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02/06/2012HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For January 2012
HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For January 2012
Taoyuan, Taiwan – February 6, 2012 –HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announces unaudited consolidated revenues for January 2012 totaled NT$16,615 million, down 52.55% year-on-year.
Unaudited Consolidated Revenue Report for January 2012(Unit: NT$ million)
About
HTC Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
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02/06/2012HTC Reports Fourth-quarter And Annual 2011 Results
HTC Reports Fourth-quarter And Annual 2011 Results
Taoyuan, Taiwan, February 6, 2012 – HTC Corporation (“HTC”, or the “Company”, TWSE: 2498), a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the fourth quarter of 2011 and for the year.
4Q Highlights
• After-tax profit was NT$10.94bn, EPS was NT$13.06
• Total revenues were NT$101.42bn
• Gross profit margin and operating margin were 27.12% and 12.71%, respectively
2011 Highlights
• After-tax profit was NT$61.98bn, up 56.77% year-on-year; EPS was NT$73.32
• Total revenue was NT$465.79bn, up 67.09% year-on-year
• Gross profit margin and operating margin was 28.30% and 14.77%, respectively
• ROE was 70.37% compared to 56.33% in 2010
“In 2011 we saw growth in the global strength of our brand, as well as earnings and revenue growth,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “While short term performance may not meet the results as expected, we have gained further experience and advancement in the areas of brand management and product innovation. These fundamental strengths and the groundwork we have laid will take us into 2012 with a renewed focus and determination.”
4Q 2011 Results
HTC’s fourth quarter revenue came in-line at NT$101.42bn, resulting in after-tax earnings of NT$10.94bn and EPS of NT$13.06. Gross profit and operating margins came in at 27.12% and 12.71%, respectively. The decline in gross profit margin was mainly a result of product transition.
2011 Results
2011 annual revenue was NT$465.79bn, a 67.09% increase over 2010 annual revenues (NT$278.76bn), resulting in after-tax earnings of NT$61.98bn. Overall gross profits and operating margins were 28.30% and 14.77%, respectively.
In 2011, in addition to solid growth in revenues and profits, HTC’s brand gained significant momentum in the global landscape, being named one of Interbrand’s 100 Best Global Brands.
2012 Outlook
In 2012, HTC will focus on: growing the Company’s brand value; continuing to create competitive advantages through innovation; enhancing the efficiency of marketing campaigns; and further driving down operating costs.
To expand its brand preference and value, HTC will work at a global level to build emotional connections with consumers, putting more of its marketing resources behind fewer products and driving value in those product brands. By building a globalized marketing campaign, HTC aims to optimize its go-to-market strategy with operators, retail distributors, and end-users, and improve the efficiency of its marketing spend. In emerging markets, such as China, HTC will continue to extend its reach to customers by expanding distribution channels.
Despite temporary weakness resulting from product cycle transition, HTC believes it has the ability to create a new wave of momentum through the upcoming product cycle. It will also continue its attention on mass market consumers by driving product differentiation through design and innovation.
1Q Outlook
• 1Q revenue expected to be around NT$65-70bn
The Company’s outlook for the first quarter of 2012 is as follows:
• Gross margin expected to be around 25%
• Operating margin expected to be around 7.5%
These margins are a temporary phenomenon and will normalized when product cycle transition is over.
Conference Call and Webcast
HTC will host its quarterly conference call in Chinese beginning at 4 p.m. (Taiwan Time, GMT+8), and quarterly conference call in English beginning at 9 p.m. (Taiwan Time, GMT+8) on Monday, 6 February, 2012. The conference call in Chinese will be webcast live with audio and slides at：
http://www.mzcan.com/cancast/taiwan/index.php?id=tw2498_146&version=c and webcast link for the call in English is http://www.mzcan.com/cancast/taiwan/index.php?id=tw2498_147&version=e
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com. -
01/09/2012HTC Releases Unaudited Results For 4Q 2011
HTC Releases Unaudited Results For 4Q 2011
Taoyuan, Taiwan – January 6, 2012 – HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announces unaudited consolidated results for 4Q 2011. For the fourth quarter of 2011, total revenues reached NT$101,419 million, a decrease of 2.49% year-on-year. Unaudited operating income was NT$12,982 million, net income before tax was NT$13,243 million, net income after tax was NT$11,017 million, and unaudited earnings per share after tax were NT$13.13 based on 839,117 thousand weighted average number of shares.
2011 Fourth Quarter Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results(Unit: NT$ million, Except Earnings Per Share)
*Calculation of the after-tax EPS for fourth quarter 2010 and the entire year of 2010 was based on 810,327 thousand and 815,239 thousand weighted average number of shares, respectively.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
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12/06/2011HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For November 2011
HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For November 2011
Taoyuan, Taiwan – December 6, 2011 – HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global designer of mobile devices, today announces that unaudited consolidated revenues for November 2011 totaled NT$30,942 million, down 19.60% year-on-year, while total unaudited consolidated revenues from January to November 2011 were NT$439,432 million, up 78.87% YoY.
Unaudited Consolidated Revenue Report for November 2011(Unit: NT$ million)
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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11/04/2011HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For October 2011
HTC Releases Unaudited Revenues For October 2011
Taoyuan, Taiwan – November 4, 2011 – HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global designer of mobile devices, today announces that unaudited consolidated revenues for October 2011 totaled NT$44,114 million, up 36.01% year-on-year, while total unaudited consolidated revenues from January to October 2011 were NT$408,490 million, up 97.16% YoY.
Unaudited Consolidated Revenue Report for October 2011
(Unit: NT$ million)
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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10/31/2011HTC Reports 3Q 2011 Results
HTC Reports 3Q 2011 Results
QUARTERLY REVENUES, NET PROFITS AND EPS ALL HIT NEW HIGHS
Taoyuan, Taiwan, October 31, 2011 – HTC Corporation (TWSE: 2498), a global leader in smartphone innovation and design, today announced consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the third quarter of 2011.
3Q Highlights
• After-tax profit was NT$18.68bn, up 68% year-on-year; EPS was NT$22.07
• Total revenues grew for the sixth consecutive quarter since 1Q 2010 and reached NT$135.82bn, up 79% year-on-year
• Handset shipments totaled 13.2mn units, up 93% year-on-year
• ASP was US$344, up 0.6% year-on-year
• Gross profit margin and operating margin were both in line with original guidance at 28.0% and 14.9%, respectively3Q 2011 Results
HTC’s diverse product offerings, expanded distribution network and growing global brand recognition, have helped the Company deliver a record-high quarterly revenue of NT$135.82bn in the third quarter of 2011, resulting in after-tax earnings of NT$18.68bn and EPS of NT$22.07.HTC sold 13.2 million smartphones in 3Q 2011: 93% more than the same period last year, and 9% more than the second quarter of this year.
New products launched during 3Q addressed a wide variety of customers and market segments. Co-branded with Beats, HTC Sensation XE and HTC Sensation XL offer a studio-quality experience to consumers. HTC Rhyme bundled a new HTC Sense experience and sleek accessories to create a lifestyle device. The Company expanded its entry-level offerings by launching HTC Explorer into emerging markets, such as India, on the heels of HTC Wildfire’s success. And HTC Titan and HTC Radar were the first smartphones to launch with the new Windows Phone “Mango” platform.
China is one of the most important growth regions for HTC, and China reported top sales growth across all regions this quarter – 9x more than its sales volume in the same period last year. HTC Wildfire has become an iconic, mainstream smartphone in the region, and HTC launched the flagship HTC Sensation into two major operators (China Mobile and China Unicom) networks. Two highly-customized social networking devices – HTC 微客 with Sina Weibo and HTC ChaCha with QQ – showed HTC’s strong commitment to deepen Chinese consumers’ experience. The Company aims to capture early brand preference in China, as smartphone penetration is at an early stage.
Operating profit continued to grow from NT$12.40 billion in the same period last year, to NT$20.18 billion this quarter- up 63% year-on-year and 5% quarter-on-quarter - on the back of expansion in operating scale and increased revenue. HTC is focused on driving economic scale to achieve efficient operating leverage and a healthy operating margin level.
“We aim to lead the way as the smartphone market continues to expand and change rapidly,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “We pride ourselves on anticipating market and consumer needs and addressing them before they are realized. We are growing rapidly and responsibly around the globe and continue to expand our leadership in new areas, such as LTE.”
LTE technology is expected to be the next generation wireless communication technology for high-speed data. Since 2009, HTC has maintained its leadership position in 4G, developing and shipping more 4G devices than any other company. An LTE device upgrade cycle is foreseeable in 2012 in both the United States and some advanced markets in Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong). HTC is poised to capture an advantage in this market.
In addition to LTE, HTC has invested in delivering innovation to the entry-level smartphone sector. HTC Wildfire has become one of the Company’s top selling products, and the newly-launched HTC Explorer continues to attract first-time smartphone buyers. The Company is committed to drive innovation, not only with high-end LTE devices, but also to the mass market.
Despite uncertainties in the macro-economic environment, HTC believes in its ability to continue to drive strong growth, and is committed to continue investing in marketing, operations and R&D. Going into fourth quarter this year, HTC’s retail presence in China is expected to expand, totaling up to 2,000 outlets. A new factory in Taoyuan is scheduled to complete beginning of next year, which has the potential to increase capacity by up to 40 million units per year. Last but not least, the Company continues its focus on creating global brand preference and emotional connection with customers.
4Q 2011 Outlook
The Company’s outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011 is as follows:
• 4Q revenue expected to be around NT$125 to 135bn, up 20% to 30% year-on-year
• 4Q shipment expected to be around 12.0 to 13.0mn units, up 31% to 42% year-on-year
• Gross margin expected to be around 28.0%±0.5%
• Operating margin expected to be in the range of 14.5%±0.5%Conference Call and Webcast
HTC will host its quarterly conference call in Chinese beginning at 4 p.m. (Taiwan Time, GMT+8), and quarterly conference call in English beginning at 8 p.m. (Taiwan Time, GMT+8) on Monday, October 31st, 2011. The conference call in Chinese will be webcast live with audio and slides at：http://www.mzcan.com/cancast/taiwan/index.php?id=tw2498_143&version=c and webcast link for the call in English is http://www.mzcan.com/cancast/taiwan/index.php?id=tw2498_143&version=e.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the centre of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
10/19/2011HTC Acquires Inquisitive Minds to Create Protected Mobile Environment For Kids
HTC Acquires Inquisitive Minds to Create Protected Mobile Environment For Kids
Pioneer in cross-platform family friendly interactive learning experiences strengthens HTC’s offerings
Taoyuan, Taiwan – October 18, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today confirmed its commitment to ensuring personalized mobile experiences for consumers of all ages with the acquisition of Mountain View-based Inquisitive Minds Inc. The makers of Zoodles will maintain an independent brand, continuing to provide free apps and services that put smartphones, tablets and computers into Kid Mode™.
Widely recognized in North America for its award-winning work with parent and teacher associations, Zoodles will join forces with HTC to create vertically-integrated software, content, service and hardware experiences, only available on HTC devices. It will also continue to deliver a child-friendly, self-contained environment across Android, iPhone, iPad, PC and Mac devices, as well as a dedicated cloud platform.
“Children interact with technology in a wonderfully natural way,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “It’s important that they are protected while exploring and learning. We want to create a wholesome, family-oriented environment for our HTC devices, which makes Zoodles a perfect fit.”
With Zoodles, devices transform into a mode that allows kids eight and under to safely play educational games and videos that are tailored to their age, skill level and desired parental controls. Additionally children can interact with family members through video storybooks and an innovative Video Mail feature. By putting children and families at the center of everything it does, Zoodles creates unique experiences to enrich the lives of children and parents around the world.
Mark Williamson, CEO and co-founder of Zoodles said, "Over the years we have developed a deep understanding of how children play and learn through digital devices. We are incredibly enthused to become part of HTC, a company which shares our passion for putting users at the center of everything we do, and we are looking forward to continuing to innovate around solutions where children can safely and independently play and learn through digital devices."
HTC is investing $13 million for the acquisition of Inquisitive Minds. Zoodles boasts two million customers and HTC plans to expand Zoodles’ reach by bringing it to international markets, enriching global content and enhancing user experience for both kids and their parents worldwide.
About Inquisitive Minds
Mark Williamson, a father of two, founded Inquisitive Minds, Inc in late 2008, with the goal of harnessing the power of the Internet to create a safe, engaging and interactive place for young kids to play and learn. The company soft-launched its first product, Zoodles (www.zoodles.com), in April 2009. By gathering the best educational content from across the Web in one kid-friendly place, Zoodles finally gives parents an alternative to the television for independent playtime. Zoodles was recently awarded a Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center, America’s leading parenting advocacy organization, the Parents’ Choice Award from The Parents’ Choice Foundation, the nation’s oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children’s media, and the coveted Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications (NAPPA), a seal given to the best children’s products and parent resources. Based in Mountain View, California, the company is backed by Harrison Metal Capital and led by a team of parents, engineers and education experts who love to help kids learn. www.zoodles.com.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the centre of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
10/06/2011HTC Unleashes The HTC Sensation™ XL With Beats Audio™
HTC Unleashes The HTC Sensation™ XL With Beats Audio™
Beats integration, combined with amazing 4.7-inch display, introduces powerful entertainment experience
LONDON – October 6, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled the HTC Sensation™ XL with Beats Audio™ integration. This latest innovation is the result of the new partnership between HTC and Beats announced in August and takes mobile entertainment to a new level with an amazing 4.7-inch screen and a specifically optimized audio experience.The HTC Sensation XL joins the HTC Sensation XE to provide customers with a strong line-up of HTC smartphones integrated with Beats Audio.
