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HTC releases Stagefright patch for Sprint HTC One M8
HTC One M8 owners on the Sprint network can now download a system update which patches the Stagefright vulnerability in Android. The 4.25.651.18 system update for the Sprint HTC One M8 is being pushed out to device automatically, but you can manually trigger the update by going to Settings > System updates > HTC software update > Check…
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HTC cutting 15% of its workforce in an attempt to end its downward spiral
Following last week’s disappointing revenue numbers for July, HTC has announced today that the company will cut its workforce by 15%. The internal reorganization will leave more than 2,000 HTC employees jobless. HTC has not announced how quickly the jobs will be eliminated, but it is in HTC’s best interest to move as quickly as…
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HTC stock flatlines following revised Q3 earnings projections
A day after HTC announced that the company is planning to lose NT$5.51 to NT$5.85 per share during the third quarter, HTC’s stock has taken a nose dive. The stock price flatlined at NT$63, a 10% drop from the previous day. With HTC’s stock trading at NT$63, its market capitalization has been lowered to $1.65 billion US dollars. HTC…
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HTC announces plans for job, product cuts with disappointing July sales numbers
This morning, HTC announced that July’s unaudited revenue came in at NT$7.41 billion, bringing total (unaudited) revenue from January through July of NT$81.94 billion. The revenue numbers for July are 14.65% lower than what HTC posted in June and a 30.15% drop when compared to July of 2014. While we had hoped that HTC’s declining revenue would…
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Rumor: Qihoo 360 to invest $661 million for a 31.5% share of HTC
Citing sources at international securities investment houses, it.sohu.com is reporting that Qihoo 360 may be planning to invest $661 million into HTC by purchasing a 31.5% share of the company. Qihoo 360 is an internet services company which specializes in freemium desktop and mobile security apps. While Qihoo 360 posted $1.39 billion in revenue and…
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How not to lose your stuff if you lose your phone
You left your phone at a crowded coffee shop, or you dropped it on the train and now you’ll never see it again. Even worse, imagine a thief taking your phone from you and using your mobile wallet app to make fraudulent purchases. Regular backups — and locking your phone and remotely wiping its contents…
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Sprint HTC One M9 Android 5.1 update scheduled for July 1
Android 5.1 for the Sprint HTC One M9 will be here in two days. HTC Mo Versi made the announcement today, stating that the latest software build had just received technical approval from Sprint. In addition to the standard Android 5.1 features, the software update is expected to deliver a handful of HTC specific customizations…