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HTC U12 Life Debuts with Dual Finish Design

By Emman Tortoza August 31, 2018

A lot of rumors have been circulating regarding HTC’s upcoming mid range device, and at IFA 2018, the company has confirmed much of what is already known. Welcome the HTC U12 Life with a unique Dual Finish Design. Dual Finish. Yes, that means it’s body isn’t your usual all sleek and shiny surface, but is made of up two distinct textures. It has a 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, and runs on a Snapdragon 636 processor, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable with a microSD card. The device has a 16MP main sensor with PDAF, and a secondary 5MP sensor for the depth of field effect . At the front, there’s a 13MP shooter with LED Flash. It comes with Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box, and houses a 3,600mAh battery. It comes in two colors: Moonlight Blue and Twilight Purple. The device is set to launch in…

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The HTC U12+ May Have 4 Cameras

By Gianfranco Viterbo April 7, 2018

HTC is one of the companies that has not released any flagship smartphones this year. Now though, a what is supposedly a case render for the upcoming U12+ has surfaced online. According to case renders from Yahoo! Taiwan, the HTC U12+ will have four cameras. Two for the back and another two in front. A circular fingerprint sensor is also located at the back with the LED flash located atop of that. Mainly the design follows what Samsung did for its Infinity Display because the U12+ has no notch with 18:9 display ratio. If all our sources are true regarding the cameras, the rear dual cameras would be 12MP and 16MP with sensors coming from Sony. The HTC U12+ is expected to release with Android 8.0 and Sense UI 10. Source (in Chinese)

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HTC Desire Plus leaked, Boasts an 18:9 Screen

By Allan Abaca March 12, 2018

Everyone wants a piece of the “Plus” pie, so it’s no surprise that the HTC Desire 12 low-end phone is having a bigger sibling, the HTC Desire Plus. The Plus variant will increase its’ screen by 8.9% (from 5.5″ to 5.99″) while keeping its 720 x 1440px resolution (268 ppi). The cameras also get a do-over. A single 13MP camera is housed at the back which claims to have tech that will allow for quality low-light performance while an 8MP camera does the snapping duties at the front. HTC Desire Plus also moves over to the Qualcomm family, arming itself with an octa-core Snapdragon 450. The entry-level plus variant will have 32GB of internal flash memory, with approximately 23.5GB being available to users, whereas a microSD card should also be part of the package. The said handset will measure in at 158.24 x 76.54 x 8.39mm and weight 155.01g making it a light phone for…

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HTC U11 EYEs has Dual Front Cameras and Face Unlock

By Emman Tortoza January 17, 2018

After joining the 18:9 display race with the U11+, HTC has recently announced its newest mid-range device with Face Unlock and dual front cameras added its portfolio – introducing the U11 EYEs. The HTC U11 EYEs sports the same liquid surface finish from the U11,is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance.. It has a 6-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, and is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage expandable with a microSD card. It also packs a 3,930mAh battery. At the rear of the phone is a 12MP UltraPixel camera with OIS that can record slow motion videos at 1080p/120fps, while the front hosts dual 5MP cameras that support Portrait mode and can be used for Face Unlock. Unfortunately for audio-lovers, the device doesn’t have BoomSound speakers. It does however, support the USonic Earphones, and retains the Edge Sense…

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HTC U11 Life has a Snapdragon 630 and Offers a Pure Android Experience

By Emman Tortoza November 6, 2017

Apart from the flagship U11+, HTC also recently announced its newest mid-range device, the U11 Life. It’s powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, and features the same sleek look of its more expensive sibling, thanks to that “liquid surface” design. The U11 Life comes in 2 variants: One with HTC Sense UI on top of Android 7.1 Nougat, and an Android One variant, with stock Android 8.0 Oreo right out of the box. Apart from that, the two variants share the same specs. A 5.2-inch FHD Super LCD screen, with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage for the North American version, and 4GB/64GB for other markets. The U11 Life packs a 2,600mAh battery Moving on to Cameras, there’s a 16MP rear shooter with PDAF and is capable of 4K video recording. There’s also a 16MP selfie camera that can record 1080p videos. Other features include USB Type-C connectivity,…

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Meet the HTC U11+: 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 835 and Android Oreo

By Emman Tortoza November 3, 2017

HTC is the latest manufacturer to join the 18:9 contest with the U11+. Basically, it’s the U11 with a more eye-candy face. Up front is a 6-inch Quad HD+ Super LCD6 Display protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Being a flagship grade device, the U11 has been fitted with no less than a Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor, and is available in two RAM and Storage configurations: 4GB/64B and 6GB/128GB. HTC isn’t entering the dual cam race with this device, as the U11+ sports a single 12MP UltraPixel 3 camera with OIS and 4K video recording with Hi-Res audio. The 8MP front camera is also capable of 1080p video recording. The U11+ runs on HTC Sense on top of Android 8.0 Oreo, and packs a 3,930mAh battery that is compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0. Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Cat. 15 LTE support, and IP68 certification for water resistance. No…

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HTC U11 Review: A Triumphant Return

