It’s no secret that HTC is leading the way on both Windows Mobile and Android with their customized HTC Sense user interface. But HTC seems poised to take things a step further with their newly announced acquisition of Abaxia. If you’re scratching your head, trying to figure out who Abaxia is and what they do, you’re not alone, but that does not mean that you have not enjoyed their work over the years. Abaxia is the leading software developer in charge of handset customization across the globe. If you have ever picked up a T-Mobile handset of a phone from O2 and noticed how the carrier customized the UI a little and added in a few of their own applications, it’s a fair guess to think that Abaxia was the company commissioned to do the work.
“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.”
We’re not exactly sure why HTC would be interested in making custom UI’s for carriers on handsets other than their own, but we do know that HTC is very committed to giving HTC customers the best possible user experience on their phones. HTC will most likely use the expertise from the Abaxia team to enhance HTC Sense but I would be really surprised if they user their Sense UI elements on handsets other than their own.
HTC STRENGTHENS SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES WITH ACQUISITON 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.
Ohhhh man , whats this gonna do with HTC devices , what is there deep down inside HTC going onnn … god knows , but its definitely gonna be some thing interesting