Liveblog: HTC to announce One (M8) with Windows Phone 8.1

posted by John V. / Aug 19, 2014, 8:33 AM

Liveblog: HTC to announce One (M8) with Windows Phone 8.1

Gather 'round, people! The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - HTC is about to announce something, and if the rumors are to be believed, this 'something' is a One (M8) phone loaded with Windows Phone 8.1! OK, maybe it really isn't such a big deal, but we guess at least Windows Phone fans will be delighted to see this handset materialize.

As always, we'll be covering the announcement HTC has to make live - you can follow the event's progress through the liveblog below, to get a sense of what's happening on stage.

Live event tracker

09:33	And don't forget, we will be covering the Sprint event later on today too. Thanks people!
09:32	And that's a wrap folks. We'll be checking out the new HTC One M8 for Windows, so stay tuned for our coverage. Thanks a lot folks!
09:32	It's been one heck of a long time since we've seen a high-end Windows Phone from HTC, so we're really curious to see how it performs.
09:31	You can pick it up at Verizon stores starting tomorrow.
09:31	The M8 will launch at the promotional price of $99.99 with a 2-year contract with online availability starting today at noon.
09:30	It operates on its super fast XLTE network. And it's preloaded with the NFL mobile app, just to let you football folks know.
09:29	Now we're hearing some talk regarding some of Verizon's accolades in the industry, and how they're excited to have this new phone.
09:27	"What are you wearing Cortana?" "Just something I picked up at engineering."
09:27	They've added a new accessories API and some custom work with Cortana.
09:26	Of course, it's exclusive to Verizon - while also compatible to many of the HTC One M8's accessories. Like the HTC Dot View case
09:25
09:25
09:24	Essentially, they took everything about the Android powered HTC One M8, and simply swapped out the software for Windows Phone.
09:23	And there we are folks, it's the HTC One M8 for Windows. It's official official!
09:23	A quick video previewing the new phone!! It looks like the HTC One M8, but it's running Windows Phone
09:22
09:21	Big talk about the popular and success of the HTC One M8.
09:21
09:20	Alright. We're getting started folks. HTC's Jason Mackenzie is up on stage doing the open remarks.
09:18	This is looking like an intimate affair here folks. There aren't that many people in attendance, so we expect a quick unveiling.
09:17	Needless to say, there's an obvious theme going on here. It also helps that the TV monitor is displaying the HTC, Microsoft, &Verizon logos
09:14	We are seated and waiting for things to begin. So far, we've seen Surface Pros and an XBOX One here.
09:06	And we are in folks!
08:45	@phonearenalive so far, we're still waiting to get inside, but the festivities should ramp up the closer we get to 10 AM ET. Stay tuned!
08:35	Good morning everyone! John V here at the HTC event. I'll be your host for this live blog. As you know, we're anticipating a Windows phone.
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10 Comments

1. sip1995

Posts: 1771; Member since: Feb 07, 2014

Bring it on....

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 8:35 AM 1

2. ManusImperceptus

Posts: 724; Member since: Jun 10, 2014

At least it's should satisfy/shut up all the metal-casing-aficionados... :-D

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 8:42 AM 0

3. NokiaFTW

Posts: 2072; Member since: Oct 24, 2012

My next phone... coming soon! :D

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 8:51 AM 0

4. sip1995

It will be my next phone, ONLY if it has better camera than the Lumia 930.

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 8:59 AM 0

7. NokiaFTW

I doubt it will.

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 9:20 AM 1

5. sip1995

Too small place for an event like that....

posted on Aug 19, 2014, 9:07 AM 0

8. Beijendorf unregistered

Seeing as this is just an unveiling of a 6 month old flagship, let's play "Spot the journalist by the back of their head"! I'm guessing that's Michael Fisher from PocketNow in that navy blue shirt in front. Does anyone see Daniel Rubino from WPCentral? I'm not sure what the back of his head looks like...