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Wednesday 14 November 2018
HTC sees losses widen in 3Q18
HTC has reported net losses of NT$2.603 billion (US$84.26 million) for the third quarter of 2018, widening from a net loss of NT$2.1 billion seen a quarter earlier. EPS was negative...
Wednesday 7 November 2018
HTC sees revenues rebound in October
HTC saw its revenues rebound 4.1% on month to NT$1.307 billion (US$42.53 million) in October, ending a slew of downward spirals. Nevertheless, the monthly figures were still down...
Thursday 1 November 2018
Huawei outraces HTC, Sony Mobile in Taiwan smartphone market
Huawei beat HTC and Sony Mobile Communications for the first time to take the fifth title in terms of unit shipments in Taiwan's smartphone market in September with a 5.8% share,...
Thursday 25 October 2018
HTC launches early access version of blockchain phone Exodus 1
HTC has launched the early access period for its first blockchain phone, the Exodus 1. This early access version of the device can be obtained using either Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum...
Tuesday 23 October 2018
HTC announces Vive 6DoF Developer Kit for Vive Wave ecosystem
HTC has announced the availability of its Vive 6DoF (6 degrees of freedom) Developer Kit for its Vive Wave ecosystem and showcased several 6DoF interactive pieces of VR content and...
Friday 19 October 2018
HTC to begin selling Vive Focus VR headsets in Taiwan
HTC will begin to sell its standalone business-use Vive Focus VR headsets in the Taiwan market at the end of October, priced at NT$23,900 (US$733) aiming to ramp up its revenues for...
Tuesday 9 October 2018
HTC September revenues hit 15-year low
HTC saw its revenues fall 9.35% on month and 80.71% on year to a 15-year low of NT$1.26 billion (US$40.69 million) in September.
Thursday 4 October 2018
Global VR device shipments lower than expected in 2018, say sources
Despite efforts by makers including Samsung Electronics, HTC, Sony and Oculus to accelerate the development of the VR industry globally, sales of VR devices, particularly, the high-end...
Wednesday 26 September 2018
HTC to launch blockchain-powered Exodus on schedule
HTC will launch its first blockchain-powered smartphone, the HTC Exodus, on schedule, with plans to start taking pre-orders in October and delivering the gadget in December 2018,...
Tuesday 25 September 2018
Samsung outraces Apple to become top smartphone vendor in Taiwan in August
Samsung Electronics overtook Apple to become the top vendor in Taiwan's smartphone market in August with a 19.6% share in terms of sales volume, buoyed by strong sales of its Galaxy...
Monday 17 September 2018
China handset makers becoming mainstream brands
The leading group of smartphone brands in China, including Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, have actually become the mainstream vendors in the global market recently as they have greatly...
Friday 7 September 2018
HTC August sales remain in doldrums
HTC saw its revenues hit a new low of NT$1.39 billion (US$45.2 million) in August as its latest flagship model the HTC U12+ launched in June has failed to give momentum to its smartphone...
Friday 31 August 2018
HTC unveils HTC U12 life in Taiwan
HTC has expanded its HTC U12 lineup by introducing a new model, the U12 life, into the Taiwan market. Price of the new model, which targets the mid-range segment, will be announced...
Friday 24 August 2018
Taiwan handsets - 2Q 2018
Taiwan handset shipments increased 16.1% sequentially and 0.3% on year to arrive at 20.66 million units in the second quarter.
Friday 17 August 2018
HTC VR app store available for Oculus Rift
HTC has announced that its Viveport VR app store will be made available to Oculus Rift HMD (head-mounted device) players starting September 4. Meanwhile, the company is also extending...