Boombass HTC introduced a bass amplifier to connect to an Android smartphone.
The Taiwanese manufacturer, in a divorce with Beats Electronics, today announced a new audio device for its smartphones, called Boombass. It’s not really a dock since the pairing does not require a physical connection. It is rather a cubic box with the best bass to the sound that emanates from your Android smartphone. Pairing is via NFC, if your smartphone is compatible with the technology, otherwise the Bluetooth 3.0 (with classic pairing) is sufficient to stream your music. HTC promises that the Boombass “ bring a touch to the audio experience. ”
The Boomsound technology, present on some smartphones HTC Desire, the last 601, formalized today, began to emerge on the HTC One and One Mini via their speakers placed on the facades . Boom could become the “audio division” HTC, especially after the desires of Beats Electronics to separate from the Taiwanese manufacturer.
Boombass price has not been disclosed, but we know that the product will be marketed on the HTC shops from mid-October, according to The Verge .
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
HTC Desire 601: photo Zoe and Sense 5 functions midrange - Clubic
HTC has just 601 Desire announce a new smartphone called mid-range offering some of the specifics of the manufacturer.
601 The HTC Desire is inspired to start from the front of the HTC One, with two high- front speakers “HTC BoomSound.” But back to the hull satin plastic rather reminds the HTC One X.
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.88 mm 140 g
The back 5 megapixel sensor is in turn associated with “HTC Zoe,” a variety of features to detect smiles, erase parts of the background, to couple his photos video 3 s or compile photos and videos in videos 30 s. This entry is a little retro-exposed 1/4 inch CMOS sensor, wearing a bright f / 2 28mm equivalent lens.
Latest HTC smartphone is also a range like many others, sporting a screen title=”960 x 540 qHD pixels”> 4.5 inches and houses a Snapdragon SoC 400 (a double heart Qualcomm MSM8930 1.4 GHz) , 1GB LPDDR2 RAM and 8GB of internal memory expandable with microSD.
Comes with Android 4.2 and HTC Sense 5.5, HTC Desire 601 will be marketed in France in September at a retail price of 350 euros, a price-performance
report quite disappointing. Note that HTC Desire also announced a 300, which is satisfied with a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, a Snapdragon S4 SoC of older generation and older versions of Android and Sense. But it should not be marketed in France, according to a representative we contacted.
Monday, September 2, 2013
The HTC Desire Zara should call 601 - Frandroid
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HTC Zara should change its name to its output by adopting the name of Desire 601.
HTC, which is the subject of a scandal internally now because of suspicious flights, seems to follow the footsteps of Sony regarding its policy of code names for its smartphones. Indeed, the Japanese manufacturer that gives rather original names its devices before their release (think particularly Honami, Togari, …), renamed for the unification of its range. HTC follows the same path with the HTC Zara, which should be renamed Desire 601, according to the Twitter account evleaks.
HTC Desire already sells the 600, a dual SIM Android 4.2 Jelly Bean smartphone with a 4.5-inch qHD screen. The official just last May smartphone, is already preparing to pass the torch to his successor, whose characteristics should not be so different. Indeed, Zara HTC / Desire 601 is also expected with a 4.5-inch qHD screen, or it would receive Android 4.3 and the new interface builder, Sense 5.5. It will have a dual-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz supported by 1 GB of RAM. Side photo, the 601 would have a Desire back 8 megapixel sensor with LED flash. They would also have the Beats Audio, despite rumors about an upcoming divorce between HTC and Beats Electronics. Finally, 8GB of internal memory expandable via microSD are available for your content store.
still do not know when this smartphone will be formalized. However, it could be that HTC us some surprises this week at the IFA.
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Arrests at HTC for fraud and theft of trade secrets ... - Clubic.com
Times are tough for HTC. The disappointing results are linked quarter after quarter and forecasts are hardly reassuring. In recent months, he has also had to manage the number of departures in his direction, a real brain drain whose firm has greatly reduced the scope.
This time, the Taiwanese manufacturer is faced with the arrest of three its officers for theft of trade secrets and fraud. Deputy Attorney Taipei has confirmed the arrest Friday of Thomas Chien, vice president of product design, research and development director Wu Chien-Hung Huang and Justin, one of the managers of the business research and innovation.
action plunges Taipei
The first two were held in custody while the third part was released on bail. The arrests were carried out after a complaint from HTC last month. Specifically, the three men are believed to be the source of leaks of confidential information, trade secrets. They have carried out independent external billing charges HTC, for an amount of more than EUR 253 000.
HTC declined to comment on the report, simply ensuring that the investigation will not result for its activity. The Reuters news agency reports some inclinations from the three arrested leaders to launch a mobile company design, drawing on internal documents. If the Taiwanese do not consider this a commercial backlash history, it is not really pleased purse Taipei. The shares fell nearly 6%, increasing even more the plunge suffered since the beginning of June. The title has now reached a new record low for the last 8 years, NT $ 147.50 (3.76 euros).
Sunday, September 1, 2013
15 hidden features of HTC One to (re) discover - Point GPhone
It’s been a few months since the HTC One is available in the shops, and we can say that users know more or less all the features that are included with this device. By cons, you should know that there are some features that are “hidden” and are to (re) discover here if you missed the previous article on the subject of PointGPhone.
