BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global
leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the
HTC One® (M8) for Windows®, marking the first time an
iconic flagship device offers multiple operating systems.
This new smartphone combines the stunning, award-winning design
and experiences of the HTC One (M8) with the latest
Windows Phone software on America's largest and most reliable
network. Verizon Wireless is the exclusive launch partner for the
HTC One (M8) for Windows, and it will be available in
stores and online, with online sales beginning at noon EDT today and in stores tomorrow.
Unmistakably the One
The HTC One (M8) for Windows
offers the same premium design of HTC's award-winning
HTC One (M8), which features an all-metal unibody design
and an elegantly curved back to match the hand's contours.
The unique experiences of the original HTC One (M8) have been
brought to the Windows Phone version, including HTC BlinkFeed®, HTC
BoomSound™, Duo Camera with UltraPixel™, Video Highlights, a 5MP
wide-angle front-facing camera and support for the HTC Dot View™
case.
- HTC BlinkFeed is uniquely integrated into the Live Tile layout
and provides quick access to the content and social networks that
matter most.
- HTC BoomSound features dual front-facing speakers and a unique
sound profile that deepens bass, enhances vocals and fine tunes
track details for a rich, immersive listening
experience.
- The signature HTC One Duo Camera with UltraPixel technology
captures remarkable low-light images and offers a variety of
after-effects for added artistic flair or humor.
- Video Highlights offer consumers an easy and entertaining way
to easily create mini-movies and animated picture reels set to
music*.
- A 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens excels at taking
personal pictures that let you capture more in the shot – more
people, more scenery.
- The uniquely designed HTC Dot View case provides consumers with
instant phone access while the case is still closed. Users can
answer calls, receive email & text notifications, check weather
and more. And with the Dot View Case for the HTC One (M8) for
Windows, personal digital assistant Cortana can help with
reminders, queries and chit chat without having to open the
case.
The HTC One (M8) for Windows is also covered by HTC Advantage™,
which provides the industry's only free cracked screen replacement
program, along with a commitment to support timely software
updates.**
"Consumers love the HTC One (M8) and today's introduction
extends that enthusiasm to new audiences hungry for choice in their
mobile experience," said Jason
Mackenzie, president of HTC Americas. "HTC fills a gap in
the market for unique devices that put a premium on form and
function. Microsoft shares our vision, and that's why we committed
to bringing the Windows Phone platform to the HTC One (M8)."
HTC One Plus a New OS Experience
Under the hood is
Windows Phone 8.1 Update, which incorporates a host of meaningful
innovations:
- Cortana, Windows Phone's truly personal digital assistant,
makes her HTC debut in this phone. Adept at searching for sushi and
setting calendar appointments, Cortana also offers the ability to
proactively warn you when it's time to leave for your next
appointment or remind you to pick up milk on the way home.
- Action Center provides one swipe access to all your recent
notifications and messages, as well as programmable quick
settings.
- Apps Corner sandboxes apps and
folders into a protected area of the phone.
- Small business owners can use their HTC One (M8) for Windows as
a point of sale device without making personal information
available.
- Users can separate personal and professional information,
creating distinct experiences for work and pleasure in a single
device.
- Windows Phone takes on the chores of battery, data and storage
management, and keying in passwords for known Wi-Fi networks,
allowing users more time to explore the phone's innovative
functionality that truly puts consumer needs first.
"The HTC One (M8) for Windows is true to the flagship product's
award-winning design and unique experience while also taking the
best of what Windows Phone has to offer," said Darren Laybourn, corporate vice president of
engineering for Microsoft. "We succeeded in offering customers the
best of both our worlds with this phone."
Availability
The HTC One (M8) for Windows is available
beginning at noon EDT today,
exclusively through Verizon Wireless online for a promotional price
of $99.99 with a new two-year
contract for a limited time or $29.99
per month on Verizon Edge, and available in stores tomorrow.
Additionally, Microsoft Stores will sell the device with Verizon
Wireless service and a special offer for a free HTC Dot View Case
and screen protector for $25. The
retro styling of HTC Dot View, HTC's intuitive and eye-catching
case that shows calls and alerts through a protective shell, is
available as an accessory for the HTC One (M8) for Windows.
For more information about the HTC One (M8) for Windows, please
visit www.htc.com.
For press materials and images of the HTC One (M8) for Windows,
please visit:
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one-m8-windows/.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (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 the HTC
Sense® user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange
(TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
*Do not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use copyrighted
materials in connection with the Video Highlights feature unless
you have secured the copyright owner's permission first.
**One-time screen replacement at no charge available to original
purchasers within the first six months of purchase.
© 2014 HTC Corporation. All rights reserved. HTC, the HTC logo,
HTC One, HTC Sense, HTC BoomSound, HTC BlinkFeed, UltraPixel, HTC
Dot View, and all other HTC product and service names referenced
herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HTC
Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All other trademarks and service marks mentioned herein, including
company names, product names, service names and logos, are the
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or by HTC Corporation. Offers, features, and product appearance and
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