HTC's upcoming flagship device, HTC M7, is rumored to be released during this quarter (Q1,2013). The first rendered image of the phone has been leaked (photo above) showing a big 4.7-inch display and white design similar to HTC Butterfly with two speakers on the front.

HTC M7 rumored specs includes a 4.7-inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution display with an incredible 468 ppi pixel density, 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage space, 13 megapixel, f/2.0 rear camera and 2 megapixel front facing camera with 1080p video recording.

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The International variant of HTC latest flagship device, HTC Butterfly, is now available for purchasing in Australia.

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Currently, the unlocked, SIM-free device is offered exclusively by MobiCity and is sold for AUD849 which is about $891 and will start shipping on January 18. While currently not available in Europe, this gives us a rough idea how much the X920e would cost in the Old continent.

Rogers is now offering the 8GB variant of the HTC Windows Phone 8X, The device is selling well in the U.S. and now Rogers Canada have both 8GB/16GB of the 8X. To qualify for that offer, all you need to do is to sign a three year contract, which is the traditional length of a carrier handcuff in the country.

Rogers offers the HTC Windows Phone 8X 8GB variant for 1 Cent only, the 16GB variant is available for $29.99.

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HTC, which has a rough year, is bouncing back with a couple of strong devices, but this momentum could slow or even come to a halt due to a shortage of components. First, the good news. The HTC Windows Phone 8X has been selling well in the U.S. and the HTC Butterfly has start hitting the store shelves in Japan, Taipei and China.

While sales of the U.S. version, HTC DROID DNA for verizon are still unknown, Verizon has recently started an advertising campaign for the phone, featuring a television commercial now in rotation on prime-time television and during televised sporting events.

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According to the latest reports from an HTC insider, the HTC M7 will have an all black body design, similar to the DROID DNA with the similar materials too. The HTC M7 User Interface is mentioned to be "Simple and Clean UI" according to the source, probably will be called "Sense 5" upon launch.

As for the HTC M7 Hardware Specs, It'll pack a Full HD SLCD3 1080p Screen and rumored to be 4.7" in size in order to push more ppi into the display for sharper photos. The M7 will have capacitive buttons not software buttons as latest Nexus devices.

HTC is rumored to release the M7 during the Q1,2013 in a big event, just like the launch of the One series last year.

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2013 will be the year of Android flagships with 5" 1080p screens, everyone manufacture will release a 5-inch flagship. HTC's phone is already out for US carrier Verizon it's called the DROID DNA and has already seen its first price cuts.

So dar, The best deal is from LetsTalk.com offering the Droid DNA for $120 if you sign a 2-year contract with Verizon starting from $80/month. The HTC DROID DNA is originally $200 from Verizon's site.

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HTC One S users is currently enjoying the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Update along with the New HTC sense 4+, The update started Rolling-out yesterday.

The update is currently available for the international version of the smartphone. Users with carrier-branded devices will have to be a bit more patient.

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After releasing the HTC butterfly with 5-inch 1080 display with more than 441ppi, HTC is now working a device code-named "HTC M7" that will be the successor of the One X for the 2013 line-up. HTC M7 specification leaked... and it's Amazing!

Starting with the display, "M7" will pack a 4.7" (not 5) with 1080 x 1920 resolution which produce an amount of 468ppi pixel density. The display panel is NOT SLCD or AMOLED, HTC will be using SoLux variety, which is claimed to feature superior outdoor visibility, viewing angles, and color reproduction.

Inside the M7, you'll find a Quad-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage. The camera sensor will be a 13MP, while the lens will have a bright f/2.0 aperture capable of super slow-motion and video HDR in 1080p. The 2MP front-facing will also be capable of 1080p video. Beats audio enhancements are also included, and it will all be powered by a 2300mAh battery.

The M7 will launch with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and new version of HTC Sense "Sense 5 UX". The device will be revealed during the MWC 2013 on February. Exect a High price for this device.

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HTC is trying to market its latest Windows Phone line-up that challenge is to let people actually use & try Windows Phone 8 OS fir daily use. So, Virgin Mobile Canda is offering its subscribers the chance to take an HTC Windows Phone 8S for a spin, Completely free of charge and with no strings attached.

Anyone who is willing to participate has to fill out a sign-up form, and the candidates chosen by Virgin Mobile will be given a unit for a period of 1 month.

Collecting feedback, of course, is one of the reasons for Virgin to launch its testing program. But in addition, all testers will be helping the carrier promote the HTC Windows Phone 8S among users of social networks.

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HTC released an awesome advertising video to Air on Chinese TV channels promoting its latest flagship device HTC Butterfly.

Instead of throwing specs like pixel density and megahertz at the unsuspecting public, it actually stresses on what you can do with such a gorgeous 5" Full HD display.

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