HTC to unveil two new Vive headsets next week

05 May 2021
A standalone business-oriented Focus 3 and a new Pro 2 are incoming on May 11-12.

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  • 11 May 2021

Nobody should expect anything spectacular from HTC anymore. They had sold half of their R&D staff to Google that continued to work on the Google Pixel Phones. The rest of the original HTC team cannot really compete anymore in these days and is only a matter of time till HTC will close their smartphone business entirely.

    TheLastOracle, 06 May 2021"They probably believe that it's too risky and pr... moreI agree with this (although at LEAST 90Hz couldn't hurt). Would love to see HTC make a comeback.

      Dometalican, 06 May 2021They probably believe that it's too risky and pricey t... more"They probably believe that it's too risky and pricey to jump back in. I wouldn't mind if they pulled a Ulefone and decided to use Indiegogo/Kickstarter to fund any phones they want to make (less risk knowing who is actually buying the phone(s)). I'd support them."

      Thats a pretty neat idea. Crowdfunding their next phone could both get a lot of publicity, and also let the market response help them understand, what customers want from HTC and the smartphone market in general.



      "Phone with Dimensity 1200, P-OLED with 120Hz, 5,500mAH battery, wireless charging, 3.5mm jack, 8GB RAM/256GB ROM that's expandable, IP68, simple triple cam (16MP main, telephoto, and ultrawide), dual selfie cam, and front-facing boomsound stereo speakers at the right price and global bands would be awesome."

      I think the Samsung ISOCELL GN2 as the main camera along with two 48MP sensors or two 12MP sensors should be fine, for ultra wide and 2x or 3x zoom. Using Samsung sensors saves costs, compared to their Sony counterparts. And the GN2 is probably the best smartphone sensor right now. HTC could avoid a 120Hz refresh rate, solely to cut costs. They could use that for a great soudi experince of speakers and headphone jack (32-bit DAC). HTC could also stuck with a plastic body, to cut costs. They only have to ensure clas leading camera and sound, and pricing in the $699 ballpark.

        TheLastOracle, 06 May 2021It's a mystery how HTC, which used to make superb hand... moreThey probably believe that it's too risky and pricey to jump back in. I wouldn't mind if they pulled a Ulefone and decided to use Indiegogo/Kickstarter to fund any phones they want to make (less risk knowing who is actually buying the phone(s)). I'd support them.

        Phone with Dimensity 1200, P-OLED with 120Hz, 5,500mAH battery, wireless charging, 3.5mm jack, 8GB RAM/256GB ROM that's expandable, IP68, simple triple cam (16MP main, telephoto, and ultrawide), dual selfie cam, and front-facing boomsound stereo speakers at the right price and global bands would be awesome.

          It's a mystery how HTC, which used to make superb handsets at one point of time (with terrible naming and numbering schemes), suddenly, has forgotten the art of making good handsets. Even its cameras were pretty amazing for that time.
          Considering that all major components are bought off the shelf, from Image Sensors, to Displays, to SoCs, it seems strange that a once highly successful smartphone maker would not be relevant any more. It cannot possibly be only about naming and design.

            I'm glad that HTC still has a successful business running but I think that they should enter more markets if they can afford it

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              • K37
              • 05 May 2021

              It seems VR business is keeping HTC alive. It will probably pay off in the near future for them

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                • 4rp
                • 05 May 2021

                There VR sounds interesting. They could easily revive repower there phones, by having a couple of really good new devices. They have had some real beauties

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                  • P$s
                  • 05 May 2021

                  How does one work wearing a VR headset? I'm really not that interested. Games, however...

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                    • xq5
                    • 05 May 2021

                    MineTheDays, 05 May 2021For God Sake HTC is not launching a phone they launching a ... moreMy bad.

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                      • LkB
                      • 05 May 2021

                      MineTheDays, 05 May 2021For God Sake HTC is not launching a phone they launching a ... moreU21 is gonna be announced this semester.

                        "HTC to unveil two new..."

                        *Total shock and interest*

                        "...Vive headsets"

                        Aww....darn it...lol.

                          Why?
                          Is this type of VR still a "thing" - genuinely interested

                            Anonymous, 05 May 2021HTC is playing with fire. They will quit smartphone game like LG.For God Sake HTC is not launching a phone they launching a VR Headset Learn How To READ!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • xq5
                              • 05 May 2021

                              HTC is playing with fire. They will quit smartphone game like LG.

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