-
Review: Windows Phone 8X by HTC
I was recently presented with an opportunity to review the Windows Phone 8X by HTC. I’ll admit, when tasked with this project, I was a little apprehensive as I typically shy away from Windows Phone devices. I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of an Android fanboy; but after a couple weeks using this new device,…
-
T-Mobile HTC 8X Windows Phone 8 Portico update now available
Well, that was quick. The Portico update for the HTC 8X is now available, roughly a day after T-Mobile announced that it was delaying the update to “perform a few tweaks.” We’re not exactly sure if the “tweaks” were actually made or if T-Mobile simply caved in to the dozens of HTC 8X owners who…
-
T-Mobile’s software update for the HTC 8X delayed to “perform a few tweaks”
The Windows Phone software update for T-Mobile’s HTC 8X will not be released today as previously expected. Apparently, a few issues came up during testing which forced T-Mobile to delay the software update to “perform a few tweaks” before the update is pushed out to consumers. We’re not sure who’s at fault here, but we’re hoping that…
-
Bloomberg: HTC’s Windows phone lineup won’t exceed 5-inch displays
According to a report form Bloomberg, HTC has scrapped plans to produce a Windows Phone 8 powered device which would have featured a display larger than 5 inches. Specifics about the handset are not available, but the report claims that the phone was scrapped because of Microsoft’s 720p resolution limitation with the mobile operating system.…
-
HTC’s Chief Product Officer talks product strategy, design and Windows Phone
Jeff Blagdon from The Verge recently had the opportunity to sit down with HTC’s Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera and talk about design, Windows phone and HTC’s product strategy. We’ve pulled out some of Kouji Kodera’s best quotes to give you an idea of what HTC’s mindset is right now and what we can expect from the company…
-
HTC 8S not going to be sold in the US
It looks like HTC is not planning to sell the HTC 8S in the United States according to information sent from an internal source to the folks at Engadget. The HTC 8S was announced with the HTC 8X back in September, but as of today retail and carrier references have not been mentioned for the US. The HTC 8X has…
-
HTC 8X now available on T-Mobile US
Good news for those of you currently a customer of T-Mobile US or those of you looking to make the jump to the magenta network; the HTC 8X is officially available with T-Mobile. For eligible customers the new Windows Phone 8 handset will cost you $199 with a 2 year contract (suggested retail price is