HTC is not a name we’ve heard a lot of recently, but it’s just launched its first smartphone in the UK for almost two years. The mid-range Desire 20 Pro is currently available through HTC’s website for £269 in Onyx Black. HTC announced the device for release in Taiwan back in June alongside the U20 […]

U12 Life is ‘Notchless’ as HTC made ‘deliberate choice not to follow the trend’  HTC has announced its latest smartphone the HTC U12 Life which is expected to be released in late September. The U12 Life is the successor to the U11 Life that was released last year. One of the most noticeable changes is […]

Alphabet’s Google has today acquired the Pixel smartphone division from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC for $1.1 billion. The deal will see Google gain over 2,000 HTC employees, which is almost a fifth of the entire HTC workforce, plus a non-exclusive intellectual property license for the HTC name. Both parties agreed to look at other areas of […]

HTC has ceased trading on the Taiwanese stock market in preparation for a big announcement happening tomorrow. Reports surfaced just under two weeks ago stating that Google was in the process of acquiring HTC for an undisclosed amount. Today, HTC called a halt on all share trading ahead of a ‘pending major announcement’ happening tomorrow. We do know […]

Google is said to be in the final stages of acquiring struggling smartphone brand HTC, according to recent reports. It’s no secret that HTC is struggling very badly right now. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has failed to make a significant impact on the smartphone market since the introduction of the HTC One M8, with all […]

With Android 8.0 Oreo now official, it’s time for all the third-party manufacturers to start releasing tidbits about their status on the update. HTC has jumped on the bandwagon after a Twitter user asked the question of which devices would be getting the update. @HTCUSA was quick to reply, saying that the HTC U11, HTC […]

[nextpage title=”Introduction” ] Product Type: Smartphone | Manufacturer: HTC | Price: From £649.99 | Where to buy: EE | [et_social_share] The HTC U11 is another great flagship from the manufacturer, boasting strong performance in all the right areas. After the lacklustre One M9, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC went back on form with the anticipated 10. Despite disappointing sales, the handset was a commercial success and […]

Wondering what the latest smartphone cameras can do? What Mobile has just finished compiling a big comparison of all the latest flagship shooters. Now that all of the big flagships have been released, it’s time to start comparing features! We managed to get our hands on all the latest releases and took a bunch of test […]

The HTC U11 includes an updated reflective glass design, BoomSound and three personal assistants but sadly, no headphone jack. The HTC U11 ships with a completely new design. Metal has been replaced with a 3D glass body, though the side trimmings are still metal. There’s more than a hint of the Galaxy S series in […]

The HTC 10 has been updated with a new Camellia Red colour which is now available exclusively from the HTC website. What’s more, customers will be able to get an additional 15 percent off from the 6th – 30th October. This means that you’ll be able to pick up the new HTC 10 for just […]

HTC has today released a statement regarding their position on the HTC Android Nougat update and when we can expect it to roll out. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer today announced that they would be upgrading specific handsets to Android Nougat starting Q4 2016. The first to get the update will be the HTC 10, with […]

According to a Twitter leak, the new HTC Nexus Sailfish and Marlin devices will include dual partitions for ‘seamless updates’. Popular XDA and Twitter leaker LlabTooFeR has a pretty solid track record for HTC rumours and this latest one seems to ring true. We’ve been hearing for quite a while that the new Android 7.0 Nougat […]

The HTC second quarter result is out, with a subtle improvement in some areas but still an overall net loss. Second quarter gross margin is up 2% on the previous quarter, with a revenue of NT$18.9 billion. Quarterly operating loss margin is up 11.1% on the previous quarter, with a loss of NT$4.2 billion versus […]

The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer is running a promotion in the UK, where buyers can get the HTC 10 £100 off in the online store. The deal runs from 28th July – 18th August, with the device now costing £469.99. This is a pretty significant reduction that makes it cheaper than the major flagships from LG […]

For the rest of July, a HTC 10 price drop for the flagship handset is taking place which will see a seventh of the price slashed. HTC has announced that the flagship HTC 10 smartphone will be getting a significant price drop until the 31st of July, making this powerful handset even better value for […]

Finally a substantial HTC Nexus leak, and it looks to be the successor of the Nexus 5X. HTC and Google have kept it super quiet but now we’re seeing what they could have in store. A source speaking to Android Police detailed one of the two handsets expected this year. The device is codenamed ‘Sailfish’ and will be […]

