HTC 8X - Only windows phone with Beats Audio

Key Features

Exclusive built in amplifier for Beats Audio™. Enjoy high-def, uncompromised sound for all you do. Boost sound with less distortion than other phones for the ultimate entertainment experience.
Perfect-fit design. This is the most comfortable phone you’ll ever hold. Its seamless form feels great in your hand and on your ear. The ultra-unique matte finish comes in a variety of distinctive colors.

World-class camera. Get more people in the shot, including you, with the new ultra-wide-angle front and back cameras. 8X takes sharp, crisp photos—even low-light conditions.

 

Capture twice the picture with the ultra-wide-angle front camera lens.

 

How many times have you wanted to take a picture of you and your friends in front of somewhere cool, but the photo just captures your head and nothing of the background. Or, you don’t really get your friends in the shot, either. Get more people in the shot, including you! Now, easily fit more people in the shot with an exclusive 88° ultra-wide-angle front camera that captures nearly triple the area of most other front cameras. Enjoy more people, more background, more memories.

Iconic design.

 

The 8X provides a simple, human feel combined with an innovative, unique unibody construction resulting in a phone with a perfectly sculpted, continuous form, without bumps or protrusions – and for the camera, the buttons are completely flush with the body, adding to the iconic design aesthetic.

Amplified by Beats Audio™

 

The 8X has a dedicated amp built right into the phone, so it pumps more power to your headphones than ever. Plus, Beats Audio is coming to Windows phones for the first time ever. Take that combination and transform your listening pleasure with deeper bass, crisper vocals and detailed high notes for music, games, movies and videos.

Windows Phone 8X Specs :
 

Build and design

Measuring in at 10.12mm thick the 8X is substantially less slender than the One X (8.9mm) but manages to weigh in at the same 130g as HTC’s flagship Android device. Available in California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red and Limelight Yellow, the 8X seems to share more design characteristics with the Nokia Lumia 920 than it does with current One Series offerings which HTC claims is more based on the pillow-like design of Windows Live Tiles.

Screen

Brandishing a 4.3-inch LCD 2 HD touchscreen display with 1280 x 720 resolution, the 8X should serve up 720p HD image and video quality. Lightweight but durable Gorilla Glass should protect the screen from being roughed up during the day, and to battle glare and reflection issues, optical lamination has been includes so watching video or browsing in on the web shouldn’t be an issue.

Camera

Following in the footsteps of the Android-powered One X, the 8X features an 8-megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash and a BSI sensor which along with the f/2.0 aperture and 28mm lens should snap great pictures in low-light conditions. HTC’s dedicated Image Chip will help deliver slick snaps and ramp up the focus speed, while 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound should take care of mobile movies.
For video chatting enthusiasts, the 2.1-Megapixel front-facing camera is capable of full HD video recording and also sports a f/2.0 aperture which combines with the ultra-wide-angle lens and HTC ImageChip comfortable should make it one of the best front-facing snappers around.

Connectivity

On the connectivity front you can expect Wi-Fi dual antenna (2.4 & 5GHz) to keep reception strong, with a Bluetooth 2.1 support and NFC capabilities on board as well. The micro-USB 2.0 port should open the possibility for hooking up additional accessories while it’s worth noting that you’ll need to have a Micro SIM packed in the back to start making calls.

 

Beats Audio

Reaping the rewards of HTC’s partnership with Beats Audio, built-in amplifiers and speaker should deliver the superior sound while the 3.5mm audio jack should allow you to plug in most headphones that you can get your hands on. If you opt not to use the ones thrown in the box of course.

Battery and processor

Powering the 8X will be a Qualcomm® S4 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, which will also power the 8S and the Nokia Lumia 920. 1GB of RAM will help to deliver in the multitasking department, while a 1,800 mAh battery should hopefully keep your handset juiced up throughout the day.

Windows Phone 8

Of course the 8X will become HTC’s flagship Window Phone 8 handset and amongst some of the features to expect, you will be able to use Live Tiles on the home screen which will display information such as missed calls and text messages, customization of Internet Explorer and the ability to take screen shots.

HTC J Butterfly - the first communicator with FullHD display

Still not in vain, Sharp has launched a 5-inch mobile displays with a resolution FullHD. We are pleased to inform you that the release in Japan is preparing the first device with a screen resolution of 1080p. New product announced by HTC, which is now fully up to its name "high-tech computers" (high-tech computers.)

Let us say a few words about the new screen, because it is truly amazing. Display technology called SLCD 3, and its ppi (pixel density) is as much as 440 dots per inch, which is more than 100 pixels outperformed Retina-display iPhone 5, whose ppi is 326 points.

