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HTC manager discusses reasons behind handset color choices
In an event in Seattle, WA on Friday, HTC manager of product strategy, Eric Lin, described some of the thought process behind why manufacturers use certain colors for handsets. When asked why most handsets are available today in either black or white, Mr. Lin detailed HTC’s ideas on the topic. He stated “white really helps…
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HTC and Sprint sending invites to join them in New York City on April 4th
We just received an invitation from Sprint and HTC to “experience their latest collaboration” at a gathering in New York City on April 4th. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse and HTC President, Jason Mackenzie will both be in attendance as will HTC Source. What do you think they will announce? The Sprint version of the HTC…
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Verizon readying a maintenance update for the HTC Rezound
Verizon has released a document detailing an upcoming update for the HTC Rezound. I know this isn’t the Ice Cream Sandwich update we are all waiting for, but hopefully this update will alleviate some stress from those experiencing the issues mentioned. We do not have any details regarding the release of this latest update for…
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Sprint Adds EVO 4G and EVO View 4G to ‘End of Life’ list
The newly-updated Sprint ‘Expected Upcoming EOL’ list now includes two HTC EVO family devices that will be phased out in the near future. The EVO 4G and the EVO View 4G have been added to Sprint’s latest list of devices nearing end-of-life. The EVO 4G is tentatively scheduled to reach this milestone this week with…
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Sprint beginning to remove Carrier IQ from HTC devices
In December, Sprint stated that they would remove the network diagnostic tool Carrier IQ, from all their devices. Now, an HTC representative has confirmed that they are working with Sprint to begin removing the infamous software from HTC devices. The first HTC device on Sprint’s network to actually have Carrier IQ removed was the HTC…
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Verizon introducing new $2 ‘Convenience’ fee in January
Verizon sure picked the worst possible time to bring us additional bad news. The month of December has seen a few major 4G outages from Verizon and now they want to grace us with news of upcoming additional fees? Not a good way to treat those new customers that came aboard after getting their shiny…