Posts Tagged ‘HTC’
Sunday, October 28th, 2012
Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (28 October – 3 November 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.
What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore this week?
Lenovo is showing off its exciting lineup of convertible notebook/tablet hybrids for Windows 8 this week. I played with some of the models during the Windows 8 launch in Singapore last week, and they are amazing. Watch this space for the hands-on.
Event listing on tech4tea.com
You can see this selection of events in the right sidebar on every page.
Event organisers can submit your events for listing to johntan@tech4tea.com – but there are no promises that your event will be featured.
This week sees Microsoft move its focus from the launch of Windows 8 to the formal launch of Windows Phone 8, which shares a common core with its bigger sibling.
Will the Metro-based new smartphone operating system increase its market share from a meagre 3.5% (for the second quarter according to IDC).
Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android dominate with 17% and 68% respectively. Windows Phone 8 smartphones announced thus far include Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, HTC 8S and 8X, and Samsung ATIV S. We might actually see the HTC models showcased in Singapore this Friday!
Midweek, Brother is launching a new printer while A*STAR Data Storage Institute will show off the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch 5mm hybrid drive for consumer and business devices.
For those interested in the latest trends in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Big Data, be sure to register for Oracle Day 2012 at Marina Bay Sands. Get the hottest updates on critical business drivers, meet Oracle experts and experience their latest technologies at the Demo booths.
And for photography buffs, the Singapore leg of Canon’s annual PhotoMarathon Asia 2012 takes place at the Marina Bay Sands this Saturday. To be guaranteed a participation slot do register online prior to the event.
Below is the events listing for the week.
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Tags:Apple, Brother, Canon, convertibles, HTC, laptops, Lenovo, Lumia, Marina Bay Sands, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows 8, Nokia, notebooks, printers, Samsung, Singapore, SingTel, tablets, Windows, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
Posted in Apple, Brother, Canon, Event forecast, Events, Gadgets, Google, HTC, Inkjet, Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Phones, Photography, Printers, Samsung, SingTel, Software, Tablets, Tech news, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
HTC will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore in Hall 601 at Booth 6458.
Click to view or download HTC promotion flyers for COMEX 2012.
HTC is giving away free gifts ranging from HTC Media Link HD (worth $128) & Jabra EasyGo (worth $88) for the purchase of an HTC One S Deluxe; to a free Jabra BT-2046 Bluetooth earpiece (worth $58) for the purchase of an HTC One V or HTC Desire V.
Looks like rather good deals to be had here. Check out the detailed giveaways here.
Tags:Beats, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, HTC, HTC Desire, HTC One, IT exhibition, Jabra, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
Posted in Android, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, headphones, HTC, HTC Desire, HTC One, Phones, Prices, Promotions, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Monday, June 4th, 2012
SingTel officially launches Singapore’s first 4G service for smartphones and reins in data usage by reducing 12GB data limit.
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore briefing on the launch of the 4G services for smartphones.
SingTel is also introducing new Flexi and iFlexi plans with reduced data bundles from 1 July 2012.
SingTel had launched its LTE BroadBand on Mobile (BBoM) service for laptops via USB dongle in
December last year.
From tomorrow (5 June 2012), customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan will be able to enjoy the 4G service.
Three handsets will be available at launch: HTC One XL, LG Optimus LTE and Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE.
4G LTE network
SingTel’s 4G service will provide mobile Internet access that is up to five times faster than existing 3G-based smartphone services, with one-fifth of the network latency.
“We need to break away from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach, which is not sustainable in the long term. Today, 64 per cent of mobile data on our network is consumed by 10 per cent of our subscribers. This prevents the remaining 90 per cent from enjoying the full benefits of the network. With our tiered pricing model, subscribers will pay for what they use, and this ultimately allows us to keep prices for our plans the same over time despite rising network costs,” explained Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore.Users can enjoy theoretical download speeds of up to 75Mbps and typical download speeds between 3.4Mbps and 12Mbps.
SingTel will also introduce its Priority Pass traffic priority feature for the 4G service next year.
This will provide subscribers with priority for their data traffic when the network is loaded, thus ensuring smoother streaming and downloads.
Islandwide rollout of SingTel’s 4G network is expected to be completed in early 2013.
In areas where 4G has not yet been deployed, users will fallback to 3G connectivity with download speeds of up to 42Mbps.
Check the coverage diagrams at the end of this post to see when you will be enjoy LTE coverage.
Data bundle cutback
Data bundles for most of SingTel’s Flexi plans have been reduced drastically from 12GB to a range of 2GB to 12GB, although the number of bundled SMS has been increased.