It has also become known, and other characteristics that are fully met our expectations. Of course, the internal memory is not so much, but the microSD slot is all about. Judge for yourself:

• quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro with 1.5 GHz
• 2 GB of RAM
• 16 GB internal memory
• microSD memory card slot
• 8 megapixel rear camera
• 2.1 MP front camera
• battery capacity of 2020 mAh
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 4.0/BLE
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Support LTE
• size 71 x 143 x 9.1 mm
• weight 140 grams

The only slightly overshadows the joy of the new device is that it will not be sold outside of Japan. But do not worry, HTC has promised that it will soon introduce other flagships with the same display, which will be sold around the world.

HTC Desire X now available at Rs.19,799

HTC launched Desire X recently and the phone costs  Rs.19,799, which is nominal and it will give a tough competition to the phones like Motorola Atrix 2, Samsung Galaxy Advance and Sony Xperia Sola.

HTC desire X is powered by a 1 GHz, Dual-core processor which is almost sufficient run the available high-end games and applications.

The phone runs on Android ICS 4.0 platform with HTC Sense 4a. Desire X also comes with  5MP rear camera, 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage with MicroSD support, Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™  and 4-inch WVGA display.

HTC Desire X buyers will also get 25GB free Space in DropBox.

"HTC Desire X is an extension of your social life. If you're looking to enjoy and share high quality multimedia, wherever you are, this is the phone for you. It not only looks and sounds great, but also provides a super-fast, highly personal mobile experience at a great price," says, Faisal Siddqui, Country Manager, HTC India.

The smartphone is now available across India at all major retail stores.

Features to be noted :

• 4-inch super LCD with Resolution of 800 X 480 (WVGA) 
• 1 GHz, Dual-core Processor 
• Android™ 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4.0a 
• 4GB internal memory and 768MB RAM
• G-Sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor
• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Bluetooth with aptX™ enabled (Bluetooth® 4.0)
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• DLNA® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures)
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• WVGA video recording
• Dedicated HTC ImageChip™
• VideoPic: Shoot video and capture pictures at the same time
• Continuous shooting: One-press continuous shooting (capture 2.5 shots per second)
• Smart Flash: Five levels of flash automatically set by distance to subject 
• 1650 mAh Removable & rechargeable Li-ion battery

HTC's first Windows Phone 8 smartphones - HTC 8X, 8S

HTC on Wednesday unveiled two smartphone models running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system and said the devices would be available in November through more than 150 service providers in over 50 countries globally.

The two brightly coloured phones - the Windows Phone 8X and the Windows Phone 8S - will pit HTC directly against key Microsoft partner Nokia, which earlier this month also launched two colorful Windows phone models and also Samsung which recently unveiled the Aitv S, the first Windows Phone 8 smartphone.

Like Nokia, HTC is under a lot of pressure to generate strong sales from its next round of smartphones as it has lost significant ground to Samsung Electronics and Apple.

With Apple boasting 2 million pre-orders of its latest iPhone before it hits store shelves on September 21, Reticle Research analyst Ross Rubin said, it's going to be challenging for HTC to catch up.

However, HTC, which has generated most of its sales from phones based on Google's Android software in recent years, will be able to count on marketing help from Microsoft.

The new devices will be marketed as the "signature" Windows Phone 8 smartphones, Jason Mackenzie, HTC's global head of sales, told attendees on Wednesday at the company's New York launch event, where Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer also came on stage.

"Consumers are going to love these phones, and we're committed to reaching them in a manner that's clear and direct," Ballmer said.

The HTC Windows Phone 8X includes a 2.1mp, f/2.0 aperture, 88° wide angle front-facing camera, that also supports 1080p video capture. The 8X comes with an 8 megapixel rear camera and the 8S has a 5 megapixel sensor.

The HTC 8X has a 4.3-inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 and the HTC 8S' super LCD screen measures 4-inches. The 8X and 8S screens have Gorilla Glass protection.
Weighing 130 grams, the HTC 8X is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm processor. The phone has 1GB RAM and comes with 16GB of storage and an 1800 mAh battery. The comparatively lower speced and lighter at 113 grams, the HTC 8S is powered by a dual-core 1 GHz Qualcomm processor. The 8S has 512 MB RAM and has 16GB of internal storage and a 1700 mAh battery.

The Windows Phone 8X will come in California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red and Limelight Yellow colour options. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC will be available in Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue and High-Rise Gray.

The success of HTC and Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices this holiday shopping season will be crucial to Microsoft, which has been left far behind by Apple and Google in the smartphone software market in the last several years.

Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg said HTC and Nokia were smart to distinguish the appearance of their devices from iPhone with bright colors as it could make them stand out to customers who want an iPhone alternative.

"The best thing about these device ranges is that neither looks like an iPhone," said Gartenberg, who added that competition between Nokia and HTC will also help to generate some publicity around Windows Phone 8 software.

Carrier support
 
Taiwan's HTC was able to share more signs of success at its device launch event in New York than did Nokia at its phone launch here earlier this month.

While Nokia did not name any customers for its latest Lumia phones, HTC said that together its two new phones would go on sale at 150 operators in 50 countries around the world.

Until now, HTC has been betting on its One series of phones, but so far this year sales of those phones have failed to keep pace with the Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy range.

Up to the second half of 2011, when it suffered a sharp decline in its fortunes, HTC, a former contract smartphone maker, had build a strong brand around the world with phones based on Android software.

HTC saw its profit more than halve in the second quarter from a year ago. It also warned of a revenue decline of as much as 23 per cent in the third quarter from the previous three months due to macro softness and competition.

The smartphone maker is set to announce third-quarter results on October 5.

Source : ibnlive

How to Enable 3D on the HTC EVO 3D and Evo V whenever you want

For those of us who own an HTC EVO 3D, we tend to be hit, from time to time, with questions about our investments. Questions like, “why did Sprint take over a year to release something that was ready to go way before?” or “Will we be getting JB like the other devices that are getting it?” However, a question that more often than not plagues my mind as an owner of this device is, “Where else can I use the 3D display?” Being able to watch a few movies and play certain games in 3D is cool, but there should certainly be other things that can be done to take advantage of the panel technology—like a 3D interface, 3D wallpaper, and so on.

If you are thinking about these possible uses and more, here is a nice little app that will allow you to use 3D at all times during normal operation. Essentially, the app changes a value in the 3D panel controller, which turns it on and leaves it in that state. Due to rotation obviously being an issue with this (remember how the camera always complains whenever you try to take pictures while holding the phone vertically?), the app allows you to turn the 3D feature on either for landscape or portrait mode. The only one thing that can be somewhat cumbersome is that this app will render your light sensor useless and will boost and lock your brightness at 100%. This effect will go away as soon as you turn off the 3D functionality through the app.
So, if the idea of having actual 3D wallpaper makes you salivate, make sure that you try out this simple yet fulfilling app and leave some feedback for the dev.

 This app just echo’s a number in 3D_mode to enable complete device 3D. Either Landscape or Portrait.

Download link
JMZ Evo 3D - 3D Switcher

HTC Accord will run on Windows Phone 8

The network has one more data leakage regarding smartphone company HTC, running Windows Phone 8 - model called HTC Accord. Published community member XDA-Developers, who calls himself "Football" - along with the image he provided some characteristics of the device.

It is reported that HTC Accord will have a screen 4.3-inch Super LCD screen 2 at 720p, has a dual-core Krait clocked at 1.5GHz, with a resolution 8Mp camera capable of recording HD-video (1080p), 8 or 16GB of internal memory and an expansion slot MicroSD, NFC-chip and HSDPA adapter.

HTC Droid Incredible 3 Concept is a refreshing change

We have seen very few HTC concepts being dished out, so this HTC Droid Incredible 3 Concept is a refreshing change. It soothes our senses with some strong angles and refined sleek looks. In Cesar’s words, “The story behind my concept is that in this version, the Droid Incredible has grown so powerful thanks to its internal components, such as quad-core processors and 4G LTE connectivity, that the hardware cannot ‘restrain’ this power anymore, hence the ‘broken’ back plate and front panel.”

Typically the Incredible line features controlled, refined curves, but this one edges out the smoothness with a definitive touch.

Designer: Cesar Corral Castilla

Google Mobile Phone will start ringing in Q4 2008

According to the Wall Street Journal, the first of the new Google phones developed on the Android platform, will become available by the end of 2008, at least 3 months behind the original planned launch.

Taiwanese firm HTC is expected to be the first manufacturer to release a G-phone and will be met with high expectations, given the claims by Google that Android-powered phones will make the internet as easy to use on a mobile phone as it is on a PC.

Google's aspirations to become a leading force in telecommunications should not be under-estimated -via the Android Developer Challenge, the internet powerhouse is tempting developers into its fold by offering $10m in prize money to savvy programmers able to come up with the best applications.

Android consists of an operating system, middleware, user-friendly interface and applications and is available under an open-source license, which has been praised for setting a new industry standard.

However, detractors comment that Google is not moving fast enough to be taken seriously and that its partner line-up for Android is missing some of the key industry players, notably Vodafone and Nokia.