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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. -
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
# # #All trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners.
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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. -
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. -
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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03/22/2011Sprint 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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10/27/2010HTC Named Tech Brand Of The Year At T3 Awards; HTC DESIRE Receives Award For Best Phone Of The Year
HTC takes top accolade at T3 magazine’s Gadget Awards 2010
LONDON, UK – October 27, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, has been named Technology Brand of the Year at T3’s prestigious Gadget Awards 2010.
The awards – voted for by more than three quarters of a million readers, in addition to a judging panel including technology experts from Sky News, MSN, The Telegraph, TechRadar and T3 – celebrate the most innovative, functional, visible and stylish gadgets and technology of the past 12 months.
Luke Peters, Editor of T3 magazine said, “HTC winning Technology Brand of the Year wasn’t just because of its solid handset performance in 2010. Its determined yet humble brand personality really impressed me and our readers. These two qualities have allowed HTC to go from unknown zero to mainstream hero in the space of two years. An excellent performance and a worthy winner.”
“We are honored to be recognized as Technology Brand of the Year by T3, one of the UK’s most popular consumer technology and gadget magazines,” said John Wang, chief marketing officer, HTC Corporation. “This recognition is as much for our loyal customers as it is for HTC. HTC’s innovation and design philosophy is centered on our customers and focused on creating a relevant, personal and unique experience for each of them, this is what Quietly Brilliant is about.”
HTC also won Phone of the Year for the second year running with its flagship Android-based HTC Desire, following on from the success of the HTC Hero in 2009. The judges recognised its clean and functional design, combined with its power and the critically acclaimed HTC Sense experience.
For more information on T3’s Gadget Awards 2010, please visit awards.t3.com
About Future
T3 is published by Future UK, part of the special-interest media group Future plc. Future plc is an international special-interest media group, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events. We hold market-leading positions in games, film, music, technology, cycling, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines include T3, Total Film, Classic Rock, Guitar World and Official Xbox Magazine. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, and techradar.com. Future sells more than 3 million magazines each month; we attract more than 20 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 27 annual live events. In addition, Future exports or syndicates publications to 90 countries, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of monthly magazines.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. -
10/20/2010TomTom And HTC Unite To Deliver Best Of Class Location And Navigation Experience On The Phpne
Amsterdam and Taoyuan, Taiwan - 20 October 2010 - TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, and HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced they are combining strengths to deliver superb navigation and location solutions on HTC smartphones.
HTC Locations, HTC’s new mapping experience, comes preloaded with TomTom’s location-rich maps, resulting in a zero-wait navigation experience. HTC Locations is initially available on the new HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z smartphones in Europe and Asia and will be extended to a wide variety of future smartphones and geographies.
“I am very pleased to be providing HTC customers with TomTom’s accurate location and navigation content on their phones wherever they are. The beauty of it is that the maps are preloaded and instantly available at users’ fingertips. For the first time, this makes the power of TomTom navigation content available ‘in-pocket’ for HTC smartphone users”, says Maarten van Gool, Managing Director of TomTom Licensing.
“This partnership with TomTom underlines HTC’s commitment to giving our customers an innovative navigation experience that is natural and provides unique enhancements for common navigation needs,” said John Wang, Chief Marketing Officer, HTC Corporation. “HTC and TomTom have worked closely to optimize these amazing capabilities on HTC smartphones through our new HTC Locations application.”
Maps and location content come preloaded on HTC Locations while turn-by-turn navigation can be purchased and downloaded through HTC Locations or HTCSense.com.
About TomTom N.V.
TomTom N.V. (AEX: TOM2) is the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Headquartered in The Netherlands it employs over 3,000 employees worldwide. Over 45 million people daily use its solutions, be it in the form of dedicated portable navigation devices (PNDs), in-dash car systems or tracking and tracing solutions for fleet management. In addition, hundreds of millions of people use TomTom’s digital maps on the internet or mobile phone.In 2009, TomTom reported €1.5 billion in revenues and a €340 million net cash flow from operating activities. More information about TomTom can be found on www.TomTom.com.
