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May

HTC One X For AT&T Review: The First Of The Next Generation Of Android Phones

Posted by David Ruddock in AT&T, HTC, One X (Endeavor), One XL (Evita), Phone Reviews, Reviews

Last Updated: May 3rd, 2012

That's a lofty claim, isn't it? Isn't there a new "next generation" every year? Well, to answer that last question, not always. But technology is evolving at such a rapid pace in the mobile world that we can scarcely buy a phone today without something better coming out a month later. And today, just days from Samsung's announcement of the next Galaxy phone, everyone is watching with bated breath to see what comes next.

But in the here and now, HTC's One X will be within your wallet's reach in those same, few short days. The "next big thing" won't be around, likely, for months.

May

[Head-To-Head] HTC One XL (Qualcomm S4) Vs. HTC One X (NVIDIA Tegra 3) Reloaded

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, One X (Endeavor), Videos

Last week, we posted a benchmark battle between the HTC One XL (AT&T, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4) and the One X (Unlocked, Tegra 3). The reaction to the video was exactly as expected: the S4 enthusiasts defended the XL, while the Tegra 3 fans laughed and patted their favorite processor on the back.

Given how much buzz these two phones are generating right now (especially in comparison with each other), it's definitely fun to watch them go head-to-head against in the benchmark arena, but the last video focused specifically on one test, and one test only (AnTuTu).

Are you interested in seeing how these two powerhouse phones compare to each other in several other benchmark tests?

Apr

HTC One X Gets Updated To 1.29.401.7 – Here's What We (Don't) Know

Posted by Liam Spradlin in News, One X (Endeavor)

It looks like HTC's One X is receiving another OTA update, this time weighing in at ~35MB and bringing the device's software build up to 1.29.401.7. The OTA appears to have begun rolling out today, but unfortunately no one is totally certain what the update accomplishes, as HTC has (as yet) neglected to release an official change log.

Screenshot courtesy of XDA user stathis95194

Though HTC is remaining quiet about the update, some XDA users have speculated that it fixes color temperature/RGB accuracy, and perhaps fixes some other minor issues. In other bad news, the Update.zip file – while it is available for download – is not flashable.

Apr

HTC One X (Tegra 3) Review: It Does Everything But Make You A Sandwich (Coming In Android 5.0)

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in HTC, News, One X (Endeavor), Reviews

Last Updated: April 27th, 2012

In recent memory, there are only 2 phones I've been as excited to lay my hands on as the One X, and those are the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II. There's a good reason for my excitement: this is the first phone to pack Nvidia's excellent Tegra 3 CPU. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, really; other touted features - such as the amazing unibody design, ultra high-quality camera, and beautiful screen - help build upon that excitement.

For those of you who have been waiting for the next wave of phones to drop, it's here. And it's amazing.

Apr

HTC One S On T-Mobile Available Today For $199 With Two-Year Agreement

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, One S (Ville), T-Mobile

Today's the day, T-Mobile customers: the HTC One S is officially available. This new flagship could be the hottest thing T-Mobile has ever seen, with all the specs of a modern-day powerhouse:

4.3-inch Super AMOLED display
1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
1GB RAM
16GB internal storage
8MP rear shooter, 1.3MP front camera
1650mAh battery
Android 4.0 with Sense 4

If you're still not convinced that this is the best thing that has ever happened to T-Mobile, check out our review of the One S. That should convince you.

The device is available now both online and in stores for $199 with a two-year agreement, so hit the link (or hit the store) to grab yours.

Apr

[Head-To-Head] Tegra 3 HTC One X Vs. S4 One X In Bootup And Benchmark Battle

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, One X (Endeavor)

With the upcoming release of AT&T's HTC One X, many people are wondering how it compares to the international version, which packs NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 instead of Qualcomm's dual-core Snapdragon S4. One user out in YouTubeLand happened to get their hands on both variants and decided to boot them up simultaneously, as well as run AnTuTu Benchmark to see how they compare head-to-head.

While I realize that benchmarks are definitely not a definitive answer to how well the device performs, they do give a rough idea of what the device is capable of. Plus, they're just fun.

^{Left: Tegra 3 One X; Right: Snapdragon S4 One X}

Right out of the gate, it's pretty clear that the Tegra 3 phone is quicker on bootup.

Apr

Ice Cream Sandwich Update (2.14.531.1) For T-Mobile's HTC Amaze 4G Leaked

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Amaze 4G (Ruby), Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, Leaks, News, T-Mobile

Remember way back in December when T-Mo hinted an Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Amaze? Almost five months later, the page has not been updated and an official software update has not been released. Thanks to veteran XDA user Football, however, Amaze owners can download a leaked version of the official ICS update. Considering that the Amaze recently got S-Off capability, it's looking like users have a lot to be excited about this week.

For those interested, this update contains software version 2.14.531.1. Though the download was only posted earlier today, several reports of success are rolling in already.

Apr

HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Briefly Shows Up On DroidDoes.com

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Incredible 4G, News

It seems that DroidDoes.com has a way of outing phones before they're actually announced, and once again, that's the story here. Even though it has since been pulled, Droid Life was able to grab a couple of screenshots of the site as it shows off the newest successor in the Incredible line.

As you can see, the specs here confirm our earlier leak:

4-Inch qHD Super LCD
1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
8GB built-in storage, microSD card slot
8MP rear shooter (likely the same as the One X/S), VGA front camera
1700mAh battery
2.4 x 4.8 x 0.46 inches
4.66 ounces
Android 4.0 with Sense 4

One thing that doesn't match up with what our tipster said, though, is the price listed.

Apr

Deal Alert: HTC One X For AT&T Pre-Order On Amazon Wireless: $149.99 For New Accounts And Upgrades, Plus Free 2-Day Shipping And No Tax

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in AT&T, Deals, News, One X (Endeavor)

HTC's One X is hands-down the best smartphone released this year. While the version we're seeing here in the States (on AT&T, to be specific) isn't quite the beast the quad-core version found overseas is, the AT&T variant does pack LTE. Other specs:

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core CPU (Krait architecture)
4.7" 720p display (1280x720)
16GB memory
1GB RAM
8MP rear shooter, 1.3MP front
Full 1080p HD video recording at 60fps
802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Android 4.0.x
Sense 4.0

Thankfully, those cutting-edge specs aren't going to break your budget, either: the phone is now available for pre-order on Amazon Wireless for $150 for both the gray and white models - that's $50 less than you'll pay to get it straight from AT&T.

Apr

Reminder: AT&T's HTC One X Pre-Orders Begin Today For $199 With A Two-Year Agreement

Posted by Cameron Summerson in AT&T, News, One X (Endeavor)

Not that we assume you've forgotten, but here's a quick reminder for anyone who has been waiting for the HTC One X on AT&T: pre-orders begin today. You'll have to wait until May 6th to get your device, but with that date still two weeks away, you can at least guarantee to have one in-hand on launch day.

Specs:

4.7-Inch SuperLCD 2 1280x720 display with Gorilla Glass 2
1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon Krait processor
1GB RAM
LTE
8MP f/2.0 rear shooter with zero shutter lag
1.3MP front camera
NFC
Android 4.0.x with Sense 4

The device will set you back $199 with a two-year agreement - a rather reasonable price for what could be one of the biggest flagships we've seen this year.