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All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/ABI-Phablet-market-to-reach-208-million-by-2015_id30512API Research thinks that there is something to this here phablet market; too small to be a tablet and too large to be a smartphone, the category currently consists of devices carrying a screen from 4.6 to 5.5 inches and API sees the market climbing to 208 million units by 2015...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 20:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/ABI-Phablet-market-to-reach-208-million-by-2015_id30512/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503It looks like Sprint is making good on that whole “on or around May 24th” promise it made the other day in regards to the arrival of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Those that pre-ordered started receiving notifications from Sprint that...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 13:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Titan-and-Titan-II-are-both-out-of-stock-on-AT-Ts-web-site_id30490Taking a quick look at the carrier’s offerings online, both the HTC Titan and Titan II are not available for purchase right now, since the two are out of stock. Naturally, it shouldn’t be surprising to see it with the original HTC Titan, since you know, its predecessor...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 10:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Titan-and-Titan-II-are-both-out-of-stock-on-AT-Ts-web-site_id30490/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XL-lands-in-Europe-next-month-packs-LTE-and-Snapdragon-S4-processor_id30480The HTC One XL, which was quietly unveiled alongside the HTC One X back at MWC, is officially coming to Europe in early June. This is what the Taiwanese manufacturer announced together with European carrier Vodafone. What makes the One XL so special, you ask? Most importantly, we are dealing with one of the first LTE smartphones destined for the European market. However, a few hardware changes had to be made in order to accommodate the feature...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 08:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XL-lands-in-Europe-next-month-packs-LTE-and-Snapdragon-S4-processor_id30480/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-can-now-be-pre-ordered-from-Radio-Shack_id30465Virgin Mobile's version of the HTC EVO 3D, the HTC EVO V 4G, is now available for pre-order from Radio Shack; the device offers WiMAX 4G connectivity and works on Virgin's pre-paid network and comes with Android 4.0 and Sense 3.6 out of the box...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 07:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-can-now-be-pre-ordered-from-Radio-Shack_id30465/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-releases-updated-Android-4.0-update-timeline-all-models-will-be-updated-by-August_id30453Days after Motorola update its Android 4.0 update timeline, HTC has followed by releasing an update on its Ice Cream Sandwich schedule; some HTC moidels will receive the update in July and all of them will have their Ice Cream Sandwich by August...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 14:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-releases-updated-Android-4.0-update-timeline-all-models-will-be-updated-by-August_id30453/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-taken-apart-to-repair-screen_id30409So what does the inside of the HTC One S look like? A video from DirectFix.com shows how you need to remove many connectors before you can swap out the screen, which is kept in place by an adhesive; can you put everything back in its correct place?...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 00:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-taken-apart-to-repair-screen_id30409/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-in-a-touch-The-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-polycarbonate-debate_id30406Earlier we told you all that the Samsung Galaxy S III has a case and battery cover that is made of polycarbonate, not just regular plastic, which means the case is much stronger, more durable, and more scratch resistant...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-in-a-touch-The-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-polycarbonate-debate_id30406/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407It has been a wild ride for the HTC EVO 4G LTE and it hasn’t even made its debut yet. As you may know, it missed its May 18 release date due to a hold up at customs stemming from the whole HTC, Apple...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-software-update-will-take-DROID-4-RAZR-and-Rezound-global_id30388It has been said for a while that the HTC Rezound has the ability to work on a GSM network. Verizon has now updated its in-store pricing sheets...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 12:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-software-update-will-take-DROID-4-RAZR-and-Rezound-global_id30388/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.0-update-for-the-HTC-Amaze-4G-is-now-live-and-ready-for-the-taking_id30381Right on cue, the HTC Amaze 4G for T-Mobile is seeing the light of day with its expected upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, as the update is now available and ready for the taking. Of course, it follows after the HTC Sensations 4G, where its update was rolled out back on May 16th...