“With Beats Audio, the HTC Sensation XL continues HTC’s commitment of delivering the best audio possible on your phone whether you’re listening to music, watching a movie or playing a game,” said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. “This is an amazing example of why our partnership with Beats makes so much sense for customers today and into the future.”
“HTC is an incredible partner and has completely embraced our desire to make the music experience on the mobile phone as powerful and as rich as it can be,” said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre.
Design, Performance and Stunning Audio
With the 4.7” screen, slim 9.9mm design and Beats Audio integration, the HTC Sensation XL was specifically created to deliver the best entertainment experience with stunning audio and visuals for music, movies and games. The HTC Sensation XL features unique audio tuning by Beats that ensures customers will hear their music as the artist intended.Unique to HTC phones, the HTC Sensation XL includes new lightweight urBeats™ headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats’ audio profile on the device. The built-in microphone makes hands-free calling easy and the on-cable ControlTalk™ remote control allows customers to pause, advance or rewind, and to answer a call mid-track.
Customers can also send music recommendations and track information to friends over SMS, email or through their Facebook profile. To allocate the perfect audio alert to an incoming call or message from friends and family, use the ringtone trimmer to edit a music track and add it to a friend’s contact profile.
HTC Watch
HTC Sensation XL integrates HTC Watch, an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and, if purchased, lets customers watch them on up to five different HTC devices.Capture the moment
The HTC Sensation XL boasts an 8MP camera, featuring a f/2.2, 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor to fit more of the scene into every shot and for better low-light performance. In video mode, the HTC Sensation XL enables customers to record a perfect moment with stunning clarity and incredible stereo sound – perfect for sharing on YouTube, Facebook or a TV.Availability
HTC Sensation XL will be available across EMEA and Asia Pacific from early November. In EMEA, HTC will also be offering a limited edition bundle that includes special edition Beats Solo headphones.About Beats Electronics LLC
Established in 2006, Beats Electronics is the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine, who set out to develop a new type of headphone with the capability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound that musical artists and producers hear in professional recording studios. For more information, please visit http://beatsbydre.com.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
09/29/2011HTC Unveils HTC Explorer™ – Continues To Expand The Global Market For Affordable Smartphones
HTC Unveils HTC Explorer™ – Continues To Expand The Global Market For Affordable Smartphones
HTC Explorer delivers an affordable smartphone with HTC Sense and distinct design
NEW DELHI, INDIA – September 29, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled HTC Explorer, its most affordable smartphone and the latest addition to its global portfolio of devices. HTC Explorer brings an advanced smartphone experience to first time smartphone customers. With a curved and compact design, a 3.2” HVGA touchscreen and 3MP camera, HTC Explorer offers smartphone performance in an attractive and affordable phone.
“HTC Explorer is an easy-to-use smartphone that puts the customer in control, providing quick access to their most important content and information,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “HTC Explorer is simply a smarter phone for anyone and it represents another clear demonstration of HTC’s global commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones.”
HTC Sense
With HTC Sense™ integrated, customers experience sharp graphics, vibrant animations, a wide variety of widgets and a cinematic and immersive weather experience. HTC Explorer also includes a customizable lock screen that functions as a real-time window to the customer’s most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply waking up the display. The lock screen also enables quick access to the camera for capturing those important moments. It also includes a new Smart Dialer that displays a one-touch menu for quick, easy dialing of contacts.
Stay connected with family and friends
Track social updates from colleagues, friends and family with the People widget that displays social updates in a single easy-to-view thread. You can also easily send a photo, video clip or location in a message with just one touch.Fast Intuitive Web Browsing
HTC Explorer provides a complete web browsing experience with Adobe® Flash® support, and is the first in its class with a HVGA display, allowing you to run nearly all of the applications in Android Market. Smart URL prediction provides quick access to the top 100 websites, while automatic URL correction streamlines web navigation. Users can make restaurant reservations or connect to customer service hotlines just by tapping the phone numbers listed on any website. And if you’ve forgotten to print out the map of your destination, simply tap on the address to bring up a real-time map and its location.Take control of your life
The HTC Explorer allows you to access multiple work and personal email accounts and combine different calendars into a single view. Appointments from each calendar are displayed in different colours to deliver a clearer picture of your busy day. New calendar invites are also managed from one tab allowing you determine the best use of your time. HTC Explorer offers you control over your data and mobile services with a usage monitor that tracks your call minutes, messages and data to keep you on top of your spending.Availability
The HTC Explorer will be available across key markets in EMEA and Asia from Q4 2011 in Metallic Black, Active Black and Metallic Navy. Customers will be also able to customize their HTC Explorer with a range of optional back covers including Metallic Blue, Metallic Orange, Metallic White and Metallic Purple.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
08/16/2011HTC Sues Apple For Patent Infringement
HTC Sues Apple For Patent Infringement
Complaint outlines three HTC patents infringed by Apple products
Seattle – August 16, 2011 – HTC Corporation today took legal action against Apple Inc., filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court of Delaware for patent infringement by Apple’s Mac computer product lines as well Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod product lines.
“We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly our customers that use HTC phones,” said Grace Lei, general counsel, HTC Corporation. “This is the 3rd case before the ITC in which Apple is infringing our intellectual property. Apple needs to stop its infringement of our patented inventions in its products.”
The patents at issue cover a range of functionality embodied in Apple’s Mac computer and mobile devices that are essential to user experience, including: 1) Wi-Fi capability that allows users to wirelessly network multiple devices at home, at work, or in public, and 2) processor communication technology that enables a seamless integration of a PDA and a cellular phone into a single device providing users with a true smartphone experience. The patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 7,417,944, and 7,672,219 and 7,765,414.
The case is Certain Electronic Devices With Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Related Software.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
08/11/2011HTC And Beats By Dr. Dre Set To Introduce New Era In Mobile Audio
HTC And Beats By Dr. Dre Set To Introduce New Era In Mobile Audio
Strategic HTC investment to result in Beats integrated HTC phones this Fall
Taoyuan, Taiwan & Santa Monica, CA – August 11, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today announced a strategic partnership and investment with Beats™ Electronics LLC, the company redefining the audio market with its iconic Beats by Dr. Dre™ audio experience. The two fast-growing brands will focus on bringing high performance sound to HTC phones.
“The HTC and Beats by Dr. Dre partnership is an opportunity for two world-class companies to redefine the smart phone industry and define the future,”
said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre and Chairman and CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records. “For Beats by Dr. Dre, this represents a critical step in our continued mission to clean up the destruction of audio caused by the digital revolution; and reengineer how sound is delivered so that the consumer feels the music the way that the artist intended.”
HTC® and Beats™ have been working together to create superior mobile audio experiences for consumers, which will result in a line of HTC devices integrated with Beats sound innovations, available this fall.
“Beats has found a unique way to harness popular culture in a manner that is unlike any other brand today,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “It’s an exciting brand that has been built around providing something very special, and we believe our strategic partnership will provide customers with unbeatable sound on HTC phones. We obsess over every detail of a consumer’s mobile experience and audio is a critical part of that experience.”
HTC is known for unifying content, services and devices into unique mobile experiences. And Beats is known for its unique consumer brand appeal and ability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound captured in professional recording studios, allowing consumers to hear music the way the artist intended. Bringing these two great brands together will create superior mobile music and sound experiences, while accelerating HTC’s entry into the youth and accessories markets globally.
Beats Electronics will continue to operate autonomously with Iovine as Chairman and Luke Wood as President & COO with its current business partnerships that include Monster Cable Products Inc., Hewlett-Packard and Chrysler Group LLC.. Iovine will also continue serving as Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.
“Our customers have clearly responded to Beats and HTC, and Best Buy is proud to feature their products in our stores,” said Brian J. Dunn, CEO, Best Buy. “We are committed to offering innovative and entertaining technologies that help consumers enhance their lives. Our customers expect that from us. The unique HTC Sense experience and the great sound of Beats provide prime examples of that focus.”
About Beats Electronics LLC
Established in 2006, Beats Electronics is the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine, who set out to develop a new type of headphone with the capability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound that musical artists and producers hear in professional recording studios. For more information, please visit http://beatsbydre.com.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
08/05/2011HTC Expands Cloud Services with Dashwire Acquisition
HTC Expands Cloud Services with Dashwire Acquisition
New role will be responsible for global sales and product marketing
Taoyuan, Taiwan – August 5, 2011- HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today announced the acquisition of Seattle-based Dashwire, Inc, the maker of the Dashworks platform that provides mobile and web applications, enabling people to easily setup and personalize their smartphones, and seamlessly access their mobile content across multiple screens and services. Dashwire will become a wholly owned subsidiary of HTC.
“Cloud services are key to delivering the promise of connected services to our customers,” said Fred Liu, president of engineering and operations, HTC Corporation. “People want access to all of their important content wherever they are on any device. The addition of Dashwire’s cutting-edge sync services and deep mobile cloud experience strengthens our ability to deliver these services in a more powerful way.”
HTC will utilize Dashwire’s cloud sync and device set up products to extend the HTCSense.com cloud services it launched last year.
“Dashwire was founded with the conviction that mobile cloud services would fundamentally change how people create, connect with and share their content across their devices,” said Ford Davidson, founder and CEO of Dashwire. “HTC shares the mobile cloud computing vision with Dashwire which makes it exciting for us to be joining the HTC family to drive even more innovation in this space.”
About Dashwire, Inc.
Dashwire, Inc. was founded in 2006 to help people get the most out of their mobile device experiences by seamlessly integrating the device and world it captures with the web. Dashwire is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company is backed by Trilogy Equity Partners and Best Buy Capital. For moreinformation about Dashwire, please visit http://www.dashwire.com.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.All trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners.
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07/16/2011ITC Judges Releases Initial Determination In Apple Vs. HTC Case
ITC Judges Releases Initial Determination In Apple Vs. HTC Case
Taoyuan, Taiwan–July 16, 2011 – HTC received notice of the ITC judge’s initial determination in the Apple vs. HTC case, ITC No. 337-TA-710. Apple originally asserted 10 of its patents against HTC in March 2010, and the judge ruled today that HTC infringed on 2 patents. HTC does not yet have access to the judge’s full opinion and analysis to determine the details of his findings.
“We are highly confident we have a strong case for the ITC appeals process and are fully prepared to defend ourselves using all means possible,” said Grace Lei, General Counsel of HTC. “We strongly believe we have alternate solutions in place for the issues raised by Apple. We look forward to resolving this case, so we can continue creating the most innovative mobile experiences for consumers.”
The ITC’s Staff Attorney independently studied the facts and argued at trial that HTC does not violate any of the 10 Apple patents.
The ITC has already ruled that Apple is infringing the patents of HTC's subsidiary S3 Graphics as part of ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-724. HTC announced its acquisition of S3Graphics on July 6, 2011.
HTC is a leading innovator of smartphones that has developed a strong customer brand, unique user experience and differentiated smartphone portfolio.
Founded in 1997 with a passion for innovation and a vision for how smartphones would change people's lives, HTC has continually driven this vision by consistently introducing award-winning smartphones worldwide. In February 2011, HTC was honored as the handset maker of the year by the GSMA, the mobile industries global trade association. For more information on HTC's history of innovation, please visit: http://www.htc.com/about/
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com
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07/14/2011HTC Appoints Jason Mackenzie To Newly Created Position Of President For Global Sales And Marketing
HTC Appoints Jason Mackenzie To Newly Created Position Of President For Global Sales And Marketing
New role will be responsible for global sales and product marketing
Taoyuan, Taiwan - July 13, 2011 - HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones and devices, today announced the promotion of Jason Mackenzie to the newly-created position of president for global sales and marketing, effective immediately. In his new role, Mackenzie will report to Peter Chou and will be responsible for ensuring that HTC's sales strategies and go-to-market execution are aligned as HTC expands its global reach.
"Under Jason's leadership, HTC has become one of the leading smartphone brands in the Americas. His attention to detail, focus on customer service and commitment to driving HTC's innovations across the region have been a testament to his sales and marketing management capabilities," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC Corporation. "In his new role, Jason is responsible for driving tighter integration and scale across our product portfolio globally."
Mackenzie joined HTC in 2005 and has led HTC North America and Latin America since 2007. He will continue in his role as president of North America and Latin America until a replacement is announced.
