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HTC has sent an email out to customers detailing a limited time sale on three of their smartphones. The HTC U12+, the HTC U11, and HTC U11 life are being offered with up to $150 off.
HTC offers up to $150 off select smartphones
HTC has sent an email out to customers detailing a limited time sale on three of their smartphones. The HTC U12+, the HTC U11, and HTC U11 life are being offered with up to $150 off.
The HTC U12+ is the company's current flagship, and the 64GB version is being offered for $749.00 which is $50 off its retail price. This unlocked handset is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon, and is available in black, blue or red. The 128GB model which is only available in blue will cost you $799.00. You can also finance the handset with 64GB for $32 per month for 24 months, while the 128GB model will cost you $34 monthly for 24 months.
The HTC U12+ features a 6-inch QHD display, up to 128GB of internal storage, dual-cameras on the rear, dual-cameras in front, a 3500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM. The handset comes with Android 8 Oreo installed and has IP68 protection from dust and water, which allows it to stay submerged under 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.
Next, we have the HTC U11 which has the $150 discount, bringing its price down to $499 for the 64GB model. You can also opt for financing the device for $42 per month for 12 months. The handset is unlocked to work on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint. The handset can be purchased in red, blue or silver. The 128GB model which is only available in silver will cost you $579 (usually $729) or 24 payments of $21 per month.
The HTC U11 features a 5.5-inch display, 64GB of storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 3000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
Last but not least, we have the HTC U11 life which is unlocked to work on GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile also receives a $50 discount, bringing its price down to $299.00.
The handset features a 5.2-inch display, 32GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, a 16-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 2600mAh battery and a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 3GB of RAM.
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Get the unlocked HTC U11 for $550 ($100 off)
The HTC U11 is now available for $550 on the HTC online store in the United States. That is $100 (around 15%) off the handset's usual retail price. This is actually a decent asking price for this smartphone given that this is last year's flagship and the competitive nature of the smartphone market.
The HTC U11 features a 5.5-inch display, up to 128GB of storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 3000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
The model on sale is the 64GB version, and its available in Solar Red, Sapphire Blue, and Amazing Silver. HTC also has a 128GB version for $630 ($100 off) but they only offer it in silver. Your purchase will include free shipping. The handset can be used on all the major US carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
For those who cannot afford to pay the $550 upfront, HTC lets you pay $0 down and 24 payments of $23 per month through HTC Financing to cover its cost.
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Looking for an affordable Android smartphone? eBay has a listing on a brand new, unlocked HTC U Ultra for $189.99. This handset usually retains for nearly $300, making this a decent discount on this handset.
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Get the HTC U Ultra for $190
Looking for an affordable Android smartphone? eBay has a listing on a brand new, unlocked HTC U Ultra for $189.99. This handset usually retains for nearly $300, making this a decent discount on this handset.
The HTC U Ultra features a generous 5.7-inch display with a 1440x2560 pixel (GHD) resolution. You have a secondary display on the top bezel which shows notifications, shortcuts and more. The handset comes with 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera with a f/1.8 aperture and optical stabilization, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 3000mAh battery and a 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM. Finding these hardware specifications at a sub-$200 price would be very hard.
The HTC U Ultra compatible with GSM carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T, but won't have LTE if you choose to get a SIM card from CDMA carriers like Sprint or Verizon. eBay is also offering a 30-Day money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase.
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The HTC Exodus 1 is an early access device, and the only way you can get one is by paying in Bitcoins or Ethereum currency. HTC is opening up its APIs to cryptographers and developers, so this device will only grow more useful with time.
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The HTC Exodus 1 will feature a 6-inch QHD+ display, 128GB of internal storage, dual (12MP+16MP) rear cameras with "high quality" zoom, dual (8MP+8MP) front cameras, a3500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB of RAM.
CRYPTO CAPABILITIES
Release and Availability
HTC Exodus 1 announced - A blockchain smartphone with flagship specs and a Bitcoin price
The HTC Exodus 1 is a new smartphone from the company that uses the blockchain concept to offer "decentralized applications and security" to its users. We've already seen the Finney from Sirin Labs offer the similar device, but this is a first from a major company like HTC.
The HTC Exodus 1 is an early access device, and the only way you can get one is by paying in Bitcoins or Ethereum currency. HTC is opening up its APIs to cryptographers and developers, so this device will only grow more useful with time.
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The HTC Exodus 1 will feature a 6-inch QHD+ display, 128GB of internal storage, dual (12MP+16MP) rear cameras with "high quality" zoom, dual (8MP+8MP) front cameras, a3500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB of RAM.It also looks like it will feature a transparent design, showing off its internals through its back cover.
