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  • HTC U12 Plus With Four Cameras, Snapdragon 845, Pressure Sensitive Buttons Launched

    HTC U12 Plus With Four Cameras, Snapdragon 845, Pressure Sensitive Buttons Launched

    The month of May has been an exciting one for smartphone enthusiasts around the globe. OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6, which has been well-received by consumers so far and Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi 8 on May 31st. HTC, which last launched a flagship smartphone in November 2017, has unveiled the new HTC U12 Plus at an event in New York.

    On the 30th of January, the Google-HTC deal worth US$ 1.1 billion was finalised. The acquisition saw the transfer of over 2,000 engineers from HTC. Along with the transfer, Google also received a non-exclusive license for HTC’s intellectual property. HTC announced at the time that the company will continue making smartphones and the HTC U12 Plus is the third smartphone launched since the deal was closed.

    The U12 Plus is a 2018 flagship smartphone thanks to its top-notch specifications. HTC adopted a new design language with the U11+ and has continued with that for the U12 Plus as well. The smartphone has an 18:9 aspect ratio with thin bezels all around the display. It is worth noting that the company has not completely given in to the smartphone trends. The device does not support a notch, unlike modern flagship devices like the OnePlus 6, LG G7 ThinQ and more.

    The HTC U12 Plus has an all-glass design with an aluminium frame. The liquid glass design retains its place along with impressive colour variants. The Solar Red on the HTC U11 continues to be one of the best colour variants on a smartphone. With the U11+, HTC introduced a translucent colour variant, wherein the internals of the device are visible from the back. This time around, the translucent colour has a blue hue to it and in the images at least, looks impressive. The smartphone is also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.

    The U12 Plus has a 6 inch Super LCD6 display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution and 537 ppi. It would have been great to see an OLED display here but, HTC has stuck to an LCD panel just like the U11 and U11+.

    Under the hood, the HTCU12 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage. The onboard storage is expandable up to 400GB via a microSD card slot. The fingerprint sensor sits on the back of the smartphone. The physical buttons like the volume rockers are now replaced with pressure-sensitive buttons. This means that pressing these buttons won’t give you a physical feedback instead, there will be a haptic feedback.

    Powering the device is a 3500 mAh battery which charges via a USB C port. The headphone jack is missing, just like the U11+. Out of the box, the U12 Plus will run Android 8 Oreo with HTC Sense UI on top.

    Edge Sense is another feature that HTC has made its own in the past couple of years. This time around, there is Edge Sense 2.0 which takes things up a notch. The Edge Sense panel will now have the ability to sense where your hands are. This means that if you’re using the phone with one hand, you can tap twice with your thumb to shrink the display. Other Edge Sense features are also present, wherein users can squeeze the frame of the device to launch a particular app or action.

    The HTC U12 Plus is also the first device in the U series to feature dual-camera setup. HTC has gone a step further and introduced a dual-camera setup on the front and back both. The back consists of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and a 16MP telephoto lens with an f/2.6 aperture. The U12 Plus also has the ability to record 4K videos at 60fps. The front of the device houses a dual 8MP setup wherein both the sensors have an f/2.0 aperture that records 1080P videos.

    The HTC U12 Plus is priced at US$ 799 for the base model and US$ 849 for the 128GB storage variant in the US. There are no details about launch and availability of the U12 Plus in India as of now.

  • HTC U12+ Official Specifications And Renders Leaked

    HTC U12+ Official Specifications And Renders Leaked

    Ever since Google acquired HTC’s smartphone division, HTC has launched a few impressive devices. The HTC U11+ had an 18:9 aspect ratio and that beautiful clear design at the back. Earlier in 2018, HTC has launched the Desire 12 and Desire 12+, two budget smartphones. The company has already announced that its new flagship smartphone will be unveiled on May 23rd. Official renders and a specifications sheet of the HTC U12+ has leaked ahead of the launch, leaving nothing to one’s imagination.

    Evan Blass, the ever-reliant leaker posted two images on his Twitter account. The first image was an official render of the HTC U12+ revealing the design and colour variants of the soon to be launched flagship device. He then posted an image of what looks like the official specifications sheet of the smartphone, revealing all the details there are to be known.

    The HTC U12+ will be the first flagship smartphone from HTC to sport a dual-camera setup. It will feature the same Liquid Glass design that we have seen on devices like the HTC U11 and U11+. The Edge Sense feature retains its place wherein users can squeeze the frame of the smartphone and launch a particular app or action.

    HTC has decided to stick to an LCD panel for the HTC U12+. The smartphone will have a 6 inch Super LCD6 display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution.

    It will run on the Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The onboard storage will be expandable up to 2TB via microSD card. Powering the smartphone will be a 3500 mAh battery which will charge via a USB C port. Sadly, that is the only port on the device as the headphone jack is missing. Out of the box, the HTC U12+ will run Android 8 Oreo with HTC’s SenseUI on top.