HTC today released their monthly revenue figures which show a peak compared with the previous four months. The smartphone manufacturer reported May profits of NT$6.75 billion, up NT$1 billion over the previous month and NT$2.61 billion the month before last. This is a solid result from HTC, as their last report which recorded profit figures in the NT$6 billion […]

Own a HTC 10? You might qualify for some free ‘exciting’ gifts.  If you’re from the US and bought the HTC 10 from HTC’s official website, you qualify for super special awesome gifts from the Taiwanese manufacturer. I am of course being slightly facetious. So those free gifts, first off you get a free fast-charging […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] HTC had a rough time with the M9 despite it being a pretty decent handset. Can the new HTC 10 stand out in a crowded market? It’s no secret that HTC has struggled over the past couple of years. Sales have gone down and analysts were predicting doomsday scenarios for quite a […]

You may remember a story we posted a couple of weeks ago, where we discovered a potentially fatal bug in our HTC 10. Turns out that HTC replaced the device, only for the bug to rear its ugly head again on the new handset. After a lot of troubleshooting and memory checking, we managed to […]

HTC claim that their new flagship 10 can withstand temperatures down to -20. What better way to test than throw it in a freezer overnight and see what happens?

The HTC 10 has an excellent camera sensor but critics have been somewhat underwhelmed with it’s performance. HTC obviously knows this, as it’s released a patch that addresses various issues, one of which being the camera. We know that software processing is a big factor in image quality these days so it got us thinking, […]

We’re enjoying the HTC 10 a lot as it’s a great device with plenty of positives – the audio quality being a huge plus, but a certain bug has got us very confused. I’ve been using the HTC 10 extensively for a few weeks while I gather my thoughts into a rather thorough review and […]

Possibly the greatest feature of the new HTC 10 is its audio quality, which is in part thanks to the triumphant return of BoomSound. Although it’s now mainly reserved as a software enhancement, there’s still plenty to be had from the exclusive feature. If you’re the proud owner of a HTC 10, you’ve probably noticed […]

HTC’s new flagship has somewhat impressed us in the office, so we decided to give it the most toughest fight yet by putting it against the incredible Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Who will win?

Here’s our first look at the new HTC 10 flagship. First impressions are good; look forward to our full review soon.

After months of speculating HTC has finally confirmed the M10 with a focus on enhancing key areas. Refinement seems to be the key focus for HTC’s new flagship device. The HTC 10 got a massive design revamp just as suspected. Chamfered edges run along the back, reaffirming the curve back trend that seems to be infecting […]

What Mobile managed to get an early hands-on with the new HTC 10. Join us as we talk through a few of its specs and our first impressions of the device.

HTC will announce their new device, the M10, tomorrow… What can we expect from it? HTC “ain’t what they used to be” and that’s very obvious. Sales were down by more than a third in 2015 and although it was nominated for our 2015 smartphone of the year, the HTC One M9 was a bit […]

According to Evan Blass HTC’s next flagship device will sport a different screen, oppose to what has been leaked.  The reliable leakster claims the M10 will not be featuring an AMOLED display, but a super LCD 5 display instead. Worries rose that this may mean, there won’t be an always-on display, but the LG G5 managed to […]

The XDA community has been busy mocking up some renders for the upcoming HTC 10, using leaks as source material. The leaks are based on the most recent images which reportedly show a real HTC 10 out in the wild. The result is a device that looks very beautiful when viewed in its full 3D glory. […]

The HTC One A9 was a smart device let down by an extortionate price tag, though an eBay seller could be putting an end to it by offering the handset for a bargain £269.99. The seller in question is foniacs_uk, who is offering the 16GB HTC One A9 with full manufacturer warranty. That’s a pretty insane deal […]

Rumours are circulating on Google signing up HTC as Nexus developers for the next three years. While there isn’t any concrete evidence on the said rumour, it adds to the many rumours surrounding Google’s Nexus programme. We’ve heard of Google manufacturing the Nexus themselves and even shutting it down completely. All very possible rumours, but […]

In the lead up to the release of the M10, HTC’s latest device has been leaked yet again with official photos.  The reported HTC M10 has what appears to be official renders of it leaked on Twitter. Leakster Evan Blass chimed into a tweet from OnLeaks, after OnLeaks revealed some interesting photos. HTC of course […]

