HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 for Ultra-Speed Charging is Coming Soon

Motorola Droid Turbo was presented days ago and it seems that the interest of users towards solutions for fast charging of the smartphones’ batteries is growing rapidly. The new tech developed by Motorola is the Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 that is integrated in the recently announced Turbo Charger of the company. It is compatible with devices powered by Snapdragon chips. 

The competition on this arena in the digit world is getting more intensive with some new accessories by rival companies that are ready to hit the markets. The Taiwanese manufacturer HTC officially unveiled the HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 ultra-speedy charger. It is 15W USB-based wall charger. It can be used with devices with microUSB. In reality there aren’t loads of models smartphones that are currently compatible with the new charger. 

Some of the more popular phones that can benefit from the accessory are HTC One (E8), HTC One (M8), HTC Desire Eye and HTC One Remix. The price and the launch date of HTC Rapid Charger 2.0 are unknown. The costs for Motorola Turbo Charger are $34.99. The expectations for the price of the new charger suggest something similar. 

few words at the end: The newest chargers for ultra-speed charging promise 75 percent faster charging of the devices compared to the ordinary accessories. No doubt that users will love that, right?

Source: HTC Source, HTC

Pricing of the Nexus 9 and Nexus 6 Revealed Hours Before Announcement

HTC and Motorola are in charge for the manufacturing of the upcoming additions to the Nexus line. If you haven’t heard yet, HTC is working on Nexus 9 while Motorola will launch the Nexus 6. The leaks from the last weeks revealed a lot of the mystery around the upcoming devices. The rumor mill has just delivered new information about the models regarding their prices. The sources of the leak are two retailers from Germany, Saturn and Media Markt. 

HTC Nexus 9 is expected to cost €399 unlocked for the 16GB variant Wi-Fi. Users that want double more storage 32GB will pay €489. The LTE-enabled device with 32GB will sell for €569. Nexus 9 is coming in white and black options. If we sum up the leaked information until now, we have a 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2048p. It is armored with Nvidia Tegra K1 processor with 64-bit architecture. Nexus 9 features 8MP camera on the back coupled with 3MP sensor on the front. In addition, it boasts dual front speakers. The HTC-made Nexus 9 is outfitted with a slick body with brushed aluminum frame. Its panel weighs 480 grams.

Motorola Nexus 6 is provided with 5.9-inch QHD screen. It is powered by quad-core CPU, Snapdragon 805 chip and 3GB RAM. The main camera of the device is with 13MP. It works with 3200mAh battery. The rumored price for Nexus 6 is €569 for the 32GB variant and €649 for the 64GB device. 

few words at the end: The expectations for the announcement of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 suggest that they will debut today. We will wait and see.

Source: PhoneArena

HTC One (M8) for Windows Debuts and Hits the Markets in the States

The teasers and leaks about the HTC One (M8) for Windows kept evoking the curiosity of the fans of the latest flagship of the company and the users of Windows Phone. The news from this week is that HTC One (M8) for Windows is already up-for-sales in the States. What is the special about the new flagship? It is as appealing and premium as its Android-powered sibling HTC One M8 that came to the digit world in the end of March. In terms of hardware capabilities and connectivity features, the new addition to the HTC’ family will not disappoint the highest expectations of users. 

Under the metal frame of the One (M8) for Windows is working a quad-core processor set at 2.3GHz. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip and 2GB RAM for the brilliant performance users will enjoy. The screen of the flagship is Super LCD3 with a diagonal of 5-inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The pixel density is 441ppi, not bad, right? The internal storage provided for users is 32GB. It can be expanded with 128GB via microSD cards. 

The operating system pre-installed on the phone is Windows Phone 8.1. It has the BlinkFeed feature ready to be used right away. The main camera on the back of the flagship is UltraPixel 4MP shooter Duo Camera with dual-LED and abundance of capabilities. In the heart of the model is working a 2600mAh battery that provides enough juice for the device to keep it running during your busy day. 

Two carriers have confirmed that will sell the phone. Verizon already offers the One (M8) for Windows for $99 subsidized price, tied with 2-year commitment. AT&T is expected to launch the model later. 

Source: Verizon (Image credit)

HTC J Butterfly Based on HTC One M8 Goes Official in Japan

HTC J Butterfly is the new addition to one of the major carriers in Japan, KDDI. The model is a version of the flagship HTC One M8 announced in spring. The J Butterfly boasts some different features and capabilities. For example, it comes in a waterproof panel. The model doesn’t have the BoomSound speakers but HTC provides a top-notch JBL in-ear headset that should make up for the absent feature. 

