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February 4, 2013

What Is The Smartphone Using By The North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un? Neither Samsung Nor Apple

(GSM Insider) - What Is The Smartphone Using By The North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un? Neither Samsung Nor Apple

North Korea is one of the mysterious countries around the world. It doesn't simply opens to the public for visits and people from that country unable to travel as well. It doesn't have freedom on the internet as well as freedom of tv programs.

Surprisingly, Korean news website revealed that the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is using a smartphone. It's a shock since that country isn't well developed at all. 

The smartphone trend enters different regions around the world. Human has high reliability on the smartphone since it was launched to the world a few years ago. Even one of the most strict dictator using a smartphone.

The Korean website revealed that Kim Jong-un is using the "latest HTC brand smartphone". Since it is the latest, it could be the HTC One X+ or HTC Butterfly. The North Korean leader isn't outdated as all and able to keep up the pace with the smartphone trend. 

It won't surprise with the North Korean leader opted for HTC instead of other brands like Apple and Samsung. This is because Apple is from the United States while Samsung is from neighborhood rival. 

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January 31, 2013

BlackBerry Z10 vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Ultimate Specs Comparison

(GSM Insider) - BlackBerry Z10 vs HTC Butterfly vs HTC Droid DNA - Ultimate Specs Comparison.

HTC Butterfly is the world's first 1080p Full HD smartphone while HTC Droid DNA is the variant in the U.S. for Verizon Wireless. On the other hand, BlackBerry Z10 is the latest flagship from BlackBerry and its heading to Verizon as well. This battle is very important for those Verizon subscribers that plan to get BlackBerry Z10 or HTC Droid DNA.


When BlackBerry Z10 goes head to head with HTC Butterfly and HTC Droid DNA:



BlackBerry Z10

HTC Butterfly

HTC Droid DNA

Display size

4.2 inches

5 inches

5 inches

Resolution and ppi

1280 x 768 (356ppi)

1920 x 1080 (441ppi)

1920 x 1080 (441ppi)

Processor

1.5GHz

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064

Core

Dual-core

Quad-core

Quad-core

GPU

N/A

Adreno 320

Adreno 320

RAM

2GB

2GB

2GB

Internal Memory

16GB

16GB

16GB

MicroSD Expansion

Yes, up to 64GB

Yes, up to 32GB

No

Operating System

N/A

HTC Sense 4+

HTC Sense 4+

Android Version

BlackBerry 10 OS

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Front Camera

8MP with LED Flash

8MP with LED Flash

8MP with LED Flash

Rear Camera

2MP

1.3MP

1MP

4G LTE

Yes

Yes (market dependent)

Yes

NFC

Yes

Yes

Yes

GPS

Yes

Yes, with GLONASS

Yes, with GLONASS

Bluetooth

Yes, 4.0

Yes, 4.0

Yes, 4.0

Dimension

130 x 65.5 x 9 mm

143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm

141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm

Weight

137.5g

140g

141.7g

Battery

1800mAh

2020mAh

2020mAh


Both BlackBerry Z10 and HTC Droid DNA are compatible with 4G LTE network of Verizon. If you are planning to get the device from Verizon, either one is perfect for you. BlackBerry Z10 is suitable for those who uses Smartphone a lot for business. BlackBerry 10 OS is improved with a lot of new features that works perfectly for business users. On the other hand, the HTC Droid DNA that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is more user friendly for users. There are thousands of apps available at Google Play while the apps available at BlackBerry World are ten times lesser. But quantity doesn't represent quality, isn't it?

For those international users, the BlackBerry Z10 and HTC Butterfly are the devices that perfect for considerations. If you go for features and apps, HTC Butterfly suitable for you. Furthermore, HTC Butterfly features an ultra sharp 1080p Full HD display that perfects for entertainment. Although the BlackBerry Z10 isn't a Full HD device, but the stability of BlackBerry 10 OS is better than the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. BlackBerry Z10 provides a rather professional feeling for users while HTC Butterfly based on Android is suitable for normal users. Android is the latest trend, isn't it? 

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January 26, 2013

HTC Mini Phone Comes Together If You Purcahsed A HTC Butterfly

(GSM Insider) - HTC Mini Phone Comes Together If You Purcahsed A HTC Butterfly.