"HTC's tremendous success is testament to the company's commitment to innovation and focus on delivering unique experiences that capture the imagination of our customers around the world," said Mackenzie. "I am excited to be a part of a new phase in taking HTC's products to more people around the world."
Prior to HTC, Mackenzie held a progression of sales and marketing positions with DENSO Wireless and Siemens Communications, concluding as Vice President for Siemens Communications. Mackenzie earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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07/08/2011HTC Acquires S3 Graphics
HTC Acquires S3 Graphics
HTC Adds Key Graphics Visualization Patents To Existing IP Portfolio
Taoyuan, Taiwan — July 6, 2011 — HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones and devices,today announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. (“S3 Graphics”) for an aggregate consideration of US$300 million, payable fin cash. The acquisition strengthens HTC’s technology leadership and extends its IP portfolio with the addition of 235 patents and the pending applications, including those related to graphics visualization technologies.
S3 Graphics is a leading provider of innovative graphics visualization technologies. It licenses the widely recognized texture compression algorithms, known as S3 Texture Compression (“S3TC™”), to the world’s leading technology and consumer electronics companies, including Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. In addition to its traditional markets in PCs and game consoles, S3 Graphics’ texture compression technology is increasingly being applied to smartphones and tablet devices. S3TC is also invaluable to the development and implementation of advanced 3-D video graphics.
“As a leading mobile innovator, HTC is committed to continually enhancing its IP portfolio,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “S3 Graphics’ patents are highly complementary to HTC’s existing innovations and multimedia capabilities.”
“S3 Graphics has a long history of designing graphics processor chips and technologies,” said Dr. Ken Weng, CEO of S3 Graphics. “S3 Graphics’ technology has been implemented in more than one billion computers, game consoles and mobile devices worldwide.”
S3 Graphics is a private company owned by VIA Technologies, Inc. ("VIA") and WTI Investment International, Ltd. (“WTI”), an investment company, in which Cher Wang, Chairman of HTC, is an indirect significant shareholder.
The proposed transaction has received approvals from the boards of directors of HTC, WTI and VIA.Subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, the transaction is expected to close before end of 2011.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (“HTC”) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
07/05/2011HTC Recognized for Global Design Leadership
HTC Recognized for Global Design Leadership
Honored with Eight Awards, Including the Prestigious IDEA Gold AwardBellevue, Wash / Taoyuan, Taiwan – July 5, 2011 –HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, has been honored by three separate international organizations for excellence in product design, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating perfect experiences for everyday life that make consumers’ lives a little better.
HTC’s philosophy of designing mobile phones for the individual passions and pursuits of consumers is reflected in each winning product line, resulting in recent awards from IDEA, and earlier in the year from red dot and IDA.
“Countless HTC employees came together to earn the recognition we received at IDEA 2011, red dot 2011 and IDA 2010,” said Scott Croyle, vice president of design at HTC. “Our award-winning designs span multiple disciplines and regions around the world. Our teams listened to and observed customers, recognized their differing needs, and partnered to design products that have these customers’ desires at heart.”
HTC garnered four top awards at the 2011 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), known as the “Oscars of Design,” and sponsored by Fast Company magazine and the Industrial Designers Society of America, for devices in the communications tools category. The HTC Droid Incredible was given a Gold award, HTC EVO 4G recognized with a Silver award, and the HTC Legend garnered a Bronze award. Additionally, the HTC Aria was a finalist in the communications tool category.
“The rigor of selecting the best of over 2,000 entries culminated in three days of intense dialogue and debate that was stimulating and rewarding for the 20 expert jurors—we are proud of the work we have chosen to represent the best from our profession,” said IDEA’s Jury Chair Davin Stowell, founder and CEO of Smart Design.
Started in 1980 by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the International Design Excellence Awards Program (IDEA®) fosters business and public understanding about the impact of design excellence on the quality of life and the economy.
HTC Receives “red dot” of Approval from Global Jury
In March 2011, HTC won three awards from red dot. The EVO 4G won the highest product design award: the “red dot: best of the best” award, recognizing trailblazing design. In addition, the HTC Legend and HTC Aria won a red dot, a quality seal awarded to devices with high design quality, that stand apart from comparable products.red dot was judged by a jury from across the globe, whose background gives them unique insight to assess the special intercultural aspects of design. The red dot awards are sponsored by the Red Dot Museum in Germany and Singapore. The competition is aimed at all those who would like to distinguish their business activities through design.
“HTC’s drive to connect with consumers through design was apparent in the winning selections,” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, president of the competition. “Each year we seek out brands that successfully harness the power of design to the masses.
International Design Awards (IDA) Gives HTC Gold
In May 2011, the IDA, a four-year-old awards program honoring smart and sustainable design, recognized HTC’s pioneering design by awarding the HTC Legend a Gold at the 2010 IDA Awards.“This competition year has been our largest to date, with entries from over 65 countries,” said Jade Tran, competition director. “We were very excited to see design that was so committed to design theory and creating a strong connection between consumer and product. HTC certainly exemplified this in the Phone and Communications Technology category.”
A handful of designers, thinkers and entrepreneurs created the International Design Awards in 2007 as a response to the lack of recognition and celebration for smart and sustainable multidisciplinary design.
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06/26/2011HTC Invests in New European and UK Headquarters
HTC Invests in New European and UK Headquarters
LONDON, UK – June 27, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today opened the doors to its new European and UK headquarters based in Slough in a ceremony officiated by Ed Vaizey MP, the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries. The ceremony was attended by The Worshipful the Mayor of Slough, Sukhjit Dhaliwal, Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation, members of the HTC board and Florian Seiche, President of HTC EMEA, who highlighted this important milestone in the company’s history, affirming HTC’s commitment to consumers, operators and partners across the region.
HTC’s European operations have grown steadily over recent years to encompass more than 50 territories. Its commitment to Europe has influenced HTC’s global strategy through engagement, investment in local talent and strategic partnerships with local and regional operators and partners. It has also been a source of new inspiration to the designers and engineering teams behind HTC’s expanding portfolio of mobile devices, delivering experiences that strongly resonate with local cultures. Melding Eastern culture with Western ideals, HTC has developed a fast-paced innovation environment and people-centric business model that has propelled the company to a global consumer brand. The investment in the EMEA market’s own headquarters symbolises the rapid growth HTC has experienced in recent years.
“HTC is on a hugely exciting journey, from humble beginnings to a global brand,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “HTC is growing on all fronts in 2011; we’re attracting new, exciting talent to the senior management team and increasing our commitment to local markets through investment in people and partnerships. Our new European office is a natural next step to show our commitment to the EMEA market and we look forward to using this office as a base from which to drive the European mobile market forward in the years to come.”
The new facility will house the senior management, sales & marketing and engineering teams for HTC EMEA and HTC UK. Florian Seiche, President of HTC EMEA commented, “Slough is the ideal base from which to operate in Europe and run our UK business, which we have seen go from strength to strength. It offers great transport links with easy access to London and the major travel hubs for the rest of Europe. HTC is committed to expanding our influence in EMEA over the next few years and look forward to using this new state-of-the-art base to derive more insights into how we will communicate in the future in order to fuel mobile innovation now and in the future.”
Notes to editors
2010 key figures:
- 25 million handsets sold worldwide
- Revenue in 2010 topped $9 billion, representing a 93% growth on previous year
- 50% consumer brand awareness achieved
Q1 2011 key figures:
- 9.7 million smartphones sold globally: an increase of 192% year-on-year, and 6% on the previous quarter.
- In the first quarter of 2011, smartphone sales across EMEA jumped 67 percent from a year earlier. (Canalys data)
About the new HQ
- The new European and UK headquarters is 6,500 square metres (69,692 square feet) in size
- The new headquarters was formerly the UK headquarters of O2
- The facility provides additional space for nearly 150 new positions to be created over the coming 12 months
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
06/13/2011HTC Unveils the Social Phone HTC Salsa in India
HTC Unveils the Social Phone HTC Salsa in India
Raises the bar for mobile social phones with the HTC Salsa
New Delhi, India – June 13, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC Salsa in India. The HTC Salsa is powered by the Android operating system and features HTC Sense, HTC’s unique design philosophy that focuses on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. The phone is built entirely to be social, incorporating the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense.
With the stylishly designed HTC Salsa, you can surf from one website to another with multiple browsing windows, zoom in and out of a page, and watch the text resize automatically on screen. You can merge your different email accounts together into one inbox. All the emails are color coded, so you know what's what, and you can sort them by importance, groups or content. In keeping with its emphasis on easy social connectivity, the HTC Salsa also provides a one-touch access to the key functions of Facebook, integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience, through a dedicated Facebook button.
According to Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India, ““HTC has always understood that different people want different things and the new HTC Salsa offers special new ways to socialize through a mobile device. With Indians increasingly getting hooked on to the social web, we wanted to create the ultimate socially connected phone which makes this experience simple and convenient.”
The HTC Salsa offers a fast, high-performance smartphone experience. Capture the moment in high-resolution stills or video with the 5-megapixel camera and immediately share it with friends on the generous 3.4-inch, 480 x 320 resolution touch display. Upload your photos to Facebook at the touch of a button.
Pricing & Availability
The new HTC Salsa will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 22,000* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Prices may vary according to the local applicable taxesAbout HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.Follow HTC India on:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/HTC_in
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HTCIndiaHTC, the HTC logo, HTC Salsa, and HTC Sense are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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05/27/2011HTC Launches the HTC Wildfire S
HTC Launches the HTC Wildfire S in India
Latest incarnation of popular HTC Wildfire™ smartphone combines value for money
and ease of use with great designNew Delhi – May 27, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC Wildfire S in India. The HTC Wildfire S, powered by the Android operating system, is an affordable and easy-to-use smartphone, combining great design and intuitive functionality. The smartphone includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way.
“The HTC Wildfire S is a stylish looking smartphone, offering fantastic value-for-money and great features, and we are delighted to launch it in India,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. “The HTC Wildfire has been among our best selling devices in India. Hence, we are extremely excited and positive that the HTC Wildfire S will garner a tremendous response from Indian mobile phone users”, he added.
HTC Wildfire S
Building on the popularity of the HTC Wildfire smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S smartphone is an affordable, compact and playful device that packs a powerful smartphone experience. It enables people to maintain and build connections and friendships through popular sites like Facebook®, as well as through voice and text messaging. You can instantly tag your friends in photos before posting them on Facebook, or share your latest discoveries from the Android™ Market at the touch of a button.HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide – and sports a distinctive 3.2 inch, HVGA display.
Celebrate your individuality and choose from a wide variety of colors including dark grey and silver white. The phone’s home screen is fully customizable with your favorite apps, widgets and content, while a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus, expandable microSD™ memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats make a great all-around multimedia device that slips easily into any pocket.
HTC Sense
The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Kobo™ and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.
Pricing & Availability
The HTC Wildfire S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 14,700* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxesAbout HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.HTC, the HTC logo, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Wildfire and HTC Sense are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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05/19/2011HTC Increases Commitment To Asia Markets Supported By Expanded Leadership Team
HTC Increases Commitment To Asia Markets Supported By Expanded Leadership Team
HTC announces Jack Tong as president of HTC North Asia and Lennard Hoornik as president of HTC South Asia
Taoyuan, Taiwan – May 18, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced an increased commitment to Asia-Pacific supported by the executive promotion of Jack Tong and the appointment of Lennard Hoornik to newly created regional management positions. The organizational expansion allows HTC to build a strategic foundation for future growth across the region.
“2011 has already been a year of remarkable growth and expansion for HTC,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Today’s announcement is more than a product of that success, it is a signal of our commitment to ongoing strategic investment in Asia and building on our regional leadership as we look forward to our future growth opportunities.”
As president of HTC North Asia, Jack Tong will be based in Taiwan and will be responsible for the growth and development of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and China. Over the last six years in his previous role as vice president of HTC Asia, Jack Tong grew HTC from a relatively young brand to one of the region’s mobile leaders. In 2010, his leadership propelled HTC Asia to 200% growth, making it the fastest-growing region for the company and laying the groundwork for today’s announcement of expanded investment.As president of HTC South Asia Pacific, Lennard Hoornik will be based in Singapore and responsible for Singapore, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippine, Australia and New Zealand. Hoornik brings a wealth of expertise in the mobile industry where he has held multiple management positions in the Asia-Pacific region.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
04/12/2011HTC Unveils Multimedia Superphone, The HTC Sensation™ 4G
HTC Unveils Multimedia Superphone, The HTC Sensation™ 4G
HTC brings one of its most advanced smartphones ever to the United States exclusively to T-Mobile customers
BELLEVUE, Wash. – April 12, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today introduced the HTC Sensation 4G, a smartphone that shines a spotlight on entertainment with HTC’s new HTC Watch™ video service. Crafted with premium design elements, the HTC Sensation 4G features the company’s latest customer-focused HTC Sense™ experience that puts people at the center by making their smartphones work in a more simple and natural way. The HTC Sensation 4G will be available in the US exclusively from T-Mobile USA beginning this summer.