By Emman Tortoza August 27, 2017

The launch of the HTC U11 marked the brand’s much-anticipated return to the smartphone market here in the Philippines. And what a way to kick things off with a device that even at first glance, already gives you that familiar sense of quality found on their past devices. They also made sure that this device brings the highest figures to the table. A 2K display, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB of RAM, and a powerful camera. But is it enough for this brand to rise up the ranks as they did before? or is it a case of a device that came in too late? We’ll find out in this full review. Special thanks to our friends from Widget City Hub for the sending us unit for our review. HTC U11 Specs: 2.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor Up to 6GB of RAM, Up to 128GB of internal storage expandable…

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HTC U11 First Impressions: Worthy of a Comeback

By Emman Tortoza August 4, 2017

Yesterday marked a monumental day for HTC as they celebrated their comeback in the Philippine Market with a launch of four devices, including their newest flagship, the HTC U11. We got our hands on a retail version of the device, and here are our initial thoughts. Design and Build Quality The U11 feels like a very solid device in the hand. There’s no hint of it being flimsy, and you’ll immediately recognize the good build quality. It does feel a bit heavier than usual though. In terms of looks, well, I do like how the front is designed, as the 3D glass makes it look even more premium. You’ll need a microfiber cloth however, as the back is an absolute smudge magnet. Sure, that liquid glass coating does wonders of transforming incoming light, but guess what, a lot will probably use a case for it, and unless you plan on…

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HTC Launches Desire 10 Pro, U Play, and U Ultra in PH!

By Emman Tortoza August 2, 2017

Apart from the their newest flagship, the U11, HTC also announced the availability of three other models for the Philippine market. These are the mid-range HTC Desire 10 Pro and U Play, and the high end U Ultra. HTC Desire 10 Pro On paper, the HTC Desire 10 Pro is shaping up to be a good value for PhP13,990. You get a device that sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of built-in storage expandable with a microSD card. For imaging, it has a 20MP BSI rear camera with laser autofocus. There’s also a 13MP BSI front camera with Retina Flash capable of 1080p video recording. The HTC Desire 10 Pro runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense and packs a 3,000mAh battery capable of fast charging. HTC Desire 10 Pro Specs: 5.5-inch Full HD Display MediaTek Helio P10 CPU 4GB of…

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HTC U11 Officially Launched in PH: Priced at PhP36,990

By Emman Tortoza August 2, 2017

HTC is officially back! and their latest offering in the high-end segment, the U11, has just been launched into the Philippine Market today. The U11 is a stunningly beautiful looking device, thanks to a special liquid glass surface which uses Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition to refract light, which in turn makes the device stand out more as you move it. The U11 isn’t just eye-candy with its 5.5-inch 3D glass display, it’s also pretty powerful. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU is at the helm, along with 6GB of RAM 128GB of internal storage which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The 12MP BSI main camera has an aperture of f/1.7, making it more suited for low light shots. It also has OIS, face detection, super fast auto-focus, and is capable of capturing 4K videos and 1080p/30fps slow motion videos. There’s also a 16MP BSI front-facing camera for taking…

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HTC U11 is now available at Widget City Hub!

By Criss Galit July 17, 2017

Widget City Hub is now offering the HTC U11, a phone that ushers in a new age of interactions with its new feature, the Edge Sense. The Edge Sense enables you to do a simple squeeze on your phone to unlock a whole new world of functions for a wide variety of applications. It features a short and long squeeze that are both useful for either launching an application or activating a specific action of the phone or app. With a 3D liquid glass surface, the highest DxOMark with the new UltraSpeed Autofocus, active noise cancellation, and a water resistant casing, the HTC U11 strives to set a new benchmark of what you can expect from a smartphone. Quick Specs: 5.5 inches 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Android 7.1 (Nougat) Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo& 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Adreno 540 128…

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Mobile World Congress 2015 overview: The top announcements

By Abe Salvosa March 10, 2015

The Mobile World Congress 2015 was held last March 2 – 5, 2015 at Barcelona, Spain. The tech world welcomed new and exciting devices. Here are the most notable and top announcements during the event: 1. The Samsung S6 and S6 Edge Adopting a new design philosophy, which was stemmed from the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Samsung released its newest flagship phone, the S6 and a variation of it, the S6 Edge in their Samsung Unpacked Event held during the MWC 2015. The new S6 series is a departure from the previous series, switching from an all-plastic shell to a dual-glass design enhanced with a metal frame. The Samsung Galaxy S6 packs a 5.1″ Super AMOLED screen with Quad HD resolution resulting into the amazing 577 ppi density. It is protected by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Unlike the Galaxy Note Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has the display glass…

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HTC Desire V is an Elegantly Designed and Powerful Dual-SIM Android Phone

By Giancarlo Viterbo September 8, 2012

With HTC’s introduction of HTC Desire V, switching SIMs in an elegantly designed phone is made more convenient.

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HTC Sensation: First Impressions

By Giancarlo Viterbo September 20, 2011

The HTC Sensation is really a sexy phone! Being known to really produce good and high quality phones, HTC has impressively pushed their limits to make you drool over and eventually buy this phone. Check out my first impressions of HTC Sensation by clicking this link.

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HTC Launches 2 Android Phones, 2 Trillion Phones more in the Future

By Giancarlo Viterbo September 15, 2010

Nokia may have raised the roof when they launched 4 new phones during the last Nokia World 2010, but HTC was ready to feast our desires with the announcement of their 2 new Android phones – the HTC Desire HD and the the HTC Desire Z.