HTC introduces HTC Desire 826 dual sim for stellar mobile audio experience

Source: HTC. The Blue Lagoon version.

HTC is raising the bar for mobile audio with the HTC Desire 826 dual sim phone, which comes with HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio* surround sound. HTC is the first smartphone company to combine dual front-facing stereo speakers, a finely tuned sound profile, and Dolby’s decoding technology to deliver an end-to-end multi-channel audio solution. 

Listeners can experience sonic depth and breadth not previously heard on a mobile device. The package also includes an audiophile-grade headset that is carefully tuned for HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio, delivering the cinematic surround sound experience wherever you are**.

“A slim and classic dual tone design with an immersive 5.5” HD screen, it also comes with a powerful octa-core processor, a 13 megapixel front and rear cameras, BoomSound with Dolby Audio, the latest HTC Sense UI and much more,” says Clarence Ng, HTC Country Manager, Singapore. “The HTC Desire 826 dual sim is the phone to get – attractive, powerful and desirable.”

The HTC Desire 826 dual sim also offers a vivid, 5.5" Full HD 1080p display that brings cinematic quality to the mobile world. It is paired with 13 megapixel cameras at both front and rear. HTC’s Split Capture function can even combines photos and videos taken on the front and back cameras into one split-screen image or video, while Live Makeup allows portrait beautification even before the image is captured.  

The HTC Desire 826 dual sim’s dual-tone colour and dual finish expresses owners' individualism through colours such as White Birch, Blue Lagoon, Purple Fire and more***. Soft-touch matte sides make the phone comfortable and easy to grip. Subtle speaker grills maintain the phone’s clean lines, too. The award-winning HTC Dot View case is also available for the HTC Desire 826 dual sim.

Underneath the covers, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim features an all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core 64-bit processor that enables instant, seamless multitasking, gaming, and 4G LTE streaming to get the most out of the latest Android Lollipop software with HTC Sense.

The HTC Desire 826 dual sim will be available at a recommended retail price of S$498 in White Birch and Blue Lagoon with M1, Singtel, StarHub and major retailers from today. A range of accessories are also available.

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*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
**Availability of audiophile-grade headset varies by region.

***Colours include White Birch, Blue Lagoon, Purple Fire and more. Availability varies by region.

HTC introduces Desire 620, 620G

HTC has released the HTC Desire 620 dual sim, which succeeds the HTC Desire 610. 

Source: HTC. The 620G in Milkyway gray.

"Our new HTC Desire model delivers the best of both worlds by combining a fresh, youthful design with powerful processing and super-fast connectivity. The HTC Desire 620 dual sim is the perfect choice for entertainment lovers looking for an affordable smartphone that balances quality performance with stunning design," said Jack Yang, President of HTC South Asia.

At the heart of the Desire 620 dual sim is the latest Snapdragon 410 Qualcomm processor*, with Android 4.4 and HTC Sense 6 to power video experiences and ensure a smooth transition between screens when multitasking. When streaming or downloading video clips, 4G LTE** support delivers download speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

The HTC Desire 620 dual sim also features a 5" HD display, an 8 megapixel main camera and 5 megapixel front camera with auto focus and continuous shooting capabilities. Videos can be captured at 1080p high-definition on both cameras.

The HTC Desire 620G dual sim is powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor and features Android 4.4 and 3G connectivity with support for HTC BlinkFeed, Video Highlights and Lock Screen functionality.

Both phones come in Santorini white (white with a blue accent) and Milkyway gray (matte grey with a light blue accent) and are available at mobile operators and major retailers in Singapore. The HTC Desire 620 dual sim has a recommended retail price (RRP) of S$358 and the HTC Desire 620G dual sim has a RRP of S$278.

*Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2 GHz (available on the Desire 620 dual sim only).

**4G/LTE speeds - FDD: 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz, TDD: 1900/2300/2600
(available on the Desire 620 dual sim only). FDD and TDD are different LTE standards used in different countries.

HTC launches smartphone, imaging ecosystem components in Singapore

HTC has launched the RE, a new type of camera, the HTC Desire EYE smartphone, the HTC Eye Experience imaging software, and Zoe, a collaborative video editing community, in Singapore. 

"Back in 1997, we allowed people to leave their laptops at home in favour of powerful, pocket-sized smartphone computing. Today we are taking a similar leap forward - combining incredible hardware with unrivalled software," said Jack Yang, President of South Asia, HTC Corporation. “HTC is reinventing the way we think about imaging. We are taking you out from behind the viewfinder and putting you back where you belong, at the heart of the action and some amazing new innovation in software to enhance the use of technology.” 

HTC also shared pictures taken by the RE, which show its wide angle and adaptive exposure capabilities:

The HTC Desire EYE will available in Coral Red and Submarine Blue, from 27 November 2014, launching at the SITEX Show through StarHub and M1 at a recommended retail price of S$728 including GST. The RE will be available from 19 December 2014 for S$348. Updates will be announced on the HTC Singapore Facebook page. 

Read the blog posts about the launch here and here.

It's all in the eye of the beholder: HTC rolls out new phone and software

Continuing a heritage of smartphone innovation, HTC has launched its new top-of-the-range HTC Desire model, the HTC Desire EYE, together with mobile imaging software and a collaborative video editing app. 