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 09:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.0-update-for-the-HTC-Amaze-4G-is-now-live-and-ready-for-the-taking_id30381/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Bluetooth-Music-Adaptor-introduces-your-car-to-wireless-music-now-available_id30377The HTC Bluetooth Music Adaptor is a pretty straightforward gadget - it allows you to wirelessly stream audio to your car. What’s more it looks as simple as a thumb drive…]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 08:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Bluetooth-Music-Adaptor-introduces-your-car-to-wireless-music-now-available_id30377/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039Since the launch of the HTC Nexus One the Nexus line is what all Android phones have been measured against. The flagship Nexus represents Android in its purist form: the latest software directly from Google. Currently that flagship device is the Galaxy Nexus, the launch device for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that hit Verizon’s shelves and LTE network in November. With an impending launch of their own LTE network Sprint has brought the latest Nexus to their lineup as well, but will the flagship Android device be the flagship phone for the pin dropping network? Not if HTC has anything to say about it with the latest member of the EVO family, the EVO 4G LTE. Read on to see how these competing devices compare.]]>ReviewsMon, 21 May 2012 07:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-and-HTC-to-out-Tizen-based-devices-in-the-second-half-of-the-year_id30365Rumors are that Samsung and HTC are coming with smartphones based on Tizen in the second half, with Acer and Asus working on notebooks for emerging markets with the newfangled mobile OS. It will have a steep hill to climb against the established three Android, iOS and Windows Phone, but that will make it more fun for us to watch. Tizen was caught in the act running Android apps recently, so this might be the ace up its sleeve...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 04:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-and-HTC-to-out-Tizen-based-devices-in-the-second-half-of-the-year_id30365/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-phones-stopped-at-border-are-beginning-to-enter-the-States_id30358According to Engadget, some of those HTC handsets that were being held up by Customs are managing to make their way into the United States, by legal means that is; each unit mkust be reviewed by a Customs official and HTC says it is not sure which model is being released...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 21:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-phones-stopped-at-border-are-beginning-to-enter-the-States_id30358/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Amaze-4G-online-orders-indefinitely-delayed_id30335As the results of these patent battles start to come to fruition, this has been the week of delays. We might be seeing yet another casualty of the US Customs’ hold on HTC devices...]]>NewsSat, 19 May 2012 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Amaze-4G-online-orders-indefinitely-delayed_id30335/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-J-a-slightly-modifid-One-S-will-go-on-sale-in-Japan-courtesy-of-KDDI-on-May-25_id30315At first glance, the Japan bound HTC J doesn’t seem like anything that we’ve seen of late put out by the Taiwanese based manufacturer, as its design style is undeniably different from what we see with HTC’s One series. Nevertheless, the HTC J is actually a slightly modified version of the HTC One S...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 15:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-J-a-slightly-modifid-One-S-will-go-on-sale-in-Japan-courtesy-of-KDDI-on-May-25_id30315/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XT-launches-on-China-Mobile_id30302Another addition to the HTC One family has just been released into the wild. The HTC One XT makes its debut in China today. The latest Android powered handset is essentially a HTC One X that is customized for its carrier...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 10:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-XT-launches-on-China-Mobile_id30302/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-accessories-to-connect-a-smartphone-or-tablet-to-your-TV_id30297We've all been there, lounging on the couch with our phone or tablet, and wishing we could stream videos from the internal storage, Netflix, YouTube and so on to the largest screen in the house right in front of us. It is not a seamless task, as there are no universal standards yet, both for doing it with a cable or wirelessly, but there are some accessories out there that make it possible...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-accessories-to-connect-a-smartphone-or-tablet-to-your-TV_id30297/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-to-cut-down-on-phone-subsidies-CEO-gives-Nokia-Lumia-900-and-HTC-One-X-as-shining-examples_id30293AT&T's CEO Ralph de la Vega said at an investor conference webcast yesterday that the carrier will do whatever it takes to minimize the amounts it gives away in phone subsidies, citing the Lumia 900 and the One X as best value for money for the carrier...