“At the same time, heavy users will benefit from the significantly reduced excess usage rates. Data traffic on our mobile networks has been growing at 62 percent each year since 2010 due to the tremendous growth of smartphones, tablets and mobile content. By encouraging fair usage of the network, we will be able to deliver consistently high-quality services for our customers,” Yuen said.Charges for data usage beyond bundled allowances have been revised to $5.35 per gigabyte from 1 July to 31 December 2013, and subsequently to $10.70/GB from 1 January 2013.
Approximately 10 per cent of SingTel’s subscribers who are heavy SMS users will save from the new improved SMS bundles.
The plans will be available to all new and re-contracting customers from 1 July 2012, and will replace existing 3G Flexi and iFlexi plans.
So if you don’t want to relinquish the existing 12GB data bundle, you can let the existing contract run in perpetuity – but you’ll have to forego the handset subsidies that come with re-contracting.
Mr Yuen noted that based on current usage patterns, 90 per cent of subscribers should not incur higher charges, as their data consumption does not exceed the new bundles.
Read about StarHub’s response to SingTel’s launch below.
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Tags:4G, broadband, HTC, Internet, launch, LG, LTE, mobile, network, Samsung, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone, StarHub, Yuen Kuan Moon
Posted in Announce, Gadgets, Galaxy, HTC One, Internet, Launch, Optimus, Phones, Prices, SingTel, Specifications, StarHub, Tech news, Technology | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 25th, 2012
HTC is the first handset maker to unveil a 4G LTE smartphone for the impending launch of the 4G LTE network in Singapore. The HTC One XL will be available in early June 2012 at an RRP of S$998 (without line).
Update (4 June 2012):
The HTC One XL (S$318) is one of three handsets available at the launch of SingTel’s 4G service on 4 June. The other two 4G smartphones are the LG Optimus True HD LTE (S$198) and the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298).
The original HTC One X was first launched on 30 March this year and hit the shelves in Singapore on 2 April.
SingTel is expected to officially launch its 4G LTE service in Singapore in June 2012. The HTC One XL offers to combine the superb camera and audio qualities of HTC’s premium One series with the blazing speeds of next generation 4G LTE networks.
The HTC One XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and a 1,800 mAh embedded battery, alongside software enhancements that promises improved battery performance by 50 percent.
The HTC One XL comes with Android 4.0 (ICS) and HTC Sense 4, the maker’s user interface.
The HTC One XL will be available in Polar White and Glamour Grey.
The main technical specs for the HTC One XL is listed below.
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Tags:4G, HTC, HTC One XL, LTE, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone
Posted in Android, Announce, Cameras, Gadgets, HTC, HTC One, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Specifications | 3 Comments »
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
The HTC One X (S$898 without contract) and HTC One V (S$398) are available in Singapore from today, after their launch last Friday.
Lennard Hoornik - President, HTC South Asia - waxes lyrical about the HTC One X.
“One of the key objectives for the HTC One series, was to enable the user to remember their best moments in life easily, whether it be capturing a photo or listening to a song, so it was crucial for us to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience,” said Lennard Hoornik.I had the chance to speak with Lennard Hoornik during the launch of the HTC One series of smartphones last Friday at Marina Bay Sands.
Lennard Hoornik is the President of HTC South Asia.
On the impending retirement of HTCSense.com’s cloud backup services, Hoornik pointed out that – with the Android’s in-built synching functionalities through Google, coupled with Dropbox integration with the HTC One smartphones – there was no need to replicate the services.
I was also given a demo by Darren Sng of how the Media Link enabled the content and media of the HTC One X to be “thrown” onto an HDTV in the living room – so that others could view videos on the phone or view web sites accessed by the smartphone.
The Senior Director of Asia Product Marketing at HTC also described how the HTC Car app makes it easy for the driver to control and play music from the HTC One X on the car’s sound system.
A HTC Car Stereo Clip that is plugged into the auxillary socket of the car stereo allows wireless reception of music from the HTC One X, while large icons on the smartphone’s screen make it easier for the driver to take calls and play music.
Both the Media Link and the Car Stereo Clip are sold separately.
Below are the key specifications of the HTC One X and HTC One V.
