topic Re: HTC 10 in Android

HTC 10

PhoneChanger — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:45:20 GMT

Well HTC have announced their new flagship, as expected the main selling point is a OIS front facing camera.

It does address some of the shortcomings from the previous iterations such as better battery, better rear camera, and more but I feel it is all too little too late to save HTC. They needed to do something big and bold to make people look up, and I feel this phone just won't deliver.

Plus with the price point expected to be that of the S7 it's a tall ask.

Re: HTC 10

MI5 — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:56:37 GMT

In spite of some great phones over the years, HTC have never really commanded the kudos associated with the likes of Samsung, Sony or Apple unfortunately.
Mind you, the same can be said for others too.
Price will be the all important factor that determines the success of this model, or not.

Re: HTC 10

Bambino — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:18:23 GMT

My first smartphone was the HTC Desire and it did very well for me in its time. I still have it, in fact, and I use it as a backup, but I never bought another HTC after that, and I probably never will. I think HTC is in too much deep water, and will eventually go under. The only thing holding them up at the moment is that they're standing on Blackberry's shoulders in the water.

Re: HTC 10

djlukew — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:44:11 GMT

My htc collection started with an o2 xda, htc diamond,htc desire, htc sensation, m7 and currently the m9.

I'm definitely interested in the 10 as the competition don't stand out to me. Samsung ui isnt the nicest. The z5 seems decent (my Mrs just got the z5 compact and is a very nice device) and I'll never touch an iPhone.

Read the report on the htc 10 camera and it seems to be up there as the best as of Feb 2016. Will have to see where o2 price it

Re: HTC 10

gmarkj — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:46:54 GMT

Been a fan of HTC for a while (I had the original Desire, then a Sensation XE) but when it came to upgrade a lot of friends who made the M8 and M9 were having no end of problems (reboots, freezing, memory problems) so I went with the Sony Z1.

Re: HTC 10

Martin-O2 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:02:07 GMT

My first smart phone was a HTC too. I don't really remember why now but I switched to Samsung a few years ago and have been quite happy with their hardware but I always keep an eye out for what HTC is offering.

Is anyone thinking of picking one of these up?

Re: HTC 10

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:00:00 GMT

I will definitley be getting one,

As soon as my it's announced you can pre-order from 02 I'll be down there ordering my carbon grey model, due for an upgrade from my m8 very shortly so it needs to be available soon!!

The anticipation is killing me haha

Re: HTC 10

djlukew — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:09:34 GMT

I will be I think as soon as o2 announce any prices. My m9 is unlocked and will pay for my upgrade cost if I sell it

Re: HTC 10

Martin-O2 — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:29:06 GMT

@djlukew @Anonymous I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the phone once you get your hands on one!

Re: HTC 10

Cairdeas — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:57:47 GMT

I've always been a huge fan of HTC and never had a single problem with any of them. I jumped to Samsung for a change after the M8 and have no complaints either..tho that m10 is shouting on me.. *resist* x

Re: HTC 10

Martin-O2 — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:09:00 GMT

@Cairdeas I'm the same. Big fan of HTC and I didn't switch to Samsung due to any issues with the handsets. I think it was just they didn't have something that caught my eye around the time I upgraded.

Re: HTC 10

Cairdeas — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:15:37 GMT

@Martin-O2 wrote:
@Cairdeas I'm the same. Big fan of HTC and I didn't switch to Samsung due to any issues with the handsets. I think it was just they didn't have something that caught my eye around the time I upgraded.

same here Martin . I just needed a wee change..I do love my S6 Edge..but if I'm honest..I still prefer Sense to Touchwiz x

Re: HTC 10

Cleoriff — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:47:41 GMT

@Cairdeas wrote:
I've always been a huge fan of HTC and never had a single problem with any of them. I jumped to Samsung for a change after the M8 and have no complaints either..tho that m10 is shouting on me.. *resist* x

It would be a shame if you were disappointed though @Cairdeas.

Re: HTC 10

Cairdeas — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:52:27 GMT

Oh I'll be staying with my Edge @Cleoriff..it's great! I won't last the 24 months tho..but I never do with any phone lol x:smileytongue:

Re: HTC 10

Cleoriff — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:31:45 GMT

@Cairdeas wrote:
Oh I'll be staying with my Edge @Cleoriff..it's great! I won't last the 24 months tho..but I never do with any phone lol x:smileytongue:

And here's me hoping my Note 3 would develop powers of immortality....

Re: HTC 10

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:41:21 GMT

I hope o2 anounce the HTC 10 soon, im over due an upgrade, and this is the phone i want. I'll be leaving o2 if they dont get on with it. I can already pre-order on lots of other sites

Re: HTC 10

Cleoriff — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:35:16 GMT

Maybe @Chris_K will be able to tell us if/when it will be stocked by O2...

Re: HTC 10

Chris_K — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:09:02 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:

Maybe @Chris_K will be able to tell us if/when it will be stocked by O2...

We're very proud of our longstanding relationship with HTC and look forward to working with them in the future, but we have no current plans to range the new HTC 10. We have several HTC phones in our range right now.

For those looking to get their hands on the HTC 10, we understand the disappointment this may cause and would suggest perhaps looking at CPW where you may still be able to get it on the O2 network and the many perks that brings (O2 Priority, Priority Tickets, TU, etc)

As always, we do welcome feedback so please do let us know of any feedback you have around the above decision.

Re: HTC 10

djlukew — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:18:02 GMT

Well that sucks. I always prefer going to network. Do they do o2 refresh there?

Currently the m10 is getting classed as the phone of the year. Aa a customer of 10 years I can definitely say that's a Poor effort from o2...

Re: HTC 10

MI5 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:19:43 GMT

That won't be a popular decision and if it is indicative of the networks view of HTC it could well be the beginning of the end.
I mean, why would you not want to sell the latest flagship device from any manufacturer - esp one such as HTC ?