CRYPTO CAPABILITIES
Your cryptocurrency keys or tokens, as well as your private data, will be stored in a secure section that is invisible to the Android Oreo based system the phone actually runs on.
Developers will be given access to the Zion API, which they can use the Exodus hardware for signing transactions, while a wallet SDK can be had by trusted partners that intend to develop the new Exodus ecosystem.
Developers will be given access to the Zion API, which they can use the Exodus hardware for signing transactions, while a wallet SDK can be had by trusted partners that intend to develop the new Exodus ecosystem.
Release and Availability
The HTC Exodus 1 has been priced at BTC 0.15 (ETH 4.78) which equates to around $960. You can gain access to the early access programme at htcexodus.com in 34 countries, starting with the US, Taiwan, HK, Singapore, New Zealand, UK, Austria, Norway, and other European countries. The shipments are expected to start in December.
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source - XDA Developers
HTC U12+ receives software update with improvements to camera zoom and Edge Sense
The HTC U12+ is receiving a new software update which brings some new software refinements along improvements to the device camera. The update should be rolling out globally, but users in Taiwan are reportedly among the first to see the update appear on their handsets.
HTC's global PR Jeff Gordon has also confirmed that the update is rolling out to dual-SIM models in Taiwan, and assures that the rollout will continue to other regions, including Europe and North America in the coming weeks.
The update when it arrives should be around 422MB in size, and brings auto-zoom to the camera when recording video. It also brings improvements to pressure sensitive buttons and Edge Sense along the June Android security patch.
source - XDA Developers
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The HTC U12+ is an Android smartphone featuring a 6 inch QHD display, up to 128GB of internal storage, dual-cameras on the rear, dual-cameras in front, a 3500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM.
The HTC U12+ specs follow:
HTC U12+
The HTC U12+ is an Android smartphone featuring a 6 inch QHD display, up to 128GB of internal storage, dual-cameras on the rear, dual-cameras in front, a 3500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM.
The HTC U12+ specs follow:
| Announced | May, 2018 | ||
| Release | May 23, 2018 | ||
| A.K.A. | HTC U12 Plus | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Amazon |  BUY NOW |
| carriers | - | ||
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| Size | Dimensions | 156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) | |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | ||
| Display | Type | Super LCD6 capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 6.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels | ||
| Features | 537 ppi pixel density; multi-touch; Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Connectivity | 2G | GSM | |
| speed | - | ||
| 3G | HSDPA | ||
| speed | - | ||
4G | LTE | ||
speed | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE | ||
| USB | 3.1 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | ||
| Others | NFC | ||
| Camera | Rear | dual camera setup 12 MP (f/1.8, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 16 MP (f/2.6, 1.0µm) | |
| Features | phase detection & laser autofocus, OIS, gyro-EIS, 2x optical zoom, dual-LED dual-tone flash, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Video | 2160p@60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec. | ||
Front | dual camera setup 8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12µm) | ||
Features | HDR, panorama | ||
Video | 1080p | ||
| Memory | Internal | 64GB | 128 GB | |
| External | up to 400GB microSD | ||
| RAM | 6GB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | octa-core (4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold + 4x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) | ||
| Audio | 3.5mm universal audio connector; dedicated mic with active noise cancellation | ||
| Radio | No | ||
| Video | - | ||
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| Sensors | fingerprint scanner; accelerometer; gyroscope; proximity sensor; digital compass | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Design | Front/back glass & aluminum frame; IP68 certified; dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins); Pressure-sensitive buttons | ||
| SIM Type | dual SIM (nano SIM) with dual stand-by | ||
| Colors | Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red | ||
| Battery | Lithium Polymer 3300 mAh (non-removable) | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Talk time | - | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
| - | |||
| Software | OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Manufacturer | HTC Sense UI | ||
| Others | Android apps on Google Play Store | ||
| - | |||
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Meet the HTC U12+, an Android smartphone with an elegant see through design, dual cameras both on the front, and a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor. The new flagship is the successor to the HTC U11+, and not the direct successor to the HTC U11.
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The HTC has thankfully resisted the urge to add a notch to the U12+ allowing it to stand out in the 2018 flagship landscape. Despite being narrower than the recently announced OnePlus 6, the U12+ is pretty tall, while being thicker and heavier than the average in its category.
The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM. You get to pick between the 64GB and 128GB storage options based on your need.
