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It looks like that guy who had a truck filled with Samsung Galaxy S4s that was supposed to drop off the devices over at T-Mobile was also in charge of getting those phones over to Sprint as they have just announced the Galaxy S4 is being delayed on their network as well.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 was expected to be made available on Sprint’s network starting April 27, but today, Spring says due to “unexpected inventory challenges from Samsung,” they’ll be slightly delayed with their full product launch. As a result of this delay, Sprint says they expect to make the Galaxy S4 available for purchase on their website as well as Telesales on Saturday, April 27, although its Sprint retail stores and “other channels” will be receiving their devices “as inventory becomes available.” (more…)

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Fancied PlayJams’ GameStick Android gaming console enough to back it on Kickstarter earlier this year? The good news is that Dev units have been shipping to the roughly 600 who signed up, with the remaining ones set to head out within a week. The bad news? The early-backer versions are now set to arrive at doorsteps in late June instead of April because of high-demand, according to PlayJam. As its latest Kickstarter update details, the units will need stronger tooling than the silicon-based molds of the dev units to ensure that “tens of thousands” of them can be successfully made. Additionally, this will apparently force the company to ship these larger factory yields via sea transport rather than air, which also slows things down.

A case of success causing slowdowns it seems. Hopefully not much longer than these new estimates, too — while this breakout underdog is set to hit retailers like GameStop, that other Android-based console, OUYA, is already shipping out to backers — and its retail units are planned in June. You’ll find the full update from PlayJam at the source link.

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Source: PlayJam (Kickstarter)

Late last week, HTC announced it plans to release its HTC One in the U.S. “before the end of April“ after its official delay had been confirmed a few weeks prior. Many people were speculating what could be the cause of the delay, with some reports coming in the company’s manufacturers no longer considering HTC a “tier one customer.” Rather than let rumors continue as to why the HTC One was delayed, HTC has taken the offensive to reveal the true cause of its delay.

HTC chief marketing officer Benjamin Ho spoke with the Wall Street Journal to discuss the purpose of the HTC One’s delay. “Our friends in the media have been asking why there has been a delay in shipments for the new HTC One, whether there is a component shortage,” Ho said in the interview. “There is some shortage, because the phone’s camera was designed specifically for us, and production cannot be ramped up so quickly.” (more…)

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Fresh on the heels of last week’s editorial comes confirmation that HTC’s superior hardware isn’t being overlooked by consumers alone. According to a statement in the Wall Street Journal, an HTC executive has acknowledged that a reduced shipment forecast prompted certain suppliers to downgrade the company’s status, saying “HTC has had difficulty in securing adequate camera components as it is no longer a tier-one customer.” That component, along with metal casings, is being blamed for the HTC One’s shipment delays — the device may still reach pre-order customers this month, but many markets won’t see the flagship smartphone until April. The company has a lot riding on this very well-received device, but with Samsung’s unrivaled marketing spend and these latest supply issues, glowing reviews alone won’t carry the One to success.

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Via: The Verge

Source: Wall Street Journal

If you’ve been hearing whispers across the net that HTC’s newest flagship, the One, has been beset by delays, consider those rumors confirmed. A company rep has corroborated those reports, stating that all global shipments, save for those from O2 in Germany, have been pushed back until an unspecified time in April. Fortunately, there is a slight silver lining, as those wise enough to have pre-ordered the One should start to see their units arrive by the end of this month — though it’s not a guarantee. As for the cause of this setback, no specific reason was given, but it’s likely HTC’s dealing with some manufacturing issues. We’ll update you should we hear more on the official cause soon. For now, you can find HTC’s official statement after the break.

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