Source: HTC. The new Desire EYE smartphone
in submarine blue.

The waterproof* 4G Desire EYE is designed to be the ultimate multimedia companion and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. Two 13MP cameras (front and rear) provide detailed image quality, and shots can be made one-handed. The HTC Desire EYE has back side illumination** (BSI) sensors to deal with low-light conditions, and dual-LED flash on both cameras. In addition, three dedicated microphones ensure crystal clear voice and video calling, while HTC BoomSound and a 5.2” Full HD display offer and the perfect way to view your photos and videos.

The new HTC EYE Experience takes mobile imaging software into a new league with face tracking for up to four people in the same room, with each face cropped and positioned on the screen for maximum clarity. The option to share screens adds productivity to smartphone-based video chats as well.

The Split Capture function can combine simultaneous photos and videos taken on the front and back cameras into one split-screen image or video for a new selfie experience. Voice Selfie uses a spoken command to trigger the shutter release, so that there is no need to touch the screen to start the camera. 

The new Zoe collaborative video-editing app allows several users to remix photos and videos into highlight reels, complete with themes and soundtracks. The app is available free of charge on Android now and on iOS later this year.

The HTC Desire EYE will be rolled out through mobile operators and major retailers across EMEA and Asia from October. The HTC EYE Experience will roll out to the following models (full feature list to be confirmed at roll-out): HTC One (M7), HTC One (M8), HTC One E8, HTC One mini, HTC One mini 2, HTC One max, HTC Desire 816, HTC Desire 820 and HTC Butterfly 2 in the coming months.

*Rated IPx7, 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes, out of the box. **BSI sensors are designed to handle low light situations more effectively than conventional camera sensors so that clearer pictures result in a dim environment.

HTC Desire 510 offers affordable LTE

HTC's most affordable LTE smartphone to date goes on sale days after the company made the Desire 210 available in Singapore stores. The HTC Desire 510, available in Singapore with mobile operators and major retailers from Saturday, September 6, 2014, combines quad-core LTE performance with a 4.7” display and Android 4.4. 

Source: HTC.

“The industry has been talking about the 4G effect for so long now that it’s easy to forget that only a small selection of top-end devices are taking advantage of the technology,” says Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. 

“People today should expect their smartphones to double as mobile entertainment hubs. This means ensuring that they’re fully loaded with the latest movies, TV shows and albums, by taking advantage of the super-fast network speeds available. The HTC Desire 510 does this and more, making it the perfect mobile media device.”

The S$268* phone, available in Terra White and Meridian Grey, is powered by Qualcomm’s quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 processor and has 8GB of on-board memory.

*Recommended retail price for a HTC Desire 510 with 8GB.

Entry-level dual SIM HTC Desire 210 weighs in at under S$160

HTC has unveiled the entry-level HTC Desire 210, available in Singapore from Wednesday, September 3, 2014 with selected retailers in Singapore. The phone, available in Stealth Black and Polar White, accommodates two SIM cards, making it easy to switch between multiple mobile accounts and manage both work and personal profiles from one device.

Source: HTC.

“This latest HTC Desire device brings amazing technology and design to the entry-level market,” says Jack Yang, President of HTC South Asia. “It combines fast dual-core processor speeds and premium features at a very affordable price, offering users with the best experience at this category.”

This new addition to the HTC Desire family has a 1 GHz dual-core processor and makes available some of the HTC One series’ most popular features, including HTC BlinkFeed and Video Highlights. The HTC BlinkFeed home screen, first introduced with the HTC One, allows users to read news and social updates directly on their home screens. Offline Reading mode allows up to 120 articles to be downloaded on Wi-Fi and then displayed offline in a personal feed.

With the Video Highlights feature, the S$158** HTC Desire 210 enables pictures and video clips to be automatically turned into a show reel complete with music and special effects*.

*HTC asks owners not to reproduce, distribute or otherwise use copyrighted materials in connection with the Video Highlights feature unless they have secured the copyright owner’s permission first.

**Recommended retail price for the 4GB model. 

HTC launches the Desire 616 dual SIM entry level smartphone

HTC, a mobile innovation and design specialist, has today unveiled the new HTC Desire 616 dual sim handset, which brings high end features to the affordable end of the spectrum. 

Source: HTC.

“Everyone is looking at an exciting, high performance phone with great value – and the HTC Desire 616 dual sim is just that,” said Jack Yang, President of HTC Corporation, South Asia. “The latest addition to our renowned HTC Desire range combines our first Octa-core processor, 8-cores of super-fast processing and premium features at a great price, offering users the best possible experience in this category.”

In addition to a 1.4 GHz Octa-core processor, a 2,000mAh removable battery, and 4GB of onboard storage (maximum 32GB), the phone also supports HTC's BlinkFeed home screen, first seen with the HTC One. BlinkFeed allows HTC users to deliver customised news and social updates direct to their home screens.

Pictures from the HTC Desire 616 dual sim’s 8 MP camera – which also takes 1080p HD videos, can be placed into a preferred sequence, then paired with music to create videos. The device also comes with a 2 MP front facing camera that records 1080p HD videos as well.

The HTC Desire 616 dual sim 4GB has a recommended retail price of S$298, and is available in dark gray and pearl white from mobile operators and major retailers in Singapore.