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 05:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-to-cut-down-on-phone-subsidies-CEO-gives-Nokia-Lumia-900-and-HTC-One-X-as-shining-examples_id30293/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Best-Buy-email-says-May-23rd-release-date-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-was-a-mistake_id30282Emails that Best Buy sent out to its customers who pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE had called for a May 23rd release date; now, a new email from the big box retailer says that the earlier message was incorrect and that there is no set date for the launch of the phone...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Best-Buy-email-says-May-23rd-release-date-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-was-a-mistake_id30282/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-owns-50.1-of-U.K.-smartphone-market_id30265No surprise that a report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech shows that 86% of UK Android sales belong to either HTC or Samsung; other interesting tidbits include the 50.1% marketshare that the green robot has in the U.K., up from 44.6% last year...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 16:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-owns-50.1-of-U.K.-smartphone-market_id30265/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-to-ship-May-23rd-according-to-Best-Buy-email_id30270Best Buy is sending out emails to its customers who pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE to tell them that the phones will be shipped on May 23rd; that is 5 days after the original launch date which was missed because of U.S. Customs decision to not allow the devices to enter the country because of patent issues...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 14:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-to-ship-May-23rd-according-to-Best-Buy-email_id30270/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Various-fixes-bring-4G-back-to-HTC-Sensation-4G-after-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-update-wpes-it-out_id30264The Android 4.0 update for the HTC Sensation 4G not only brought Ice Cream Sandwich to the device, but also took away 4G connectivity for some users; there are a few quick fixes that will return 4G connectivity to the phone...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 12:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Various-fixes-bring-4G-back-to-HTC-Sensation-4G-after-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-update-wpes-it-out_id30264/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-had-shipped-blocked-phones-with-Apple-patent-work-around-release-coming_id30246With the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE unable to get through U.S. Customs thanks to Apple's claim of patent infringement, HTC had actually shipped the units with a version of the software that didn't infringe on Apple's patent meaning that the devices could be released soon...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 01:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-had-shipped-blocked-phones-with-Apple-patent-work-around-release-coming_id30246/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-says-it-purposefully-made-multitasking-broken-on-the-One-X_id30235Recently, we've been getting a number of e-mails from readers saying that we need to do a story about how the multitasking on the HTC One X is broken. Amazingly, just as we were working on that very article, HTC made a statement on the subject...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 16:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-says-it-purposefully-made-multitasking-broken-on-the-One-X_id30235/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Titan-II-has-the-best-camera-of-any-Windows-Phone-according-to-HTC_id30181HTC is awarding themselves the highest rank when it comes to camera phone quality. This is according to the company's own subjective research...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 12:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Titan-II-has-the-best-camera-of-any-Windows-Phone-according-to-HTC_id30181/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/International-HTC-One-X-receives-a-new-OTA-update-that-brings-along-some-minor-fixes_id30226The new 14MB software update brings the highly prized smartphone to version 1.29.401.11. Indeed, it’s a tad bit smaller in size versus some other previous over-the-air updates for the handset, but nonetheless, it packs some things that will lessen some of the headaches experienced by owners...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 11:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/International-HTC-One-X-receives-a-new-OTA-update-that-brings-along-some-minor-fixes_id30226/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-launch-date-is-being-delayed-due-to-shipments-being-stuck-at-customs_id30222As we’re all well aware by now, the HTC EVO 4G LTE’s launch date has been inked in the books for May 18th, which is a mere two days away, but after last night’s big news, it might no longer be the case. Instead, HTC has given indication that the highly anticipated launch of the next EVO...