The screen of J Butterfly is with 5-inch diagonal with 1080p resolution. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset paired with 2GB RAM. The storage on the inside is the impressive 32GB and in case they are not enough for all your apps, pictures and music you can always add more via microSD cards. The new smartphone belongs to the Android family running on 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. 

On the back of the handset is set a unique Duo Camera with 13MP. The HTC J Butterfly does not provide the same 4MP UltraPixel Duo Camera that the HTC One M8 has, but you will not be disappointed by the picture quality and the features provided in the 13MP shooter. On the front is set a 5MP camera. The model supports all the expected connectivity features along with 4G LTE. The launch date and the price of HTC J Butterfly are not unveiled yet, but it is announced that it is launching this month.

few words at the end: HTC J Butterfly has loads of the advantages of One M8 and the advantages of water- and dust-proof body. 

Source: HTC, KDDI

The First Wave of Android Wear-Powered Smartwatches

This year begun with a wave of announcements of new wearable tech – from smartwatches to smartbands and fitness trackers. There are even rumors for an upcoming smart ring. A lot of the models were introduced at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, USA. In the coming months it was becoming more and more clear that the 2014 will be the year of the blossom of wearable tech. The annual developers’ conference of Google, I/O 2014 took place in San Francisco, CA, USA last week. The company managed bring something exciting digit world once again with significant announcements, such as the new update of the Android’s platform – Android L, the first platform for wearable tech Android Wear and the Google Fit platform to name a few. The event became the stage for the debut of new smartwatches that are part of the new wave of wearable tech that will hit the markets before we know it. The upcoming devices have one thing in common – they all run on Android Wear. 

Rumors and leaks for LG G Watch revealed a lot of the mystery about the appearance, the specs and the capabilities of the advanced timepiece. The size of the gadget is 37.9 x 46.5 x 9.95mm and only 63 grams of weight. The model is water resistant and has IP67 certificate to prove it. The G Watch has a 1.65-inch IPS LCD screen. The resolution of the square display is 280x280p. Beneath the surface of the screen is ticking a Snapdragon 400 chip paired with 512MB RAM. 
It works with a cell with 400mAh capacity. LG G Watch connects with Android-powered smartphones running on 4.3 Jelly Bean or newer OS via Bluetooth 4.0. It boasts 9-axis sensors. It comes in Black Titan and White Gold at price of $229.99. The model will be released internationally. It is already available for pre-orders in theGoogle Play Store. Shipping date is scheduled for 3^rd of July. AT&T is one of the US mobile operators that will offer the device. 

Days before the I/O 2014 the first leak with more details for the Samsung Gear Live. This is not the first smartwatch of the company, but it is the first Android Wear-powered wearable tech that Samsung is releasing in a few weeks. It is armored with a 1.63-inch Super AMOLED screen, 320x320p. Just like the rival G Watch, the Gear Live is water and dust-resistant with IP67 certificate. It can be paired with tablets and smartphones working on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. It is powered by a CPU clocked at 1.2GHz. There are 512MB RAM on board and 4GB native memory. It is provided with smaller battery compared to G Watch – a 300mAh cell. Among the special features in the timepiece is the heart rate monitor. It comes in Wine Red and Black color options. The price of the Samsung Gear Live is $199. It can be pre-ordered from the Google Play Store with shipping date set for 8^th of July.

Motorola is one of the companies that is working on a smartwatch running on the Android Wear. The Motorola Moto 360 with round face was revealed in a video at the I/O. The specs of the model are still a mystery. The demo video shows us some of the capabilities of the Moto 360. It is outfitted with stainless steel face and leather band. Users can observe the main functionality of the smartwatch and the navigation tricks. It supports the basic capabilities for most of the smartwatches today, such as to display notifications, to support the voice commands with “OK Google” etc. The releasing is expected “later this summer.”

 Last, but not least ASUS will join the family of Android Wear with its own model smartwatch. The information about it is very limited for now. Guys from Tech Crunch have spoken to sources that revealed that the smartwatch of ASUS is expected in Sepmber. It will be relatively affordable at price between $99 and $149. Rumors say that the gadget will be armored with AMOLED screen. Hopefully more rumors and leaks with details will surface in the coming weeks.

