HTC’s new red version of the flagship One M8 is official after a company render confirmed the handset’s existence early on Thursday. It’s exclusive to HTC’s home country of Taiwan for now, but like the rest of the One M8 lineup, it’s expected to go global later on.
The OnePlus One’s Camera and Gallery apps have been (unofficially) made available to download for other Android-powered smartphones. They’re based on the stock CyanogenMod 11 apps, which are based on the stock Android 4.4 KitKat apps — but they offer some nifty features that you don’t get direct from Google.
We all knew the OnePlus One was going to be cheap — for a flagship phone, at least. But I don’t think any of us anticipated it would start at as little as $299 off-contract when competing devices — such as the Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 — cost around $600. So, how has OnePlus made its debut smartphone such a bargain?
It hasn’t skimped on build quality or specifications, that’s for sure. What it has done is pass up the opportunity to make any kind of profit. The Chinese startup won’t make a penny when you buy its first device because they’re all sold at cost.
The wait for the HTC One mini 2 is over. The downsized version of HTC’s latest flagship got its official unveiling today, and as expected, it is just as beautiful as its big brother. Like its predecessor, however, it packs midrange specifications in an effort to be more affordable — but there are some treats under the hood.
Time to upgrade your smartphone? You may want to hold onto your cash. At the end of the month, LG will unveil its new G3, and according to these leaked press shots, it’s going to be an absolute stunner. In fact, I’d even go as far as to say that its almost bezel-less design could give the HTC One M8 a run for its money.