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 10:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-launch-date-is-being-delayed-due-to-shipments-being-stuck-at-customs_id30222/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-HTC-Sensation-4G-getting-ICS-update-kills-free-tethering_id30221The T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G was among the hottest Android handsets last year, and now it’s finally gotten updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, just as planned…]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 09:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-HTC-Sensation-4G-getting-ICS-update-kills-free-tethering_id30221/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-HTC-One-X_id3034The HTC One X was the first new-generation Android smartphone to come out this year. It introduced us to a new kind of Android experience – one powered by an ultra-fast quad-core processor. With the recent introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S III, though, things are going to get much more interesting. Take a deep breath, people, as what follows is the most epic Android clash for the first half of the year – the Samsung Galaxy S III is facing the HTC One X!...]]>ReviewsWed, 16 May 2012 08:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-HTC-One-X_id3034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Ville-C-leaks-to-be-a-lightweight-HTC-One-S_id30202The same source that shed light on the rumored LG Eclipse for Sprint is now reporting of another yet-unannounced Android smartphone. The HTC Ville C, as the device is referred to, is said to be a stripped-down version of the HTC One S, and as such it will come at a lower price...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 03:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Ville-C-leaks-to-be-a-lightweight-HTC-One-S_id30202/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-Nokia-Lumia-710-and-HTC-Radar-4G-added-to-lineup-of-T-Mobiles-Magenta-Deal-Days_id30196The Nokia Lumia 710 and HTC Radar 4G are being added to the list of phones being Bogo'd at T-Mobile's Magenta Day Deals starting on Friday; the sale allows buyers to buy a handset and get a second one free with the signing of a two-year contract...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 23:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-S-Nokia-Lumia-710-and-HTC-Radar-4G-added-to-lineup-of-T-Mobiles-Magenta-Deal-Days_id30196/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-and-EVO-4G-LTE-have-been-placed-in-limbo-due-to-an-ITC-exclusion-order_id30193Tonight brings some shakeups as Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC announced in a statement to the media that shipments of the HTC One X for AT&T and the upcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint have been delayed at customs. From the looks of it all, this whole thing...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 20:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-and-EVO-4G-LTE-have-been-placed-in-limbo-due-to-an-ITC-exclusion-order_id30193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-reportedly-expanding-Nexus-releases-this-fall_id30190We've gotten used to the idea that every fall we'll be getting a new Nexus device from Google, which will show off the newest version of the Android OS. According to a new report, Google is looking to greatly expand the number of Nexus devices available this fall...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 18:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-reportedly-expanding-Nexus-releases-this-fall_id30190/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Desire-C-is-now-official_id30173The HTC Desire C is now finally official - HTC itself has posted the first promo video of the handset, showing off its Sense flavor on top of Android…]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 06:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Desire-C-is-now-official_id30173/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Desire-C_id7037The HTC Desire C is an entry level Android ICS smartphone with a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 4GB of onboard storage, 5-megapixel camera, 600MHz CPU, 512MB of RAM and NFC.]]>PhonesTue, 15 May 2012 02:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Desire-C_id7037/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Snapdragon-S4-supply-shortages-forcing-the-industry-to-look-for-alternative-silicon-from-Intel-and-ST-Ericsson_id30161Smartphone vendors like Samsung, Sony, HTC and LG are frantically looking for alternative suppliers. Reports are that NVIDIA, ST-Ericsson and even Intel are swamped with request for alternatives, urgent orders are being placed as stopgap measure, and manufacturers are even testing their silicon for complete adoption...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Snapdragon-S4-supply-shortages-forcing-the-industry-to-look-for-alternative-silicon-from-Intel-and-ST-Ericsson_id30161/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-Ts-HTC-One-X-is-listed-as-being-out-of-stock-on-its-website_id30143Specifically, HTC’s beauty is "out of stock" through AT&T’s web site – meaning, both the gray and white variants are not available momentarily for purchase. Of course, it could point to two distinct possibilities, with one being that it’s simply one hot item, which is great for sales figures...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 14:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-Ts-HTC-One-X-is-listed-as-being-out-of-stock-on-its-website_id30143/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-is-getting-an-early-8-a.m.