HTC has been teasing its upcoming handset and has now released another new video. The firm is set to announce something new on November 2 which could add more devices to its U11 lineup.
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A day ahead of the HTC event that is being held in Taipei, a video has surfaced online that shows off the U11 Plus and U11 Life in full, including the translucent rear panel on the former.
Hot on the heels of the Oculus Go which was announced earlier, HTC will reportedly launch its answer to the standalone headset on November 14 and will be powered by the Snapdragon 835.
Ahead of its launch in Taipei of a new device, new information has surfaced that could see HTC offer a smartphone with a translucent casing option, along with the more traditional black and silver.
The year isn't over yet and HTC is ready to reveal something new next month. With that said, it looks like wireless carrier T-Mobile has accidentally revealed an unannounced handset from the firm.
HTC is at it again, teasing its upcoming handset ahead of its November release. This time, the company is showing off just a little of the front, and it looks quite sleek from what we can gather.
The rumors have been swirling the past couple of months in regards to HTC's upcoming handset. Now, the firm has teased an image of the device, showing off how it looks on the rear.
Recently, the HTC U11 Life made an appearance on the benchmarking website GeekBench revealing some of the specifications the handset is expected to come with, including a Snapdragon 660 and 3GB RAM.
If you were hoping that HTC would reveal its beastly U11 Plus at its November event in Taipei, prepare to have your hopes dashed. It is now being reported that the event will be for the U11 Life.
In the final months of the year, HTC is prepping its last hurrah, set to debut something new on November 2; alleged specifications of the handset have leaked, showing off a 3,930mAh battery.
HTC announced earlier in August that its U11 handset would receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update by the end of the year. Now, it looks like that update is in its final stages of development.
We are only a couple weeks away from the HTC event being held in Taipei but it looks like a new TENAA filing gives us a good look at an upcoming HTC handset that could make its debut at the event.
Recently, some 3D renders of the alleged HTC U11 Plus showed up on the internet revealing the design of the handset. Furthermore, the report also mentioned some of the specifications of the handset.
HTC has sent out press invites for an event taking place in Taipei on November 2nd. Although the company didn't share any details about the event, rumors suggest it could launch the HTC U11 Plus.
HTC could be set to offer a new handset in the form of the U11 Life. The device is slated to become part of Google's Android One program and could offer a reasonable set of specifications.
Anyone purchasing a new HTC Vive will now receive a free pre-order of Fallout 4 VR. The promotion will last until December 31, with the Bethesda title scheduled for launch on December 12.
With the success of the HTC U11, it looks like the company is working on what comes next with an alleged U11 Plus. The new handset will feature a 18:9 display and potentially a lower price point.
Rumors have been swirling for quite some time but today Google and HTC announced that will form an alliance. Google will pay HTC $1.1 billion - gaining access to HTC staff and intellectual properties.
The Taiwanese company had its worst financial performance in 13 years last month, leading to a report that it may be close to selling its smartphone group, or at least become a "strategic partner."
HTC's U11 had a lot to prove given the disappointing results of last year's models. Luckily, through a combination of great engineering and good specs, the U11 is a flagship worthy of recognition.
After making its way through Asia and the US, HTC is now making its 128GB variant of the U11 available for pre-order in Europe. The device not only offers more storage but also comes with 6GB RAM.
HTC confirmed on Twitter today that it will be bringing Android 8.0 Oreo to its U11 flagship by the end of the year, and updates for the U Ultra and 10 will follow. It also teased new products.
Today, HTC announced on Twitter that the 10, U Ultra, and U11 will be receiving an upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo, and that additional devices and details will be announced at a later date.
"By the end of this year, hardware makers like Essential, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, Motorola, HMD, Samsung, Sharp and Sony are scheduled to be launching or upgrading new devices to Android 8.0 Oreo."
HTC has announced a price reduction for its premium virtual reality headset. The Vive will now be available at $599, bringing a permanent $200 price cut to the room-scale-capable VR headset.
A new FCC listing by HTC could indicate that the firm is working on the next Google Pixel handset. The device could be running Android 8.0.1 and could arrive with a feature called 'Active Edge'.
"When Android O becomes available," HTC said, "U11 owners all over the world will be able to enjoy the benefits of Bluetooth 5.0" - but it hasn't yet said when it expects that update to reach the U11.
Early last month it was reported that a mid-range HTC handset could be on the way. Now, we have more details about the phone itself which could arrive in its official form as the U11 Life.
It was only a couple days ago that HTC announced that its U11 handset would be gaining the ability to record video at 60fps. Now, the update has started to arrive on some handsets.
HTC announced today that it will be offering three months of Amazon Music Unlimited with the purchase of a U11 handset from htc.com or Amazon.com. The promo runs until the end of September.
HTC is bringing 60fps video recording to its U11 flagship "over the next couple of months"
HTC made plenty of lofty claims about the U11's camera at its launch event three months ago, but it still can't record 60fps video. Support for that feature is on the way - but it'll take a while.
LG is said to be building the Pixel XL, with smaller top and bottom bezels - but those on the HTC Pixel are expected to be huge. Both devices are expected to feature 'squeezy' edges, like HTC's U11.
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HTC announced today that beginning at midnight Eastern Time, the 128GB U11 will be available for pre-order, and it also announced a number of deals on its other devices, such as the 10 and U Ultra.
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