“Consumers have quickly transformed smartphones into consumer lifestyle hubs that are pocket-sized entertainment centers that enable people to take their favorite multimedia content with them wherever they go. The new HTC Watch service makes it fun and easy for people to access premium movies and TV shows while on the go,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The HTC Sensation 4G combines this great multimedia experience within the latest HTC Sense experience in a premium device that delivers a powerful and unprecedented smartphone to our customers.”
“The HTC Sensation 4G delivers the ultimate in speed and entertainment on America’s Largest 4G network,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing for T-Mobile USA. “With a lightning-fast dual core processor and 4G speeds, customers will experience the difference when accessing rich media and content on the HTC Sensation 4G’s beautiful qHD display. We look forward to adding the HTC Sensation 4G to our industry-leading lineup of 4G smartphones.”
Premium Design and Materials
Tapping into HTC’s trademark design language, the HTC Sensation 4G’s premium look and feel is enhanced by its rounded edges, aluminum unibody construction and the touch screen surface is protected by a contoured screen that feels more natural as a finger is glided across it. The 4.3-inch qHD display delivers high-resolution widescreen viewing and gives the HTC Sensation 4G slender proportions that feel natural in a person’s hand. At the heart of the HTC Sensation 4G beats a powerful, 1.2-gigahertz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, which enables gorgeous graphics and all-around fast performance.HTC Sense
Complementing the HTC Sensation 4G’s premium design is the latest HTC Sense experience that boasts a host of new features and enhancements, helping people to have more fun and get more done. For instance, HTC Sense introduces a customizable active lockscreen experience that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply waking up the display. In addition, the new active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets people quickly jump to the most used features, like making a phone call, sending an email, taking a picture or anything else with the same quick gesture usually used to unlock the phone. For instance, the camera can be launched right from the lock screen with a single motion, saving precious seconds when you’re trying to capture the action. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense look better than ever and, by continuing to focus on all of the aspects, both large and small, that make HTC Sense special, HTC introduces a more cinematic and immersive weather experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.HTC Sense also makes it easy to have fun by enabling people to capture and share special moments. The HTC Sensation 4G’s 8-megapixel camera doesn’t just shoot gorgeous photos but, with the new instant capture feature, lets people capture the moments they want without worrying about missing or keeping up with the action. The HTC Sensation 4G also shoots full HD video in 1080p resolution, with full stereo sound, at up to 30 frames a second, giving you smooth video that is better than many other phones. With the new Video Trimmer tool, people can crop their clips to the perfect size for easy sharing with friends and family.
HTC Watch
The HTC Sensation 4G is a smartphone that is built from the ground up for a sophisticated, evolved multimedia experience. The 4.3” widescreen display means that users can watch movies like they were meant to be seen – in their full cinematic glory, with no cropping or letterboxing. The HTC Sensation 4G is also the first smartphone to feature HTC Watch – an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest, premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and if purchased, lets you watch them on up to five different HTC devices.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
04/12/2011HTC Unveils Multimedia Superphone, The HTC Sensation™
HTC Unveils Multimedia Superphone, The HTC Sensation™
HTC continues to introduce advanced entertainment
capabilities with the introduction of HTC Watch on the HTC SensationLONDON – April 12, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today introduced the HTC Sensation, a smartphone that shines a spotlight on entertainment with HTC’s new HTC Watch™ video service. Crafted with premium design elements, the HTC Sensation features the company’s latest HTC Sense™ experience that puts people at the center by making their smartphones work in a more simple and natural way.
“Smartphones have evolved into pocket-sized entertainment centers that enable people to take their favorite content with them wherever they go,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The HTC Sensation takes this even further by combining the great new HTC Watch entertainment experience with the latest HTC Sense experience to deliver a powerful, evolved multimedia smartphone to our customers.”
“The HTC Sensation integrates multimedia content with relevant, thoughtful features, bringing an exciting new dimension to Vodafone’s smartphone range. The HTC Sensation will be available first in key Vodafone markets in the coming months,” said Patrick Chomet, Vodafone’s Group Terminals Director. “The strength of Vodafone and HTC’s partnership is a marker of our commitment to offer our customers truly compelling and market-leading mobile experiences.”
Premium Design and Materials
Tapping into HTC’s trademark design language, the HTC Sensation’s premium look and feel is enhanced by its rounded edges, aluminum unibody construction and the touch screen surface is protected by a contoured screen that feels more natural as a finger is glided across it. The 4.3-inch qHD display delivers high-resolution widescreen viewing and gives the HTC Sensation slender proportions that feel natural in a person’s hand. At the heart of the HTC Sensation beats a powerful, 1.2-gigahertz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, which enables gorgeous graphics and all-around fast performance.HTC Sense
Complementing the HTC Sensation’s premium design is the latest HTC Sense experience that boasts a host of new features and enhancements, helping people to have more fun and get more done. For instance, HTC Sense introduces a customizable active lockscreen experience that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply turning on the display. In addition, the new active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets people quickly jump to the most used features, like making a phone call, sending an email, taking a picture or anything else with the same quick gesture usually used to unlock the phone. For instance, the camera can be launched right from the lock screen with a single motion, saving precious seconds when you’re trying to capture the action. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense look better than ever and, by continuing to focus on all of the aspects, both large and small, that make HTC Sense special, HTC introduces a more cinematic and immersive weather experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.HTC Sense also makes it easy to have fun by enabling people to capture and share special moments. The HTC Sensation’s 8-megapixel camera doesn’t just shoot gorgeous photos but, with the new instant capture feature, lets people capture the moments they want without worrying about missing or keeping up with the action. The HTC Sensation also shoots full HD video in 1080p resolution, with full stereo sound, at up to 30 frames a second, giving you smooth video that is better than many other phones. With the new Video Trimmer tool, people can crop their clips to the perfect size for easy sharing with friends and family.
HTC Watch
The HTC Sensation is a smartphone that is built from the ground up for a sophisticated, evolved multimedia experience. The 4.3” widescreen display means that users can watch movies like they were meant to be seen – in their full cinematic glory, with no cropping or letterboxing. The HTC Sensation is also the first smartphone to feature HTC Watch – an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest, premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and if purchased, lets you watch them on up to five different HTC devices.Availability
The HTC Sensation will be broadly available in Europe, first with Vodafone across its key European markets. It will also be available in Asian markets in Q2 2011.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
04/07/2011HTC Expands Its Desire Series In India – Launches The HTC Desire S
HTC Expands Its Desire Series In India – Launches The HTC Desire S
Features the latest HTC Sense experience with a spacious 3.7 inch screen, a stronger and slimmer unibody design, HD video recording and much more
New Delhi – April 07, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the latest HTC Desire S in the Indian market. The Android-powered HTC Desire S, equipped with the latest HTC Sense experience, perfectly combines a sleek unibody design with powerful features, and is a worthy successor to the much-acclaimed HTC Desire.
“HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense - this is what the HTC Desire S represents best,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The new phone offers an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extends people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original. The HTC Desire was extremely well received in India and met with immense success and we are positive that the new HTC Desire S will prove to be a worthy successor”, he added.
HTC Desire S
As a successor to the popular and award-winning HTC Desire, the new HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Inspired by the HTC Legend™ smartphone’s aluminium design, the HTC Desire S is sculpted out of a single block of aluminum making it feel solid and natural in your hand. With Qualcomm’s new 1GHz Snapdragon™ MSM8255 processor, the HTC Desire S offers snappy performance and power. It offers dual front and back cameras, High-Definition video recording and the 3.7-inch WVGA display presents multimedia content brilliantly.HTC Sense
The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Kobo™ and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.
Pricing & Availability
The HTC Desire S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 25,490* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxesAbout HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.The names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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03/30/2011CTIA And Wireless Industry Leaders Recognize HTC Devices With Product Innovation Awards
CTIA And Wireless Industry Leaders Recognize HTC Devices With Product Innovation Awards
HTC EVO 3D, HTC ThunderBolt and HTC EVO View 4G
collectively take home 4 awards for HTCOrlando, Fla./ Taipei, Taiwan – March 30, 2011 – On the heels of winning the Best Device Manufacturer award at the GSM Association’s 15th Global Mobile Awards, HTC Corporation was recognized again by the industry for its product innovation and distinctive design philosophy at the recent International CTIA WIRELESS 2011®.
Winning four awards total, HTC was recognized by CTIA’s Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards for the HTC ThunderBolt, the world’s first LTE smartphone on Verizon, in the phones/smartphone category. Additionally, HTC’s newly unveiled HTC EVO 3D was awarded the “Best in Show” award and “Best Smartphone” award by Laptop Magazine. The HTC EVO View 4G, also unveiled for the first time at CTIA, won the “Best of CTIA” award by Notebooks.com.
“We are honored to receive these prestigious awards. They are a testament to the hard work and commitment to our excellence from the HTC team and our partners," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. “Product design and innovation are at the heart of everything we do at HTC. We are constantly listening to our customers and observing their behavior to inspire the designs that will make their lives better and easier.”
“CTIA congratulates this year’s E-Tech Awards winners,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. “The mobile industry is undergoing rapid innovation and the E-Tech Awards honor the latest products and services for a truly mobile life.”
CTIA’s E-Tech Awards recognized leaders in mobile applications, mobile consumer electronics, enterprise and vertical markets and network infrastructure. In addition to the 14 awards categories, industry peers voted for their favorite entries online and onsite via text during the show.
About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and produces the industry's leading tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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03/22/2011HTC INTRODUCES THE ICONIC HTC INCREDIBLE S IN INDIA
HTC INTRODUCES THE ICONIC HTC INCREDIBLE S IN INDIA
Stunning design combined with the HTC Sense experience for those looking to lead,
stand out and be differentNew Delhi – March 22, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today launched the new HTC Incredible S in the Indian market. The HTC Incredible S is an alluring smartphone that combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different.
Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device.
“In today’s mobile market, where one is bombarded with choices and features, users are looking forward to an offering which amalgamates the best of both. HTC has always endeavored to take the mobile phone experience to a higher level and with the launch of the Incredible S is set to create a new paradigm in mobile experience for the users,” said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The HTC Incredible S is the answer for those looking for the perfect combination of performance and style and will help them stand out from the crowd as an icon.”
Personal entertainment experience second to none
Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand. HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology.The HTC Incredible S includes an industry first with automatic orientation shifting of the virtual home, menu, back and search function keys based on how it is held.
Add to this a premium Hi-Fi experience with dual mics, noise cancellation, surround sound and HTC Sense, and one gets a smartphone that sets new benchmarks in mobile entertainment.
HTC Sense
The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Kobo™ and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.
Pricing & Availability
The HTC Incredible S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 28,900* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxesAbout HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.comThe names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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03/22/2011Sprint Introduces America’s first 4G “glasses-free” device with QHD 3D Display, HTC EVO 3D, Coming this Summer
Sprint Introduces America's first 4G "glasses-free" device with QHD 3D Display, HTC EVO 3D, Coming this Summer
Sprint also brings the popular and powerful HTC EVO experience to a 4G tablet, HTC EVO View 4G, this summer, with new digital pen technology
that makes it possible to make notes on Web pages, ebooks, PDF documents and more, in an easy and natural wayORLANDO (CTIA) – March 22, 2011 – As the first national wireless carrier to launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the upcoming availability of its 21st and 22nd 4G-capable devices – HTC EVO™ 3D and HTC EVO View 4G™ on America’s Favorite 4G Network.1 HTC EVO 3D takes the mobile multimedia experience to a new level, providing the ability to capture and view in 3D and share at 4G speeds, offering consumers the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience. Sprint also announced HTC EVO View 4G, introducing a tablet to the award-winning EVO family.
Both devices will be available for Sprint customers this summer. Pricing will be shared closer to launch. Pre-registration for both devices begins today at www.sprint.com/evo3d and www.sprint.com/evoview.
Built with the Gingerbread (2.3) version of Android™, HTC EVO 3D features America’s first QHD 3D 4.3-inch display and a powerful 1.2 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® dual-core processor. HTC EVO 3D also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both high-quality conventional and stunning 3D images and videos, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video.
“Sprint is taking wireless innovation to the next level once again as we bring our customers the ability to experience 3D on their phone without glasses,” said Steve Elfman, president - Network Operations, Product and Wholesale, Sprint. “HTC EVO 3D makes it easy to take pictures or movies in 3D when you are on vacation, and then feel like you are there again when you view it months later. This device takes full advantage of Sprint’s powerful 4G network and offers the innovation one would expect as the next benchmark device in the prestigious EVO product line.”
As 3D has become more sought-after in both movie theaters and family rooms, the ability to enjoy 3D on a wireless phone – 3D glasses-free – will change the way customers interact with their devices. According to The NPD Group's 3D 360° Monitor (September 2010), consumers show a high degree of interest in working with personal media in 3D (with one-third saying they would like to take photos in 3D). For details, visit http://www.3dmarkettrends.com.