|
HTC One X |
HTC One V |
| OS |
Android 4.0(ICS) with HTC Sense 4 |
| Display |
4.7″, 1280 x 720 |
3.7″, 480 x 800 |
| CPU |
NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core, 1.5GHz |
1GHz |
| Memory |
32GB |
4GB |
| Dropbox |
25GB – free for 2 years |
| Size |
134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm |
120.3 x 59.7 x 9.24 mm |
Weight
(with Bty) |
130g |
115g |
| Sound |
Beats Audio |
| Connectivity |
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- micro-USB port
- 3.5MM stereo audio jack
- DLNA
|
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- micro-USB port
- 3.5MM stereo audio jack
- microSD card slot
|
| Camera |
- 8 megapixel
- f2.0, 28mm lens
- Autofocus + flash
- 1080p HD video recording
- 1.3 MP front camera
|
- 5 megapixel
- f2.0, 28mm lens
- Autofocus + flash
- 720p HD video recording
|
| Battery |
1800mAh |
1500mAh |
| Talk time |
- Up to 800min (WCDMA)
- Up to 1020min (GSM)
|
- Up to 500min (WCDMA)
- Up to 540min (GSM)
|
| Standby Time |
- Up to 525hr (WCDMA)
- Up to 545hr (GSM)
|
- Up to 617hr (WCDMA)
- Up to 533hr (GSM)
|
Tags:available, HTC, HTC One, HTC One V, HTC One X
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
HTC has launched its One series of smartphones in Singapore. The HTC One X (S$898 without contract) and HTC One V (S$398) will be available in Singapore and the countries around the world from next Monday, 2 April 2012.
The HTC One X handset is available in Polar White and Glamour Grey, while the HTC One V comes in the colour of Jupiter Rock.
At the media launch in Marina Bay Sands Hall A today, HTC showed off the new Android 4.0 (ICS, with HTC Sense 4) smartphones, which boast a superb camera, Beats Audio and greater connectivity.
I played with both the HTC One X and HTC One V at the launch.
Despite being bigger and more powerful, the HTC One X with its polycarbonate unibody is lighter than the aluminium-clad HTC One V, which is based on the design of the HTC Legend.
The HTC One X also has a larger battery capacity and runs on the new NVIDIA Tegra 3 Mobile Processor for clear graphics, faster applications and longer battery life.
It includes a 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1 quad-core with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and a high-performance 12-Core NVIDIA GPU.
The HTC One X has a 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen made of Corning Gorilla Glass, while the One V has a 3.7-inch, 480×800 WVGA screen.
The key tech specs can be found here.
Authentic Sound
Beats By Dr. Dre Audio is integrated into the HTC One smartphones for all sound experiences from listening to music to watching YouTube videos or playing games.
HTC’s included Sync Manager software, available in Windows and Mac versions, makes it a breeze to transfer songs, artists and playlists from your music library, whether it is iTunes or Windows Media Player. The syncing can take place wirelessly as well.
Camera
HTC One X and HTC One V
With fast autofocus in 0.2 seconds, the camera can take a snapshot in 0.7 seconds.
Simply hold down the shutter button to take up to 99 consecutive shots at 4 frames per second on the HTC One X (HTC One V takes 2 fps to 99 shots).
An f/2.0 lens allows the HTC One X to take pictures in low-light, while HDR technology enables photos in harsh lighting conditions to turn out well.
While shooting HD video, simply press the shutter button to capture a high-resolution still photo without disrupting the video recording. The same can be done while viewing a previously recorded video.
HTC One X will also be available in select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU.
Dropbox integration
To save recorded photos and videos, or any other documents, Dropbox has been integrated with HTC Sense 4 in the HTC One, whose users get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years.
Dropbox cloud storage, together with the cloud synchronisation provided by Google via the Android OS has resulted in the recent retirement of HTCsense.com cloud backup services.
Personal entertainment hub
Apart from using the smartphone to make calls, take and view photos or video, enjoy music, surf the web, and play games; HTC is trying to extend the consumption of HTC’s content and media beyond just the smartphone’s screen.
I can see that HTC is positioning the One X as the hub of the modern consumer’s digital lifestyle.
HTC Media Link
If you’re in the living room, you can “throw” the display on your smartphone onto your HDTV with an upward swipe on the smartphone’s screen using three fingers – as long as there is a Wi-Fi network in the vicinity and your TV has an HDMI input which is connected to the HTC Media Link.
The HTC One X is a highly desirable smartphone in a chic package.
The Media Link is a black box the size of a name card box that has a USB power socket and an HDMI socket.The mirrored display is transmitted over the Wi-Fi network to the Media Link. The TV doesn’t have to be DNLA enabled – all it needs is an HDMI input.
For watching movies, the video can be viewed while the smartphone itself is used for other purposes.
HTC Car Stereo Clip
And if you’re in the car, the music or call audio can be channeled into the car’s speakers. Simply plug the HTC Car Stereo Clip into the car stereo’s auxiliary socket. The Car Stereo Clip receives the sound signals from smartphone and pumps it into the car’s sound system.
With a phone holder that can be attached to the windscreen (via a suction attachment), the smartphone can be put into “car” mode.
Only the essential functionalities typically needed in the car are displayed on the smartphone screen, such as Calls, Music, and navigation – with big icons to make it easier to control while driving.
The Media Link, Car Stereo Clip and the car kit are sold separately.
