How HTC is Giving a Tough Time to Other Brands

HTC is a brand that has truly come into its own. There was a time when the smartphone market was dominated by two key players, which were Samsung and Nokia. There was hardly any third name that came close to giving these two giants a hard time. However, in a not so far away land, a David was slowly grooming himself, as eventually HTC rose to prominence. The story of the rise of HTC is no short of a fairytale.

It was in 2013 that HTC released its first ever flagship handset, the HTC One. This smartphone proved to be the biggest upset of the year, as it took the market by storm. Yes, this HTC smartphone specification list boasted of a 4.7 inch screen with a pixel density of 468 PPI, Android 4.2.2 OS, 4G/LTE, quad core Snapdragon 600 chipset, 2 GB RAM, 4 MP main camera and a 2.1 MP front camera. Back then, these were all features that were considered the latest mobile specifications, as even Samsung and Nokia were releasing phones of this kind. Most of all, the sleek metallic finish of the handset rendered it a better looking handset than most Samsung phones then.

Several iterations of the HTC One followed, including its successors like HTC One M8, M9, M9+, E9, etc. There was also the HTC One GPE that was released, and not to forget the HTC One Mini and HTC One M8 for Windows.

HTC then decided to up its game and aim for the mid-price ranged smartphone market. This is what spurned the eventual long list of handsets released by HTC under its Desire series. The Desire series came with huge handsets and HTC’s trademark dual front BoomSound speakers, which proved to be a huge hit among the younger generation. Within the Desire series it there was lots of variation, as some handsets were more affordable than the rest, with simple and basic HTC smartphone specification, while there were other handsets, which neared specs that were seen in flagship handsets. There were also specifically targeted handsets within these, such as the Desire Eye handset, which was aimed at the selfie crazy generation. HTC didn’t stop its innovation there, as it also released a phone with a Windows OS, allowing users to get the most of the HTC hardware and the Windows software.

So, this is how HTC has managed to capture the imagination of the smartphone market. Its constant innovation and release of smartphones loaded with the latest mobile specification has helped maintain its stronghold over the Asian and American market. Unless Samsung and other big names decide to innovate, HTC’s stronghold will continue to increase and flourish.

Smartphones to Look Out For in 2015

2015 may just be halfway through but there is still a ton to look out for when it comes to smartphones. This has been the year of innovation, as several brands came out with new and different handsets which sported unique features. However, there are still several new things to look for when it comes to mobile phone specifications. Comparison of handsets released lately with those that came out last year will make you realise the huge gap between handsets and their features.

One of the main handsets that has managed to make waves in the upcoming cell phones market is the LG G4. LG’s G3 was the most ambitious phone from last year, and it came with a new and impressive look. Accordingly, the G4 sports a fancy leather casing, with Snapdragon 808 processor, 5.5 inch HD screen and 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable. LG is also making waves with its LG G Flex 2.

Just when you thought that HTC couldn’t get any better, the smartphone maker managed to outdo itself with the HTC M9. Last year’s M8 was a big hit, as it managed to really win the market with its excellent mobile phone specifications. Comparison of the M8 and M9 will make you realise that the M9 comes with a 20 MP main camera, Snapdragon 810 chipset and an octa-core processor. The M9 is also releasing as a phablet, with the M9+, which is a 5.5 inch phablet. This is sure to give the likes of Note 4 competition.

Sony too is releasing the Z3+ and the Z4, which aim to be worthy successors of last year’s highly successful flagship Z3 series. And how can one forget Microsoft when talking about new launches. Microsoft is heel bent on ending the name of Nokia but it is still keeping the Lumia series alive. The new offerings from Microsoft include the Lumia 940 and the Lumia 940 XL. These phones too will come with large and bright screens and Windows OS, as has always been the norm with Microsoft and Lumia.

The S6 and the S6 Edge has already managed to make a name for itself with its innovative design and the fact that Samsung managed to finally get everything right, which all went wrong in the S5. The S5 tanked big time and proved to be the biggest embarrassment possible for Samsung. Thus, it’s a good thing that Samsung has really upped its game, as 2015 is sure to give it tons of competition.

This was all about upcoming cell phones & handheld news. There are also several brand names that are swirling in the rumour mills, with claims that many smaller names are also looking to take on the likes of bigwigs. Only time will tell whether this year will see any upsets for the big names.