For the world’s most up-to-date route planner, including LIVE traffic information please visit www.routes.TomTom.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 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.
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10/07/2010HTC Desire HD™ And HTC Desire Z™ With New HTC Sense™ And HTCSENSE.COM Launched In Asia Pacific
HTC Sense integrates a variety of multimedia and location-based enhancements and introduces HTCSense.com, a series of new connected HTC services
Taipei, Taiwan, 7 October 2010 --HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today launched the next generation HTC Sense™ while showcasing two new flagship smartphones, the Desire HD™ and HTC Desire Z™ which epitomize the perfect blend of innovative hardware design and mobile services with operators in Asia, including : Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone in Taiwan, SoftBank in Japan, CSL in Hong Kong, Vodafone in India and Australia, Korea Telecom in Korea, SingTel、Starhub and M1 in Singapore, Maxis in Malaysia and Mobiphone in Vietnam.
“The support of our customer and partners inspires us to innovate and drive the user experience to a whole new level and HTCSense.com is a great example of this,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “HTCSense.com, and the new HTC Sense user experience comprise a holistic approach we’re taking to enhancing the experience our customers have on our phones.”
Lu Shyue-Ching , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chunghwa Telecom: ”Chunghwa Telecom and HTC have enjoyed a long and successful partnership which has contributed to the growth of Taiwan’s mobile telephony market. Smartphones like the HTC Desire have been well received and the premium HTC Desire HD will offer even greater consumer choice, which I believe will add to the growing popularity of the Android OS in Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom’s emome and HTC will offer consumers more intuitive services and limitless delight. For example, HTCSense.com prevents access to valuable data should you lose your mobile phone, while the mPro mobile briefcase offers backup for your contacts, calendar and email, providing added security and peace of mind.”
Harvey Chang, President and Chief Executive Officer, Taiwan Mobile Co, said: “Location-based and mapping services is one of the hottest areas in mobile applications today, but the actual experience can often be slow and not up to expectations. HTC has anticipated this by delivering mapping functions which not only offers instantaneous map data views and updates, but allows users to manipulate the maps to fit their needs and orientation instead of the other way round. This attention to the small but critical details and user needs is just one of the key ways that HTC and Taiwan Mobile demonstrate care and attention to our customers.”
Yvonne Li, President Far EasTone, said: “The mobile industry is constantly evolving and changing, and users play an important role in shaping these changes. That’s why one of the core tenets of Fareastone’s brand philosophy is being able to continually meet the challenge of meeting their needs by providing even more innovative, interesting and convenient services. This resonates with HTC’s brand commitment, focus on innovation and dedication to providing intuitive and considerate services. We are delighted to be able to offer the HTC Desire Z following the success of the HTC Aria, and are fully committed to this partnership, which we believe will create an even better experience that will touch the hearts of users.”
Introducing the new HTC Sense
The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content, use location-based services, view e-book content, creating a new mobile way of life.- Besides HD video recording, the new HTC Sense also allows you to share photos and videos directly to YouTube or to your big screen TV via DLNA. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. (it’s like being able to swap lenses and add filters on the fly).
- With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges. The HTC Desire HD delivers maps with zero wait, zero dead spots and zero data roaming fees. Have trouble knowing which way to turn when using a map? Relax. Maps on the HTC Desire HD always point you in the right direction.
- 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 includes the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.
- The HTC Fast Boot feature enables users to quickly make a call or check emails by shortening the time taken to complete the power-up sequence. In fact, Fast Boot takes a mere 10 seconds, so that you’re reading and replying emails as you get off the plane even when your fellow passengers are still waiting for their devices to power on!