    The dual-camera on the back consists of a 12MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.75 aperture while the secondary 16MP camera is equipped with a telephoto lens and an f/2.6 aperture. Like the iPhone X, Galaxy S9, and the OnePlus 6, the HTC U12+ will also record 4K videos at 60fps. This is a great feature, especially for content creators who like shooting with their smartphones. To the front is an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

    The HTC U12+ has flagship-grade specifications and a few interesting features. The official launch is set for May 23rd, although, don’t expect it to hit the Indian shores anytime soon.

  • HTC U12+ To Launch On May 23rd

    HTC U12+ To Launch On May 23rd

    Flagship smartphones in 2018 have not disappointed so far. From the Samsung Galaxy S9 to the Huawei P20 Pro, we have seen some impressive flagship devices being launched. A few high profile launches are scheduled for the month of May. The LG G7 ThinQ was launched on the 2nd of May while the OnePlus 6 will be unveiled on May 16th in London. Now, HTC has announced that it will launch a new smartphone on the 23rd of May. The company is expected to launch its follow up to the HTC U11, the HTC U12 or HTC U12+.

    The teaser shows the upcoming device stripped to its bare bones. While companies usually resort to showing glimpses of the design of the smartphone, HTC has gone for something different. The caption, “A phone that is more than the sum of its specs,” is either a cliched tagline or a hint at the name of the smartphone. Recently, we have seen leaks of the HTC U12+, suggesting that the company might launch the U12+ instead of the U12. A ‘Plus’ moniker could signify a huge upgrade over the HTC U11+ since technically, it does succeed the U11+ and not the U12+.

    The HTC U11 was a well-received smartphone even though it did not have a dual-camera setup or thin bezels. The device’s camera performance and build quality were appreciated and we expect HTC to build on that with the HTC U12+. The HTC U11+, launched in November 2017 became HTC’s first smartphone to sport an 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels.

    The HTC U12+ is also expected to have an 18:9 aspect ratio and an all-glass build. According to a recent leak, the HTC U12+ might have a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with 2960 x 1440 px resolution QHD+ panel. Under the hood, the device will run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset. The base variant might have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone might have a 3420 mAh Li-ion battery and run Android 8 Oreo out of the box.

    The U12+ will also be the first HTC flagship smartphone to sport a dual-camera setup on the back. Leaks suggest that it would be a 16MP primary sensor paired with a 12MP secondary sensor. The type of sensors used has not been revealed yet.

    The launch of the U12+ is a few days away and as we move closer to the launch, more details about it are expected to be leaked. We will keep you updated with all the news about the HTC U12+.

  • HTC U12+ Leaked In Live Images

    HTC U12+ Leaked In Live Images

    HTC last launched a flagship smartphone in late-November, the HTC U11+. Since then, Qualcomm has launched its new flagship chipset which is already present in a handful of smartphones like the Galaxy S9 (USA and South Korea), Mi MIX 2s, Sony Xperia XZ2 and more. HTC’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the HTC U12+ is expected to have a few features not found on previous flagship HTC devices.

    New leaked images of the HTC U12+ re-affirm previous rumours of a dual-camera setup on the back. HTC introduced the dual camera setup way back in 2012 with the HTC Evo 3D. Later on, the company launched the HTC M8 Eye, in 2014 with a dual camera setup albeit, a different implementation. However, HTC has since then shied away from using a dual-camera setup on its line of flagship smartphones even though companies like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, LG etc have adopted the new trend of dual-camera setups. In early-2018, HTC did launch the HTC Desire 12+ with a dual-camera setup but, it was a budget smartphone with not a lot of global appeal.

    HTC One M8 Eye

    The leaked images also show the back of the smartphone that will be made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5, just like the HTC U11 and U11+. The dual-camera setup is horizontally placed with the LED flash and a fingerprint sensor placed beneath the camera module. The front of the smartphone has thin bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio display. This also means that HTC won’t give in to the new trend of having a notch.

    The front of the smartphone also houses a dual-camera setup along with the earpiece and a notification light.

    According to a recent leak, the HTC U12+ might have a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with 2960 x 1440 px resolution QHD+ panel.  Under the hood, the device will run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset. The base variant might have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone might have a 3420 mAh Li-ion battery and run Android 8 Oreo out of the box.

    So far, there are no rumours about a possible launch date of the HTC U12+. The HTC U11 was launched in July 2017 which means HTC could launch its first flagship smartphone of 2018 in or around July. Stay tuned for all the updates about the HTC U12+.

  • HTC U11 To Launch in India 9th June Rs. 54999

    HTC U11 To Launch in India 9th June Rs. 54999

     

    HTC will launch the HTC U11 on June 9th according to information received from people close to the launch. The HTC U11 which was recently announced in Taiwan at the company’s HQ in Taipei will be launched in two waves, the first wave in the First week of June for markets including United States, UK, Europe and Australia for the 4GB and 64GB variant of the U11 by HTC.