HTC has finally confirmed the pricing of the Vive virtual reality system, and it was hard to swallow. HTC revealed the virtual reality set at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week. At which HTC confirmed the pricing of the Vive at $799 for release in the US. At the time of writing it works […]

The picture you see is an invite for the unveiling of the HTC One M10. If we hadn’t heard so many leaks about the M10, this teaser would have been pretty much a confirmation of the M10’s imminent arrival. We’re more likely to not see a rebranding of the M series due to the proclamation […]

HTC has today taken the wraps off its consumer edition of the much anticipated VIVE VR headset. VR is a big part of congress this year, with many companies poised to announced their own version of the popular headset. The HTC VIVE has perhaps been the most anticipated of the bunch, after a much touted collaboration between themselves […]

HTC announced three new mid-range devices today at MWC but decided to forgo showing off a new flagship. HTC may not have had an official launch event at this years MWC, but that didn’t stop them from announcing three new handsets and a global roll-out for the Asia-only One X9. The latter was a variant […]

Another day another leak, and today it’s the HTC One M10. Let’s call it HTC One M10 in white. pic.twitter.com/lGfIM5SSpX ‘ Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 18, 2016 Evan Blass is at it again and this time he’s provided us with a picture of HTC’s newest flagship device. Not a lot is known about the M10, […]

Camera details of an upcoming HTC device codename ‘Perfume’ have been leaked on social media website Twitter. With Mobile World Congress fast approaching, it will be interesting to see what HTC brings to the event considering they’re not holding a press conference this year. Rumours point to an imminent device launch of some sort, though […]

The messiah HTC fans are hoping to see risen soon, might take a bit longer to do so. Reliable Twitter leakster Evan Blass claims the new flagship device from HTC will be hitting US stores in the week of May 9th. Current rumours are pointing at a revelation presentation on April 11th. HTC M10: Hitting US […]

  In a fresh leak from Weibo, HTC seem to be releasing a new smartphone in the shape of the HTC One X9. The popular micro-blogging site Weibo has yet again proven it’s the place for news, as a promotional poster for the HTC One X9 has leaked, Reported specs on the X9 boast a 5-inch […]

TENAA has once again provided us with a fresh leak in the shape of the HTC One X9, which is shaping up to be a mid-range device after all.  The X9 was previously leaked on Weibo, as an advert was shown on the Chinese micro-blogging site. There was speculation that the X9 could be a new […]

HTC has dropped a new advert for the One A9 and there’s more than a hint of irony about it. It’s common knowledge that Apple took inspiration for the iPhone 6 from HTC, not vice versa. Still, I couldn’t help but snigger at some of the claims made in the video. Whether you like it […]

In recent comments made by HTC North Asia President Jack Tong, it’s become evident HTC do not like the iPhone comparisons.  Jack Tong has said: “We’re not copying. We made a uni-body metal-clad phone in 2013. It’s Apple that copies us in terms of the antenna design on the back,” Which is true with the HTC […]

Benchmarks for the new HTC One A9 have been posted online, showing strong results that matches several last-generation flagships. While HTC seem to be marketing the One A9 as a mid-range device, the price and performance appear to put it in the upper tier that nips at the feet of established flagships. New benchmarks of […]

In today’s press conference in New York, HTC have officially announced the HTC One A9. The HTC One A9 has been leaked all over the Internet, with speculations all turning out to be true. The A9 will retail at £429.99 for a sim-free version, which puts the device in the upper mid-range in the smartphone […]

HTC are expected to officially announce the HTC A9 today at the Barclays Center in New York. The event is scheduled to kick-off at 5:30pm GMT. Stay tuned with What Mobile to see the event. For more on HTC, visit What Mobile’s dedicated HTC page.