HTCSense.com – Making life easy
HTC Sense is a holistic experience based on putting you at the center, by making things work simply the way they should. Now, we’ve expanded that experience online with HTCSense.com, offering a host of benefits from connected services, remote access and control of your mobile phone, and the ability to back up your data, making the HTC user experience a truly intuitive and mobile one.-
Ever had a moment when you couldn’t locate your phone, or even left a mobile phone somewhere? HTCSense.com gives users peace of mind should this ever occur. You can easily locate a missing phone by triggering the handset to ring loudly, even if it is set to silent, or to flag its location on a map. If the phone’s been lost or stolen, users can remotely lock the phone, forward calls and texts to another phone, send a message to the phone to arrange its return or even remotely wipe all personal data from it.
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HTCSense.com holds on to all the text messages you send or receive. That way, you can go back in time to easily find that special message. And because this history holds special memories or addresses of some unforgettable spots, HTCSense.com keeps it available even if you get a new phone. And to make your life easier while you’re at your home or office computer, you can receive and send SMS messages without even touching your phone.
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HTCSense.com also allows users to customize their phones with exclusive HTC content like wallpapers, HTC scenes, sounds or plug-ins for an intuitive mobile experience
The new additions to HTC’s flagship Desire range: HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z
HTC Desire HD showcases outstanding multimedia content with its bright 4.3” LCD display and Dolby Mobile and SRS virtual sound and is the first to be powered by the new 1GHz Qualcomm 8255 Snapdragon processor. The HTC Desire HD enables 720p HD video recording and includes an 8-megapixel camera with dual-flash.HTC Desire Z features a unique ‘pop hinge’ that opens to reveal a QWERTY keyboard for fast, convenient typing. HTC Desire Z’s keyboard also includes a variety of keyboard shortcuts and two customizable keys for providing instant access to common functions without the need to open menus. For people constantly on the go, HTC Desire Z makes it quick and easy to stay connected with friends on Facebook and Twitter or with colleagues and customers at work. HTC Desire Z also includes 720p HD video recording and a 5-megapixel camera with automatic flash. It is the first phone to utilize the new 800MHz Qualcomm 7230 processor for improved performance and battery life.
Availability and pricing
The new HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z will be available through mobile operators and retailers across major Asian markets from November 2010. The HTC Desire HD will be available at all Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile retail stores and authorised dealers, with the HTC Desire Z available through Far EasTone outlets. The recommended retail prices for the HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z are NTD20,900 and NTD18,900 respectively.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. -
09/15/2010HTC Unveils HTC Desire HD™ And HTC Desire Z™ With New HTC Sense™ And HTCSENSE.COM
HTC Sense integrates a variety of multimedia and location-based enhancements and introduces HTCSense.com, a series of new connected HTC services
LONDON, UK – September 15, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled a new HTC Sense experience with the new HTC Desire HDTM and HTC Desire ZTM Android-based smartphones. The new HTC Sense experience continues HTC’s strong focus on the customer, placing people at the center by simply making its phones work in a more personal and natural way. HTC Sense introduces a number of key innovations including a series of connected services called HTCSense.com that enhance people’s mobile experience on HTC phones.
“We’re excited to be taking the HTC Sense experience beyond the phone to a whole new level with a series of connected HTC services we call HTCSense.com,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Our customers will value the holistic approach we’re taking to enhance their mobile experience. This customer-first philosophy has resonated with people buying HTC phones and this drives us to continue introducing new innovative smartphones like the HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z.”
"As a key Android partner and smartphone brand, HTC continues to bring new innovation to the platform," said Andy Rubin, VP engineering at Google. "Android is about choice and the new HTC smartphones continue to provide customers with powerful choices and flexibility."
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 Koboä and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that includes the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.
HTCSense.com
With the new HTCSense.com service, people can simply manage their mobile phone experience from their HTC phone or personal computer. For example, people can easily locate a missing phone by triggering the handset to ring loudly, even if it is set to silent, or to flag its location on a map. If the phone’s been lost or stolen, users can remotely lock the phone, forward calls and texts to another phone, send a message to the phone to arrange its return or even remotely wipe all personal data from it. HTCSense.com makes it easy to setup a new HTC phone or access archived mobile content such as contacts, text messages and call history from a PC browser. People can also customize their phones with exclusive HTC content like wallpapers, HTC scenes, sounds or plug-ins.
