Posts Tagged ‘htc

Get the Windows experience on an HTC phone

- January 3rd, 2013
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer (L) and HTC CEO Peter Chou display the Windows Phone 8X (centre in blue and green) and the Windows Phone 8S (L in yellow and R in orange) during their launch event in New York Sep. 19, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Sometimes it’s hard to remember there are more choices in smartphone operating systems than just iOS (which is installed on Apple’s iPhone) and Android. But if you’re looking for a more PC-like interface, you might want to check out a Windows phone. Up until recently, your best bet was Nokia’s Lumia line. But with the release of Windows Phone 8, that has changed. So if you’re not too keen on banking on a company, which financially speaking, is the Finnish equivalent of RIM, you might want to check out what HTC has to offer.

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HTC goes One step further with its smartphone line

- December 29th, 2012
HTC One X+

HTC One X+. (Supplied)

I have played around with a couple of the HTC One phones, so I was quite eager to test out the HTC One X+, which is the most powerful phone in the line.

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Get social with the HTC Desire C

- August 3rd, 2012
HTC Desire C

HTC Desire C

I have to admit, I’m getting quite spoiled by all the high-end smartphones I get to review that can serve as your one-stop shop for communication, playing media and making videos. But not everyone is looking to shell out a couple of  hundred dollars just to have the most cutting edge phone of the week. If you’re looking for a reliable device that won’t leave you penniless and begging for doughnut money on the street corner, then the HTC Desire C may be the phone for you.

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One X-ceptional phone

- May 19th, 2012

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HTC used to dominate the Android phone market when it came to quality. Every one of its products were drool-worthy compared to the options its competitors offered. But in the last year, it has faced fierce competition from other companies, especially Samsung. With its line of Galaxy phones, starting with the S II to the Nexus to the Note to the recently announced S III, Samsung has taken the mantle of top Android phone developer. But from the looks of HTC One series, it may not be for long.

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Riding the Jetstream

- November 20th, 2011

HTC Jetstream

I’m a big fan of HTC so when I first picked up the Jetstream tablet, I was quite excited. And when I heard it would be able to take advantage of Rogers’ LTE network (the true 4G network in Canada), a tiny bit of drool started to form at the side of my mouth. It’s a good thing the 1280×800 LCD capacitive touchscreen cleans off easily.

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