Orange France have revealed the full details on HTC’s new line the A9. Orange France have left no stone unturned as they have revealed the HTC A9, displaying it’s specs and a photo gallery. The A9 will have a 5 inch 1080p display. As for the snapper the main camera will be 13 megapixels whilst […]

HTC has announced that the company will reveal a new device next month in October. Rather unsurprisingly, HTC didn’t hold a press event like expected. Instead, the Taiwanese company took the opportunity to announce that its next product launch will officially take place on October 20th. Those who were perhaps hoping for the HTC One […]

The long rumoured HTC One A9 smartphone has shown up on AnTuTu, ahead of the HTC press event happening today. While it’s sure to be overshadowed by Google’s announcement, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer is expected to announce two new smartphones in the form of the HTC One M9 Plus and possibly the One A9.   […]

Benchmarks for the rumoured HTC One A9 have been posted online which show range-topping performance. The alleged HTC One A9 has popped up on popular benchmarking tool Geekbench and posted some hugely impressive test scores. A Chinese benchmarking website under the name juggly.cn managed to get a screen grab of the results, which sh0w a monster […]

New details of the upcoming HTC flagship, codename ‘Hero’, have been leaked which indicate a very high-end device with powerful specifications. It’s rumoured that the company may be dropping the One brand altogether, with the new device being named HTC O2 rather than the expected One M10. Word is that the device will include a […]

HTC has just announced the new Desire 626 handset, a mid-range replacement for the Desire 620.  The new phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and support for up to 512GB of external memory via microSD. The phone also comes 4G enabled and has a […]

The HTC One M9+ was announced earlier this year, boasting a bigger screen than the regular One M9 and an added fingerprint sensor.  Initially, the HTC One M9+ wasn’t going to be released outside of Asia. That’s all changed now, however. HTC has announced that it will be releasing the heavyweight device in Europe. No North […]

HTC has today unveiled a new bunch of affordable devices, bringing a large refresh to its entire Desire range. Each new device will use a Snapdragon 210 processor, an entry-level octa-core chip running up to 1.1 GHz. The entire line comes with an 8 megapixel main camera and is capable of recording 720p video. They […]

A brand new addition to the HTC Desire range could be on its way very soon. A new leak showing off what could possibly be the new phone has been working its way around the web. The leak was spotted on TENAA, China’s electronics certification agency. The device is codenamed HTC D728w, which could be […]

Some HTC One M9 owners have reported that the latest software update (1.40.401.8) is causing excruciatingly long charge times. According to these users, it is taking up to 13 hours to fully charge their handsets. A screenshot in Italian that appeared online shows the HTC One M9 saying “Charging – 13 hours until complete.” HTC […]

A vietnamese website specialising in HTC news has released new details regarding the upcoming HTC Aero smartphone. The HTC One M9 was great phone but it never really set the world alight. Compared to the M8 which had several standout features such as the Ultrapixel camera, the newer model never really had anything substantial to […]

HTC could unveil a brand new flagship smartphone to its range. That’s according to prolific leaker Evan Blass a.k.a @evleaks.  The Twitter leaker has been out of the leaking game until recently where he name dropped the HTC Aero, apparently launching this Autumn. He claims the Aero is the company’s next high-end handset. It’s likely that […]

OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus Two will feature an ‘improved’ Qualcomm 810 processor. Put simply, this means the Two will have a better time handling processor-intense tasks that could otherwise slow the phone down. The 810 chip, which is also being used in the HTC One M9 and Sony Xperia Z3+, has suffered problems […]

HTC One M9 owners can supercharge their device with a new update that has launched today.  The free update is available to HTC One M9 owners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. North American owners will get their update later this month. HTC One M9 update So what comes with version 1.40.401.5? Auto-exposure balance has […]

The HTC One M8 was a bit like the Angelina Jolie of phones, quite possibly the best looking device of its time. With the full metal unibody design and minimalistic approach that Apple pioneered, it achieved worldwide appraise and sold like hotcakes. The M9 launch was a bit more lukewarm. A good phone that fell […]

If you’re an HTC One M9 owner with gripes about its battery life, then you’ll be glad to hear that a new software update could improve how much juice it uses. Leaker LlabtooFeR tweeted two screenshots of the One M9’s upcoming software update, version 1.40. The screenshot below shows that HTC is trying to improve […]

Sources from HTC’s Taiwan supply chain have revealed that the company are looking to shave 30% off orders for One M9 components due to a lower than expected demand for the handset. Sources said that the M9’s poor reception was the result of a lack of differentiation in the marketplace, citing a design that looked […]

HTC North Asia President Jack Tong has announced that the company has killed the HTC “mini” line because the industry is moving towards smartphones with screens sized 5 inches or more. Mr. Tong broke the news at the launch event for the HTC One M9+ and eluded to the fact that future budget phones from the […]