With the 5-inch device getting popular recently, there might be some users that aren't impressive with the large display device. There must be some users out there that demand little size phone instead of a huge 5-inch display. 


Seems like HTC is doing something different in China. It offers "HTC Mini" to those who purchased the HTC Butterfly. What is this HTC Mini? It is a remote or a mini phone. You can use it for making calls and texting messages. This HTC Mini is links to your HTC Butterfly. 

Furthermore, you can use this as a remote control for the connection between your phone and your television. The connection between phone and television is easier than ever. 

At the moment, the HTC Mini only available for Chinese users. If you are desperate to get one or interested to get one, head to China and purchase it. But make sure the HTC Butterfly is an unlocked GSM global version. 

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January 18, 2013

HTC Butterfly Officially Launches For South Asia, Arrives At Thailand, Malaysia, India and Singapore

(GSM Insider) - HTC Butterfly Officially Launches For South Asia, Arriving At Thailand, Malaysia, India and Singapore Soon.

Its a good news! Earlier today, HTC Malaysia and Qualcomm joined hands and launch the latest phablet from the Taiwanese company, known as the HTC Butterfly. The launch event was held at the capital of Malaysia.



The HTC Butterfly having a 5-inch 1080p Full HD display and powered by the powerful 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor. 

The HTC Butterfly was on sale three days earlier in Malaysia and the HTC Butterfly is priced at MYR 2299. So those living in Thailand, India, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar should convert the price to local currency for the possible pricing. 

HTC confirms with GSM Insider that only red and white HTC Butterfly selling in Malaysia. 



Read the press release below for more details:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HTC INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE SMARTPHONE – HTC BUTTERFLY – IN SOUTH ASIA

Kuala Lumpur, 18th January, 2013 HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the availability in South Asia of HTC Butterfly, the ultimate smartphone and the first with a full HD 1080p display. HTC Butterfly not only offers the first full HD 1080p display with the highest pixel density of any smartphone, but also features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, HTC Sense 4+ and Android Jelly Bean.

"HTC Butterfly is quite simply the most stunning smartphone HTC has created to date, with a display that people will fall in love with instantly,” said Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia, HTC Corporation. "It offers the best experience in terms of performance, design and innovation, and is our most eagerly anticipated smartphone with rave reviews from media and consumers alike."

The Ultimate Smartphone
With technology rivaling the latest HD TV's, HTC Butterfly is the first smartphone to feature a true 1080p full HD super LCD 3 display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 protection. It boasts an extraordinary 440 pixels per inch (PPI) on a 5-inch screen for unprecedented in-hand HD experiences that delivers the maximum pixel clarity available on a smartphone.

Designed to accentuate the incredible display, the smooth glossy finish and microgrill pattern of the sidewalls echo the superb styling and power of high tech racing cars. The beautifully crafted smartphone feels thinner than other devices of a similar size as the edges of the curved back taper to a mere 4mm for a comfortable feel in the hand or pocket.

The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, high-performance GPU and a full 2GB of RAM enable the seamless use of multiple apps simultaneously. With HTC Sense® 4+ and Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean), you get great software experiences including Google Now. HTC Butterfly is equipped with a 2,020 mAh battery and power saving software that enables long-lasting endurance, while users will also appreciate the expandable SD card slot in addition to 25GB of free Dropbox cloud storage. HTC Sense 4+ offers a wealth of easy-to-use and customizable features bringing highly sought after personalization to your phone and placing the most important content front and center. A series of intelligent features powered by HTC Sense 4+ also provides a number of improvements to the camera.

Amazing Camera
HTC Butterfly has a world-class camera that delivers fast image capture, great images even in low-light and an easy interface to capture stills and video. With an 8-megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens, 5-level automatic flash, backside illuminated sensor (BSI), and superfast autofocus, you'll capture amazing moments without the worry of missing a single one. Instead of choosing between photos and video, HTC VideoPic™ allows you to capture video and still images at the same time. And by simply holding the shutter button, Continuous Shooting takes multiple photos at up to four frames per second to catch all the action.

