The HTC Maple that we saw leaked not too long ago has finally hit market as the BlackBerry-fighting HTC Snap. Boasting a full-QWERTY keyboard and a BlackBerry-esque trackball, the HTC Snap isn’t just a productivity tool, it’s also a (social) communications device. And, with the new “Inner Circle” email management feature, the HTC Snap puts…
HTC unveils the HTC Snap – Because non-touchscreens are cool too!
The global mobile ecosystem is no doubt moving to embrace touchscreen smartphones, what with their larger displays and power-packed feature-sets. But, that doesn’t mean a non-touchscreen smartphone isn’t just as powerful a productivity tool as its touchy-feely brethren. In fact, HTC’s new HTC Snap (Maple) proves that you don’t need a touchscreen to be a…
HTC Touch Diamond2 launching mid-April for Europe?
The HTC Touch Diamond2 is widely expected to continue the success that HTC has seen with its original HTC Touch Diamond smartphone. A new rumor has be circulating that hints at a European and Asian launch of the HTC Touch Diamond2 in mid-April. The new rumor falls in line nicely with a previous report that…
HTC Magic Passes Through FCC
Well, T-Mobile fans, it looks like the new Android-bearing HTC Magic is on its way to American shores now that it’s gone through the rigours of FCC testing. It wasn’t a huge surprise to see the T-Mobile branding on the Magic, since it popped up in a developer seminar shortly after the MWC announcement. Nothing…
Android Captures 5% U.S. Smartphone Web Traffic
The latest report from AdMob reveals that T-Mobile’s G1 has claimed a solid 5.2% of the American smartphone web surfers. It’s a far cry from the iPhone’s 50%, but hey, a good start for the little guy, no? Worldwide, Symbian still rules, but their share is rapidly dropping, and Apple’s is on a meteoric rise.…
Orange France to Launch 6 Android Devices in 2009… Including HTC Hero
The folks over at Mobinaute have learned that Orange France plans to launch six (yes, SIX) new Android-powered handsets in 2009. The lineup will include devices from Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Samsung and HTC. Orange of course already has the G1 up-and-running within France, and are apparently planning to back that up with the launch…
HTC Touch Pro 2 Coming to T-Mobile U.S.?
A T-Mobile-branded ROM for Windows Mobile 6.5 has just been leaked for the HTC Touch Pro 2 announced at Mobile World Congress last month. We had heard T-Mobile Germany would be getting the Touch Pro and Touch Diamond 2, so it stands to reason the carrier’s U.S. counterpart would get the same treatment. If you’re…
Unlocked HTC Touch Pro 2 Up For Grabs on eBay
Have some extra money to burn on a new mobile device? How about an eBay auction for an unlocked HTC Touch Pro 2? Yeah? Well wouldn’t you know it, an HTC Touch Pro 2 has shown up for auction on eBay. The auction will end at 11 PM EST on March 27th, so you’ve got…
HTC Dream Arrives in Italy on TIM
Italy has hopped on the Android bus thanks to the folks at TIM. The carrier now has the HTC Dream (aka the G1) in stock and ready to go. Interestingly enough, there are 2 mighty good options for picking up the device in Italy. TIM will let you get one for FREE, or, they will…
HTC Escapes German Legal Clutches
IP-Com and HTC were trading legal blows which could have eventually led to HTC devices being banned from Germany. Luckily, the UMTS patent infringement claims have been suspended by courts, as the real problem lies with a chipset vendor rather than HTC themselves. Although the buck as been successfully passed, and HTC should be fine…