The HTC One M9 isn’t even a month old yet and we’re already getting rumours about new versions of HTC’s flagship smartphone. Details on China’s TENAA certification database indicate that a phone, code-named M9e, may boast high-end hardware beneath a plastic shell. The HTC M9e could come with a 5.2-inch Quad HD display that has […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price £580 OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Processor Snapdragon 810 Screen 5 inches Resolution 1,920 x 1,080-pixels Memory 3GB RAM Storage 32 GB MicroSD compatible? Yes, up to 128GB Camera 20.7MP rear and 4MP (UltraPixel) front Video 4k Connectivity 4G Dimensions 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61mm Weight 157g Battery 2,840mAh [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] We’re four months into 2015 and already we’re pining for a new flagship […]

It looks like HTC could be releasing a second VR headset to the market, at least thats if any of the teased images are to be believed. Chief Marketing Officer at HTC, Idris Mootee took to his personal Facebook page to post three images of what looks like a brand new take on VR technology, accompanied by […]

Last month saw Taiwanese manufacturer launch the HTC One M9 at MWC. Not one for resting on their laurels, HTC have already followed up with a larger and much improved handset in the shape of the M9 Plus at a special event held in Beijing. This new device offers a larger screen, coming in at […]

With the HTC One M9’s recent launch, you’d be forgiven for thinking that HTC has forgotten all about the HTC One M8. Well, the Taiwanese brand has just announced the HTC One M8s; a repackaged version of the HTC One M8 that has less of an impact on your wallet. The cheaper handset will cost […]

The HTC One M9 is finally available to buy in mobile phone stores across the UK. What Mobile has all the details of where you can get the device from and for how much. Carphone Warehouse The phone is available at Carphone Warehouse on a £43.50 a month Vodafone contract that’s packed with unlimited minutes, […]

It is not a stretch to say that the HTC One M8 was our favourite phone of 2014. It picked up five stars in our review, got an Editor’s Choice badge, and also received the Editor’s Choice Award in the 2014 What Mobile Awards. So€¦ No pressure on the sequel, eh? The HTC One M9 […]

There are some stories that simply speak for themselves. Sometimes you can’t provide any context or explain anything, and you simply have to let the words (or images) do the talking. This is one such story. At a recent HTC end of year party, CEO Peter Chou and Chairwoman Cher Wang got on stage to […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price £365 SPECS SPECS Android 4.4 KitKat SPECS 2.3GHz quad-core Screen 5.2 inches Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels Memory 2GB RAM Storage 16GB Micro SD compatible? Yes Rear-facing camera 13MP Front-facing camera 13MP Video 1080p Connectivity 4G Dimensions 151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm Weight 154g Battery 2,400 mAh [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] HTC’s never been quite […]

Surprise! Google has launched its new Nexus range! We knew it was coming soon, just not that soon. Still, we’re not complaining – the whole Nexus range is wildly popular, with many Android fans waiting for these latest iterations to drop before deciding to upgrade. The Nexus 9 is Google’s tablet offering, and it looks to […]

Going beyond its core business of smartphones, HTC is today unveiling its new point-and-shoot camera; the RE. Shaped like a mini periscope or inhaler and available in four colours, the compact and light RE offers an easy and affordable method to capture high-quality images and video. The unconventional RE can easily fit into the palm […]

HTC has revealed its newest smartphone; the HTC Desire Eye. The new device follows the trend for selfie phones by introducing a powerful 13MP front-facing camera – which is one of the best lenses to make it on to the front of  handset. Although there were rumblings that the Taiwanese manufacturer would also release a selfie version […]

It’s been a pretty great year for HTC so far in terms of devices. In fact, the HTC One M8 is still our favourite handset of 2014. Unfortunately, it seems like the one thing it definitely won’t be releasing this year is a great smartwatch to go with it. HTC’s Head of Americas Jason Mackenzie (pictured, […]

The Internet has been rife with speculation for a while now about a HTC designed Google Nexus tablet, rumoured to be the last in the popular Android range. The appearance of new images and specs details about the upcoming slate seem to confirm those rumours. Photos leaked to the Android Police website reveal that the […]

The new mid-range HTC Desire 820 and Lenovo Vibe Z2 are, alongside a handful of other smartphones, harbingers of change for Android devices. You may be wondering how two Android smartphones classed as mid-range – a sector awash with middle-of-the-road specs and stagnant design aesthetics – can be different? It all boils down to their […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price:£300 Specs OS Android 4.4 KitKat Processor 1.6GHz quad-core Screen 5.5 inches Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels Memory 1.5GB RAM Storage 8GB Micro SD compatible? Yes Camera 13MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facing Video 1080p Connectivity 4G Dimensions 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm Weight 165g Battery 2,600 mAh [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] HTC is moving in a very positive direction. The company’s finances may be erring on […]

