Google's Pixel Android strategy is destroying HTC the same way Moto X gutted Motorola

Ten years ago, Google offered Taiwan's HTC a lifeline of sorts in the form of an Android partnership for the original HTC Dream, followed by Nexus One. However, the former Windows Mobile contract manufacturer hasn't fared so well since. Google's last two years of HTC-built Pixels have done nothing to help the struggling company.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 112

macOS Mojave will include 'Plug & Play' support for HTC Vive Pro headset

Apple will make it easy for owners of the HTC Vive Pro to use their virtual reality headset with their Mac, with the company advising it has worked directly with HTC and Valve to add support for the peripheral to macOS Mojave.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 9

Google closes $1.1B HTC deal, setting up collision course with Apple's iPhone

Google has officially cemented its $1.1 billion deal for HTC's engineering and design teams, putting the company in a position to more directly challenge Apple in the smartphone market.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 46

Google buys HTC smartphone team for $1.1B [u]

After HTC announced a coming halt to trading on the Taiwan Stock Exchange pending "material information" that could impact the stock's value, a move that sparked speculation of a takeover, Google on Wednesday confirmed plans to buy the firm's mobile division team for $1.1 billion.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 79

Google said to be eyeing purchase of 'Pixel 2' manufacturer HTC's smartphone division to combat 'iPhone 8'

Reports are emerging from China that a deal that would result in Google taking a controlling interest in — or buying out completely — HTC's struggling smartphone business.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 37

Apple's iPhone, Samsung phones nearly equal in J.D. Power satisfaction survey

While Apple and the iPhone ranked first in a survey of U.S. customer satisfaction with smartphones, the company's chief rival — Samsung — came second by only the slimmest of margins, according to a J.D. Power report published on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

HTC's new U series phones follow Apple's iPhone 7 in eliminating headphone jacks

In a surprise announcement, HTC on Thursday revealed two new flagship phones, the U Ultra and U Play — both of which, like Apple's iPhone 7, abandon a headphone jack in favor of digital-only audio.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 45

As Apple shows interest in AR/VR, PlayStation VR's strong start suggests price beats performance

The latest — and more affordable — high-profile entrant into the emerging virtual reality space, PlayStation VR, is off to a successful start, suggesting consumers are more interested in advanced VR technology if it's available in a simple and economical product.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

Valve developer claims macOS SteamVR release coming in the next few months

Reiterated by a report on Wednesday, an executive for Valve's Steam digital delivery platform has declared that preliminary versions of the company's VR platform will be available for macOS and Linux very soon.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

Google's smartphone-based Daydream VR gets support from top Android manufacturers

Google's forthcoming Daydream platform for virtual reality has support from Android device makers including Samsung, HTC, LG, and Huawei, though the hardware is predicted to only be "slightly better" than Samsung's own Gear VR.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

US regulators probe Apple, Google, Verizon & others on security patches

A variety of wireless carriers and smartphone and tablet makers, including Apple, are reportedly being asked by U.S. regulators to explain how they review and push out security updates to their customers.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple's AirPlay comes to Android in new flagship HTC 10

HTC on Tuesday unveiled the HTC 10, its latest flagship smartphone, with an unusual feature in the form of native support for Apple's AirPlay wireless streaming protocol.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

iPhone 6s leads top consumer tech searches in Google's 2015 'Year in Search'

The iPhone 6s was the most searched-for consumer technology item this year in Google's annual Year in Search rankings, published on Wednesday, though Apple did have competition from companies like Samsung and LG.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Latest comScore figures show iPhone growing and cementing US marketshare

Updated comScore analytics data published on Thursday suggests that Apple's U.S. smartphone share is still increasing in the U.S., despite the imminent arrival of new models.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

HTC, Lenovo announce job cuts as losses mount in smartphone market battle

Asian tech heavyweights HTC and Lenovo have revealed plans to slash their respective workforces and restructure their mobile phone units, moves designed to stem financial losses as the companies struggle to compete in the global mobile marketplace.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 27

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