Let’s not forget that HTC is also getting ready to present its own smartwatch. The rumored name is HTC One Wear but the company has not confirmed anything yet, so armor yourself with patience and check the Fresh Digit News for the latest juicy news. 

few words at the end: the summer is already promising to be steaming hot in the arena of wearable tech in the digit world.

Source: LG, TechCrunch, Samsung,

HTC M8 Ace Vogue Edition – The One M8 “Dressed” in a Stylish Plastic Shell

The HTC One M8 is simply awesome. The slick design, premium panel, perfect size and the fascinating set of specs, features and capabilities are all the users need today. We can say that the high price for the model is worth it, however not loads of users can afford to spend that much for a smartphone. 

Fortunately the Taiwanese manufacturer is caring about its customers and aims to provide devices that meet the expectations and the budget to everyone that wants an HTC-branded handset. Meet the HTC M8 Ace Vogue Edition, aka the HTC One M8 outfitted in a stylish plastic body. The new model smartphone was officially presented in China and it is landing on the markets on 3^rd of June. 

The Vogue Edition is a special edition of the phone. There is no doubt that the international variant of the handset is coming soon, too. The M8 Ace Vogue Edition is armored with a 5-inch Super LCD 3 screen, 1080p. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box (with Sense 6 on top, of course). 

In the heart of the device is working the powerful Snapdragon 801 chip, quad-core processor with 2.5GHz capabilities. 2GB RAM and 16/32GB storage are part of the package as well. Let’s not forget a microSD slot for cards that provides the convenience to expand the storage. 

The main shooter of the phone is a 13MP camera. It was a bit too much to hope that for the cheaper version of One M8 will be provided the extraordinary Duo camera, but one can hope, right? The camera of HTC M8 Ace has LED flash, autofocus and a lot of other features that users will enjoy. The front-facing shooter is not disappointing at all – 5MP. It is powered by a battery with a capacity of 2600mAh. 

The phone does not support LTE connectivity, but all the other important features are present. It comes in blue, black, red and white colors. The price of the model is around $481 (RMB 3000).

Source: ifanr

Say Hello to HTC One mini 2

HTC One mini 2 joins the team of the small-sized players on the mobile arena with great capabilities. It arrives with more modest specs than the HTC One M8 but shines with the same appearance and style as the flagship. The One mini 2 succeeds the HTC One mini released last year. The new handset sports a compact body with dimensions 137 x 65 x 10.6mm. It is slightly thicker than the One mini but in terms of design and appearance, we believe that it has the advantage before its predecessor.

The screen of One mini 2 is with a 4.5-inch diagonal. It boasts a resolution of 720p. The platform running on the hardware is Android 4.4.2 KitKat customized with HTC Sense 6.0 UI. Under the hood of the phone is ticking a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset. It comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB of storage. Fans of HTC will enjoy the news that there is microSD slot for expansion of the native storage. The primary camera integrated on the back of HTC One mini 2 is a 13MP with f/2.2 aperture and BSI sensor. It delivers excellent picture quality even though it is not the Duo camera with UltraPixel tech equipped in HTC One M8. The front-facing shooter is also decent – 5MP, perfect for video calls.

The capabilities for connection of the new mini smartphone are not "mini" at all. It has the full package of NFC support, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G, Bluetooth and 4G LTE. The battery of the phone will not disappoint you. It arrives with 2100mAh cell. The color options available for the model are similar to the shells of HTC One M8. It is outfitted in Glacial Silver, Amber Gold and Gunmetal Gray. The phone is landing on the markets in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America in June. The price of the model is around €470 unlocked. 

Source: HTC

EXCLUSIVE: Render Photos of HTC One M8 in Pink Shell Surfaced on the Internet

The high-end HTC One M8 provides a mind-blowing package of specs outfitted in an awesome body. The currently available colors for HTC One M8 are Glacial Silver, Amber Gold and Gunmetal Gray. However according to @evleaks the phone will soon be launched in awesome pink shell. The leakster shared a render photo of the HTC One M8 adorned in pink and I have to admit, it looks really appealing for the eye. HTC has not revealed when and where the new model will be available for purchase. We are looking forward to lean and share with you more details. 