The countless ways customers benefit from HTC EVO 3D’s dynamic ability to capture and playback video in 3D include:- Real estate agents can create and share 3D virtual tours of homes that let out-of-town buyers “walk through” the house and truly experience the listings before they can see them live
- Dad can feel like he is in the bleachers watching the ball leave the park for a homerun even if he’s forced skip a Little League game because he is stuck at the office
- 3D mapping of terrain will help build new and exciting features for navigation, and hikers will be able to get aerial views of the topography of rivers and mountains while in the backcountry
- Families can “relive” the excitement of their vacation and feel like they are there again
“At HTC, we believe in offering a wide portfolio of beautifully designed, powerful and highly customizable devices for our customers, and the HTC EVO portfolio at Sprint does just that,” said Jason Mackenzie, president - HTC Americas. “As HTC continues to push the limits of innovation, we are looking forward to delivering the HTC EVO 3D and our first 4G tablet, the HTC EVO View 4G, to Sprint customers this summer.”
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.
With integrated 3D HD (720p) video capture, 4G speeds, and the latest version of the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, HTC EVO 3D makes it possible to become part of the action and then easily and seamlessly post high-quality video to YouTube™ or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live, via Qik. Its integrated DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) capability makes it fast and easy to share stored music, pictures and user-generated HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified® home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, printers and more. Using an HDMI cable (sold separately) makes it possible to also share user-created 3D video content via a 3D TV.
Additional key features of HTC EVO 3D include:
- 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube™
- Sprint’s unique implementation of Google Voice, allowing customers to keep their Sprint number and seamlessly move to Google Voice
- Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
- 4GB Internal 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
Blockbuster On Demand Provides Access to the Latest Movies
HTC EVO 3D will be the first 3D handset pre-loaded with the Blockbuster On Demand® mobile application that has access to one of the largest catalogs of movies, including 3D titles. This movie store in your pocket offers video optimized for viewing on HTC EVO 3D’s 4.3-inch screen.“Consumers want to watch the latest entertainment anywhere, anytime,” said Scott Levine, vice president of Digital, Blockbuster. “Sprint and Blockbuster are taking the movie watching experience to the next level with enabling 3D on a smartphone.”
Blockbuster On Demand offers the hottest new releases on the same day they become available on Blu-ray and DVD. Customers can buy or rent digitally and download directly to their smartphone, along with select 3D movies.
If a video isn’t available digitally, Blockbuster also gives customers access to more than 100,000 movies and TV shows, as well as games, through store inventory at any of the Blockbuster stores nationwide. Also, Blockbuster® by Mail is another option for consumers. They can manage and update their mail queues from their phone, while on-the-go.
Blockbuster On Demand purchases can also be watched on other Blockbuster On Demand-compatible devices. Rentals range from $1.99 to $3.99 each, and purchases are $5.99 and up. Rentals will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played.
Bringing the EVO Experience to a Tablet
Sprint and HTC’s first 3G/4G Android tablet together, HTC EVO View 4G, will bring the best of the HTC EVO experience into a tablet design with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom, a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor and the latest version of HTC Sense. As the perfect combination e-reader, media player and portable computing device, HTC EVO View 4G offers a premium entertainment experience with HD-quality video and a rich Web-browsing experience with the ability to browse the Web on Flash-enabled sites.With dual cameras – a main 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera – HTC EVO View 4G unleashes the ability to create, stream over the lightning-fast 4G network, share via YouTube™ or Facebook® and watch video with the Qik mobile app.
Although the sleek, aluminum-encased tablet weighs less than a paperback book, it is a powerful productivity tool for business customers and consumers. With lightning-fast 4G connectivity and a large touchscreen display, HTC EVO View 4G makes it even easier to manage e-mail, and its front-facing camera makes the Qik video chat application an easy and appealing way to conduct business while on-the-go.
Additional key features of HTC EVO View 4G include:
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Voice Actions, and YouTube
- Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
- Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Blockbuster On Demand® to rent or purchase the hottest new releases on the same day they become available on Blu-ray and DVD
- 32GB internal memory, 1GB RAM
- microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- Bluetooth 3.0
- Integrated GPS
- 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery
With HTC Scribe Technology™, HTC EVO View 4G will offer a new way to interact with a tablet. HTC Scribe Technology introduces a unique digital pen to the tablet experience and unlocks new capabilities. When combined with Evernote™, a leading notes application and service, the user will have the ability to capture and make notes on Web pages, ebooks, PDF documents and more, in an easy and natural way. Additionally, HTC Scribe enables enhanced voice-synchronized note taking using a feature called Timemark, making it possible to capture the audio of a meeting at the same time as written notes.
Also improving on the tablet experience, HTC EVO View 4G allows users to draw, take notes and highlight text on documents on the tablet with the HTC Scribe™ digital pen. Sold separately and available this summer, the enhanced functionality of the HTC Scribe brings creativity to life. For example, the user can draw a sketch or add notations and highlight paragraphs, while reading an eBook, review and comment on PDF documents and add casual comment on photos.
A Sprint developer guide for HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G will be available on the Sprint Application Developer website at launch. The developer guide will provide details and information on how to take advantage of their unique hardware and software capabilities, including 3D, HDMI output, DLNA and HTC Scribe Technology on the Sprint Network.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 49.9 million customers at the end of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.1 Based on number of Sprint 4G subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G (WiMAX and LTE) networks in the United States.
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03/21/2011HTC Appoints Shashi Fernando To Head Up Content Division
HTC Appoints Shashi Fernando To Head Up Content Division
Saffron Digital CEO Moves to HTC as Chief Content Officer
TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 21 2011 - HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the appointment of Shashi Fernando as chief content officer at HTC, Fernando was previously CEO at Saffron Digital. Fernando will report directly to Peter Chou, HTC’s CEO and be based at HTC’s headquarters in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
The appointment reflects HTC’s commitment to developing content as a pivotal component in its devices. His charge will be to lead HTC’s global content strategy and business and regional deployment.
“Shashi has tremendous experience in the content industry and I am excited to have him leading HTC’s content strategy,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Content will continue to be a crucial part of our overall proposition and future success.”
“HTC is a highly ambitious company with the expertise and scope to realise those ambitions,” said Fernando. “I’m tremendously excited to be working on HTC content strategy and look forward to bringing new content and services to HTC customers around the world.”
Prior to joining HTC, Fernando was CEO of Saffron Digital, the company he founded in 2006 to provide reliable, high quality digital delivery services to third party clients. Under his leadership, the company built up a reputation for technological innovation and became a pioneer in media and entertainment technology. Saffron Digital was acquired by HTC in February.
Shashi Fernando has been included in Mobile Entertainment magazine’s list of annual Top 50 executives in both 2009 and 2010. Saffron Digital itself is currently listed as a Deloitte Fast 50 Technology company, and in the Media Momentum Top 100 digital media companies. David McDonald, Saffron Digital’s chief operating officer, will now assume the chief executive officer position at Saffron, working directly with HTC as a strategic partner.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
03/13/2011HTC Business As Usual After Japan Earthquake
HTC Business As Usual After Japan Earthquake
Taoyuan , Taiwan – March 13, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today provided assurances that the massive earthquake which occurred off the east coast of Honshu last Friday, 11 March 2011, has not had a significant impact on its global business to date.
Peter Chou, CEO, HTC, said: “ HTC global supply chain and distribution channels remain unaffected and operating as normal. We have a comprehensive business continuity strategy and framework in place, which activates a secondary supply chain, in the event of a crisis or natural disaster, such as last Friday’s massive earthquake. HTC is also working closely with our global supply chain and distribution channel partners to monitor the situation in Japan, and will take any necessary steps to ensure that our operations remain business unaffected.”
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02/17/2011HTC Awarded As “2011 Device Manufacturer Of The Year” By The GSMA
HTC Awarded As "2011 Device Manufacturer Of The Year" By The GSMA
Device Manufacturer of the Year Award Is Industry’s Top Global Honor
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 16, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, has been honored this week with the highest industry honor as “Device Manufacturer of the Year” by the GSMA at its Global Mobile Awards ceremony in Barcelona. The award follows a year of global momentum for HTC, which saw the launch of a large portfolio of industry leading smartphones such as the HTC Desire. HTC was awarded from a list of three finalists that included Apple and Samsung.
“For HTC to be recognized by the industry in this way for the growth and success we have experienced in the last year is truly humbling. Thousands of people at HTC work tirelessly to create the intuitive and deeply personal smartphone experiences for which we have become known. This award is a measure of their passion and dedication,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “This award also belongs to the tens of millions of customers around the world who enjoy our phones and inspire us each day to create new innovative experiences. To those people, to our partners around the world and to the HTC family, you have my sincere thanks and congratulations.”The GSMA judges commented, “this company (HTC) has built its market presence from nowhere, with fresh branding and marketing and a strong portfolio of devices across many platforms. In particular, it has proven an exceptionally popular and enduring phone manufacturer. With great communication and good customer service, this is a well-deserved award.”
HTC previously was awarded for the “Best Mobile Phone of 2010” with the HTC Hero.
A committee of judges that include industry analysts and consultants, mobile operators, educators and other industry leaders determines the GSMA Awards. For more information on the 2011 GSMA Global Mobile awards please visit - http://www.globalmobileawards.com
About GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world’s mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media & entertainment organisations.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
02/15/2011HTC Unveils Two Social Phones With One-touch Facebook® Access
HTC UNVEILS TWO SOCIAL PHONES WITH
ONE-TOUCH FACEBOOK® ACCESSHTC raises the bar for mobile social phones with the HTC ChaCha™ and HTC Salsa™
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced two new phones built entirely to be social, combining the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC SenseTM with the power and connectivity of Facebook®. As part of an extended portfolio of six new HTC Sense-based devices being unveiled at Mobile World Congress, HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa feature a dedicated Facebook® button for one-touch access to the key functions of the Facebook service that are integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience.
“HTC has always understood that different people want different things and the new HTC ChaCha and Salsa offer special new ways to experience Facebook on a mobile device,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Facebook has become synonymous with the social web and we wanted to create the ultimate socially connected phones with mass market appeal.”
“We have worked closely with HTC for several years on bringing Facebook to their devices and HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa are the next stage,” said Henri Moissinac, Head of Mobile Business for Facebook. “HTC has brought Facebook to these two new devices in an innovative way enabling people to connect and share easily whenever they want, wherever they are.”
The Facebook button on HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa is context-aware, gently pulsing with light whenever there is an opportunity to share content or updates through Facebook. With a single press of the button, you can update your status, upload a photo, share a Website, post what song you are listening to, ‘check in’ to a location and more. For example, you can take a photograph of friends on your phone and upload it instantly to Facebook by simply pressing the button. Or let your friends know what song you’re listening to by pressing the button while listening to music on the phone. The track is automatically identified and shared on Facebook.
The new devices feature Android Gingerbread 2.3.3, the latest version, and use the latest iteration of HTC Sense to integrate Facebook throughout the HTC Sense experience. When you make a phone call, the dialer screen displays your friend’s latest status and photos, and even tells you if their birthday is approaching. The same updates are also displayed when you receive a call from a Facebook friend. You can also use your phone’s existing contacts to help you connect with them on Facebook or personalize your handset further with a number of new, Facebook-branded widgets.
The HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa smartphones make it simple to stay in touch with your friends using Facebook Chat and Messages on your phone. Your Facebook messages and conversations are integrated within your phone and appear within your text and email inboxes alongside your regular conversations.
Stay connected with the smartphone for the Facebook generation – HTC ChaCha
The HTC ChaCha smartphone is designed to provide a seamless, social experience by enabling you to stay in touch with your friends anytime, anywhere. The unique tilt design shapes the display and physical QWERTY keyboard so it is easy to view and comfortable to type. Capture special moments in crisp, High-Definition detail or video chat with your friends using the dual cameras, including a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus and LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The ChaCha smartphone also brings the Internet to your fingertips with a 2.6-inch, 480 x 320 resolution landscape touch screen.Your Facebook friends never felt closer – HTC Salsa
Boasting the same deep Facebook integration as the HTC ChaCha smartphone, the HTC Salsa smartphone provides a fast, high-performance smartphone experience. Capture the moment in high-resolution stills or video with the 5-megapixel camera and immediately share it with friends on the generous 3.4-inch, 480 x 320 resolution touch display. Upload your photos to Facebook at the touch of a button. For face-to-face conversations on the move, the VGA forward-facing camera enables high-quality video calling.Availability
The HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa smartphones will be available to customers across major European and Asian markets during Q2 2011. In the United States, HTC plans to bring this unique user experience to market later this year exclusively with AT&T.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
02/15/2011HTC Launches Three New Smartphones With HTC Sense™
HTC Launches Three New Smartphones With HTC Sense™
HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S™ and HTC Incredible S™
deliver premium style, power and speedBARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled three new versions of its most popular and advanced smartphones – HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S. The new smartphones continue HTC’s commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones while providing distinct choices in design, power and value. Each phone also includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way.
“HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense - this is what HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S represent best,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “These new phones offer an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extend people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original.”
