HTC 10 rumors and news leaks

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The only other information HTC provides is the tagline, “Power of 10,” which seems to indicate that it could be called the One M10. It’s also possible that the “Power of 10” could be referring to a Windows 10 phone, but that’s unlikely.-You’ll also notice the hashtag #powerof10, which probably means that HTC will used it a lot in social media posts leading up the event. Just a day before the official unveiling, what seems to be a promotional video for the HTC 10 was leaked by HDBlog.it. The video shows a phone being made from a solid block of metal, eventually taking the form of a previously unseen HTC device. It certainly has an authentic look, but there’s no way to verify it just yet. Romanian website QuickMobile put up some images for the pre-order of HTC’s upcoming flagship, which you should take with a grain of salt as we can’t confirm that they’re real. The renders have “@upleaks” on them, which leads us to believe that QuickMobile may not have the most accurate, and up-to-date information from HTC. The images, however, do match almost every other leaked image we have come across. The website lists the devices as available in gold, black, and silver, though the silver variant looks almost the exact same as the gold. For a better look at the purported silver version, take a look at the previously leaked images below. These images come from a French tech site, Nowhereelse.fr, who received them from a Chinese sales platform called Taobao. The images are fairly high-quality, and offer a glimpse of what appears to be the HTC 10 from almost all angles. The images-show us a black and silver variant of HTC’s latest device, and although we can’t verify these particular images as-real, the sheer number of identical leaks makes it seem as though the HTC 10 will indeed look like the device in these shots. We got another glimpse of the-phone earlier from Twitter, courtesy of @stagueve, with-two HTC phones alongside each other. Both appear to be identical, and the tweet uses the #HTC10 hashtag, just in case there’s any doubt that’s what’s being leaked. The design is in-line with other leaks. There’s a metal body shell, dramatically chamfered edges, a large HTC logo, and a top-center camera lens. #HTC #HTC10 pic.twitter.com/dnaw41zIFa — Steve Hemmerstoffer (@stagueve) March 28, 2016 Before this, Twitter user @tanalibera-also posted images of a reported HTC 10. They show the rear and front of the handset, and would seem to confirm many of the specifications that have been so far rumored: thick-chamfered-edges, sloping rear casing, and a large camera with dual flash. Perhaps most notably, the photos show two capacitive buttons: a back button and multitasking button. Earlier in March, famous leaker @OnLeaks revealed a few more live pictures of what could be the HTC 10. The image of the back clearly shows the same chamfer on the back edge we have seen before. We also get our first look at the bottom of the device, which is quite interesting. The presence of a speaker calls into doubt whether the HTC 10 will be as sonically impressive as past HTC phones.-It also appears that HTC will switch to USB Type-C for the phone’s charging port. OnLeaks did say these images are of a prototype so there could be differences in the final product. Also in early March, Evan Blass leaked new press images of the front, back, top, bottom, and left side of the device. These images seem to confirm what the above live photos show. However, it’s our first look at the microphone jack at the top and either a SIM tray or MicroSD card slot on the left side. A leaked image from mid-February shows a closeup of the upper backside. The image first appeared on Chinese site Weibo, but was pulled shortly thereafter. Thankfully, we were able to capture it from Techtastic. The phone in the picture appears to feature an all-metal body with HTC’s familiar antenna lines. Other than the obvious camera lens, we see what looks like a dual-LED flash to the right of it along with a laser autofocus just below. The microphone jack is at the top center. The edges of the phone are what we find most interesting. They sport a unique chamfer on the back side — something we have not seen before on an HTC One phone. Unfortunately we have no idea if this phone is an older prototype or something completely made up. In early February, a-tweet from @evleaks gave us what could be the first glimpse of the phone itself. There’s not much to go on regarding the design, because it’s viewed from the front rather than the rear. The curvy shoulders and what may be a gold-colored chassis are evident, along with plastic antenna lines in the body, and a large camera lens next to the speaker. Left: HTC One M10 leaked by @evleaks. Right: An HTC One A9 To illustrate the similarity between the phone which may be the One M10 and the existing One A9, we’ve put the two images beside each other above. The overall shape is certainly reminiscent. However, the leaked picture isn’t official, and the design may not be that of the final product. Another hint came from @evleaks on Twitter-in late January, who stated that, “If you like the A9, you’ll love the M10.”-This suggests he has been provided with unofficial information on the phone’s design, and that it’s similar to the already announced — and very sleek — HTC One A9. That’s good news, if you like your HTC phones to look like an iPhone. Will there be BoomSound? Do you like your HTC phones loud? Well, we’ve got good news for you. Although some reports initially claimed that HTC’s high-powered BoomSound speakers would be absent on the device, it’s now more or less certain that the 10 will sport kick-ass speakers. Related: HTC and Under Armour to launch connected scale as first product in fitness ecosystem HTC dropped a hint that BoomSound, or something like it, will be a feature on the new phone. Tweeting from the official account, HTC said, “Here comes the new boom. You’ll hear it.” This came with an image saying Audio 10 with outlines of HTC’s well-known speaker grill design, plus several unidentified cutouts that may match the speaker grill on the base of the phone, spotted in leaks of the phone’s chassis. Here comes the new boom. You’ll hear it. #powerof10 pic.twitter.com/Ln3XxWZ9BO — HTC (@htc) March 23, 2016 Just in case you’re still doubting the HTC 10 will have BoomSound, HTC tweeted out a new teaser video confirming it. Not only does the video clearly mention BoomSound by name, a bold promise was made. HTC is touting the “best BoomSound yet” with flawless high fidelity. Not all music is created equal. Hi-res audio so every note is crystal clear. You’ll hear it. 4/12 #powerof10https://t.co/uSFPDg4t6o — HTC (@htc) April 4, 2016 Two models? The HTC 10 