4HSPA plusHSPA+HspaPlusHTCHTC VividHtcVividLTEmobilepostcrossqHDQualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060QualcommSnapdragonApq8060reviewSenseSense 3.0Sense3.0snapdragon APQ8060SnapdragonApq8060TFT Super LCDTftSuperLcdvideoVividWed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC announces specifics on Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades, includes Rezound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/htc-announces-specifics-on-ice-cream-sandwich-upgrades/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/htc-announces-specifics-on-ice-cream-sandwich-upgrades/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/htc-announces-specifics-on-ice-cream-sandwich-upgrades/#comments It's been a little over two weeks since Google unveiled Ice Cream Sandwich along with its first ambassador, the Galaxy Nexus. Since then, a few manufacturers have shared their intent to bring Android 4.0 to specific devices. HTC was initially rather vague about its upgrade plans -- no doubt faced with the daunting task of keeping Sense relevant in light of ICS' vast design improvements -- but tonight the Taiwanese giant issued an official statement on Facebook outlining specifics on its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades. Basically, it looks like most (if not all) of HTC's high-end phones since the introduction of the Sensation will be getting a taste of Google's latest tasty treat early next year, including the recently announced Rezound. Here's the full statement:

HTC knows how excited our fans are to get their hands on Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, so we're thrilled today to announce the first wave of HTC phones that will receive upgrades: We can confirm the brand new HTC Vivid is upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition, Ice Cream Sandwich is coming in early 2012 to a variety of devices including the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL and HTC Sensation XE, as well as the HTC Rezound, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and HTC Amaze 4G through close integration with our carrier partners. We're continuing to assess our product portfolio, so stay tuned for more updates on device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Ice Cream Sandwich.

HTC announces specifics on Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades, includes Rezound originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amaze 4GAmaze4gandroidandroid 4.0android ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0AndroidIceCreamSandwichEVO 3DEVO Design 4GEvo3dEvoDesign4ggooglehtchtc senseHtcSenseice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmobilepostcrossrefreshRezoundSensationSensation XESensation XLSensationXeSensationXlsensesense uiSenseUisoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdateupgradeVividMon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Rezound for Verizon unveiled: Beats Audio, 4.3-inch 720p display, available November 14th for $299]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-unveiled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-unveiled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-unveiled/#comments HTC's Rezound first leaked its way into our gadget-lusting hearts in late summer. Then bearing the virile Vigor codename, we suspected a heartily specced, Beats Audio-branded destiny for the device. And today's official unveiling doesn't disappoint, setting this 4.3-inch handset on a 4G course for Verizon's LTE airwaves.

Thanks to the company's financial handshake with Dr. Dre, the Rezound's inbuilt Beats Audio integration gets its first stateside debut. Of course, that's not all that lies beneath the red and black tinged surface. Living up to the machissimo of its in-development moniker, the Rezound boasts a 4.3-inch 720p Super LCD display and packs a dual-core 1.5GHz processor underneath, with 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage / 16GB on microSD card, 1,620mAh battery, WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 in tow. And for you Android fanatics, HTC's shipping the handset Ice Cream Sandwich-ready, but it'll come out of the box with Sense 3.5 skinned atop Gingerbread 2.3.4. As for the phone's front-facing / 8 megapixel camera with f/2.2 sensor (capable of 1080p video capture), well the company's tossed in the same suite of scene modes we saw ship on the Amaze 4G: panorama, action burst, instant capture, and new addition, slow-mo. Naturally, this Beats phone package wouldn't be complete without a pair of those customized headphones, which'll be included in-box.