Tags:HTC, HTC One, HTC One V, HTC One X, launch, MBS, Singapore, smartphone
Posted in Accessories, Android, Audio, Cameras, Events, Gadgets, HTC, HTC One, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications | 9 Comments »
Monday, August 15th, 2011
The HTC EVO 3D was launched in Singapore on 10 August 2011. The Android-Gingerbread (2.3) smartphone will be available at S$895 in August 2011. Here are the main features.
| SRP: S$895 available in August 2011 |
| Operating System: Android Gingerbread (2.3) |
| 4.3-inch QHD 3D display |
| 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor |
| Dual rear-facing 5 megapixel camera |
| 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat |
| 3G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously |
| Android Market for access to more than 200,000 applications, widgets and games available for download |
| Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube |
| Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging |
| 1GB Usable memory/1GB RAM |
| microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card) |
| Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n |
| Stereo Bluetooth |
| Integrated GPS |
| 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery |
Tags:3D, Android, EVO, Gingerbread, HTC, smartphone
Posted in 3D, Android, Cameras, Gadgets, HTC, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
The EVO 3D is the first smartphone with “glasses-free” 3D display to be launched in Singapore. The Android-Gingerbread (2.3) smartphone will be available at all mobile operators and authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of S$895 in August 2011.
The HTC EVO 3D empowers the user to capture and view photos and video in 3D through a brilliant high-defintion 4.3-inch QHD 3D display, which does not require the wearing of special 3D glasses.
The HTC EVO 3D features a powerful 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor, dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both conventional 2D and stunning 3D images and videos.
With integrated 3D HD (720p) video capture and the latest version of HTC Sense, HTC EVO 3D will enable users to easily and seamlessly post 3D media to YouTube or Facebook.
Its integrated DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) capability allows fast and easy to sharing of stored music, pictures and user-generated HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, printers and more.
Connection via an HDMI cable (sold separately) enables sharing of user-created 3D video content via a 3D TV.
Access 3D movies and games through the EVO 3D
According to ABI Research (Dec. 20, 2010) mobile 3D devices will be driven by three key applications: creation of user-generated 3D content by integrated video and still cameras, playback of 3D content and 3D gaming.
It also anticipates that mobile devices may turn out to be the most successful form factor towards bringing 3D technology into mainstream markets.
HTC EVO 3D will be pre-loaded with HTC Watch which provides access to a large catalog of movies, including 3D titles optimized for viewing on the HTC EVO 3D’s 4.3-inch screen.
HTC Watch offers the latest new releases on the same day that they become digitally available in the region. Customers can buy or rent digitally and download directly to their smartphone, along with select 3D movies.
Rentals will be available for viewing on one screen within at least 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour or 48-hour viewing period once the title is first played.
The HTC EVO 3D ships with a whole library of multimedia entertainment that includes The Green Hornet 3D Movie (limited stocks available) and games such as Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD, Need for Speed SHIFT and The Sims 3.
HTC has also teamed up with Chalkboard, a large location-based network in Southeast Asia to offer HTC EVO 3D users access to a catalogue of local offers wherever they go.
Main features of the HTC EVO 3D are summarised here.
Tags:3D, Android, cameras, HTC, smartphone
Posted in 3D, Android, Cameras, Gadgets, HTC, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Photos, Prices, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
HTC is now valued at 22.2 times reported earnings, compared with 10.6 for Acer. Only in February last year, HTC had a PE ratio of 11 times, while Acer was at 22.
Taipei-based HTC is the world’s largest maker of handsets using operating systems from Google and Microsoft. Acer is the world’s second-largest manufacturer of personal computers.
The wheel of fortune for the two companies seems to have turned as sales of smartphones and tablet computers grew at the expense of notebooks and personal computers.
Prior to the explosive growth, set off by Apple, of the smartphone and tablet sector, Acer had snatched the lead from Asus for a similarly explosive growth in the netbook sector.
From HTC’s low in February last year, it has rallied some 264 percent, while Acer has fallen by 36 percent. According to Kevin Chang from Citigroup, Acer is the biggest seller of consumer notebooks in the developed world.
In a report dated March 28, Chang wrote that “Consumers are not buying notebooks because they have already spent money on new tablet PCs or on upgrading their handsets from feature phones to smartphones.” He adds that Acer could become “a much smaller company in the next few years,” if tablet PC sales grow to exceed those for notebooks.
Not surprisingly, Chang has a “sell” rating on Acer’s stock and a “buy” recommendation on HTC.
A March 24 report from the Goldman Sachs Group estimates that HTC’s market worth may reach $100 billion in the next three to five years from $30 billion now, as the company ships a possible 200 million smartphones and 30 million tablet computers a year.
HTC’s value has quadrupled since reaching a low of $7.4 billion in February last year, while Acer’s market capitalization has declined to $5.6 billion from a peak of $9.4 billion reached in January 2010.
Tags:Acer, HTC, netbooks, smartphones, tablets
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