HTC has packed a massive 3500mAh battery into the U12+ and you should get a solid day of use out of the handset. You also get a fast charging option in case you run out of power. However we cant help but wonder how much more HTC would have been able to churn out of this battery had they gone for a 1080p screen instead of the WQHD which reduces the endurance of the battery.
Design
The U12+ comes in three colors - Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, and Flame Red. The mirror glass coating used for the casing is something HTC is calling Liquid Surface, which showcases the phone's internals through the casing. The handsets also sport IP68 water-resistance to protect your expensive device from accidental spills.
The handset comes with very thin bezels all around, but still allows comfortable navigation. You will find a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device, while the camera is ergonomically placed to avoid accidental finger placement when holding your phone sideways.
Display
The HTC U12+ features a 6 inch QHD (1440x2880 pixel resolution) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen increases on the standard color gamut, supporting "wide color" DCI-P3 images. You also get HDR10 video playback like most major flagships today.
Camera
The HTC U12+ features a dual-camera setup both in the back and on its front. On its rear you get a 12MP optically-stabilized camera with a 1.4 micron pixel lens, alongside a secondary 16MP telephoto lens for 2x magnification. The main camera is capable of capturing HDR10 video, and has an ultrafast whole-sensor phase detection autofocus, aided by laser autofocus. You can also capture 4K video at 60fps, as well as slow-motion at 240fps.
On the front you have two 8MP wide-angle lens cameras for selfies or video calls. Besides giving better portrait shots, the front cameras also support face unlock. You additionally get features like screen flash, AR stickers and HDR Boost.
HTC's camera setup is bound to produce excellent results, and we expect some of the best output of photos and video from this device. The U12+ currently has the highest DxO Mark score for a dual camera phone, showing the company knows what its doing.
Audio
The HTC U12+ comes packed for audiophiles with stereo speakers, along with a separate woofer and tweeter. There are four microphones for noise cancellation and surround sound recording, scattered strategically around the body of the phone. Those surround mics mean that HTC's Sonic Zoom is here again, allowing you to focus on a particular source of sound or voice in a video, with louder and clearer results than before, while the Audio Boost feature gives extra strength to the "3D audio" recording for some pretty stellar sound to go with your pretty 4K footage.
SOFTWARE
The HTC U12+ comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, and we expect HTC will skip Android 8.1 and focus on bringing the Android 9.0 update sooner. HTC's Sense UI will sit on top of Android, with its minimalistic customizations and a few HTC apps.
HTC has however added some gesture based navigations to the interface, including allows users to swipe from right to left to access quick settings.
Edge Sense 2
RELEASE AND AVAILABILITY
The HTC U12+ can be pre-ordered starting today May 23, in US and Canada. Both the Translucent Blue and Ceramic Black are for sale through htc.com and amazon.com
You can get the 64GB model in either color for $799 while the 128GB model is priced $849. Would you consider picking up an HTC U12+ over a device like the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the LG G7 ? Leave your picks in the comments section below.
HTC U12+ officially announced with zoom cameras and elegant design
Meet the HTC U12+, an Android smartphone with an elegant see through design, dual cameras both on the front, and a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor. The new flagship is the successor to the HTC U11+, and not the direct successor to the HTC U11.
HARDWARE
The HTC has thankfully resisted the urge to add a notch to the U12+ allowing it to stand out in the 2018 flagship landscape. Despite being narrower than the recently announced OnePlus 6, the U12+ is pretty tall, while being thicker and heavier than the average in its category.
The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM. You get to pick between the 64GB and 128GB storage options based on your need.
HTC has packed a massive 3500mAh battery into the U12+ and you should get a solid day of use out of the handset. You also get a fast charging option in case you run out of power. However we cant help but wonder how much more HTC would have been able to churn out of this battery had they gone for a 1080p screen instead of the WQHD which reduces the endurance of the battery.
Design
The U12+ comes in three colors - Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, and Flame Red. The mirror glass coating used for the casing is something HTC is calling Liquid Surface, which showcases the phone's internals through the casing. The handsets also sport IP68 water-resistance to protect your expensive device from accidental spills.
The handset comes with very thin bezels all around, but still allows comfortable navigation. You will find a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device, while the camera is ergonomically placed to avoid accidental finger placement when holding your phone sideways.
Display
The HTC U12+ features a 6 inch QHD (1440x2880 pixel resolution) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen increases on the standard color gamut, supporting "wide color" DCI-P3 images. You also get HDR10 video playback like most major flagships today.