With the recent Big Red outing of the Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Droid RAZR, connoiseurs of high-end mobile kit have a lot to consider this Q4. Add this Beats Audio contender to that plethora of options, and you'll be scratching your head come contract-signing time. The Rezound'll be Verizon-bound on November 14th, so if enhanced audio is at the top of your 'must have' list, expect to snag it for $299 on contract. Until then, enjoy the official PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5GHz4g4G LTE4gLte720p8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidandroid 2.3Android Gingerbread 2.3Android2.3AndroidGingerbread2.3Beats Audiobeats by dr. dreBeatsAudioBeatsByDr.Drebig redBigRedbreaking newsdual coreDualCoreGingerbreadHTChtc rezoundHTC VigorHtcRezoundHtcVigorLTEmobilepostcrossRezoundSensesense uiSenseUiVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessVigorThu, 03 Nov 2011 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Canalys: HTC nips Apple, Samsung to become top smartphone vendor in US for Q3 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/canalys-htc-nips-apple-samsung-to-become-top-smartphone-vendor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/canalys-htc-nips-apple-samsung-to-become-top-smartphone-vendor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/canalys-htc-nips-apple-samsung-to-become-top-smartphone-vendor/#comments Boo! No, that's not your doorbell ringing again, that's HTC popping out of nowhere in order to toss a Nah-nah-nah-boo-boo in the direction of Samsung and Apple. Just days after Strategy Analytics published a global smartphone shipment report for Q3 2011, Canalys -- another formidable name in the sector -- has pushed out a report of its own. Not surprisingly, the global figures line up almost precisely with what we'd already heard, with Samsung's Q3 numbers rising above those from Apple, Nokia and the rest of the industry. The difference here, however, is the focal point on the US of A. Here in the States, Taiwan's own HTC is pulling rank; the aforesaid handset maker edged out Apple and Samsung by shipping 5.7 million smartphones.

All told, it owned "around a quarter of the market," with Samsung (4.9 million) claiming the second spot and Apple (4.6 million) pulling in for the bronze. Conspicuously absent from the leader board? RIM, which saw its volume decline 58 percent from a year ago and its US market share sink from 24 percent in Q3 2010 to just 9 percent this quarter. Our take? HTC (and Samsung, from a global perspective) best enjoy it while the quarter lasts -- as soon as the iPhone 4S and Nokia's spate of Windows Phone devices start figuring in, we're guessing that the top spots will be completely up for grabs all over again.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbusinesscanalysgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtchtc senseHtcSenseindustrymarketmarket shareMarketSharemobilepostcrossreportsensesmartphonesurveyMon, 31 Oct 2011 18:14:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Rhyme review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/htc-rhyme-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/htc-rhyme-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/htc-rhyme-review/#comments The HTC Rhyme is one of the newest additions to the Verizon wireless line-up, setting itself apart from the rest of the family since it's specifically for women -- or hipsters who like purple. This time around, the company decided to focus on the accessories, leading its marketing campaign with a glowing purse charm to avoid missing calls -- a fate all too familiar for gals whose phone is oftentimes buried at the bottom of a Louis Vuitton.

Unfortunately, we've been skipped over when it comes to some of the features popular with higher-end, more macho phones like the Droid RAZR or the Galaxy Nexus. Sorry, ladies, no 4- or 4.3-inch touchscreen, no 4G LTE and certainly no dual-core processor. Instead, this phone is pretty run-of-the-mill, with a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, single-core, 1GHz processor, a WVGA display, a 5MP rear-facing and VGA front-facing camera, as well as an 8GB microSD card. Running the newest Sense 3.5 UI atop Gingerbread, the Rhyme offers a unique user experience for those who like HTC's custom UI and, of course, the color purple. But is this phone powerful enough to keep up with the multitasking mayhem that is a day in the life of a modern woman? Jump past the break to find out.

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We are excited about the latest update for Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, and are currently reviewing its features and functionality to determine our upgrade plans. Our goal for Android updates is to give every customer an improved user experience, which means balancing each phone's unique hardware, HTC Sense experience and the Android kernel. While our goal is to upgrade as many of our recent devices as possible, we are committed to maintaining every phone's performance and usability first. Please stay tuned for more updates on specific device upgrade plans.