HTC Desire HD
HTC Desire HD showcases outstanding multimedia content with its bright 4.3” LCD display and Dolby Mobile and SRS virtual sound and is the first to be powered by the new 1GHz Qualcomm 8255 Snapdragon processor. The HTC Desire HD enables 720p HD video recording and includes an 8-megapixel camera with dual-flash. Building on the unibody heritage of the HTC Legend, the HTC Desire HD is sculpted from a block of solid aluminum and exudes the air of quality and strength that HTC has come to be known for. It also includes the new HTC Fast Boot that enables people to quickly make a call or check emails by shortening the time taken to complete the power-up sequence.
HTC Desire Z
For people constantly on the go, HTC Desire Z makes it quick and easy to stay connected with friends on Facebook and Twitter or with colleagues and customers at work. HTC Desire Z features a unique ‘pop hinge’ that opens to reveal a QWERTY keyboard for fast, convenient typing. HTC Desire Z’s keyboard also includes a variety of keyboard shortcuts and two customizable keys for providing instant access to common functions without the need to open menus. HTC Desire Z also includes 720p HD video recording and a 5-megapixel camera with automatic flash. It is the first phone to utilize the new 800MHz Qualcomm 7230 processor for improved performance and battery life and also includes HTC Fast Boot.
Availability
The new HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z will be broadly available through mobile operators and retailers across major European and Asian markets from October 2010 with the HTC Desire Z shipping in North America later this year.
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 .
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06/07/2010HTC Strengthens Software Capabilities With Acquisition Of Abaxia
TAOYUAN TAIWAN – June 7, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced it has acquired Paris-based Abaxia, a leader in custom software for mobile operators and handset manufacturers around the world.
“HTC is committed to creating the best possible mobile experience for our customers today, tomorrow and into the future,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The addition of Abaxia deepen and broaden our software development capabilities so that we can innovate at an even faster pace.”
“HTC and Abaxia have worked closely together in the past and our businesses complement each other well,” said Cedric Mangaud, CEO of Abaxia. “We’re excited to be joining such a significant and emerging mobile brand.”
About Abaxia
Founded in 2001, Abaxia is a leading software developer specializing in mobile solutions that quickly promote and monetize operator and handset manufacturer services on smartphones. For more information about Abaxia, please visit www.abaxia.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 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.
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05/12/2010HTC Sues Apple For Patent Infringement
Complaint outlines five HTC patents infringed by Apple products
Seattle – May 12, 2010 – HTC Corporation today took legal action against Apple Inc., filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod in the United States.
“As the innovator of the original Windows Mobile PocketPC Phone Edition in 2002 and the first Android smartphone in 2008, HTC believes the industry should be driven by healthy competition and innovation that offer consumers the best, most accessible mobile experiences possible,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of North America, HTC Corporation. “We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly our customers that use HTC phones.”
HTC’s commitment to innovation has continued for more than a decade as it has focused on building a portfolio of the world’s most advanced smartphones that are inspired by consumers and provide them with a variety of choices in software, design, form-factor, price and wireless carrier. Today, consumers in the United States can choose between 12 HTC smartphones with the national wireless carriers. HTC has continuously strived to bring innovative smartphone choices to consumers, like the recently unveiled HTC EVO 4G with Sprint, DROID Incredible by HTC with Verizon Wireless and the HTC HD2 with T-Mobile. For more information on HTC’s long-standing commitment to consumers innovation and choice go to: www.htc.com/quietlybrilliant
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. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com. -
03/18/2010HTC Disagrees With Apple's Actions
The T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition by HTC was the first 3.5-inch color touch screen smartphone in the United States in 2002
Seattle – March 17, 2010 – HTC Corporation today outlined its disagreement with Apple’s legal actions and reiterated its commitment to creating a portfolio of innovative smartphones that gives consumers a variety of choices. 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 with U.S. mobile operators.
