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Apple, despite not selling low-end handsets, is doing very well for themselves. Nokia on the other hand despite selling high-end handsets, has actually done better for itself by selling low-end devices like the Nokia Lumia 520, so which strategy should one adopt? Go high-end and get a higher profit margin? Or go low-end and capture a larger market? Well we suppose that would be subject to a variety of other factors to take into consideration, but in the meantime HTC fans will be pleased to learn that HTC will not be abandoning their low-end market entirely. According to a report from Reuters, HTC’s Chairwoman, Cher Wang, revealed that the company was planning on selling more $150-$300 handsets in 2014.

As you might recall back in 2013, HTC did not exactly focus on the low-end market, with devices like the HTC One and HTC One Max not exactly of the budget variety. This is compared to 2012 where HTC had devices like the HTC One V which was priced to capture the low-end market. At this point in time we have not heard anything about low-end HTC devices, save for the HTC M8 Mini which at the very least would be priced cheaper than the HTC M8 although we’re not sure if that would be considered to be an entry-level handset. Perhaps HTC will have more to share during MWC 2014, so check back with us then for the details.

HTC Will Launch $150-$300 Smartphones In 2014 original content from Ubergizmo.

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The wait will finally be over soon for people who have been anxiously waiting for Verizon HTC One Android 4.4 update release. Product manager Mo Versi has announced via Twitter that said update has received technical approval from Verizon, and that Android 4.4 coupled with Sense 5.5 user interface will be rolled out over the air shortly.

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Verizon HTC One Android 4.4 Release Expected Soon original content from Ubergizmo.

HTC might not be in in the best of financial health at this particular point in time, but this does not mean that they are about to throw in the towel anytime soon. Having said that, HTC has mentioned that they have a feel good factor in the year ahead. Chang Chialin, CFO and head of global sales for HTC shared, “We feel positive and optimistic about 2014 when compared to 2013.” Chairman Cher Wang added, “Many years ago we started looking at smartwatches and wearables, but we believe that we really have to solve the battery problems and the LCD light problems. These are customer-centric problems.”

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HTC: Smartwatch Battery Life Issue Solved original content from Ubergizmo.

Yesterday we caught a glimpse of a photo which is allegedly that of the upcoming HTC M8. Based on its design, it looked more or less like the HTC One except with dual LED flashes and a dual camera setup, however as the rumors did claim that the HTC M8 would be similar in design to the HTC One, we did not think much of it. However it looks like the skeptics could be right this time as to whether the photo could be real or fake, thanks to a recent tweet by Mark Moons. Mark Moons is HTC’s regional director for the Benelux area of Europe and according to a cryptic post on his Twitter, he writes, “Somebody has been photo shopping….”

Moons does not directly reference the recently leaked photo, but many speculate that could be what he is referring to. Assuming that is the case, chances are the photo we saw just yesterday might not be the real deal after all. We’re not sure which part might be photoshopped, could it be the dual LED flashes? Could it be the dual camera setup? Or could it be the entire design itself? In any case make what you will of it, but like we said in our previous post, there is always the chance that these leaked photos could be fake, but do check back with us during MWC 2014 where hopefully more official details about the HTC M8 will be revealed!

HTC Exec Casts Doubt On Leaked HTC M8 Photo original content from Ubergizmo.