Camera
The HTC U12+ features a dual-camera setup both in the back and on its front. On its rear you get a 12MP optically-stabilized camera with a 1.4 micron pixel lens, alongside a secondary 16MP telephoto lens for 2x magnification. The main camera is capable of capturing HDR10 video, and has an ultrafast whole-sensor phase detection autofocus, aided by laser autofocus. You can also capture 4K video at 60fps, as well as slow-motion at 240fps.
On the front you have two 8MP wide-angle lens cameras for selfies or video calls. Besides giving better portrait shots, the front cameras also support face unlock. You additionally get features like screen flash, AR stickers and HDR Boost.
HTC's camera setup is bound to produce excellent results, and we expect some of the best output of photos and video from this device. The U12+ currently has the highest DxO Mark score for a dual camera phone, showing the company knows what its doing.
Audio
The HTC U12+ comes packed for audiophiles with stereo speakers, along with a separate woofer and tweeter. There are four microphones for noise cancellation and surround sound recording, scattered strategically around the body of the phone. Those surround mics mean that HTC's Sonic Zoom is here again, allowing you to focus on a particular source of sound or voice in a video, with louder and clearer results than before, while the Audio Boost feature gives extra strength to the "3D audio" recording for some pretty stellar sound to go with your pretty 4K footage.
SOFTWARE
The HTC U12+ comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, and we expect HTC will skip Android 8.1 and focus on bringing the Android 9.0 update sooner. HTC's Sense UI will sit on top of Android, with its minimalistic customizations and a few HTC apps.
HTC has however added some gesture based navigations to the interface, including allows users to swipe from right to left to access quick settings.
Edge Sense 2
HTC is known for letting its customers physically interact with the device frame, and its no different with the U12+ flagship. With the company's new Edge Sense 2, you will be able to squeeze the handset with variable force to interact with it. HTC has also introduced double-tapping to the mix.
Edge Sense 2 will be able to tell which hand you are grabbing your phone with an adjust accordingly. Double-Tapping instead of using the virtual back key for example, will carry out the same action. This is extremely useful on a large screen device like the U12+ avoiding the user having to stretch their thumb across the screen. Additionally, by simply holding your phone, the device identifies that you are interacting with it, and wont auto-rotate or dim the display. This helps avoid the frustration of having the display flip or dim out when you are reading in bed.
HTC states that you can map and adjust each and every interaction with the phone by using the three pillars of Edge Sense 2 - squeezing, tapping and holding. These gestures will work with most apps on the Google Play Store, and are not restricted to stock applications.
RELEASE AND AVAILABILITY
The HTC U12+ can be pre-ordered starting today May 23, in US and Canada. Both the Translucent Blue and Ceramic Black are for sale through htc.com and amazon.com
You can get the 64GB model in either color for $799 while the 128GB model is priced $849. Would you consider picking up an HTC U12+ over a device like the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the LG G7 ? Leave your picks in the comments section below.
DJs
The full HTC U11 life specifications follow:
HTC U11 life
The HTC U11 life is an Android smartphone which features a 5.2-inch display, 32GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, a 16-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 2600mAh battery and a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 3GB of RAM.
The full HTC U11 life specifications follow:
 | Android 7.1 with Sense UI |  |  |  |
 | 142g, 8.1mm thickness | 5.2" | 16MP | 3GB RAM |
 | 32GB + microSD | 1080x1920 pixels | 16MP | Snapdragon 630 |
 | 2600mAh |
| Announced | November 2, 2017 | ||
| Release | November 2, 2017 | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Retailers | HTC |
| carriers | - | ||
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The full HTC U11 specifications follow:
HTC U11
The HTC U11 is an Android smartphone which features a 5.5-inch display, 64GB of storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 3000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
The full HTC U11 specifications follow:
| Android 7.1 Nougat | | | |
| 169g, 7.9mm thickness | 5.5" | 12MP | 4GB RAM |
| 64GB + microSD | 1440x2560 pixels | 16MP | Snapdragon 835 |
| 3000mAh |
| Announced | May 16, 2017 | ||
| Release | May 18, 2017 | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Retailers | - |
| carriers | - | ||
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The full HTC U Ultra specifications follow:
HTC U Ultra
The HTC U Ultra is an Android smartphone which features a 5.7-inch display, 64GB of internal storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 16-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner and a Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
The full HTC U Ultra specifications follow:
| Android 7.0 | | | |
| 170g, 7.99mm thickness | 5.7" | 12MP | 4GB RAM |
| 64GB + microSD | 1440x2560 pixels | 16MP | Snapdragon 821 |
| 3000mAh |
| Announced | January 12, 2017 | ||
| Release | February 21, 2017 | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Retailers | Amazon | Walmart | eBay |
| carriers | - | ||