HTC has officially unveiled its newest smartphone, the Butterfly 2, which the company claims is a flagship device for Asian markets. The specs certainly attest to that statement. Inside the phone you will find a 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and a 13MP camera. HTC is also following the trend for better front-facing cameras […]

In case you missed the big, Windows Phone-shaped news, HTC’s outstanding One M8 handset is soon to be gracing store shelves as a Windows Phone handset. Don’t worry, HTC isn’t abandoning its pride and joy – this will actually be a separate release. We haven’t known much about it up until this point, although we […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price: £360   Specs: OS Android 4.4 KitKat Processor 1.2 GHz quad-core Screen 4.5 inches Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels Memory 1GB RAM Storage 16GB Micro SD compatible? Yes Camera 13 MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facing Video 1080p Connectivity 4G Dimensions 137.4 x 64 x 10.6 mm Weight 137g Battery 2110 mAh [alert […]

On this week’s podcast we discuss how the success of the One M8 has helped turn around its manufacturer HTC’s profits, the ban placed on EA’s ad for its mobile game Dungeon Keeper, Google’s acquisition of music streaming service Songza and the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.

Good news HTC fans! We all knew that the One M8 had been well received critically, but it turns out that the consumer has taken to it rather well, too. In fact, it’s been so popular that it has actually enabled HTC to turn a profit for the first time in over 12 months. It’s […]

We’ve heard rumblings of a plastic version of HTC’s fantastic M8 handset for a while now, and at last it’s been officially revealed. Courtesy of HTC’s Chinese site  we can see the first official images. Oddly enough, the One M8 Ace (or the One E8 as it’s referred to on its Chinese Page) actually seems […]

On this week’s What Mobile podcast we discuss the unveiling of the HTC One M8 Ace, the launch of LG’s flagship G3 smartphone, Samsung’s new open-platform health tracker; the Simband, and the miraculous recovery of its CEO from a coma.

On this week’s podcast we debate whether flagship variants such as the HTC One M8 Prime and Galaxy S5 Prime are worth the price tag, the best of the upcoming smartwatch releases, and the news that Google is reportedly acquiring Twitch for $1 billion.

Today has seen the official unveiling of the HTC One Mini 2. It’s a bit of a mouthful, yes, but what it essentially is is a compact version of the HTC One M8. It’s no surprise that it’s come along so soon, as HTC did the same with its flagship predecessor to the One M8, […]

The What Mobile podcast goes mini! This week we discuss the latest compact smartphone releases from HTC (the One Mini 2) and Sony (the Xperia Z2 Mini). Also on the agenda is Motorola’s launch of two new handsets, the Moto E and Moto G 4G. Finally, we dissect Microsoft’s frankly odd decision to release the […]

The HTC One M8 is a good looking phone, that’s for sure. And, as anyone who has read our review of the handset in this month’s issue of What Mobile magazine will know, we like its all metal body. Aluminium is nice, but you know what’s the best metal of all?  Gold. How would you […]

News surrounding the reported new versions of HTC’s superior flagship handset, the One M8, has thus far focused on the upcoming mini version and an affordable plastic model. Now, however, we have a bit more detail on the range of new colours the manufacturer is adding to the original handset. These reportedly include a pink, […]

For many people, their earliest memories of Android smartphones will be of HTC handsets. They weren’t great, at least by today’s standards, and Apple’s iPhone overshadowed them. But they were the first with Android. And if they didn’t put Android on the map, they at least gave it a compass and pointed the way. A […]

We rated the HTC One M8 the best smartphone on the market in the May issue of What Mobile magazine, so it’s no wonder news of a new affordable plastic version of the handset has piqued our interest. And with rumours that the new handset known as the HTC M8 Ace could be hitting UK […]

Despite recently launching flagship handsets, manufacturers Samsung and HTC have both seen sales of their smartphones recede. As a result, the two firms reported discouraging first-quarter results, with Samsung recording its second year-on-year decline in operating profits and Taiwan’s HTC suffering its third loss in three quarters. Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone and mobile […]