HTC Windows Phone 8S Isn't Coming to the US

HTC will focus on the 8X in the US

Dec 3 2012, 12:45pm CST | by Shane McGlaun

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HTC Windows Phone 8S Isn't Coming to the US

A while back HTC unveiled its flagship Windows Phone 8 smart phone called the Windows Phone 8X. at device might appeal to people who are interested in Windows Phone devices, but it wasn't the...

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User Agent Profile of HTC One mini leaks, shows 1280x720 pixel display

Source: ThinkDigit.com

Leaked information on the Internet suggests that the HTC One mini will have an HD display The HTC One mini has been making its rounds on the rumour mills for some time now and today we have yet another piece of information about the smartphone. The UAPr ...
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"Kazam is about stunning design, robust hardware and intuitive technology, underpinned by outstanding customer service."

Source: Neowin

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Former HTC executives launch new smartphone brand, Kazam

Source: Neowin

HTC has had a pretty tough time of late. It reported a 98% drop in profits and 50% drop in revenues last month and has been plagued by a series of departures among its senior management. Two of them – Michael Coombes, HTC’s former Head of Sales, and Jame ...
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Kazam startup launched by former HTC executives to offer “robust” smartphones

Source: Slashgear

There are some industries where getting a handful of marketshare is an uphill battle, with the world of smartphones being one such example. That hasn’t stopped HTC ‘s former header of sales Michael Coombes, and ...
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Kazam created by ex-HTC execs, aimed for European market

Source: Android Community

Getting a fresh name out in the industry has always proven to be difficult. Sony wasn’t always as widely known as it is now, and certainly neither was Samsung. Even some companies as big as Lamborghini (who used to make farm tractors) and Coca Cola ( ...
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HTC reaffirms Android 4.2.2 for the HTC One is still inbound

Source: Phandroid

If you came across this little tweet from Three UK’s Twitter support team, don’t be alarmed — Android 4.2.2 is still scheduled to arrive on the HTC One. You know the drill. The rumor began churning after a rep from Three’s support told a customer t ...
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Ex-HTC execs can't quit phone game, create startup Kazam

Source: CNET

Kazam is a smartphone manufacturer focused on design, customer service, and the European market. But the company faces an extreme uphill climb. Two former HTC executives are hoping for a fresh start with their own company. ...
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Ex-HTC execs launch Kazam, a UK-based smartphone startup

Source: Pocket Lint

Former HTC executives Michael Coombes and James Atkins announced on Monday the launch of their startup company, called Kazam, which will focus on the European market. As a smartphone manufacturer with offices in London, Kazam will apparently i ...
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HTC One Is Third Best Selling Device In U.S. [Analyst]

Source: Ubergizmo

In the first half of 2013 we’ve seen some great smartphones being released. Samsung came out with its flagship Android offering, the Galaxy S4. HTC responded with the all metal HTC One, yet another Android powerhouse. Apple held its groun ...
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Review: Go with the Galaxy S4, HTC One or wait for the Galaxy S4 zoom?

Source: New Haven Register

Like movies, sequels to smash-hit smartphones aren't likely to impress as much as the original. We've seen that repeated with the "S" versions of Apple's iPhone. Samsung's Galaxy S IV, the follow-up to last year's Galaxy S III blockbuste ...
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HTC confirms Android 4.2 is still coming to the One, despite rumors to the contrary

Source: Engadget

HTC has been relatively quiet with its plans to push Android 4.2 to the One (aside from a few unofficial leaks ), but Three UK is hoping to start the conversation. In a recent tweet, the mobile operator answered a customer's query regarding the u ...
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Free Droid DNA by HTC

Source: Best Buy Community Blogs

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HTC Windows Phone 8S Isn't Coming to the US

A while back HTC unveiled its flagship Windows Phone 8 smart phone called the Windows Phone 8X. at device might appeal to people who are interested in Windows Phone devices, but it wasn't the cheapest phone you get your hands on. HTC has a lower in the alternative called the Windows Phone 8S.

Sadly, it's been revealed that the 8S won't be coming to the United States. HTC has chosen to focus all of its Windows Phone 8 efforts in the US on the 8X flagship device. There is still hope that the 8S might show up as an unlocked device online.

The smartphone has a four-inch Gorilla Glass LCD, a five-megapixel camera, and a microSD card slot. This sounds like a mid range smart phone that might prove reasonably popular in Europe.

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