HTC Desire S
As a successor to the popular and award-winning HTC Desire, the new HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Inspired by the HTC Legend™ smartphone’s aluminium design, the HTC Desire S is sculpted out of a single block of aluminum making it feel solid and natural in your hand. With Qualcomm’s new 1GHz Snapdragon™ MSM8255 processor, the HTC Desire S offers snappy performance and power. It offers dual front and back cameras, High-Definition video recording and the 3.7-inch WVGA display presents multimedia content brilliantly.
HTC Wildfire S
Building on the popularity of the HTC Wildfire™ smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S smartphone is an affordable, compact and playful device that packs a powerful smartphone experience. It enables people to maintain and build connections and friendships through popular sites like Facebook®, as well as through voice and text messaging. You can instantly tag your friends in photos before posting them on Facebook, or share your latest discoveries from the Android™ Market at the touch of a button.HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide – and boasts a distinctive 3.2 inch, HVGA display.
Celebrate your individuality and choose from a wide variety of colors including black, purple and white. The phone’s home screen is fully customizable with your favorite apps, widgets and content, while a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus, expandable microSD™ memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats make a great all-around multimedia device that slips easily into any pocket.
HTC Incredible S
The alluring HTC Incredible S smartphone combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different. Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device. Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand.HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology. Thanks to the HTC Incredible S’s front facing camera and video call functionality, users will constantly be able to chat with their friends face-to-face.
Availability
The HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S smartphones, will be broadly available to customers across major European and Asian markets during Q2 2011.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
02/15/2011HTC Unveils HTC FLYER™, The First Tablet with HTC SENSE™
HTC Unveils HTC FLYER™, The First Tablet with HTC SENSE™
Aluminum unibody design with touch and pen interaction make HTC Flyer unique
First tablet with HTC Watch™ video service, HTC Scribe™ Technology
and OnLive® cloud gamingBARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2011 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced its first tablet, the HTC FlyerTM. HTC Flyer blends HTC’s trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC also announced HTC Watch, a new connected video service that will debut on HTC Flyer tablet, and will collaborate with OnLive, Inc. to launch the first cloud-based mobile gaming service on a tablet.
“Clearly, smartphones have transformed our lives but as we observed how people use smartphones, computers and other technologies, we saw an opportunity to create a tablet experience that is different, more personal and productive,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are progressing down a path as an industry when people will no longer be in a single device paradigm, but have multiple wireless devices for different needs; this is the direction we are moving.”
Encased in a sleek aluminum unibody, the HTC Flyer tablet exudes the iconic style and build quality HTC is known for. It is also ultra-light, weighing as little as a paperback book, and compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket only. With a seven-inch display, lightning fast 1.5Ghz processor and high-speed HSPA+ wireless capabilities, the HTC Flyer tablet is perfect for those who have been waiting for a tablet that is both compact and powerful.
HTC Sense for Tablet
HTC Sense revolutionized smartphones by placing the person at the center of the experience. HTC Flyer’s tablet-focused HTC Sense experience focuses on surprising and delighting people with its gorgeous 3D home screen. A unique carousel of widgets puts a user’s most important content and information at the visual center of the experience. The HTC Flyer tablet also offers uncompromised Web browsing with Flash 10 and HTML 5.HTC Scribe Technology
Touch interaction lights up the HTC Flyer tablet experience, but it also offers a groundbreaking pen experience. With the new HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can rediscover the natural act of writing. HTC Scribe Technology introduces a wave of integrated digital ink innovations that make it easy and natural to take notes, sign contracts, draw pictures, or even write on a web page or photo.HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet transforms traditional note-taking into smart note-taking by integrating natural onscreen writing with thoughtful and integrated innovations. A feature called Timemark enables you to capture the audio of a meeting in line with your written notes, so tapping on a word in your notes instantly takes you to that exact place in time in the audio recording of the meeting. Notes are also integrated with the calendar so when there is an appointment reminder you are automatically prompted with an opportunity to begin a new note or in the case of recurring meetings, to continue where the last meeting left off. In an industry first, the HTC Flyer tablet also features built-in synchronization with Evernote, the world-leading notes application and service.
Streaming Mobile Movies with HTC Watch
The HTC Flyer tablet premieres HTC Watch, HTC’s new video download service. The HTC Watch service enables low-cost on-demand progressive downloading of hundreds of High-Definition movies from major studios. The intuitive, natural design of the HTC Watch service makes it easy to find the latest movie and video content, while advanced technology on the back-end enables instant playback over the HTC Flyer tablet’s high-speed wireless connection.Mobile Cloud Gaming with OnLive
HTC takes mobile gaming to an entirely new level by being the first mobile device in the world to integrate OnLive Inc.’s revolutionary cloud-based gaming service. OnLive is leading in the home gaming market by letting people play top video games on their televisions and computers without the need to buy expensive gaming hardware or software. When integrated fully, the OnLive service will enable customers to pipe the OnLive service through the HTC Flyer tablet’s broadband wireless to their television sets, or let them play directly on the tablet. When integrated on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can play a variety of games, including hits like Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood™, NBA 2K11 and Lego Harry Potter™.Availability
HTC Flyer will be available to customers globally during Q2 2011.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
02/07/2011HTC Makes Strategic Investment In Saffron Digital, A Leader In Digital Multimedia Delivery
HTC Makes Strategic Investment In Saffron Digital, A Leader In Digital Multimedia Delivery
Taoyuan Taiwan, – Feb. 7, 2011 –HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced it was making a strategic investment in London-based Saffron Digital, a global leader in digital multimedia delivery.
“Saffron Digital has developed an incredible expertise in mobile multimedia delivery. This ability to deliver optimized content in the future will be a key asset as content becomes more and more complex and localized, “ said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are excited to be working with Saffron to increase our global service delivery capabilities and expertise.”
Saffron Digital has experienced a phenomenally successful year with its innovative technology integrated into products and services in Europe by HTC, LG, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Sony Ericsson, T-Mobile and Nokia, among others, and in the US by Samsung. It has entered into partnerships with industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, and Widevine, to ensure that customers are given the best possible video experience across a range of devices.
“HTC’s investment increases our global expansion capabilities and provides us with an opportunity to expand into new markets like Asia and new sectors like games and music delivery,” says Shashi Fernando, CEO of Saffron Digital. “We have grown Saffron Digital into one of the best and most exciting digital service providers in the world and this enables us to take digital content delivery to a new level for our customers around the world.”
Saffron Digital will continue to provide its cutting edge media and content services to its third party partners, which include device manufacturers, network operators and content providers in 26 countries. The company’s headquarters will remain in London and Los Angeles while its management team will continue unchanged.
About Saffron Digital
Saffron Digital is a global mobile delivery platform company, whose products and services are live in 26 countries and 14 languages. Its proprietary technologies, which include the ability to support multi-device media delivery, superfast encoding and Domain Based DRM, have been integrated into products by clients including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, HTC, LG and Samsung, as well as services for Sony Pictures, NBC Universal, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Sky, T Mobile and Vodafone. Saffron Digital is listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2010, and also won the Best Video Service Provider at this year’s Mobile Entertainment awards.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
01/14/2011Public Acknowledgement of EICC Member Commitment
Public Acknowledgement of EICC Member Commitment
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals.
As an Applicant Member of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), HTC fully supports the vision and goals of the EICC:
Vision: Through the application of high standards we can create better social, economic and environmental outcomes for all those involved in the Electronics and ICT supply chains. This includes increased efficiency and productivity for customers and suppliers, improved conditions for workers, economicdevelopment and a cleaner environment for local communities.
Mission: To deliver these benefits through a shared approach to implementing the EICC Code of Conduct. This approach will reduce duplication, focus efforts on positive social and environmental change, build supply chain capabilities in social responsibility and employ a process that solicits feedback from stakeholders.
HTC commits to progressively align its own operations with the provisions of the EICC code of conduct and to support and encourage its own first-tier suppliers to do the same.
Wherever possible, HTC will seek to adopt the EICC approach and tools in practical ways in the spirit of the industry’s common goals. For more information about EICC, please visit www.eicc.info.
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01/10/2011HTC Announces Ray Yam As Corporate Vice President And Head Of Htc Communication In China
HTC Announces Ray Yam As Corporate Vice
President And Head Of Htc Communication In ChinaYam will lead HTC's sales, marketing and operations in China
BEIJING – January 10, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced the appointment of Ray Yam as corporate vice president and head of HTC Communication in China. Reporting directly to Fred Liu, president of engineering and operations, Yam will be responsible for all sales, marketing and operations activities for HTC in China.
“HTC is introducing some of the most innovative smartphones in China and we are proud to be aggressively expanding our business here,” said Liu, president of engineering and operations at HTC Corporation. “We’re please to have Ray join the HTC team, his mobile experience and positive reputation strengthen our local team even further and set the stage for HTC’s continued growth across China.”
Prior to joining HTC, Yam has held numerous management positions in the mobile industry with LG, Motorola and Nokia.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.All trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners.
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01/07/2011HTC Launches 3 New 4G Smartphones, Solidifying Its 4G Leadership With 4G Devices At All National Us Carriers
HTC Launches 3 New 4G Smartphones, Solidifying Its 4G Leadership With 4G Devices At All National Us Carriers
HTC EVO Shift™ 4G, HTC ThunderBolt™ and HTC Inspire™ 4G Bring the
Power and Speed of 4G to People Across the U.S.LAS VEGAS, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), – Jan. 7, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in smartphone innovation and design, this week at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) unveiled three new 4G smartphones together with three U.S. wireless operators, further solidifying HTC’s position as the leader in 4G. HTC introduced the world’s first 4G smartphone in 2008, and the world’s first 4G Android™ smartphone in 2010. With these three new smartphones joining the HTC EVO™ 4G, HTC’s T-Mobile G2™ and HTC’s T-Mobile MyTouch™ 4G, HTC’s portfolio of 4G devices in the United States grows to six devices, demonstrating HTC’s ability to deliver advanced phones to support the launch of every major US carrier’s 4G network.
“HTC has always focused on delivering innovations that are inspired by our consumers to delight them in big and small ways. That pioneering spirit continues this week with the start of a new chapter through the introduction of three new 4G smartphones,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. “HTC offers a diverse portfolio of devices that are designed to not only perform at 4G wireless speeds, but to put each of our customers at the center with the HTC Sense™ experience, which truly brings the power of broadband wireless to life. Whether people are looking for large-screen multi-media, consumer social media, touch or QWERTY 4G devices, HTC has a device that fits their needs.”
HTC Brings 4G Speed to the People
Earlier this week, Sprint and HTC unveiled the new HTC EVO Shift 4G, a 4G phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The smash-hit HTC EVO 4G introduced the world to the possibilities of 4G, and with the introduction of the HTC EVO Shift 4G, Sprint and HTC have created the first true portfolio of 4G smartphones in the industry. With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, compact size, and a price point of $149.99, the HTC EVO Shift 4G is a strong choice for mass-market smartphone users looking to explore the speed of 4G.Unveiled today, HTC ThunderBolt on Verizon is one of the world’s first LTE smartphones, spearheading Verizon Wireless’ push into the world of 4G. Embedded deeply within the HTC Sense experience is Skype connectivity, allowing people to connect to other Skype users from virtually anywhere, and between mobile devices and from mobile to PC. This connectivity makes HTC ThunderBolt the ultimate device to connect by both voice and video, enabling the more than 100 million active Skype users to connect across networks and devices. With a 4.3 inch screen, front and rear cameras, integrated DLNA support, Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon™ processor and the latest version of HTC Sense, the HTC ThunderBolt is a cutting edge multimedia powerhouse.
The HTC ThunderBolt delivers the speed of 4G LTE by combining HTC innovation with the power of a Qualcomm LTE chipset solution. “Qualcomm is providing chipsets that can switch seamlessly between 3G and the next generation LTE networks that are coming on line,” said Steve Mollenkopf,
executive vice president and group president, Qualcomm. “These multi-mode solutions are catalyzing the creation of advanced new devices – ones that truly unleash the power of mobile broadband and provide consumers a differentiated and unique experience. Our chipset roadmap enables innovative companies such as HTC to lead the charge, and we are very pleased to work with them.”Additionally, HTC is joining forces with AT&T to launch one of the first 4G smartphones on AT&T’s HSPA+ network, the HTC Inspire 4G. The HTC Inspire 4G is the first device in the US to enhance the HTC Sense experience with htcsense.com, an online service that extends the HTC Sense experience beyond the handset. This allows people to find a lost phone on a map, send a command to make the phone sound an alert – even while on “silent” mode, and if needed, remotely wipe all of the phone’s data with a single command. Along with 4G HSPA+ connectivity, the HTC Inspire 4G boasts an impressive list of features, including an 8 megapixel camera, Dolby and SRS surround sound, active noise cancellation and a sleek unibody design machined from a single block of aluminum.
The HTC EVO Shift 4G, HTC ThunderBolt and HTC Inspire 4G join the most diverse and exciting lineup of 4G devices on the market, while also strengthening HTC’s leadership in 4G device development and deployment.
