DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced
today that its growing 4G LTE smartphone portfolio will soon
welcome three new devices from HTC® – the HTC One™ X+, HTC One VX
and the Windows® Phone 8X by HTC.
Powered by the nation's largest 4G network, all three HTC
devices can access the AT&T 4G LTE network and are equipped
with enhanced audio and video features, making it easier – and
faster – for customers to stay connected and entertained while on
the go.
New HTC One™ Devices Coming Soon
AT&T, the exclusive provider of the HTC One X, will add two
more exclusive devices from the popular HTC One series – the HTC
One X+ and the HTC One VX.
The HTC One X+ will be one of the first AT&T
smartphones to combine Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and a quad-core
processor. It will also be the first smartphone in the U.S. to
feature HTC Sense 4+. HTC One X+ combines superior performance,
longer battery life and more internal storage – at 64 GB – with the
iconic design of the original HTC One X, now in an exclusive Carbon
Black finish.
A first in the industry, the 1.7 GHz Tegra 3 NVIDIA quad-core
processor plus a battery-saving fifth core will give customers a
unique "4 + 1" capability to save power using one core for everyday
use and kicking into full quad-core mode for demanding apps, like
video and gaming.
The HTC One X+ has a 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen and features the
Jelly Bean predictive-touch keyboard as well as voice recognition.
The device also builds on the impressive 8 megapixel rear-facing HD
camera of the HTC One X that can quickly auto-focus and zero in on
a subject. Perfect for still shots or video, the HTC One X+
integrates HTC's ImageChip which reduces noise, removes color bias
and enhances the overall picture quality. The 64 GB of
internal memory is non-partitioned to store more high quality
photos, video, music, movies and apps.
The HTC One VX is ideal for those looking for an
affordable Android smartphone and a premium experience. The
HTC One VX sports one of the slimmest unibody form factors in the
industry at just 9.19 millimeters thin, making it easy to hold and
navigate. The 4.5-inch display is laminated with
scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass which aids in durability
and reduces light reflection. A 5-megapixel camera, which
goes from lock screen to shooting photos in under a second, offers
continuous shooting at 4 frames per second. For those that can't
quite decide whether they want to capture the moment in pictures or
video, it is possible to capture a still image from a video with
VideoPic™.
Windows Phone 8X by HTC to Arrive in November
Launching next month, the Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be the
first-ever Windows Phone 8 smartphone with built-in Beats Audio™
technology. Beats Audio By Dre delivers authentic, studio-quality
sound and the unique audio amplifier powering the 3.5mm audio jack
and speaker boosts the signal for even better sound for music,
video and even gaming, so you actually hear the music as it was
intended. The 4.3-inch 720p HD display and 8 megapixel rear-facing
camera allows you to capture and view great photos and video – even
in low light.
"We have a long tradition of offering the best of HTC's
world-class products," said Jeff
Bradley, senior vice president – Devices and Developer
Services, AT&T. "A quad-core One X+, the awesome One VX
and the exciting Windows Phone 8X by HTC mean that our customers
will have the best selection of HTC smartphones this season."
"The HTC One X has been hailed as the best phone we have ever
made, so our best smartphone just got better with the HTC One X+,"
said Mike Woodward, president of
North America, HTC. "And the
family of HTC products at AT&T is expanding to give consumers
more choice. Whether they want the latest Android smartphone
or the new Windows Phone 8X by HTC, we give consumers an incredible
camera, Beats Audio and lust-worthy design in all our devices."
Imaging, Audio and HTC Sense 4+
The HTC One series sets a new standard for imaging with a camera
that boasts amazing capabilities with VideoPic, the ability to take
still photos and shoot videos at the same time, one-press
Continuous Shooting and better quality images in low light
environments.
The HTC One X+ improves on the camera capabilities of its
predecessor** with a series of intelligent features powered by HTC
Sense 4+. The new Auto Portrait mode on the front camera helps you
capture high quality photos by intuitively detecting the human face
at various angles. Sightseeing mode makes sure you'll always be
ready to capture the moment, as only one touch of the power button
bypasses the lock screen and launches directly into camera mode.
And two new ways to view photos and videos in the gallery allow you
to display albums according to when or where they were taken.
HTC has the only smartphones, including the HTC One X+, HTC One
X and HTC One VX, that include Beats Audio™ which
provides authentic, studio-quality sound that delivers the spirit
of the original recording, from crisper vocals and deeper bass to
more immersive gaming effects and video. The HTC One X+ also makes
it easier to listen to music out loud, and through Sense 4+,
introduces a new Tap and Go function, which allows you to connect
the phone and your music to Beats speakers' when you tap them
together***. To disconnect, it is just another quick tap on the
speaker again.
The HTC One VX will run HTC Sense 4 with Android Ice Cream
Sandwich. In the future, the original HTC One X and HTC One VX are
planned to be upgraded to HTC Sense 4+ with Android Jelly Bean,
including the improved camera capabilities and new Tap and Go
function found in the HTC One X+.
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G
network****, covering 275 million people. AT&T has two 4G
networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with
enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy
a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their
compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other
carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you
may be on a much slower 3G network.
AT&T customers can find the Windows Phone 8X by HTC in
AT&T retail stores and online in November. The HTC One X+ and
HTC One VX will be available in the coming months. More information
about AT&T's smartphone lineup is available
http://www.att.com/wireless.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**8MP smartphone with an f/2.0 wide
aperture lens, backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor, VideoPic, HDR and
one-press Continuous Shooting with HTC Sense 4
***Tap and Go only works on selected Beats speakers, which
are sold at a separate price to the handset
**** 4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE
availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn
more at att.com/network.
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About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many
award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people
at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of
design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences
for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes
smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense®, a multilayered
graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC
is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more
information, please visit www.htc.com.
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