HTC exec on One A9's iPhone-like design: It's actually Apple who copied us

23 October, 2015
"It’s Apple that copies us in terms of the antenna design on the back," said HTC's North Asia President Jack Tong.

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  • josecito
  • BHa
  • 23 Oct 2015

i have been waiting for this. htc one m7 design much before iphone 6, and people still saying that was htc who copied iphone.

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    • Anonymous
    • XNF
    • 23 Oct 2015

    AnonD-411799, 23 Oct 2015htc brought android into mainstream...joke of year! It was ... moreHTC was the first android phone maker, please google it !!

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      • Anonymous
      • X}Q
      • 23 Oct 2015

      Don't see why this debate even exist. Like it's not already obvious Apple copied HTC One M7. Doesn't take a PhD to see that. Get over it Ifans - your iPhone 6/6S family is a embarrassing clone to hold. I feel sorry for the millions that are holding a clone(iPhone) of the original(HTC) I'm a Galaxy S6 in case you're wondering

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        • Anonymous
        • XNF
        • 23 Oct 2015

        Yes, HTC is the one who bought unibody design in mobile phones. I was wondering after the release of iphone 6 series that, why HTC has not got patent on their design. Adding to this is the front boom speakers. HTC was the first to bring them, but now even a local phone has copied it. So after all of these creativity from HTC, why are you not patenting your unique signature designs letting them into the hands of low class people who claim themselves as high class.

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          • Anonymous
          • X}Q
          • 23 Oct 2015

          AnonD-331351, 23 Oct 2015htc audio sucks. correct your statement. compare with a son... moreYup HTC is the best when it comes to audio quality. Read: THE BEST. Sony audio? Passable.

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            • chris
            • XNt
            • 23 Oct 2015

            AnonD-411799, 23 Oct 2015htc brought android into mainstream...joke of year! It was ... morejust to let you know it was htc that brough android into mainstream first try to know then blabber

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              • ShaunLeith
              • kiQ
              • 23 Oct 2015

              Apple have been copying other company design and feature ever since they are in business yet claim they design. Apple can tweak and claim other company design and feature all they want but we know the truth

                Ale, 23 Oct 2015Did you even read my post???? Did I not clearly mentione... moreWell said and an intelligent read. Thanks.
                Fully agree and yes our company for one will be enjoying the A9s when they arrive. Nice to see HTC evolving on their own design and mix of others as e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e does. Haven't we heard enough copy stuff out there in cyber land when everyone does it and we as consumers end up benefitting from the continuous refinement. No one complains about cars copying wheels.

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                  • listen
                  • t@x
                  • 23 Oct 2015

                  One a9 aside
                  What else HTC copies from Apple???

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                    • apple
                    • t@x
                    • 23 Oct 2015

                    AnonD-411799, 23 Oct 2015A9 should be in Guinness book, for CLONE OF THE YEAR!.Bro u can't decline HTC innovation
                    Apple is innovative too
                    These two are the most innovative bout there

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                      • AnonD-411799
                      • utF
                      • 23 Oct 2015

                      Htc one A9s & A9s plus should also be released!.

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                        • AnonD-453944
                        • wc6
                        • 23 Oct 2015

                        Say what you want, HTC !!! As you know you're already loose to Apple & the others!! Hahaha!! Just quit. There is no way you can increase your company profit anymore .. Surrender!!!

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                          • no
                          • t@x
                          • 23 Oct 2015

                          AnonD-411799, 23 Oct 2015htc brought android into mainstream...joke of year! It was ... moreHTC was the only company which was innovative and premium at that time.
                          Its phones were among the best.

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                            • AnonD-411799
                            • utF
                            • 23 Oct 2015

                            AnonD-454209, 23 Oct 2015Plot twist: HTC intended to gain profit by suing AppleA9 should be in Guinness book, for CLONE OF THE YEAR!.

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                              • AnonD-411799
                              • utF
                              • 23 Oct 2015

                              Ale, 23 Oct 2015Did you even read my post???? Did I not clearly mentione... morehtc brought android into mainstream...joke of year! It was samsung who brought android into its mainstream with its galaxy s & s2 and the note series, correct me if i am wrong!.

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                                • AnonD-454209
                                • sEF
                                • 23 Oct 2015

                                Plot twist: HTC intended to gain profit by suing Apple

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                                  • apple
                                  • X0P
                                  • 23 Oct 2015

                                  Apple fans accept that Apple also copies
                                  4k video is not a primary need but still present in iPhone but after implementation of all Android flagship.
                                  Selfie camera trend is also by Android .
                                  Bigger screens better cameras optical image stabilization.
                                  Still they have a lot to learn
                                  Like stereo video can be made too
                                  3d or dual cameras are in Android but when Apple release it from that it will be a legendary innovation.
                                  Apple had build quality issues many times too
                                  Many of the features were very innovative but stpollen and modified with some additional features

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                                    • AnonD-411799
                                    • utF
                                    • 23 Oct 2015

                                    hehe, 23 Oct 2015IPhone 6 definitely looks like HTC one m7 HTC is the compa... morehtc one m7 looks like iphone 6? wheres the home button on m7 does camera module looks like iphone, speaker grills, audio jack? A9 looks exactly like iphone 6, including home button(new design lol), strips, camera module, speaker grills, audio jack!.btw the camera module placement looks uglieshly on the A9!

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                                      • Ale
                                      • gL@
                                      • 23 Oct 2015

                                      fellas, 23 Oct 2015Apple also copies Android It copies Android killer feature... moreDid you even read my post????

                                      Did I not clearly mentioned that they copy from EACHOTHER. That's EACH....OTHER, get it????

                                      and why wouldn't I accept Google Now being regarded as better than SIRI?????....as an IOS user I am quite happy for this, it means Apple now have to work hard to make SIRI better than it currently is, and as an end user I will get a benefit. Google Now is quite freely available on IOS anyway by the way, so I can simply use that instead if I choose (and I use it for many things on my iPhone).

                                      And as for the notification bar, yes Apple lifted it from Android, so bloody what??? again as a user I get the benefit, Apple copies the notification shade from Android, Android in response then improve on their own version, so Apple improves on theirs....and users of both get a better notification shade......you see how that works???.....you get the point I am trying to make????

                                      Your making a chicken and the egg argument, where as I'm only interested in the results.

                                      And finally I fully agree with you regarding HTC being an innovative company, They helped bring Android into the mainstream after all, I really wish them well, the more company's competing (and copying), the better for us all.

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                                        • b0ne
                                        • Smf
                                        • 23 Oct 2015

                                        time to realize fact