Apple and HTC ordered to have settlement discussions

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May 172012
 

Much as Apple and Samsung were ordered last month to hold settlement talks, the U.S. District Court of Delaware has asked that Apple and HTC try to come up with a settlement in their legal battle. Both parties will have their lawyers and unspecified decision makers meet on August 28th for discussions. The talks will be moderated by Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon.

The order comes a day after U.S Customs blocked imports of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE as a result of a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling.

It’s not clear who will represent the two companies at the talks but they “must have full authority to act on behalf of the parties, including the authority to negotiate a resolution of the matter and to respond to developments during the mediation process.” The court also expects that both sides will show “full and good faith cooperation with the mediation process.”

HTC holds the dubious honour of being the first Android device manufacturer to be sued by Apple, way back in March 2010.

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SaskTel to offer HTC One S Roughriders Edition

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May 172012
 

We already knew that the HTC One S was headed to SaskTel. Today the carrier announced that it will carry a special edition version, the HTC One S Roughriders Edition. While the specifications will be unchanged, it will add a few extras.

“SaskTel is pleased to offer Saskatchewan Roughrider fans with a tailored HTC One S,” said Stacey Sandison, SaskTel Chief Marketing Officer. “The HTC One S is a high-end smartphone with an amazing camera, stunning design and authentic Universal Beats Audio Sound that will allow Rider fans to snap a picture of their favourite Rider player while shooting HD video at the same time.”

HTC One S Roughriders Edition

The HTC One S Roughrider Edition will include:

  • A free Riders case
  • The official Roughriders mobile app. Featuring a complete league schedule, past game results, statistics, team roster, player info, news, video interviews, game day forecasts and more!
  • A Rider Widget, which shows live scoreboard updates, next game info, and quick access to the Rider app right on your home screen
  • Free Rider ringtones and wallpaper
  • A specially wrapped box with a Riderized graphic and the full Rider schedule

The HTC One S Roughriders Edition will be available starting on May 26th.

Read more: SaskTel (Source: Twitter)

HTC One S now available in Canada

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May 172012
 

HTC One SA number of Canadian carriers today launched the HTC One S.

HTC One S specifications:

  • Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band HSPA
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA
  • Display: 4.3-inch qHD (540×960)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 16Gb onboard
  • Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash, BSI, f/2.0 lens and 1080p video capture
  • Front-facing camera: 1.3MP (720p for video chat)
  • Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB 2.0, HDMI
  • Battery: 1,650mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 / 119.5 grams
  • Other: Beats Audio

Pricing by carrier is as follows:

  • Bell: CA$99.95 with a three-year contract or CA$599.95 with no contract
  • Fido: CA$150 with a three-year contract
  • TELUS: CA$99.99 with a three-year contract, CA$469.99 with a two-year contract, CA$519.99 with a one-year contract or CA$569.99 with no contract
  • Virgin Mobile Canada: CA$99.99 with a three-year contract or SuperTab or CA$599.99 with no contract

Read more: Bell, Fido, TELUS and Virgin Mobile Canada

HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE imports delayed by U.S. Customs

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May 162012
 

HTCThe launch of the HTC EVO 4G LTE will likely occur later than HTC and Sprint had planned as the smartphone is facing import delays imposed by U.S. Customs. The HTC One X is facing similar delays and will likely become difficult to find at AT&T stores. The holds are due to an unresolved patent infringement issue with Apple. HTC confirmed the delays in a short statement:

The US availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC exclusion order. We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval. The HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE have been received enthusiastically by customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to get these products into their hands as soon as possible.

In December, the ITC ruled in favour of Apple for one patent infringement and imposed an importation ban on some of HTC’s devices. The ban took take effect on April 19th. At the time, HTC described the ’647 patent as “a small UI experience” and planned to remove it from all phones.

It is likely that HTC will try to stay the ban as part of an appeal. For now, it remains unclear if and when U.S. Customs will allow imports of these devices to resume.

Read more: The Verge

HTC announces HTC Desire C

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May 152012
 

HTC Desire CHTC formally announced the HTC Desire C today, a day after it was accidentally revealed by Vodafone Portugal. As expected, it is an entry-level smartphone running Android 4.0 and aimed at those getting their “first smartphone or for those upgrading from an existing one.”

HTC Desire C specifications:

  • Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSPA/WCDMA
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC (carrier-dependent)
  • Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 4GB onboard and microSD cards
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP
  • Front-facing camera: None
  • Connectors: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, micro-USB 2.0 port
  • Battery: 1,230mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 107.2 x 60.6 x 11.95 millimeters / 98 grams
  • Colours: Red, white and black
  • Other: Beats Audio, 25GB of DropBox storage

A variant which adds NFC will also be available. Carriers will choose which version they will offer.

The HTC Desire C will be available starting in June. Among the first countries to launch it will be the UK where it will sell for £169.99 with no contract. There is no word yet on Canadian or U.S. availability.

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Vodafone accidentally reveals HTC Desire C

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May 142012
 

Vodafone Portugal has accidentally revealed the upomcing HTC Desire C. The unannounced smartphone appears in its May catalog with press shots and specifications. Codenamed Golf during development, the leaked specifications indicate that it will be an entry-level Android 4.0 smartphone.

Rumoured HTC Desire C

The Vodafone catalog reveals the following specifications:

  • Processor: 600MHz single-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0
  • Cellular connectivity: Listed as 3.5G (HSPA?)
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi
  • Display: 3.5-inch HVGA
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Storage: 4GB onboard
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP
  • Front-facing camera: None
  • Other: Beats Audio

The HTC Desire C has been the topic of leaks a couple of times. A leaked press shot was followed earlier this month by some actual device pictures.

