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Hands-on with the HTC Sensation XL

Posted by on October 12, 2011 No comments

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When HTC decided to name their latest handset the Sensation XL, they weren’t kidding. This thing is an extra large monster in every sense. 4.7-inch screen, Beats audio, the works. It’s a powerhouse of the not-so-pocketable variety. Actually, HTC managed to avoid adding too much bulk around the mammoth display, creating a device that isn’t quite as big as you might initially imagine. But let’s not fool ourselves, check it out in comparison to our very own Chris Chavez’s HTC EVO 3D in the above hands-on footage from CTIA and the difference is apparent.

Clove UK Offering the HTC Sensation XL Beginning October 24th, Xperia Pro in Stock Today

Posted by on October 7, 2011 No comments

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Our friends at Clove have hit us up to let us know that they’ve been able to confirm a launch date for the HTC Sensation XL They’ll begin shipping October 24th and they’ll be giving us pricing information soon. In the meantime, they’ve also got the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro available for £306.00 inc. VAT as of today. It’s a keyboard-enabled entry in the Xperia line and should be a hot commodity for texters. Check out the Sensation XL’s listing here and Xperia Pro’s here.

HTC Sensation XL Officially Announced as 4.7 inch Beats Smartphone

Posted by on October 6, 2011 No comments

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It keeps going… and going…. and going. The screen sizes on phones these days, is what I’m talking about. HTC’s officially announced their HTC Sensation XL “XL” is a nod to the fact that it has a 4.7 inch display compared to the original Sensation’s. For what it’s worth, it also only has WVGA resolution.

Although you would expect the same or better specs inside, this one is still a tad weaker than the Sensation as it has a 1.5GHz single-core processor and 768MB of RAM. We’re not all that slighted, however – it still looks like a beast of a phone.

Other specs include an 8 megapixel 720p HD camera with dual LED flash and 16GB of storage, only 12GB of which are usable. Reports say this one disappointingly has no microSD card, a huge stray from the norm for an HTC device.

It’ll also apparently come with in-ear Beats headphones, but there will also be a special edition offering that gets you a pair of Beats Solo headphones. Outlets mention that this thing will be available starting early November in EMEA and Pacific Asia, with Vodafone UK being the first confirmed carrier to offer it. Read on for full press details.

HTC UNLEASHES THE HTC SENSATION™ XL WITH BEATS AUDIO™

Beats integration, combined with amazing 4.7-inch display, introduces powerful entertainment experience

LONDON - October 6, 2011 - HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled the HTC Sensation™ XL with Beats Audio™ integration. This latest innovation is the result of the new partnership between HTC and Beats announced in August and takes mobile entertainment to a new level with an amazing 4.7-inch screen and a specifically optimized audio experience. The HTC Sensation XL joins the HTC Sensation XE to provide customerswith a strong line-up of HTC smartphones integrated with Beats Audio.

"With Beats Audio, the HTC Sensation XL continues HTC’s commitment of delivering the best audio possible on your phone whether you’re listening to music, watching a movie or playing a game," said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. "This is an amazing example of why our partnership with Beats makes so much sense for customers today and into the future."

"HTC is an incredible partner and has completely embraced our desire to make the music experience on the mobile phone as powerful and as rich as it can be," said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre.

Design, Performance and Stunning Audio

With the 4.7" screen, slim 9.9mm design and Beats Audio integration, the HTC Sensation XL was specifically created to deliver the best entertainment experience with stunning audio and visuals for music, movies and games. The HTC Sensation XL features unique audio tuning by Beats that ensures customers will hear their music as the artist intended.

Unique to HTC phones, the HTC Sensation XL includes new lightweight urBeats™ headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats’ audio profile on the device. The built-in microphone makes hands-free calling easy and the on-cable remote control allows customers to pause, advance or rewind, and to answer a call mid-track.

Customers can also send music recommendations and track information to friends over SMS, email or through their Facebook profile. To allocate the perfect audio alert to an incoming call or message from friends and family, use the ringtone trimmer to edit a music track and add it to a friend’s contact profile.

HTC Watch

HTC Sensation XL integrates HTC Watch, an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and, if purchased,lets customers watch them on up to five different HTC devices.

Capture the moment

The HTC Sensation XL boasts an 8MP camera, featuring a f/2.2, 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor to fit more of the scene into every shot and for better low-light performance. In video mode, the HTC Sensation XL enables customers to record a perfect moment with stunning clarity and incredible stereo sound - perfect for sharing on YouTube, Facebook or a TV.

Availability

HTC Sensation XL will be available across EMEA and Asia Pacific from early November. In EMEA, HTC will also be offering a limited edition bundle that includes special edition Beats Solo headphones.

HTC’s October 6th UK Event is Definitely for a Beats Branded Handset

Posted by on September 27, 2011 No comments

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Members of the UK press have received further details regarding the October 6th event HTC informed everyone about. The invitation clearly shows Beats headphones so we expect them to announce at least one of the rumored handsets shipping with this technology.

Considering the HTC Vigor is headed to Verizon and this event is being held in the UK, we’ll rule that out. That leaves us with the HTC Runnymede, which has recently been rumored to come to retail as either the HTC Bass or the HTC Sensation XL

The latter name would refer to the fact that it has a 4.7 inch display compared to the Sensation’s 4.3. Unfortunately, this one won’t have a dual-core Snapdragon processor, but the 1.5GHz single core chipset inside should handle HTC Sense with ease. And we’re expecting Beats music integration, of course. It all unfolds on October 6th and we’ll be checking the newswire viciously that day. [SlashGear]

HTC Runnymede Gets Caught on Video, Might be Branded the HTC Sensation XL

Posted by on September 26, 2011 No comments

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Another HTC phone that’s been making the rounds lately is the HTC Runnymede. It’s poised to be one of the first Beats headphones after HTC acquired the company. Inside will be a 1.5GHz single-core processor and a 4.7 inch display, according to rumored specs. It will also be bundled with Beats headphones (different sets depending on which bundle you get).

Rumors once pegged the phone as the HTC Bass, but according to a supposed trusted source of PocketNow’s, it may come to market as the HTC Sensation XL The XL, of course, refers to its 4.7 inch display over the Sensation’s 4.3 inches. Unfortunately, the processor won’t be quite as good (though single-core Snapdragons are not bad by any stretch of the imagination). Perhaps this is one of the phones HTC’s announcing at their early October event. We’ll see. (Head to Engadget for the video as we figure out why Viddler hates us right now.) [Engadget, PocketNow]