Disable BlinkFeed
HTC One came with the 5 Sense overlay that has the BlinkFeed functionality. It is very convenient, but it does not unanimous among consumers, because it not consume a lot of energy (well more than when it is disabled) and also the data. This trick can be will not fix the problem in relation to the data, because it will only hide the home screen BlinkFeed without completely disabling it. Therefore, you can follow the video below to disable it.
Manage multitasking on the HTC One
Unlike most Android devices, the HTC One does not have a button to handle multitasking. It is however not mean it does not exist on this device. So you can handle multitasking quickly pressing twice the home button. To close a running application, you can just drag the application outside of the window.
Make the most of the camera application HTC One
HTC One comes with the HTC Zoe software that allows you to customize your best photos. If you do not know how to use all the features that are available with this software, you’ll be set:
HTC One Shot Action:
idle mode “slow motion”:
Remove an object from your photo:
better manage battery life:
HTC One battery is not removable, so that you can not change it if it is flat. But you can enable saving the battery by going to this address: Settings -> Power -> Power Saver -> On
Find HTC One lost or stolen
most smartphones of the moment, it is now possible to find a HTC One misplaced or lost. By cons, as this feature is not available for free on the HTC One, you can download the LookOut Mobile application is available on the Play Store or Android use Device Manager.
Using a USB key on the HTC One
HTC One does not come with a Micro SD card slot, there is still an alternative to using an external storage device. To do this, you need a suit like that is available on the video below.
Check the LED notification HTC One:
Think the notification LED that is on the HTC One lights for nothing? You can check by going to settings and flash notification. At this address, you can choose which application will make the LED light.
Booster keyboard HTC One
keyboard HTC One is simply good, but it can sometimes messing. To remedy this, you only have to open an application that will display the keyboard. Pressing parameters to the left of the space bar, then recalibrate.
Check mobile data
You can control mobile data HTC One by going to Settings -> More -> Usage -.> Enable the use of the limits of mobile data
Use Google Now
use Google on your HTC One Now, hold the home button. If this is the first time you use it, log in with your account and activate the function.
Enable Smart HTC One Ring
This is a function that reduces the ring volume when you take control of your HTC One. To activate it you must go to Settings -> Sound -> Smart One Ring
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HTC complaint against certain employees for theft and fraud - CommentCaMarche.net
2013 is decidedly difficult to HTC . Sales HTC One were below estimates and the current quarter could be negative. New setback for the Taiwanese firm. Several employees, including officers, allegedly stole classified information and have defrauded the company of € 252,000.
Since 2012, the manufacturer HTC is in trouble. Despite a welcome HTC One and development versions of this smartphone, quarterly balance sheets and are very similar. The second quarter of 2013 was reached on a much lower income from the previous year and estimates. More worryingly, the CEO of HTC, Peter Chou, estimated in late July that the current quarter could be negative.
Taiwanese company denies rumors of sale and believes in the development of input smartphones and mid-range.
However, a new blow has descended on HTC.
firm has filed a complaint against three employees : Wu Chien Hung, Division Director, Thomas Chien, vice president of the design division and Justin Huang, head of the design division of HTC One
Several things they are charged.. Wu Chien Hung had downloaded secret information on the upcoming Sense UI 6.0 that he transmitted via emails, outside.
Also three employees have expected to receive a bonus, on 30 August, before leaving the company . It seems that goal was to create their own design company and exploit the stolen data .
Finally, they would have written a wrong outside contract for the design of a frame . Realized, in fact, internally, they would split the money charged: NT $ 10 million (or more 000 252 )
officials. Taiwanese Justice confirme d that offices were searched Friday and Wu Chien Hung Chien and Thomas have since been in custody .
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HTC plagued by internal flights - Frandroid
Thomas Dog
This is a case of alleged theft of trade secrets, some analysts expecting the ongoing investigation launched by prosecutors to undermine market confidence in HTC. In any case, the facts alleged are serious.
vice president of “Product Design” Thomas Chien, director R & D Wu Chien Hung, and a team leader “Design” Justin Huang were part of a group of five employees who left the company on August 30. Why start
Several Chinese media say that HTC would have taken his hand in the bag, Dog trying to download data on the upcoming HTC Sense 6.0 interface. These data were shared directly to external e-mails. Chien and Wu were both detained in the wake of complaints from HTC and searches of homes and offices of the suspects.
Dog was arrested following the decision of the Taipei office
This is not all that criticized … HTC accuses Dog, Wu and Huang have established a false contract of € 252,000 (NT $ 10 million) for the design of aluminum frame HTC One. In fact, the chassis was designed entirely in-house, and the money was shared among the three suspects.
The court ruled that the vice general manager of the research department Chien Chih-lin and the department director Wu Chien-hung should be kept in custody. Prosecutors said that Wu Chien had planned to open new phone design companies in Taiwan and China. They were suspected of wanting to cooperate with local governments in China to create companies and transfer technology HTC in China, according to the indictment.
HTC has not commented on this matter, however the company said that its employees should respect a code of conduct based on integrity, ethics and respect for the confidentiality of information .
In any case, this case reveals that working on a new HTC Sense 6.0 interface. Stay tuned.
