Live: HTC's September 19 event - new Windows Phones expected
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You can count on us to keep you updated with all the new announcements that are going to happen, so stay tuned for our liveblog and additional coverage, which is going to come as the event unfolds.
HTC will begin its presentation at: 11AM ET | 10AM CT | 8AM PT | 5PM CET
Live event tracker
| 10:43 | And it looks like that's a wrap folks. We'll be checking these two beauties out. Thanks for attending! |
| 10:42 | Over 150 operators around the world. Will be available on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - sorry sprint! |
| 10:42 | They'll be available starting in novemebr. |
| 10:41 | HTC and microsoft are deeming the 8X and 8S as the premier Windows Phone. |
| 10:40 | (null) twitpic.com/awb885 |
| 10:40 | So far, no specifics regarding screen size or processor. |
| 10:40 | HTC President Jason Mackenzie is out to talk about availability |
| 10:39 | So far, the two handsets appear visually the same, except the the 8Sis obviously smaller. |
| 10:38 | (null) twitpic.com/awb7f6 |
| 10:38 | Beats audio is coming to a windows phone for the first time ever. More power being pumped to the 3.5mm jack. More treble tool, |
| 10:38 | Essentially, you'll be able to snap photos with the front camera and still be pleasing. |
| 10:37 | They outfitted the handset with a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera and f2.1 lens. |
| 10:36 | The 8s features the same camera module and F2.0 lens. |
| 10:36 | Now we're going into the camera aspect. |
| 10:35 | "we created phones with a pure design." |
| 10:35 | And Scott is back on stage. |
| 10:35 | (null) twitpic.com/awb5y0 |
| 10:34 | (null) twitpic.com/awb5s6 |
| 10:33 | (null) twitpic.com/awb5i1 |
| 10:33 | (null) twitpic.com/awb5d0 |
| 10:33 | Another quick video about HTC's team explaining the design process. |
| 10:32 | The lower edge of the 8S is dipped in a slightly off color from the rest of the body. |
| 10:32 | Actually, the two phones share the same design DNA. With the 8s being smaller and have a playful feeling. |
| 10:31 | Gorilla glass wraps all four sides. |
| 10:31 | The 8x sports a unibody construction with no bumps...event the physical buttons are flush. |
| 10:30 | "Profile that's magically thin at the edge" |
| 10:29 | Simple. Crafter. Human. The three words that describes HTCs design philosophy. |
| 10:28 | Scott is starting off with explaining the lovely appearance of the Windows Phone UI. |
| 10:28 | (null) twitpic.com/awb3d6 |
| 10:27 | Head of design Scott Croyle is on stage to talk about design. |
| 10:27 | (null) twitpic.com/awb33h |
| 10:26 | And the unique way they're going to make the experience happen. |
| 10:26 | Now we're talking about hardware. |
| 10:26 | Peter is back now. |
| 10:25 | Steve is still talking big about windows phone and windows 8....how it's going to be a big year for them. |
| 10:25 | (null) twitpic.com/awb274 |
| 10:25 | They're simplifying the name of these phones...to make it simple of course. |
| 10:23 | The 8x is a hero product Annan iconic design. Incredible camera and killer sound! |
| 10:23 | We're seeing the handsets available in blue, red, yellow, and black. |
| 10:23 | (null) twitpic.com/awb1ii |
| 10:22 | Looks like the 8X is the bigger brother between the two. |
| 10:22 | There we are folks! The 8X and 8S by HTC |
| 10:21 | Lots of new colors for this phone |
| 10:21 | Definitely seeing the Beats logo |
| 10:21 | Video time! |
| 10:20 | We're nearing the unveiling of this beauty. They're definitely teasing us about it. |
| 10:19 | "beautiful software inspires beautiful hardware." |
| 10:19 | (null) twitpic.com/awb062 |
| 10:19 | Steve is detailing why windows Phone 8 is the best mobile platform out there. |
| 10:18 | (null) twitpic.com/awazu5 |
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25 Comments
4. Ray.S posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:43 7 1
Unfortunately, no. :( But who needs a livestream when you have this amazing liveblog! :)
7. android1234 posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:48 1 1
Ray, do you think they will announce the 5" Droid incredible x?
12. Ray.S posted on 19 Sep 2012, 10:04 1 0
All evidence until now points to Windows Phone, and since the 5" device is expected to run on Android, I would say no. But who knows, maybe HTC is going to have a surprise for us!
2. TheCellX posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:41 1 1
Hello John. I really want to see a phablet... with global GSM bands.
6. Joshing4fun posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:44 4 1
I feel like there are never surprises at these events anymore. Hopefully i'm wrong this time and we'll see something actually inspired and exciting.
8. Androidluv posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:51 1 3
An HTC Windows 8 phablet would be my dream come true..........
10. dexter_jdr posted on 19 Sep 2012, 09:58 0 1
try to compare the htc accord to the lumia 820 afterwards. :D since they look alike. also i think the accord is curved glass
14. ohiwastedmylife posted on 19 Sep 2012, 10:12 0 0
THAT HALF BLUE CIRCLE WITH A DOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FLYER WAS THE BEATS LOGO! DOES NOT MEAN WINDOWS PHONES! LOOK AT THE BANNERS !!!!!!
15. snowgator posted on 19 Sep 2012, 10:18 1 0
Wishful thinking. Beats is coming to WP 8. No worries. HTC will have plenty of Android goodness. Just not today....
21. ogy_dogy posted on 19 Sep 2012, 10:54 1 0
Is that the guy from gangnam style?? lulz...
But seriously, nice phones but i see some nokia copying, luckily companies cant trademark general designs... no wait...
23. D3VR04 posted on 19 Sep 2012, 10:58 0 0
WHAT?! NO PHABLET TEASER?! what's the use of keeping hope alive lol
24. shamatuu posted on 19 Sep 2012, 15:59 0 0
Really disappointing. Really hoping for the new Android phone along Windows phones. For windows phones its great. Hope they have another event for Android phones.
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