“HTC disagrees with Apple’s actions and will fully defend itself. HTC strongly advocates intellectual property protection and will continue to respect other innovators and their technologies as we have always done, but we will continue to embrace competition through our own innovation as a healthy way for consumers to get the best mobile experience possible,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. “From day one, HTC has focused on creating cutting-edge innovations that deliver unique value for people looking for a smartphone. In 1999 we started designing the XDA and T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition, our first touch-screen smartphones, and they both shipped in 2002 with more than 50 additional HTC smartphone models shipping since then.”
The industry has recognized HTC’s contributions through a variety of awards including Fast Company’s 2010 Top 50 Most Innovative Companies and MIT Technology Review’s 2010 50 Most Innovative Companies. The GSMA also recently awarded the HTC Hero as the “Best Phone of 2009.” Some of HTC’s technology firsts include:
- First Windows PDA (1998)
- First Windows Phone (June 2002)
- First 3G CDMA EVDO smartphone (October 2005)
- First gesture-based smartphone (June 2007)
- First Google Android smartphone (October 2008)
- First 4G WIMAX smartphone (November 2008)
In 2009, HTC launched its branded user experience, HTC Sense. HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. This experience was fundamentally based on listening and observing how people live and communicate.
“HTC has always taken a partnership-oriented, collaborative approach to business. This has led to long-standing strategic partnerships with the top software, Internet and wireless technology companies in the industry as well as the top U.S., European and Asian mobile operators,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “It is through these relationships that we have been able to deliver the world’s most diverse series of smartphones to an even more diverse group of people around the world, recognizing that customers have very different needs.”
For more information on HTC’s history of innovation, please visit: www.htc.com/history.
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. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.HTC Public Relations
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[i] The O2 XDA by HTC was the first 3.5-inch color touch screen smartphone in the world in 2002.
[ii] The T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition by HTC was the first 3.5-inch color touch screen smartphone in the United States in 2002.
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02/15/2010HTC To Deliver Portfolio Of Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series Phones
Xbox LIVE games and Zune music and video service coming to HTC phones in 2010
BARCELONA, Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced plans to bring Microsoft’s next generation of Windows ® Phones, the Windows Phone 7 Series, to market later this year. The revolutionary new software offers a fresh approach to smartphones by bringing web content and applications together to create a phone experience that is very personal, relevant and connected. With this news, HTC builds on its Windows Phone leadership and extends its commitment to offering customers the most innovative mobile phone experiences available.
“Windows Phone 7 Series is a significant milestone for Microsoft, the industry and ultimately people looking to do more on their phones. HTC is working closely with Microsoft to bring the unique HTC experience that customers love,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC Corporation. “Microsoft has clearly listened to feedback from people and brought a new, fresh approach to the smartphone experience that is beautiful, powerful and compelling.”
Announced today at Mobile World Congress 2010, 7 Series offers a new approach to phone software, distinguished by smart design and truly integrated experiences that bring to the surface the content people care about from the web and applications. For the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together the Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience to the mobile phone, exclusively on 7 Series phones.
“People are moving faster than ever, juggling more priorities and turning to technology to manage it all. Windows Phone 7 Series simplifies common tasks by bringing together related content from the web, applications and services into a single view to make life easier,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Mobile Communication Business at Microsoft. “We are pleased to work closely with HTC, a global leader in mobile phone technology and design, to bring new Windows phones to customers around the world.”
About HTC
HTC Corp. (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.
We give talks all over the world
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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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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 by Cher Wang, Chairwoman, HT Cho, Director of the Board & Chairman of HTC Foundation, and Peter Chou, President and CEO, 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.