-launch-in-several-markets_id30139Sprint has sent out a few announcements this morning reporting that Sprint Stores in select markets will be privy to an early 8 a.m. launch. Stores in Northern California, New York...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 12:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-is-getting-an-early-8-a.m.-launch-in-several-markets_id30139/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Sensation-4G-to-get-ICS-on-May-16-HTC-Amaze-4G-next-in-line_id30129T-Mobile subscribers, do you own an HTC Sensation 4G or an HTC Amaze 4G? If so, then boy do we have good news for you! Both of these smartphones will be getting updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the very near future, as indicated by information published on the T-Mobile web site...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 09:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Sensation-4G-to-get-ICS-on-May-16-HTC-Amaze-4G-next-in-line_id30129/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030The wait is over, the EVO 4G LTE is here. The name says it all; instead of going by the EVO One (in reference to its HTC One X bloodlines) or the EVO HD (a nod to the 4.7” 720p display), Sprint has chosen to stick with the EVO 4G nameplate and bill it as “a true successor to the original.” For a phone with such pedigree, this is a bold claim. Read on to see if HTC and Sprint can back it up!...]]>ReviewsMon, 14 May 2012 07:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-no-HTC-One-smartphones-for-now_id30116Not that we have had any rumors pointing at such a scenario, but we thought we'd share the news with you anyway since it comes from an official source. So, it turns out that Verizon does not intend to offer the HTC One X, HTC One S, or HTC One V...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 07:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-no-HTC-One-smartphones-for-now_id30116/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Desire-C-pops-up-on-Vodafone-web-page-release-imminent_id30103Even though it has yet to be introduced officially, the HTC Desire C has been spotted on the web page of Vodafone Portugal. Photos and specs appeared briefly in the carrier's May catalog, obviously by mistake, and have since been taken down. The internet, however, was quick to notice the flop...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 02:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Desire-C-pops-up-on-Vodafone-web-page-release-imminent_id30103/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-HTC-One-X-Wi-Fi-bug-fix-available_id30092A bug that affected Wi-Fi connectivity and speed on the HTC One X has been found and will be exterminated by an upcoming software fix that Brief Mobile has already obtained; in the meantime, HTC says there is a way to work around the problem until the software is downloaded...]]>NewsSun, 13 May 2012 11:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-HTC-One-X-Wi-Fi-bug-fix-available_id30092/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Hands-on-with-the-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE_id30067Check out our preview of Sprint and HTC's next superphone...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 17:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hands-on-with-the-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE_id30067/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Newest-update-for-the-HTC-ThunderBolt-is-still-missing-ICS_id29998The newest update for the device (version 2.11.605.19 710RD) should be rolling out at any time, but looks to be just a routine maintenance release. This 61MB update fixes issues with data connectivity, Yahoo! Mail, and Mobile Hotspot, supports Cisco Any with VPN, and is now enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 14:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Newest-update-for-the-HTC-ThunderBolt-is-still-missing-ICS_id29998/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-shows-off-the-camera-greatness-of-its-One-series-smartphones-with-the-aid-of-bubble-man_id30063Besides all of the cool smartphones on hand to check out, like its Windows Phone and Android devices, we were actually most intrigued by the show put on by bubble man – who happens to have a unique skill in blowing bubbles...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 13:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-shows-off-the-camera-greatness-of-its-One-series-smartphones-with-the-aid-of-bubble-man_id30063/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-benchmark-tests_id30035So even before diving straight into our usual benchmark routine, we’re happy to report that Sprint’s beauty performs admirably with most operations out of the box. Therefore, whether it’s a static or live wallpaper, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is able to maintain a responsive rate every single time...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 00:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-benchmark-tests_id30035/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-unboxing_id30034Inside, the first thing we’re greeted to is the handset in question, which has a sticker on it mentioning Location Privacy and distracted driving. Again, they simply continue to show off Sprint’s promises and pledges with its devices. As for the included goodies, they consist of the normal set of stuff we’re...