Continuing to Build the HTC Brand
HTC is continuing to build awareness by kicking off the next phase of its brand building growth with a campaign evolution, which was unveiled for the first time at CES. This campaign focuses on how HTC puts people at the center of everything it does, and the HTC innovations that have been inspired by listening to consumers, and responding to their needs.
“At HTC, our long-standing focus has been to find new ways to make the mobile experience simpler for customers. We don’t believe in innovating for innovation’s sake, but rather to first gain a deep understanding of our customers to ensure that every HTC innovation creates a real customer benefit,” said John Wang, chief marketing officer for HTC Corporation. “This way of thinking about innovation is the inspiration behind the latest evolution of our brand advertising campaign.”
HTC launched its first global brand campaign at the end of 2009, with global brand awareness around 16 percent. Today, in the wake of HTC’s market success and brand campaign, HTC’s brand awareness is reaching 60 percent.
For additional information about HTC and these devices, please visit http://www.htc.com. You can also follow HTC on Twitter (@HTC) or on Facebook.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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01/03/2011HTC Announces Centenary “HTC Dream Capsule” Project to Celebrate The 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China
HTC Announces Centenary "HTC Dream Capsule" Project to Celebrate The 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China
To inspire the passion and dreams of Taiwan's youth
Taipei, Taiwan – January 3, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC “Dream Capsule” Project in partnership with the Council for Cultural Affairs, the Republic of China Centenary Foundation and advertising guru Jerry Fan as part of a unique and creative approach to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
To mark this historic occasion, HTC will invite Taiwanese youth of all ages to express their hopes, dreams and visions of the future in writing. These dreams in writing or drawing will then be placed in specially designed “dream capsules” and opened in the future.
In order to highlight the significance and uniqueness of this project, HTC has created a unique vision for the “dream capsules”, which will become the building blocks of a “dream tunnel” measuring 400 meters in length and 5 meters high that will stand to represent the dreams and hopes of the Taiwanese people. The “dream tunnel” will be the heart of a “Forest of Love” comprising 100,000 trees that will form a 25 hectare world-class public park that will be a major contributor to Taipei's environment and air quality.
“The 100th year of our founding is the proudest moment for all of Taiwan's 24 million citizens, and HTC, which is blazing a trail as one of the leading innovative brands in the world and is also one of the proudest examples of Taiwan's business leadership,” said Vincent Siew, Vice President of the Republic of China and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the Centenary Celebrations of the Republic of China. “We are pleased to partner with HTC to launch the HTC Centenary Dream Capsule Project that will inspire an even brighter future for the next generation and make people around the world sit up and take notice of Taiwan.”
“We are pleased that HTC is working with us to create this significant social project for the welfare of the Taiwanese people, on the momentous occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of this country,” said Dr. Emile Sheng, Minister, Council for Cultural Affairs, Republic of China. “The HTC Centenary Dream Capsule project will inspire Taiwanese youth to reach for their dreams with greater passion and drive and I would like to extend my appreciation to Peter Chou, CEO of HTC and his company for this meaningful dedication in Taiwan.”
“Passion and dreams are the most important essentials that our youth can possess and everyone should dare to dream, believe in themselves and be the best that they can be, “said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. “HTC exemplifies Taiwan's indomitable spirit and world-leading innovation capabilities, and our global achievements are the result of our Taiwanese roots. We are confident that the HTC Centenary Dream Capsule project will inspire Taiwanese youth to pursue their dreams with greater fervor and innovation. As Taiwan celebrates the 100th year of it's founding, we should continue to look towards the future, and build a solid foundation for the next phase of Taiwan's continued evolution.”
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.All trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners.
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08/12/2010HTC e Nokia mostram novos celulares
Fonte: Folha de São Paulo
São Paulo, 5 de Maio de 2010 - Dois telefones celulares dividiram a atenção dos aficionados na semana passada: o Droid Incredible, da HTC, à venda nos EUA, e o N8, da Nokia, ainda sem data de lançamento. O Incredible, que custa US$ 199,99 na operadora Verizon, tem Android 2.1 (sistema do Google), tela sensível ao toque de 3,7 polegadas, armazenamento de 8 Gbytes e câmera de 8 Mpixels. "O Droid Incredible é o melhor aparelho com Android que você pode comprar nos EUA atualmente", escreveu o Engadget. Já o N8, da Nokia, que tem tela de 3,5 polegadas sensível ao toque e armazenamento de 16 Gbytes, se destaca pela câmera, que tira fotos de 12 Mpixels e filma em alta definição (veja exemplos em bit.ly/n8cam). Em nokia.com/n8, é possível se inscrever para saber por e-mail quando o aparelho entrará em pré-venda em alguns países, incluindo o Brasil.
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05/11/2010HTC Ushers In The HTC HD mini In India
- Aims to deliver the experience of the HTC HD2 in a compact design
- Powered by the intuitive HTC Sense interface
New Delhi, India, 11 May, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced the HTC HD mini in India, an HTC Sense-based Windows Phone focused on delivering the popular experience of the HTC HD2 in a more compact design.
“The HTC HD mini fulfils a desire from some customers to bring the capabilities and experience of the HTC HD2 to a more compact design,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The integration of HTC Sense and Windows Phone on HD mini and HD2 gives customers an additional choice for an advanced Windows mobile phone that is sleek, well crafted and easy to use.”
Unique Design
The HTC HD mini sports a high degree of usability along with its own unique and beautiful design. Precision fasteners used to assemble the phone are externally visible, displaying a high level of craftsmanship rarely found in mobile phones. And the strong design ethos continues under the battery cover where a bright yellow internal structure, offers an unexpected surprise when the phone is opened.
Featuring HTC Sense
The HTC HD mini utilizes HTC Sense, a user experience focused on putting people at the centre by making the phone work in a more simple and natural way. Like the HTC HD2, the HTC HD mini continues the same focus on people-centric communication. It helps you stay close to the important friends and colleagues in your life by providing a single contact view that displays individual communication snapshots of your conversations, regardless of whether it was a call, text, status update or email. HTC’s Windows-based Twitter application, HTC Peep, enables you to tweet and follow your twitter stream.
HTC HD mini includes capacitive touch for viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures with just a pinch of your fingers. Leveraging its 3G broadband connectivity, the HTC HD mini also offers personal Wi-Fi anywhere for your computer or other devices. The HD mini can also be further enhanced to reflect your needs and style by downloading a variety of applications from the Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.
Pricing & Availability
The new HTC HD mini will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 23,490.00* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
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05/05/2010HTC Smart™ Memberikan Definisi Baru Pada Kategori Ponsel Pintar Untuk Semua Kalangan
Desain HTC Smart yang ringkas dan menyenangkan, dilengkapi dengan HTC Sense akan menarik perhatian dari berbagai lapisan masyarakat di seluruh Dunia
Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 Mei 2010 – HTC Corporation, desainer ponsel pintar global, hari ini meluncurkan HTC Smart™, yang merupakan tipe baru dari ponsel pintar yang memberikan definisi baru pada kategori ponsel pintar yang mudah digunakan, selalu terhubung serta dapat dijangkau oleh seluruh orang di Dunia. HTC Smart akan tersedia musim semi ini di seluruh kawasan Eropa dan Asia.
“HTC selalu memfokuskan diri pada masukan para penggunanya dan menetapkan kategori mobile baru, HTC Smart adalah jawaban kami terhadap permintaan dari pelanggan kami diseluruh dunia yang menginginkan ponsel pintar yang mudah digunakan dan terjangkau.,” kata Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. “Hanya demgan menambahkan layar sentuh antarmuka tidak menjadikan telepon tersebut ponsel pintar; HTC Sense yang telah ditingkatkan menciptakan pengalaman ponsel pintar yang tak tertandingi bagi mereka yang ingin melakukan lebih banyak lagi dengan ponsel mereka.”
Membawa HTC Sense untuk semua kalangan
HTC Smart dimulai dengan sentuhan desain yang lengkap dan mudah serta mengintegrasikan pengalaman intuitif para pengguna yang terpusat kepada HTC Sense™, sebuah desain filosofis HTC yang menempatkan para penggunanya sebagi pusat perhatian yang difokuskan kepada tiga area utama: Make It Mine, Stay Close dan Discover the Unexpected. HTC Smart memungkinkan kostumisasi pribadi dari pengalaman masing-masing penggunanya. Fitur ini juga memberikan cara yang cepat dan mudah untuk melihat kegiatan teman-teman Anda melalui berbagai jaringan sosial secepat berkomunikasi via telepon, ataupun melalui sms ataupun email.“HTC Smart memberikan gebrakan baru dengan meluncurkan perangkat kuat, dengan fitur-fitur yang diinginkan oleh para pelanggan pada perangkat yang lebih mudah diakses untuk pasar global,” kata Kaneungjit Suriyathumrongkul, Senior Director of Business Development untuk Qualcomm Incorporated. “Kami senang bisa mendukung HTC karena mereka memaksimalkan kemampuan dari sistem operasi Qualcomm Brew MP yang menawarkan kemampuan tingkat tinggi dengan pengalaman penggunaan mobilitas yang menarik, yang dijual dengan harga pasar yang terjangkau.”
Qualcomm Brew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)
HTC Smart menggunakan Brew® Mobile Platform (Brew MP™) dari Qualcomm, sistem operasi ponsel yang memungkinkan perangkat ponsel pintar ditawarkan dengan harga yang lebih kompetitif, sehingga HTC dapat lebih fleksibel dalam meluncurkan fitur-fitur ponsel pintar untuk beberapa tingkatan.Harga & Ketersediaan
HTC Smart akan tersedia pada akhir bulan Mei di semua reseller resmi dengan kisaran harga ritel Rp. 2,250,000,-*.*Harga dapat berubah sewaktu-waktu tanpa pemberitahuan terlebih dahulu.
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05/05/2010HTC HD mini Memberikan Pengalaman HTC HD2™ Dalam Desain Yang Lebih Ringkas
Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 Mei 2010 – HTC Corporation, desainer global ponsel pintar, hari ini memperkenalkan HTC HD mini, sebuah Windows Phone berbasis HTC Sense yang difokuskan untuk memberikan pengalaman dari HTC HD2 dalam desain yang lebih ringkas.
“Permintaan akan HTC HD2 telah melebihi harapan kami, dan HTC HD mini berhasil memenuhi keinginan dari beberapa pelanggan untuk membawa kemampuan dan pengalaman HTC HD2 dalam desain yang lebih ringkas," kata Jack Tong, VP HTC Asia. " ponsel pintar integrasi antara HTC Sense dan sistem operasi Windows Mobile di ponsel pintar HD2 dan HD mini, dengan desain yang menarik, ramping dan mudah digunakan, memberikan pilihan tambahan kepada para pengguna Windows phone.
HTC HD mini menunjukan tingkat kegunaan yang tinggi dengan desainnya yang unik dan indah. Alat pengencang yang presisi,yang digunakan dalam perakitan ponsel ini, dapat terlihat secara kasat mata dan menunjukan hasil pengerjaan kualitas tertinggi yang jarang ditemui pada ponsel-ponsel lainnya. Dan kesan desain yang kuat menjalar terus hingga ke bawah penutup baterai dimana struktur internal berwarna kuning cerah, menawarkan kejutan tak terduga ketika ponsel dibuka.
HTC HD mini mempergunakan teknologi HTC Sense, fitur yang memfokuskan kepada pengalaman para penggunanya yang mampu menciptakan kinerja ponsel menjadi lebih mudah dan natural. Pengalaman ini berkisar pada tiga prinsip dasar yang dikembangkan dengan mengamati dan mendengarkan tentang bagaimana masyarakat hidup dan berkomunikasi. Tiga prinsip dasar tersebut adalah Make It Mine, Stay Close dan Discover the Unexpected yang terus menjadi kunci dasar dari pengalaman HTC Sense baru.
Seperti halnya HTC HD2, HTC HD mini tetap fokus kepada people-centric communication dengan Outlook yang terintegrasi secara lengkap. Hal ini membantu Anda unutk tetap dekat dengan teman-teman dan kolega penting dalam hidup Anda, dengan menyediakan single contact view yang menampilkan snapshot komunikasi individual dari percakapan Anda tanpa membedakan apakah itu panggilan, teks, status update atau email. Aplikasi Twitter di ponsel HTC yang Windows, HTC Peep, memungkinkan Anda untuk men-tweet dan mengikuti aliran twitter Anda.
HTC HD mini juga memiliki layar sentuh kapasitif untuk melihat, memperbesar dan menyesuaikan ukuran tampilan jaringan-jaringan situs, file Microsoft® Office, Dokumen PDF dan gambar-gambar hanya dengan sentuhan ringan jari Anda. Dengan memanfaatkan konektivitas broadband 3G nya, HTC HD mini juga menawarkan Wi-Fi pribadi dimana saja untuk komputer Anda ataupun perangkat yang lain. Kemampuan HD mini juga dapat lebih ditingkatkan untuk mencerminkan kebutuhan dan gaya Anda dengan mengunduh berbagai aplikasi dari Windows ® Marketplace untuk Mobile.