Executive biographies
Cher Wang Chairman of HTC
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Cher 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. Ms. Wang obtained her Masters degree in Economics 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 HTC
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Peter 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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HT Cho Board Member of HTC; Chairman of HTC Foundation
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HT Cho is the CEO & Founder of the HTC Foundation and sits on the Board of Directors at HTC. Mr. Cho, born in 1950, grew up in Taipei County, Taiwan. He graduated from National Taipei Institute of Technology, majoring in electronic engineering. After receiving his degree, HT worked for the Digital Equipment Corporation from 1975 to 1996, ultimately serving as Head of Taiwan Engineering. Prior to dedicating himself to the HTC Foundation, Mr. Cho served as President of HTC from 1997 to 2004 and was CEO from 2004 to 2005. His hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence have helped HTC form a corporate culture and work environment that emphasizes integrity, innovation, and quality. Established in 2002, the HTC Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports and promotes a number of programs in education, character development, and cross-cultural awareness. |
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By helping educators, parents, students, and public officials focus on character building, the HTC Foundation hopes to build caring communities where strong values, teamwork, and positive thinking can flourish. To date, the Foundation has funded leadership training courses for over 13,000 elementary, secondary, and post-secondary teachers and administrators in Taiwan. Moreover, the Foundation has been recognized by Yuli Township in Hualien County in December 2006 and Longtan Township in Taoyuan County in June 2007 for promoting “Township Character” plans. These plans promote character development for officials working in township offices, police stations, public hospitals, fire brigades, and other public sector positions. |
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Fred Liu COO of HTC
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Fred Liu is the Chief Operating Officer of High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC), responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing global operations at HTC. Fred joined HTC in August 1998 and has subsequently served in a variety of development and general management positions, including directing OEM business operations, operating system development, and global service functions. During his early tenure at HTC, Fred successfully promoted the sale of over 1.5 million first-generation PDA units, helping HTC to achieve record sales volumes and earning HTC customers a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for overall sales. He and his teams have been responsible for overseeing HTC's entire ODM business and for providing global logistics services to operator customers. |
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Florian Seiche President, HTC Europe, Middle East and Africa
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Florian Seiche became president of HTC EMEA in July 2010, having previously held the position of vice president, HTC Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). As the founder of HTC’s EMEA operations in 2005, Florian has overseen the growth of HTC’s business and brand to become one of the top designers of smartphones in EMEA. Florian has a strong telecoms background with significant international experience in the wireless devices industry. Prior to joining HTC Florian was the global Director of Devices for the Orange Group in London. |
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Under his leadership, Orange successfully rolled out its Signature Device program, which contributed considerably to increased device usage and ARPU, while at the same time increasing customer loyalty by delivering a compelling device user experience. During his tenure at Orange, Florian worked closely with HTC to define and deliver the Orange SPV range of Smartphones and PDAs. Prior to joining Orange, Florian worked at Siemens for more than ten years. Between January 2000 and February 2003, Florian served as Vice President and General Manager of Siemens Mobile Phones USA in San Diego, leading Siemens’ mobile phone entry into North America. He holds both a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of Cologne, Germany. Florian lives in Windsor, UK with his wife Michele and his son Jan-Philipp. |
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Philip Blair BSc Eng. and MBA Vice President Product and Operations
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Philip Blair joined HTC in 2005 as Product Director. In this role, Philip is responsible for managing and delivering the HTC roadmap across Europe. Philip’s product marketing, solution planning and product commercialisation teams work with most European operators, channel partners and third party solution providers. With over seven year’s telecoms experience, Philip has a proven track record in the mobile industry. Prior to joining HTC, he spent four years with Orange, as Group Handset Delivery Director. During this time, Philip established and built the team responsible for developing and delivering “signature devices” across the Orange footprint. |
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Before choosing to specialise in telecoms, Philip spent seven years as a management consultant, working on various IT and telecoms projects. Philip holds an MBA from Durham University, as well as a BSc from Newcastle University. He is married with two children. |
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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
Business Week Ranked No. 13 among global IT companies in the 2009 Info Tech 100 -
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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