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 23:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-unboxing_id30034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-Design-4G-for-Boost-Mobile-hands-on_id29991Want an Ice Cream Sandwich powered device with 4G data speeds from a premium manufacturer like HTC – all on a competitively priced prepaid plan from Boost Mobile? While previously unheard of, now you can have your cake and eat it too with the HTC EVO Design 4G on Boost Mobile...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 22:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-Design-4G-for-Boost-Mobile-hands-on_id29991/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-hands-on_id29990Aside from the obvious Virgin Mobile branding in the rear, this is identical in every way to the HTC EVO 3D riding on Sprint right now. Naturally, its design doesn’t impress as much as before, but nevertheless, it’s solidly constructed all around...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 16:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-hands-on_id29990/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Switching-from-Android-to-Windows-Phone-Part-1-initial-impressions-and-missing-features_id29988Making a change or choosing a new mobile platform can be a big step. Our mobile devices are more and more important in our daily lives, so the choice we make for our hardware and software dictates a lot of how we interact on a daily basis...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 09:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Switching-from-Android-to-Windows-Phone-Part-1-initial-impressions-and-missing-features_id29988/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Message-notification-bug-found-on-HTC-One-X-HTC-says-software-fix-is-coming_id30011A small number of HTC One X users, including those who just received their handset from AT&T, are reporting that incoming messages are not being noted on the status bar nor is a badge showing up on the messaging shortcut on the home screen that normally indicates that there is a new message...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 05:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Message-notification-bug-found-on-HTC-One-X-HTC-says-software-fix-is-coming_id30011/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-asks-you-if-you-can-spot-a-picture-taken-with-a-pro-camera-vs.-one-taken-by-the-HTC-One-X_id29996HTC is so sure that the camera on the HTC One X takes professional quality pictures, it has posted a challenge asking you if you can spot the difference between photographs taken with a professional camera and those shot with the camera on the HTC One X...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 19:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-asks-you-if-you-can-spot-a-picture-taken-with-a-pro-camera-vs.-one-taken-by-the-HTC-One-X_id29996/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-is-May-18-Sprint-announces-officially_id29976Forget all rumors and speculations – the HTC EVO 4G LTE release date is now official. Sprint just announced that the smartphone will be available for purchase starting May 18, just like what most clues indicated. Of course, those of you who have invested $200 in pre-ordering a unit should expect receiving your parcels on that day or earlier...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 08:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-is-May-18-Sprint-announces-officially_id29976/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-HTC-One-X-already-150-from-Amazon-Wireless_id29977AT&T gets whatever you shell out to it during the 2-year contract, if you keep the phone after 30 days, and Amazon gets $250 plus taxes, should you cancel the service before six months have passed...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 08:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-HTC-One-X-already-150-from-Amazon-Wireless_id29977/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Wildfire-C-leaks-again_id29971Posing for the camera today is the yet-unannounced HTC Wildfire C, codenamed HTC Golf, press photo of which leaked last month. The smartphone looks like a typical entry-level device, with a pocket-friendly form factor and no bells and whistles anywhere in sight...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 07:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-Wildfire-C-leaks-again_id29971/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-camera-controlled-with-a-Bluetooth-headset-no-hacking-required_id29969HTC One X owners, here is a trick that you can try if you have a Bluetooth headset handy. It turns out that you can take photos with the smartphone's camera by pressing a button on a paired Bluetooth headset. Such features are usually attributed to DSLR cameras, so it is surprising to see that a smartphone can have its shutter controlled remotely as well...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 06:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-camera-controlled-with-a-Bluetooth-headset-no-hacking-required_id29969/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-may-actually-be-May-27-rumors-clash_id29945According to a tip that we received today, the HTC EVO 4G LTE release date is actually May 27, which is in conflict with earlier rumors. Word comes from a Sprint representative, who spilled the beans during an on-line chat...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-may-actually-be-May-27-rumors-clash_id29945/commentsPhone Arena