may come in different versions, according to various leaks. In late March, a rumor appeared on the MyDrivers website-that a lower-spec HTC 10 phone may launch in certain regions around the world. We’re told to expect an HTC 10 with a Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal memory, a step down from the Snapdragon 820-powered flagship also expected. While-“Lite” versions of top-end phones are common, the rumor states the price may not reflect the lowered specs of this mystery model, putting an approximately $585 price tag on the mid-range phone. Prior to this, in late January, a tweet from @LlabTooFeR — a recurring name in the HTC 2016 flagship leaks — also stated two versions of the next HTC flagship phone may be released. In Europe and the U.S., a model with a Snapdragon 820 processor is most likely, while in China and Asia, a version using an unnamed MediaTek chip is possible. The tweet doesn’t mention a source for the rumor, outside of the Twitter account itself, so this may be no more than personal speculation. Processor and specs Expect the HTC 10 to pack plenty of power. Previously that was the impression we got from the leaks, but Qualcomm has leapt in with just days to go before the phone is officially announced, to show it’s involvement with the device. In a tweet, the company shows an outline of a phone against a black background, with “Performance 10” written underneath. The power of #Snapdragon meets the #powerof10. Are you ready for next week? pic.twitter.com/Gkf8jkWat1 — Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) April 7, 2016 A Snapdragon processor will therefore certainly make the HTC 10 its home, but which one? It seems logical, and matches the previous rumors, for it to be the Snapdragon 820. We’ll know for sure on April 12. Before this, hints about the HTC 10’s specs came from leaks and most recently, a-set of benchmark test results. It stated the screen may measure 5.1-inches and have a 1440p resolution, and a Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM may provide the power. Elsewhere, the camera’s listed as 11-megapixels on the rear, and 5-megapixels on the front, while Android 6.0.1 is installed. These details align with other leaks. Specs taken from-QuickMobile’s listing of the device match, suggesting it has a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.15-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, and 4GB of RAM. A recent-image posted online-purportedly shows the front of the device, with AnTuTu Benchmark results. The benchmarks put it higher than most of-the other flagships available today — including the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the iPhone 6S. Of course, benchmarks don’t always represent real-life usage, so we’ll have to wait and see if this data holds up. Still, the image is an unverified leak, so take it with a grain of salt. The front of the phone seems to match up with previously leaked images and renders, with the same exact button on the bottom and rounded edges. It also looks as the the glass rounds out into the frame of the phone. A previous leak in early March seems to confirm previous rumors. Famous leaker @OnLeaks-knows of a particular HTC 10 prototype that features a 5.15-inch Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440p) display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, and a 12-megapixel rear camera. However, there is one more spec not mentioned in the past, and that is the presence of a USB Type-C port. HTC’s One M10 is expected to be a high-spec flagship phone, and most rumors certainly point in that direction. In recent years, HTC has been one of the few phone makers that hasn’t increased the screen size on its flagship phone significantly. Earlier reports hinted at a 5.1-inch screen, but a tweet-from an unknown leaker-in early February suggests we may see a 5.2-inch screen on the M10. HTC Perfume is going to have 5.2” WQHD screen instead of reported earlier 5.1” screen ;) — LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) February 8, 2016 According to an extensive-VentureBeat report-in late January, the Perfume’s-specifications are of the high-end variety. It reportedly sports-a 1,440 x 2,560 QHD AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with an Adreno 530 graphics chip, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage expandable via MicroSD. The handset may pack-impressive optics, too, opting for HTC’s proprietary, laser-assisted UltraPixel tech-over the M9’s off-the-shelf sensor. Both the 12-megapixel rear shooter and front-facing camera apparently feature-optical image stabilization. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor has-been linked with all three different leaked HTC codenames, alongside 4GB of RAM, and the return of BoomSound speakers. It’s also possible that many of-the other headlining specs from the O2, M10, and X9 rumors will be retained on the HTC Perfume. These include from the X9 leak, talk of-a 5-inch display with 2K resolution, while the-O2 and M10 rumors-mentioned a 6-inch, 2K display. Recent leaks have made the X9 seem-less like a flagship-however, with a TENAA filing showing a 5-inch 1080p display and 2GB of RAM. Dual-cameras HTC recently dropped a tweet to tease us about its upcoming smartphone’s camera. The company posted a picture with the text “Cameras” and-the number 10 written as an exponent. The image is of two cameras, though one of them is cut off, and accompanying the image is the tweet, which says, “World First, World Class, Front and Back. You’ll see. #powerof10.” World First, World Class, Front and Back. You’ll see. #powerof10 pic.twitter.com/qN9HN6OP5i — HTC (@htc) March 15, 2016 It’s unclear what “world first” means, but it looks like the phone will have quality sensors for the camera on the front and the back. The image shows two cameras next to each other, so perhaps the device could even have dual cameras on the front and back of the device. “World first” could mean the cameras on both sides may-feature OIS, but again, this is speculation based on-HTC’s tweet. We’ll have to wait until launch day for confirmation. HTC has also been known for its Ultrapixel cameras, even though they haven’t always produced the best photos. It’s not clear whether the next major HTC phone will continue with the Ultrapixel tradition, or if HTC will try something new. At the beginning of March, Techtastic.nl published a camera image sample that according to the EXIF data, was shot with the HTC 10. If it’s genuine and the data accurate, the 10’s camera will have an f/1.9 aperture, lower than previous HTC One phones, but still not quite up there with the Galaxy S7’s f/1.7 aperture or the LG G5’s f/1.8 aperture. Previous leaks from people like

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