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HTC Already Testing Phones That Work Around Apple’s Patents

Amit Chowdhry — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:35:09 +0000

It was only a couple of days ago that the U.S. ITC ruled that some of HTC’s smartphones was violating several of Apple’s patents. HTC has already started testing out new phone models that work around technology that was cited in the patent lawsuit that was won by Apple.

HTC CEO Peter Chou and Google SVP of Mobile Andy Rubin told the media in Taiwan that the two companies would be working with each other to protect themselves from “unfair” means to stop innovation. The patent lawsuit between HTC and Apple is seen as a proxy of a larger fight between Google Android and Apple iOS.

[Reuters]

HTC Hires Shashi Fernando As Chief Content Officer

Amit Chowdhry — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:37:18 +0000

HTC has hired Shashi Fernando as the chief content officer of the company. Fernando was previously the Saffron Digital CEO. He will report directly to HTC CEO Peter Chou. “Shashi has tremendous experience in the content industry and I am excited to have him leading HTC’s content strategy,” stated Chou. “Content will continue to be a crucial part of our overall proposition and future success.” Saffron Digital was acquired by HTC in February.

HTC Buys Abaxia For $13.2 Million

Amit Chowdhry — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:48:00 +0000

HTC Corporation has acquired 9 year old, Paris-based mobile software company Abaxia for €11 million ($13.2 million). Abaxia will “deepen and broaden our software development capabilities so that we can innovate at an even faster pace,” stated HTC CEO Peter Chou. Abaxia’s flagship mobile product is called Mobile Portal. Mobile Portal is a white label Active Idle Screen application that is embedded on handsets. Mobile Portal focuses on branding the home screen for user interaction. [WSJ]

HTC Tattoo Specs Have Been Revealed

Amit Chowdhry — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:03:12 +0000

HTC has just sent out a press release discussing the specifications of the HTC Tattoo. The HTC Tattoo (previously known as the Click) has a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5 mm headset jack, microSD expansion, and can be personalized with designed covers (get it? Tattoo?). The Tattoo also has a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7225 processor, 512MB/256MB ROM/RAM, 106×55.2 x 14 mm dimensions and 113g weight. There is an internal GPS, 900/2100 MHz HSPA/UMTS and quad-band GSM/EDGE. The WiFi is 802.11b/g and there is a built in digital compass. The phone also has an accelerometer and Bluetooth 2.0. Full press release after the jump:

HTC Tattoo™ Brings Android To All

Tattoo embodies three core principles of HTC Sense: Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected

TAIWAN – September 8, 2009 – HTC Corporation today introduced the HTC Tattoo™, an Android-based phone that brings broad personalization to the masses. With its distinct design and ability to personalize all aspects of the phone, from its hardware to its applications and content, people are able to express themselves and create their own individual mobile experience.

“Everyone wants their own phone to feel like it was specifically made for them. The Tattoo, with HTC Sense represents an easy way to shape your own distinct mobile experience and really make it your own,” said Peter Chou, Chief Executive Officer, HTC Corporation. “The HTC Tattoo ensures that you can create the most engaging and appropriate mobile experience through simple yet powerful personalization.”

HTC Tattoo is the second phone to embody HTC Sense, a mobile experience focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. Designed by listening and observing how people live and communicate, HTC Sense revolves around three fundamental principles Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.

With HTC Tattoo, you stay close to the important people in your life by integrating your communications and applications including voice calls, emails, texts, photos and status updates into one consolidated view, providing innovative and fun phone experiences.

The stylish HTC Tattoo is small and compact, fitting snugly into your hand or pocket. People are able to design and purchase their own unique covers or search and select from popular cover designs, altering the look of the phone to reflect their mood or individual tastes.

HTC Tattoo integrates Google’s innovative mobile services including: Google Maps, search, Google Mail, and Android market where users can download thousands of popular applications and games. It also comes complete with a broad variety of hardware features including a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5mm stereo headset jack and expandable microSD memory.

Availability
The HTC Tattoo will be available in Europe first at the beginning of October, and will roll out in markets around the world in the following months.

About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that is sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

HTC CEO Peter Chou Reveals At Least 3 More Android Phones Arriving This Year

Amit Chowdhry — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:12:01 +0000

We already know that the HTC Magic and the Android Hero have been revealed, but recently HTC CEO Peter Chou announced that the company will ship at least three smartphones powered by Google Android this year. HTC was the first company to reveal the Android operating system with the G1 last year.

The HTC Magic, known as the G2 is being sold in Europe through Vodafone. Chou made the announcement at the Merrill Lynch technology conference in Taipei.

This is good news for developers of applications on the Android Market. More phones equals more sales of applications.

[via Slashphone/PCW]