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Q2 numbers are it: the HTC U11 failed to return HTC to profitability

HTC has shared its Q2 earnings report for 2017, marking the company’s 9th quarterly loss. Revenue for the quarter came in at NT$16.1billion with a gross margin of 13.7%, but the company’s operating costs exceeded its income yet again, resulting in a net loss of NT$2.2billion or $72.47 USD. With all the positive reviews of the HTC…
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New HTC U11 Life rumor suggests it’ll only have a Snadragong 630

The HTC U11 Life is circling the rumor mill once again. Our friends at Android Authority have been able to dig up some new information regarding the rumored smartphone while also confirming that the device will feature a 5.2-inch 1080p display, 32GB of storage, a microSD card slot, 16MP cameras on the front and back, the…
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HTC U11 update delivers Bluetooth 5, 60FPS video recording and July’s security update

Did anyone happen to check the calendar today? That’s right, it’s 10.08! To celebrate, HTC has released an update for the HTC U11 which adds Bluetooth 5, 60FPS (at 1080p) video recording, July’s security patch and other unnamed “system enhancements.” The device we have is the Taiwanese model, but HTC should have the update available…
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HTC is working on a 60fps video capture update for the U11

HTC has announced that the U11 will be getting an update which will enable 60fps video capture. While this update seems fairly simple, HTC is giving itself a “couple months” to get the new software update pushed out to all the regional models of the phone. HTC did not give a lot of details in the…
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Buy the HTC U11 and get 3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited

HTC and Amazon have just announced a new promotion. If you purchase the HTC U11 through Amazon or HTC’s websites, you’ll be given three free months of Amazon Music Unlimited. The streaming music service features “tens of millions of songs and thousands of hand-curated playlists and personalized stations.” The service makes perfect sense for new…
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HTC’s July revenue is in: the U11 may already be losing its momentum

The numbers are in and it looks like the HTC U11 may already be losing its steam. HTC has just posted its revenue figures for the month of July. For the month, HTC’s recorded revenue was NT$6.19 billion with total revenue for the year reaching NT$36.86 billion. HTC revenue for the month of July is the…
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HTC returns to the Philippines, launching the HTC U11, U Ultra, U Play and Desire 10 Pro

At an event at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City, HTC revealed that it is officially selling its phones in the Philippines, again. HTC will be selling its flagship U11 (P36,990), the U Ultra (P26,990), U Play (18,990), and the Desire 10 Pro (13,990). The Philippine Peso pricing of HTC’s devices is 10-15% higher than what you’d pay for…