HTC: We're reviewing Ice Cream Sandwich and determining our plans originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What do you do when you've already created a Sensation? If you're HTC, you repackage that lightning in a slightly different chassis, turn the volume (read: speed) up to 11 and borrow a bit of optical wizardry to add that new smartphone smell. All key elements that can be found in the DNA of the company's latest imperatively named product offering -- the Amaze 4G. Clearly, HTC's throwing caution to the fickle consumer winds here, raising the bar for Android users' expectations and mixing in just enough razzle dazzle to win over those hard earned geek dollars. So, what's the hook this time 'round? No, not Beats -- that's for its Euro stepcousin, the Sensation XE. Here, the main attraction is this handset's ability to surf along T-Mobile's HSPA+ 42Mbps network. That's right, Magenta's tiptoeing into LTE speed territory and you've got Sense 3.0 to help pilot that wireless ride. Join us after the break as we peel back the layers of this unibodied mobile onion.

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HTC Amaze 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Europe may be enjoying the Sensation XE, but today at Mobilize, T-Mobile's announced that it's getting the exclusive on HTC's Amaze 4G ($259.99 on a two-year contract), while also confirming the hardware whispers we've heard. With its 4.3-inch qHD screen and 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, it's one of the first smartphones able to connect to T-Mobile's upgraded 4G (HSPA+ 42Mbps) network and is the first HTC phone featuring an NFC chip -- something we didn't gather from those early spy-shots, but the manufacturer promised a while ago.

Pushing its photography credentials, the Amaze 4G's eight megapixel shooter can record 1080p video, with a dedicated camera button (and even a direct-to-camcorder button) to make the most of the handset's promised "zero shutter lag." Its also got that backlit sensor found in its sibling, the myTouch 4G Slide, so we're expecting admirable low-light performance, too. On the software side, it's running Android 2.3.4, coated in the inevitable Sense veneer and supporting the likes of HTC Watch and T-Mobile TV. Will it be enough to steal the network's king of Android crown away from the Galaxy S II when it ships October 12th? You tell us, as you check the PR after the break.

Keep up with our Mobilize 2011 coverage here!

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T-Mobile reveals HTC Amaze 4G, flaunts better camera and faster HSPA+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Rhyme with Sense 3.5 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, well. Looks like those leaked press shots (and hands-on photos and video walk-through) were on the money. HTC just officially announced the Rhyme -- that womanly handset otherwise known as the Bliss. As it happens, HTC isn't explicitly marketing this as a lady phone, though it bears all the markers of a device pandering toward those of us with XX chromosomes. Which is to say, it's petite and purple with middling specs. What you're looking at is a handset with a 3.7-inch WVGA display, a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm CPU, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage space, a non-removable battery, microSD expansion slot, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS radios and dual 5MP / VGA cameras. The phone runs Android 2.3 with "next-generation" Sense (that would be version 3.5) layered on top.

And, as rumored, you can pair it with an optional "Charm Indicator," a bubble that glows purple when the phone is ringing so that you'll never again miss a call because your phone is buried beneath nail files and fifty tubes of lipstick. Other accessories include a wireless dashboard speaker for the car, a dock and a workout armband. As that tell-tale FCC report revealed, the purple version you see up there will land on Verizon as a 3G device, with a silver version arriving in Asia and Europe next month. HTC has yet to confirm pricing or availability. If leaks are to be believed, though, those of you with small hands and deep murses should be able to pre-order yours any day now.

Update: We're told that it'll sell for the typical $199 on a two-year contract (which includes all accessories), with pre-orders starting on the 22nd and availability pegged for September 29th. A bit steep given the specifications, but hey -- you'll pay a premium for style, right? Right?

Update 2: As for global aspirations, we heard from an HTC representative that it'll soon be available on an unspecified amount of European carriers, where it'll be hawked as the "Hourglass," tinged in a "sand-like color." All other specifications and accessories will remain the same, though.

Update 3: Check out our hands-on (with video!) right here.

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HTC chairwoman Cher Wang: we might buy a mobile OS, if it feels right originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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