It also includes a new best-in-class 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle, front-facing camera that allows more to be captured in self-portraits, and up to four people for group shots. Auto Portrait makes it easier to take photos of yourself and your friends with automatic face detection and a countdown timer so you can focus on your pose and not the shutter button. Capable of capturing 1080p HD video, the front-facing camera also provides a sharper picture during video chat.

Authentic Sound
The HTC Butterfly’s unique built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the external rear-speaker, helps boost the audio signal to deliver crystal clear sound with less distortion, even at maximum volume. The combination of amplified hardware and the rich, authentic, studio-quality sound of Beats Audio™ allows music to be heard the way the artist intended, and enhances the sound quality while playing games or watching video.

Availability
HTC Butterfly is available at all HTC authorized retailers and mobile operators – Celcom, DiGi, Maxis, TuneTalk, and U Mobile – at RRP 2,299 starting end-January.

About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.


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January 16, 2013

HTC Butterfly White Version On Sale In China Starts From January 24, Priced at RMB $4799

(GSM Insider) - HTC Butterfly White Version On Sale In China Starts From January 24.

HTC Butterfly already on sale in China started from last year. But it is only available in black and red two colours. Finally, the white HTC Butterfly coming to the land of Dragon.

HTC China confirms that the white HTC Butterfly will on sale start from January 24, 2013. The price is RMB $4799 which is the same like the red and black model. 

HTC China open reservation for this HTC Butterfly white version on January 21, 2013. Those who interested can visit HTC China website for more information.

HTC Butterfly was ranked among the Best 10 Smartphones of the Year 2012. Check out the full listing here. 

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January 15, 2013

Sony Xperia Z vs Sony Xperia ZL vs HTC Butterfly - Specs Comparison

(GSM Insider) - Sony Xperia Z vs Sony Xperia ZL vs HTC Butterfly - Specs Comparison.

Sony Xperia Z definite brings some hopes to the Japanese company after a series of declines. Sony hopes that the introduction of Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are able to spur the company back to the right track. On the other hand, the situation of HTC is not anyway better the Sony. HTC hopes that the HTC Butterfly able to bring back the competitiveness of the company as well.


Lets see what are the differences when HTC Butterfly face off with Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL.



Sony Xperia Z

Sony Xperia ZL

HTC Butterfly

Display size

5 inches

5 inches

5 inches

Resolution and ppi

1920 x 1080 (441ppi)

1920 x 1080 (441ppi)

1920 x 1080 (441ppi)

Processor

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064

1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064

Core

Quad-core

Quad-core

Quad-Core

GPU

Adreno 320

Adreno 320

Adreno 320

RAM

2GB

2GB

2GB

Internal Memory

16GB

16GB

16GB

MicroSD Expansion

Yes, up to 32GB

Yes, up to 64GB

Yes, up to 32GB

Operating System

Xperia UI

Xperia UI

HTC Sense 4+

Android Version

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Front Camera

13MP with LED Flash

13MP with LED Flash

8MP with LED Flash

Rear Camera

2MP

2MP

2.1MP

4G LTE

Yes (market dependent)

Yes (market dependent)

Yes (market dependent)

NFC

Yes

Yes

Yes

GPS

Yes, with GLONASS

Yes, with GLONASS

Yes, with GLONASS

Bluetooth

Yes, 4.0

Yes, 4.0

Yes, 4.0

Dimension

139 x 71 x 7.9 mm

131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm

143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm

Weight

146g

151g

140 g

Battery

2330mAh

2370mAh

2020mAh


Basically, all three devices are having the same 5-inch 1080p Full HD display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core processor, Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The size of internal memory for three devices are the same at 16GB. 

Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are based on Xperia UI while the HTC Butterfly is based on the HTC Sense 4+. The rear camera of Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are 13-megapixels while HTC Butterfly having only 8-megapixels rear-facing camera. 

Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL and HTC Butterfly are compatible with 4G LTE network. However, it depends on different market. Sony Xperia Z also known as the Sony Xperia Z LTE and Sony Xperia Z HSPA+. The same goes to Sony Xperia ZL. It is known as the Sony Xperia ZL LTE and Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+. HTC Butterfly also known as the HTC Deluxe or HTC DLX.

Sony Xperia Z with the thinnest and tallest body while HTC Butterfly having the widest body. 

These three devices as you choices, which one you going for? 

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