    The Second wave of launches will begin in the second week of June for markets like India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Thailand where the phone will be launched in the 6 GB + 128 GB variant. According to our sources the price that HTC is aiming to sell the HTC U11 at is Rs 54999 but this may change as the shipment reaches India and the costs are finally evaluated. HTC wants to keep the phone at tough competition with the Samsung Galaxy S8 in India.

    The highlight of the HTC U11 is the Edge sense feature which allows users to squeeze the phone from the edges to initiate an action. The front has a 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440 px display with a Super LCD panel with Gorilla Glass 5, the fingerprint sensor and capacitive back and menu buttons sit on the bottom chin of the phone.

    The HTC U11 has a new 12 MP utra-pixel camera module with a 1.4 micron pixel size , f/1.7 aperture and dual pixel autofocus. The 5 axis optical image stabilization on the back camera merges with EIS like on the Google Pixel to give a mix of both worlds and really steady shots even in low light. The video is captured at 4k @30fps and will work with gyro based electronic image stabilization which too is a pretty good example of leveraging the power of the new chipset and software for a good outcome. The HTC U11 is the first phone to be awarded the DXO mark rating of 90 and features impressive optimizations for better UI and camera performance.

    The front camera is 16 MP sensor which does have an f/2.0 aperture but no auto focus. The front camera also has a wide angle lens and  manages to do a good job in low light.

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  • HTC’s U 11 Uses Old HTC Squeezable Phone Patent, Launches May 16

    HTC’s U 11 Uses Old HTC Squeezable Phone Patent, Launches May 16

    HTC will launch their 2017 flagship the HTC U11 on May 16th at the company HQ in Taipei. The phone which is expected to run the latest and greatest hardware also promises to utilise a very old patent that HTC has held for a few years now. In the patent HTC shows a devices allowing for squeeze detection along the bezels, the company shows off the new tech in their teaser for the HTC 11 .

    The teaser also shows that the phone will not have a large screen to body aspect ratio like its competitors from Samsung and LG, while the phone does appear to have rounded displays and a curved glass on the front. The technology allows for usage of the phone, using the bezels as control surfaces allowing to interact with the phone without needing to touch the screen, hence making it easier to use the phone with one hand.

    Does the teaser show the actual phone, or a random render to show of the technology is presently unknown. Leaks in the past have pitted the design of the HTC U11 in quite a similar place as the one shown in the video by HTC.

    The HTC U11 will run on the Snapdragon 835 chipset with  4GB /6GB of RAM along with 64GB storage. A 12-megapixel Sony IMX362 Main camera and a 16-megapixel IMX351 front camera. Other leaks put the battery of the phone at 3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. The HTC U11 may also boast of Bluetooth 5.0 much like Samsung . The U11 is expected to have an aluminium alloy unibody with a new type of color technique with a exceptionally slim profile with flat sides.

  • HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play Launched with Sense Companion

    HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play Launched with Sense Companion

    The Taiwanese company HTC has launched the new HTC U Ultra and U Play which show a new design language for HTC. The HTC U Ultra and U Play also have a new AI which according to the company “learns from U”  called the Sense companion. The HTC feature a secondary display like the LG V20, which helps the user to interact with the Sense Companion.

    The Companion will work with Apps you use and information that you constantly use and add to your phone. The Companion app will also predict things like traffic, bad weather and other issues you way run into when you travel. The Companion is a deep learning AI and will learn overtime to give you the results that most importantly work with you. The Companion also uses 4 always-on microphones that allow for voice recognition.

    The HTC U Ultra is a larger 5.7 inch display with a 2560x1440px resolution and a  Super LCD 5 with Dual Display and Gorilla Glass 5 (64GB model) or Sapphire Glass (128GB model).

    The HTC U Ultra features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset along with quad-core cpu setup offering up to 2.15GHz. The phone will be available in either 64GB or 128 GB storage capacities with 4GB of RAM. The U Ultimate will also offer flex storage with upto 2TB microSD cards (when available). The U ultra comes with a 12MP HTC UltraPixel 2 with 1.55 micron pixel size, with a BSI sensor PDAF and OIS.

    The Front camera is a 16 MP shooter with 1080p video and a BSI sensor. The phone will be available in either a single sim or dual sim variant and will support all the latest networks including VoLTE and WiFi Calling. The HTC U Ultra is 7.99 mm which and features a 3000 mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0.

    The HTC U Play on the other hand features a smaller 5.2 inch display with a Full HD (1080p) Super LCD with Gorilla Glass. It will run on the MediaTek Helio P10 chipset and offer either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32 GB and 64 GB Storage options. The main camera is a 16 MP BSI sensor with 1080 p video capture while the front camera is also a 16 MP camera. The HTC U Play also has a smaller battery with just 2500 mAh of juice and 5V/2A fast charge.

     

     

    The HTC U series also comes with biometric voice unlock using the 4 mic combination.

    The HTC U series also includes a new U Sonic  technology that is built into the in-box earphones, that use sonar to map out the users ear-drums and deliver customised sound.

     

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