Harga & Ketersediaan
HTC HD mini baru akan tersedia pada pertengahan bulan Mei di semua reseller resmi dengan kisaran harga ritel Rp. 5,150,000,-*. Paket standar ritel HTC HD mini dilengkapi dengan kartu memori 2GB microSD™
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05/05/2010HTC Memperkenalkan Pengalaman HTC Sense™ Pada Ponsel Pintar Android Baru
HTC Legend membawa sistem operasi Android 2.1 ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi dengan HTC Sense
Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 Mei 2010 – HTC Corporation, desainer global untuk ponsel pintar, hari ini memperkenalkan ponsel pintar terbarunya, HTC Legend, yang membawa sistem operasi Android dan pengalaman HTC Sense ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi.
“Pada intinya, telepon selular adalah benda yang paling pribadi yang dapat Anda miliki. HTC Sense diciptakan untuk memperluas kemampuan Anda dalam menciptakan dan menentukan pengalaman mobilitas Anda yang unik," kata Jack Tong, VP HTC Asia. "HTC Legend membawa sistem operasi Android ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi dalam dua substansi, melalui HTC Sense dan desain revolusioner yang dimiliki HTC Legend dengan desain aluminum uni-body. ”
HTC SENSE
HTC Sense adalah adalah fitur yang memfokuskan kepada pengalaman para penggunanya yang mampu menciptakan kinerja ponsel menjadi lebih mudah dan natural. Pengalaman ini berkisar pada tiga prinsip dasar yang dikembangkan dengan mengamati dan mendengarkan bagaimana masyarakat hidup dan berkomunikasi. Tiga prinsip dasar tersebut adalah Make It Mine, Stay Close dan Discover the Unexpected yang terus menjadi kunci dasar dari pengalaman HTC Sense baru.Pengalaman HTC Sense yang baru terfokus dalam meningkatkan kegiatan interaksi Anda dengan orang-orang yang terpenting dalam kehidupan Anda. Dimulai dengan aplikasi baru HTC dan widget yang disebut Friend Stream, yang dengan mudah menyatukan semua komunikasi sosial Anda termasuk Facebook, Twitter, dan Flickr menjadi satu kesatuan yang selalu ter-update secara rapih. Penyatuan sederhana ini memudahkan Anda untuk lebih fokus pada status update teman-teman Anda dan juga untuk melihat gambar dan link yang mereka bagi. Sebagai tambahan untuk Friend Stream, daftar kontak dapat diatur dalam lingkaran sosial tertentu, misalnya kelompok teman-teman, kolega ataupun cara lain.
Pengalaman HTC Sense yang baru juga memperkenalkan berbagai pengembangan untuk aplikasi-aplikasi di dalamnya, termasuk browser, aplikasi email dan lain sebagainya. Selain itu, versi terbaru Sense HTC juga memiliki aplikasi newsreader baru dan widget, serta tampilan baru ‘tujuh-layar’ yang bisa dilihat dalam bentuk thumbnail, untuk pengaksesan layar tertentu dengan mudah dan cepat.
HTC Legend
Dibuat dengan HTC Sense yang lebih disempurnakan, HTC Legend menawarkan desain yang unik dengan permukaan yang halus, yang dihasilkan dari blok alumunium tunggal hingga menjadi bingkai ponsel yang ringkas dan halus. Untuk melengkapi tampilannya, HTC Legend memiliki ukuran layar 3,2 inci yang memukau, dengan AMOLED HVGA. Trackball tradisional juga telah diganti dengan optical joystick, dikelilingi dengan tombol untuk meningkatkan kegunaan tanpa mengganggu desain yang unik.Harga & Ketersediaan
HTC Legend baru akan tersedia pada pertengahan bulan Mei di semua reseller resmi dengan kisaran harga ritel Rp. 5,750,000,-*Paket standar ritel HTC Legend dilengkapi dengan kartu memori 2GB microSD™.*Harga dapat berubah sewaktu-waktu tanpa pemberitahuan terlebih dahulu.
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HTC and Beats by Dr. Dre
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New Generation at MWC 2011
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HTC at MWC 2011
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Introduction at MWC 2011
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HTC Flyer at MWC 2011
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Social phones at MWC 2011
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Press Event Fall 2010
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HTC Sensation Launch Event
Mission
Introduction
HTC Corp, (TAIEX: 2498) produces powerful handsets that continually push the boundaries of innovation to provide true mobile freedom.
Founded in 1997, HTC made its name as the company behind many of the most popular operator-branded devices on the market. It has established unique partnerships with key mobile brands, including the leading five operators in Europe, the top four in the US, and many fast-growing Asian operators. It has also brought products to market with industry leading OEM partners and, since June 2006, under its own HTC brand.
HTC is one of the fastest-growing companies in the mobile sector and has achieved remarkable recognition over the past couple of years. Business Week ranked HTC as the second best performing technology company in Asia in 2007 as well as giving the company the number 3 spot in its Global listing in 2006.
Since launching its own brand 18 months ago the company has introduced dozens of HTC-branded products around the world.
Products & innovation
HTC is known for its innovation. It is constantly broadening the range of devices it offers – introducing devices to support specific applications and new form factors that meet the increasingly diverse needs of its customers and partners.
HTC's product portfolio offers easy-to-use solutions that embrace the full range of mobile multimedia resources, wireless anytime and Internet on the go.
It has a rich heritage of device 'firsts':
- First color palm-size PC (1999)
- First Microsoft Pocket PC (2000)
- First Microsoft wireless Pocket PC (2002)
- First Microsoft powered Smartphone (2002)
- First Microsoft Smart Music Phone (2004)
- Large 2.8" TFT touch-screen LCD display
- First Microsoft 3G Phone (2005)
- First Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Platform Phone (2005)
- First tri-band UMTS 3G device on the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform (2006)
- First Microsoft Windows 5.0 Smartphone (2006)
- First Tri-band UMTS PDA
- First intuitive touch screen to allow finger tip navigation (June 2007)
In early 2006, HTC launched a powerful new device with a groundbreaking form factor: the HTC Advantage. The HTC Advantage is the world’s most powerful office, boasting a 5" screen and full detachable QWERTY keyboard. This was followed in early 2007 with the introduction of the HTC Shift. Equipped with Windows Vista this device includes a brilliant 7-inch widescreen touch display and a 40 gigabyte hard drive.
HTC launched the HTC Touch™ in June 2007 as the result of extensive R&D and the conviction that fingertip control would enable more intuitive navigation. The groundbreaking HTC Touch™ is equipped with TouchFLO™ so that consumers just sweep their finger across the screen to get access to the most commonly used content, contacts and features in a simple finger flick.
HTC aims to continually develop smart new devices that empower users on the go, providing more freedom in the way they live their lives.
Pioneering through partnerships
Since its inception, HTC has pioneered the smart phone market through partnerships with Microsoft and key mobile operators. Additional strategic partnerships include: Intel, Texas Instruments and Qualcomm; some of the largest mobile operators including Orange, 02, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Cingular, Verizon, Sprint and NTT DoCoMo.
Mission & capabilities
HTC's mission is to become the leading innovative supplier of mobile information and communication devices by providing value-added design, world-class manufacturing and logistic and service capabilities.
HTC is committed to driving the growth and capabilities of smartphone technology. Since its establishment, the company has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations and launched state of the art PDA phones and smartphones for operators and distributors in the global telecoms industry. It has invested in a strong R&D team accounting for 25% of the total headcount and a world-class high-volume manufacturing facility, both based in Taiwan
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Cher Wang Chairman of HTCCher Wang has both extensive experience and an enviable record in the electronics industry. Her remarkable insight into technology trends and entrepreneurship has enabled her to establish a number of highly successful IT-related businesses. While working as a PC Division General Manager, Wang was a driving force behind First International Computer’s (FIC) entry into the motherboard business.. She is currently the Acting Chairperson of two Taiwan-listed companies -- High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC) and VIA Technologies, Inc. In 2005, she was selected as an Innovator in the 2005 Stars of Asia: 25 Leaders on the Forefront of Change by Business Week and was named as one of the ten executives to watch in Asia. Cher graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a devout Christian. She is married with two children. |
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Peter Chou CEO of HTCPeter Chou is the Chief Executive Officer of HTC Corporation and has been with the company since its establishment in 1997. Chou strongly believes in the values of entrepreneurship and innovation. Under his leadership, Chou has led the charge to establish HTC as a global smartphone brand. With a vision for how mobile convergence could change how people live, Chou realized the tremendous potential of smartphones as he started to shape HTC’s culture of innovation more than a decade ago. Under his leadership, HTC has achieved many milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first Android and Windows Phone smartphones. He has also established strong relationships with the top mobile and technology companies including Google, Microsoft and Qualcomm as well as the world’s leading mobile operators. |
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Regarded by many as a pioneer and visionary in the mobile industry, Chou has received numerous awards including Laptop Magazine’s #5 most influential mobile executive, the prestigious Wireless Week Leadership Award for extraordinary achievements in mobile communications and T3 Magazine’s #13 most influential technology executive. In addition, HTC has received industry recognition including Business Week’s list of the top 100 global IT companies, and one of the top five technology companies in Asia. HTC has also been recognized as one of the fifty most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company Magazine and MIT Technology Review. Prior to joining HTC, Chou was a director at Digital Equipment Corporation. He graduated with an electronic engineering degree from National Taiwan Ocean University in 1985 and holds an executive MBA from National Chengchi University. He also is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s prestigious Advanced Management Program. In his spare time, Peter enjoys reading, appreciating all forms of art, and listening to classical music. |
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Executive biographies
Our milestone awards
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Best newly listed company in Taiwan for 2002 Asiamoney Best newly listed company in Taiwan for 2002 -
HTC Smartphone named as the best choice for 2005 T3 HTC Smartphone named as the best choice for 2005 -
A leading maker of PDAs, PDA phones, and Smartphones(2005) Wall Street Journal A leading maker of PDAs, PDA phones, and Smartphones -
Ranked No. 3 among global IT companies in the 2006 Info Tech 100 Business Week Ranked No. 3 among global IT companies in the 2006 Info Tech 100 -
Ranked No. 2 in the annual ranking of Asia's best-performing companies.(2007) Business Week Ranked No. 2 in the annual ranking of Asia's best-performing companies -
Ranked No. 10 among global IT companies in the 2008 Info Tech 100 Business Week Ranked No. 10 among global IT companies in the 2008 Info Tech 100 -
Ranked No. 13 among global IT companies in the 2009 Info Tech 100
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Tech Brand of the Year
- T3 Godget Awards 2010 T3 Tech Brand of the Year
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Device Manufacturer of the Year
- GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2011 GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2011 Device Manufacturer of the Year
- GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2011
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... and all our other awards
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Most Influential Women, Cher Wang Fast Company2011 -
25 Most Influential People in Mobile Tech, Peter Chou LAPTOP2011 -
Reader’s Choice for Mobile Phones(honorable mention) PC Magazine2011 -
CTIA Honorable Mention Award(HTC EVO 3D) CNET2011 -
People’s Choice for Best Smartphone of CTIA(HTC EVO 3D) PhoneArena.com2011 -
Best of CTIA(HTC EVO 3D) Gazelle.com2011 -
CTIA Best In Show(HTC EVO 3D) PhoneArena.com2011
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Best in Show for CTIA Wireless(HTC EVO View 4G) PC World2011 -
Best of CTIA(HTC EVO View 4G) BGR2011 -
HTC Flyer ranked number 10 in T3’s ‘Hottest Gadgets in the World’ 2011 T32011 -
50 Most Innovative Companies MIT Technology Review2010 -
HTC won ‘Readers’ Choice Company of the Year’ at the Trusted Reviews Awards 2010 Trusted Reviews2010 -
Manufacturer of the Year Mobile Choice Consumer Awards2010 -
Manufacturer of the Year Mobile Entertainment Awards2010 -
Manufacturer of the Year What Mobile Awards2010 -
Phone of the Year(HTC Desire) T32010
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Best Mobile Phone(HTC Desire) Pocket-Lint Gadget Awards2010 -
Editor’s Choice Award(HTC Desire) PC Magazine2010
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The Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award(HTC Droid Incredible) The Chicago Athenaeum2010
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Our most awarded products
Our history of firsts
- 2002 First Microsoft wireless Pocket PC
- 2002 First Microsoft powered Smartphone
- 2004 First Microsoft Smart Music Phone
- 2004 Large 2.8" TFT touch screen LCD display
- 2005 First Microsoft 3G Phone
- 2005 First Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Platform Phone
- 2006 First tri-band UMTS 3G device on the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform
- 2006 First Microsoft Windows 5.0 Smartphone
- 2006 First Tri-band UMTS PDA
- 2007 First intuitive touch screen to allow finger tip navigation
- 2008 First Android phone (HTC dream)
- 2010 First 4G phone (EVO 4G)
PR contact
The Americas - HTC Media Relations
htcpr@wagged.com
Asia – HTC PR
EMEA - Nelson Bostock
htc@nelsonbostock.com
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