The HTC One M8 was announced and launched in the end of March at two events in London and in NYC. It boasts a 5-inch Super LCD3 display, 1080p and 441ppi pixel density. The quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.3GHz assured brilliant performance. It arrives with 2GB RAM and two options for storage – 16GB and 32GB and of course, a microSD slot for up to 128GB memory. The UltraPixel main camera on the back of the device will fascinate everyone who loves taking photos everywhere they go. It is a Duo camera with 4MP and plenty of capabilities, including dual-LED flash, autofocus, 1080p video etc. There is a 5MP sensor on the front panel. The HTC One M8 runs on Sense 6 over Android 4.4 KitKat. It has all the connectivity possibilities expected to find in a high-end flagship. 

The phone is truly awesome with LTE connectivity, fascinating appearance and abundance of capabilities. The eye-candy pink model hopefully soon will join the rest of the stylish versions of the model.  

Source: @evleaks

Render Photos of HTC One mini 2 Surfaced on the Web

How do you like the HTC One M8? The mini variant of the flagship is has as appealing exterior as its bigger sibling. It doesn’t boast all the high-end specs and features of the original model, but it definitely looks great and promises to meet users’ expectations. The first press image of the HTC One mini 2 (we have seen it with the name HTC One M8 mini) was shared by @evleaks ahead of the debut of the model. The leak with the photos shows the three basic versions of the One mini 2, outfitted in gold, grey and silver shells. We can see the back side of the device as well as the front panel.

The pictures reveal that the One mini 2 does not provide the Duo camera that comes with HTC One M8. It is packed with a single sensor and only one LED flash. The rest of the specs are known from the previous leaks. It is provided with a 4.5-inch screen with 720p resolution. The platform running on the model is Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It is customized with HTC Sense 6 and assures all the awesome features in the user interface that you can find in the original flagship. The CPU that powers the One mini 2 is a quad-core with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip.

The phone is expected to arrive in few weeks from now. How do you like the appearance of the small-sized handset?

Source: @evleaks

HTC One M8 Mini Spotted in a Leak

The last year’s flagship HTC One was accompanied by the released later HTC One Mini. In general the small-sized device has borrowed the appearance of its bigger sibling but in terms of specs and capabilities it is less powerful and impressive. Will a mini version of the new flagship join the digit world? It seems that it will! The rumors for the existence of HTC One M8 mini have been lingering on the web since the HTC One M8 was released.

Now a new leak coming up straight from the reliable source for digit news Weibo confirms the HTC One M8 Mini. The site even shows a photo that depicts the alleged device. It is “dressed” in a protective case so part of the appearance of the model is covered. However there is no doubt that the presented smartphone looks a lot like the HTC One M8 announced one month ago. The main difference between the design of the mini version and the flagship is the absence of a Duo camera on the rare panel of the One M8 Mini.

The small-sized smartphone is rumored to feature a 4.5-inch screen with a resolution of 720p. It works with a quad-core CPU ticking at 1.4GHz and Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip. The excellent performance of the model is achieved thanks to 1GB RAM as part of the configuration. It boasts 16GB storage on board. The operating system pre-installed on the One M8 Mini is Android 4.4 KitKat. HTC has customized the platform with Sense 6.0 UI. The main camera of the model is a rare shooter with 13MP. Rumors say that the sensor will not have the UltraPixel technology of HTC.

The new smartphone is expected to land on markets across the globe. The exact date for the announcement of the One M8 Mini is not known but the growing number of leaks definitely hints that it will soon debut in the digit world. In the US, the model will be released by Verizon, just like the flagship HTC One M8. 

Source: PhoneArena

HTC One M8 in Red Shell and Kyocera Brigadier are Ready to Arrive in Verizon, Rumors Say

Red is one of the most extraordinary and attractive (in my opinion) color for elegant smartphones. When the HTC One M8 was announced one month ago the color red was not among the mentioned options for the flagship. Its predecessor, HTC One was eventually released in blue and red so the hopes for a red HTC One M8 are still there.

For all of you that just love red on smartphones @evleaks has good news – it seems that the extraordinary color will be available for the new star of HTC. Nothing is official yet but according to the tipster the HTC One M8 in red will be landing on the shelves of the US carrier Verizon. The leak shared by @evleaks consists of render photos of the model. This definitely means that the launching of the phone will happen sooner than later. For now rumors say that the red One M8 will be released by Verizon exclusively. There are no clues for the plans of HTC to introduce the model overseas. We will wait and see. One thing is certain though – the red looks just fabulous on the flagship and will be a nice addition to the currently available options of Glacial Silver, Gunmetal Gray and Amber Gold.

