5 Minute Posts About Something Cool Episode 5

Every once in a while, a device will come along that people can’t help but continue to develop for, even after some owners have moved on to other hardware. Come see for yourself why the HD2 continues to be one of these “renaissance devices” after the break. A couple weeks ago, I did a “throwback” … Read more

5 Minute Posts About Something Cool: Throwback Episode

Previously on “5 Minute posts about something cool” we took a look at radio on Android. Today, we’re going to do a “throwback” episode and taking a look at a brave developer who opted to apply his skills to some older hardware.   With all the hype surrounding modern Android smartphones today, I thought it … Read more

Wi-Fi Speakers from Pioneer First to Incorporate HTC Connect

Wow, I guess this really means HTC is a big company when you see something like this huh? The new HTC Connect program means high-quality, wireless audio and video can be sent through HTC smartphones to compatible in-home and in-car electronics. The first partner with HTC is Pioneer and they’ve just announced their first product … Read more

No Microsoft Phone Says Senior Marketing Manager

Last week we were treated to the Microsoft Tablet called the Surface. A Microsoft branded tablet that will come in two flavors, a Windows 8 Pro version and a Windows RT that will only utilize apps through the Marketplace. So for all those who were hoping that Microsoft would eventually announce they are making their … Read more

Rumor: HTC will have 3 Windows Phone 8 devices by year’s end

I don’t know where they get their information, but theverge.com says that HTC will have 3 Windows Phone 8 devices by the end of the year:  the entry-level “Rio”, the mid-sized “Accord” (sorry, I couldn’t resist), and the high-end “Zenith.” If you have small hands (like me), you may not be completely happy, though.  With … Read more

HTC Announces They Will Do Windows Phone 8 call it the Titan III?

There are four rumored device manufacturers for Microsoft who will support Windows Phone 8. The sure bets are Nokia, HTC, Samsung and Huawei. Making it official in an announcement today is HTC. No indication of device names or hardware are mentioned, but we can hope for a dual core hot rod from HTC with the … Read more

Windows RT: Microsoft Charging Tablet Manufacturers Pricey Licensing Fee

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Microsoft is not making things easy for tablet manufacturers once the Windows 8 OS line launches. It was rumored earlier that a Windows RT license would be offered for as low as $35, but according to Theo Valich from vr-zone, vendors are saying different, with a hefty fee being charged to companies that want to use the OS on tablets.

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HTC Upgrade Roadmap to ICS Android 4.0

A few months back we wrote about Motorola and how they were going to be slow to roll out Android 4.0 better known as Ice Cream Sandwich to it’s owners of smartphones and tablets/ It seems the upgrade has been painful for Google across any platform. In any case, HTC has released a roadmap for … Read more