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Tablets to eat into smartphones’ share of mobile content usage by the end of 2013

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by Jared Peters on
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We love market shares and usage statistics. The latest number crunching has to do with who consumes the most data and compares basic phones to smartphones to tablets. Since the rise of the smartphone, we’ve seen a constantly increasing usage of data on smartphones, hitting an extremely high 78 – 79% in 2011 and 2012. Most people would think that usage would continue to grow until feature phones are totally phased out, but it looks like tablets are coming in to grab up a bit of that usage share. » Read the rest

HTC Sense 5 wallpapers now available to download

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by Robert Nazarian on
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{Update] At the request of HTC, we pulled the wallpapers. Sorry guys!!

Sense 5 will bring a lot of new features like BlinkFeed and Zoe, but what about wallpapers? HTC usually has some pretty cool ones, and I did have my eye on a few at the event.  If you’re looking for a change in background on your current phone, HTC or otherwise, you might want to check out these new Sense 5 wallpapers. There are eighteen in all, and we have them all for your downloading pleasure. Whether you want to grab just one or all of them, hit the the break to get started.

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HTC One design and manufacturing process revealed in latest video

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by Robert Nazarian on
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HTC has always been one of the leaders when it comes to fit and finish on smartphones, so it’s always interesting to get a peek into the process. With the little time I spent with the One, it’s safe to say that it’s the best quality phone I have ever held in my hand. They showed us a short video at the event in NYC about the design and what it takes to make such a phone, and it’s finally available for all to see.

The video features Creative Director Daniel Hundt as he talks about coming up with a “zero gap construction” body. Jethro Liou, Senior Director of Manufacturing Design also talks about the electro-chemical metal etching process as well as how they used a diamond cutter to create a chamfer around the edges.

It’s definitely a breakthrough phone, but will it sell? We will get that answer later in the year, but for now, it’s time to just admire the beauty. Hit the break for the video.

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HTC One VX quick review: The best features from the One series at a bargain price

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by Robert Nazarian on
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Flagship phones will always be popular, but a recent trend of high quality mid-range phones started late last year. The DROID RAZR M is a perfect example because it gives you a lot for the money. Now HTC is attempting to get in on the bandwagon with the One VX. It’s priced at $49 on AT&T, and although the specs are not what you would find on a high-end phone, they are far from embarrassing. Is it just another cheap device or is it worthy of your money? Hit the break to read the rest and find out.

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HTC Director of User Experience talks about what went into redefining Sense

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by Robert Nazarian on
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HTC Director of User Experience, Drew Bamford, posted today about what went into redefining Sense, as in Sense 5. He said that after the introduction of Sense 4, he challenged the team to “take a step back and take a fresh look at the overall customer experience.” After interviewing many users, they found that most people don’t even know the difference between apps and widgets, widgets are rarely used, and most people don’t modify their home screens. Pretty interesting when you think about it, because it’s the ability to modify home screens and the use of widgets that are supposed to make Android attractive. The fact of the matter is that mainstream consumers just don’t get involved all that much.

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HTC Nexus One is officially the first ‘smartpho-naut’ as part of the NASA PhoneSat program

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by Robert Nazarian on
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Do you remember the NASA PhoneSat project that we learned about last summer? The purpose of it was to build small nanosatellites using small consumer electronics. Well the Nexus One was the chosen one and it’s in space right now. The Nexus One launched on February 25th, and HTC is calling it the first smartpho-naut.

So what is it doing up there? It’s taking snapshots, and what’s really cool is the 360app is installed on it, which means earth creatures will be able to request snapshots soon. That feature isn’t live yet, so stay tuned. For background information on the PhoneSat project, hit the break for a short video.

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Sense 5 is coming to the HTC One X, One X+, One S, and Butterfly

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by Robert Nazarian on
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With the announcement of Sense 5 last week, many HTC phone owners are wondering if their models will receive the upgrade. The question was asked on Facebook and HTC replied with the One X, One X+, One S, and Butterfly. The DROID DNA didn’t make the list, but I suspect that since it’s a Butterfly variant, it will also be one of the chosen ones.

As you know there are a lot of newer features in Sense 5, and some of them probably won’t make it to these other phones due to hardware limitations. One such feature is HTC TV. Since none of those devices have an IR blaster, there would be no reason to include it. The last question that needs to be answered is when? Unfortunately we don’t know, and I wouldn’t expect to see the updates before the summer, especially the carrier branded versions.

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HTC One will be the only “One” device in 2013

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by Nathan Alvarez on
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Yesterday HTC made the announcement that their flagship phone, the HTC One, would be the only device in the “One” lineup for 2013. While this is certainly a bold move for HTC, it could prove to be a wise one. With the competition rising from competitors, such as Samsung and the Galaxy S IV, HTC needs a strategy that will boost sales and consumer attraction. By making the One their focus, HTC is learning from the success of other phones such as the iPhone which Apple has backed as their singular device since its launch in 2007.

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HTC One SV coming to Boost Mobile on March 7th

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by Nathan Alvarez on
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HTC is bringing the One SV to Boost Mobile beginning on March 7th, 2013. This mid-range device will use Boost’s LTE network, which is great news for Boost customers. The One SV sports 1GB of RAM, a Snapdragon S4 processor and Jelly Bean making it a very capable device for consumers. Boost will offer the device under its no-contract with shrinking payments plan that allow customers to pay an initial cost of $55 and then $5 less every month until their bill comes to $40. The device will cost $299 which may seem high to many but keep in mind this is an off-contract price which is a lot less expensive than some of the competition. Click the break for the official press release and additional info.

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HTC adds IR API to OpenSense APK so developers can create IR apps for the HTC One

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by Rafael Morales on
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With the announcement of the HTC One still fresh in everyone’s mind, the mobile giant has decided to keep the hype going by announcing the release of their IR API in their latest OpenSense SDK. HTC is hoping to attract developers that can start utilizing the IR blaster in the HTC One for more real-world applications other than just changing the channel on your TV. There are some great applications that can be made to fully utilize the IR such as, controlling a DSLR camera, unlocking real estate lock boxes, or even controlling a toy helicopter. This looks to be a promising development for the HTC One and might just give the aging IR technology the boost it needs to become more than just a form of communication between your remote and TV.

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