According to the leakster the US carrier Verizon will add another attractive device around the time it will launch the HTC One M8. It is the rugged smartphone Kyocera Brigadier. It runs on Android and sports a very unique rugged design. There is no information about the dates for the launching of the new models. The prices of the handsets are also a mystery, so stay tuned.

Source: @evleaks (1), (2)

Latest Rumors Reveal HTC One (M8) Mini will Arrive in May

Last year HTC released a smaller and a bigger version to its flagship HTC One, called HTC One Mini and HTC One Max. Both devices have the appearance of the original model and provide fulfilling user experience fitted in different size. Will HTC embark on the same route with its new flagship HTC One (M8)?

The rumors for the arrival of a mini variant of the new smartphone are appearing on the Internet since the first leaks for this year’s flagship. Even though the gossips are not confirmed by HTC yet, the leaks and the speculations on the topic point that HTC One (M8) Mini will soon join its bigger sibling.

The latest rumors about the device come straight from Taiwan revealing that the HTC One (M8) Mini will be released in May. The smaller version of the flagship is expected to feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 pixels. Under the hood of the mini is ticking a quad-core CPU with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip set at 1.7GHz. It works with 1GB RAM. The native storage assured in the device is 16GB. HTC One (M8) Mini boasts a 13MP main camera on the back. The operating system pre-installed in the model is Android 4.4 KitKat and of course, the interface of HTC, Sense 6.0.

The smartphone will compete against other affordable Android-based handsets, like Motorola Moto G. If rumors turn out to be true we have only few more weeks to wait until we see the One (M8) Mini ready to hit the markets. 

Source: ePrice Taiwan (translated)

HTC One (M8) Harman Kardon Edition will be Released Exclusively by Sprint, Rumors Say

HTC One (M8) will be released internationally as we know from its announcement on 25^th of March. The expectations for the launching of the phone suggest that it will arrive in the four big carriers in the US. The famous tipster @evleaks shared the latest gossip that the mobile operator Sprint will release a special edition of HTC One (M8) called Harman Kardon. The company is known for its high-quality audio devices. There are no more details about the special features in the Harman/Kardon variant of the flagship. We can make the sure guess that it will boast enhancements in its audio capabilities. The original model is equipped with Beats audio. Everything shows that the special HTC One (M8) Harman Kardon will be launched exclusively by Sprint. 
 

The flagship was officially introduced on 25^th of March in New York and London. It sports a 5-inch 1080p display. Among the advantages of the handset are also a quad-core processor with the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip and 2GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.4 KitkKat platform customized with Sense 6 UI of HTC. The main camera of the device is with UltraPixel technology with 4MP paired with 5MP front-facing camera. It supports all the modern connectivity features, including 4G LTE. The cell working in the model is with 2600mAh capacity.

Source: @evleaks

The New Flagship HTC One (M8) Debuts on the Mobile Arena

How many leaks and rumors have you read about the upcoming flagship of HTC in the last months? Yes, a lot! The new generation smartphone of the Taiwanese company succeeded to draw the attention of users before it was officially unveiled. The exciting new features expected in the model increased the excitement around the arrival of the HTC One (M8). Fortunately a lot of the rumors and speculations turned out to be true. 

The phone is officially presented by HTC and it seems that it will outrun the expectations of users. The HTC One (M8) has similar design to its predecessor. This is a great asset for the model, keeping in mind that the appearance of the HTC One is much appreciated in the digit world. The new handset has a body made of 90% metal which makes it more premium and pleasant for use. 

The phone boasts a 5-inch Super LCD3 1080p screen. It works with Snapdragon 801 chipset as part of the configuration with a quad-core CPU clocked at 2.3GHz and 2GB of RAM on board. The platform running the flagship is Android 4.4 KitKat with Sense 6 on top of it. The camera of HTC One (M8) is located in the back and is dubbed Duo Camera. The reason for this is because of the two sensors set on the rare side of the phone. The primary shooter is an UltraPixel camera with 4MP while the front snapper is with 5MP. HTC One (M8) will be available in two variants in terms of storage – with 16GB and 32GB expandable with microSD slot. 

The connectivity capabilities of the flagship are impressive – 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, NFC etc. The battery of the phone is a 2600mAh cell. Among the best qualities of HTC One (M8) is its long battery life thanks to the special mode Power Saving Mode. HTC announced the model at two events in London and in New York. It is already launched at price of $199.99 with two year contract in most of the carriers in the States.

Source: PhoneDog