The HTC Desire C has yet to be formally announced but its inclusion in the May issue suggests that this will happen quite soon.

Read more: GSMArena

Messaging notification issue on limited number of HTC One X devices

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May 092012
 

HTC One XA “very small number” of HTC One X smartphones suffer from a messaging issue whereby incoming message notifications don’t work. Both status bar notifications and icon notifications are affected, leaving users to having to open the app to see the new messages.

Not only does the issue only some devices but it also appears to be random. The incoming message notification may work sometimes and not some other times.

HTC has confirmed the issue and is already working on a fix. There is no ETA as to when it will be pushed out but HTC expects it to be “as soon as possible.”

Read more: The Verge

No 3D in HTC’s future

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May 092012
 

HTCThe 3D experiment appears to have come to an end at HTC. Jeff Gordon, Global Online Communications Manager for HTC, today told CNet that “we don’t have any new products with 3D in the lineup. That’s based partially on customer feedback, what we know the market wants, and also a design decision we’ve made.” At the same time, Gordon left the door open for its eventual return.

The upcoming HTC Evo 4G LTE (scheduled for release on May 18th for US$199.99) was to have come with 3D capabilities but Sprint opted against it and asked that it come with a kickstand instead.

HTC’s first 3D smartphone was the HTC Evo 3D which launched last year.

Read more: CNet

SaskTel launches HTC One V and Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE

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May 082012
 

SaskTelSaskTel today announced via Twitter that both the HTC One V and the Samsung Galaxy HD LTE are now available. Short and sweet:

The Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE & HTC One V are now available at SaskTel!!! bit.ly/IVsTbr bit.ly/IVsTbv

The former is more of an entry-level device running Android 4.0 while the latter, a higher-end device, is LTE-ready for SaskTel’s LTE network launch and will run on HSPA+ until then.

SaskTel is offering the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE for CA$129.99 with a three-year contract, CA$469.99 with a two-year contract, CA$219.99 with a one-year contract or CA$569.99 with no contract. The HTC One V is free with a three-year contract, or CA$169.99 with a two-year contract, CA$519.99 with a one-year contract or CA$269.99 with no contract.

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HTC One V coming to several U.S. carriers this summer

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May 072012
 

HTC One VHTC today announced that its HTC One V is headed to “a variety of US partners this summer.” It did not provide further details as to which carriers would offer HTC’s entry level One series device.

HTC also did not provide any details as to pricing and specific availability details. Individual carriers will make their own announcements instead.

HTC will showcase the One V at CTIA which is taking place this week.

HTC One V now listed on TELUS website but still “coming soon”

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May 042012
 

HTC One VThe TELUS launch of the HTC One V is one step closer with its webpage now live. Unlike Bell’s grey version, it will be black.

Enjoy a versatile multi-media phone with an amazing no-shutter-lag camera for capturing special moments and instantly sharing them.

No specific dates have been provided but it will be “available later this month.” Pricing was not announced either.

Read more: TELUS Mobility

Bell launches HTC One V

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May 032012
 

HTC One VBell today launched the HTC One V, HTC’s entry-level smartphone in its One line. Reminiscent of the HTC Hero, its unibody design comes with a slight chin.

The HTC One V features a unique, curved design and is powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The amazing camera captures every moment with crisp, vivid, beautiful photos, even in low light.

Plus, you’ll hear music the way the artist intended with Beats Audio™. Sharing and storing your favourite pictures, videos and files has never been easier with Dropbox integrated into HTC Sense.

Bell is offering the HTC One V for free on a three-year contract or CA$299.95 with no contract.

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Verizon Summer and Fall 2012 smartphone roadmap revealed?

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Apr 262012
 

Verizon WirelessIt would appear that some exciting devices are in store at Verizon later this year. BGR has allegedly obtained the carrier’s smartphone roadmap for the summer and fall seasons.

While Verizon passed on the Samsung Galaxy S II, it does plan to offer the upcoming Galaxy S III. No timelines are provided but a summer launch is likely.

Verizon also has a number of new Motorola RAZR devices coming (as new DROIDs?). Details are slim but a successor to the original RAZR, possibly known as the RAZR HD, could sport a larger and clearer display. There are no details on the other RAZRs.

A new flagship HTC device is also in the works. This new device could sport a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with Adreno 320 GPU, a 5-inch 1080p HD non-Pentile display, HTC Sense 5 and a Scribe pen. It looks like Huawei is not the only competitor Samsung will have in the phablet space.

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Rumour: HTC and Facebook to develop smartphone together

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Apr 252012
 

HTCIt appears that HTC is working with Facebook to develop a new “customized smartphone.” Citing its usual “industry sources,” Digitimes expects that the device could launch as early as Q3 2012. The seeds for this HTC-Facebook partnership may have been planted with last year’s HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa.

The report adds that this smartphone will be powered by Android and come with “a platform exclusive to Facebook to enable and integrate all functions available on the social networking site.” This could mean that the dedicated Facebook button seen on the HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa will reappear along with deeper integration into the Android platform (widgets, user interface customization, etc).

Facebook will go public in the near future. Own-brand smartphones could be part of its development strategy as it looks to grow revenues by expanding into new areas of business.

Read more: Digitimes

Rumour: HTC One V headed to Koodo Mobile

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Apr 242012
 

HTC One VAnother Canadian carriers looks set to soon be offering one of HTC’s new One series devices. A screenshot obtained by MobileSyrup shows that the HTC One V is headed to Koodo Mobile. The move should not come as a big surprise as it will also be offered by TELUS, Koodo’s parent company.

HTC One V coming to Koodo?

There is no word yet on availability or pricing (although it may come in under CA$300).

Read more: Mobile Syrup

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