| Leaked HTC One Max picture shows off size, new hardware features Aug 19th 2013, 17:46, by Nick Gray The HTC One Max has been leaked in a handful of pictures, but this latest one gives us a very good idea of the handset’s size. The device is lined up with the HTC One and the One mini. The HTC One Max looks massive compared to the two other phones, but that’s to be expected due to the handset’s rumored 5.9-inch display. What’s more surprising is that the image shows off two hardware features on the back of the HTC One Max that have not yet been mentioned. The first is a black panel below the camera. We could be looking at an infrared port or fingerprint scanner. The second looks to be a pin connection similar to what we’ve seen on the HTC One X, Nexus One and several other HTC devices. The pin connection could be used for charging and automatic Bluetooth syncing for a desktop dock or car mount. Do you think these minor hardware tweaks will help make the HTC One Max more appealing despire the handset’s massive size?  |  | Test out AirCast: stream gallery, cloud storage to Chromecast Aug 19th 2013, 16:46, by Dima Aryeh Every time we’ve talked about apps that expand the functionality of the Chromecast dongle, we say that the app is not publicly released. Google has kept a tight reign on the Chromecast SDK, and apps would have needed to be whitelisted to be used by the public. Koush was tired of waiting, so he decided to reverse engineer all the Chromecast protocols. He has recreated the AirCast app without using the SDK whatsoever. Now, you can download a test version of the AirCast app. It will allow you to stream local gallery, Dropbox or Google Drive content to your Chromecast dongle. You can control the media using notification controls or controls in the app itself. It’s that easy, and that’s why AirCast is awesome: It’s simple. However, keep in mind that it is a test version. There can and will be bugs. A major bug is that some devices don’t show the AirCast button in the gallery. One of the devices affected is the HTC One, so keep that in mind. Since it is a test version, it will stop working after two days. By that time, Koush will have probably released another version with less bugs. If you’re feeling adventurous, hit the source link to download the app and start playing with it! It’ll make your Chromecast a lot more useful, and you can help with bug reporting for Koush. And don’t forget to tell us what you think of the app and how it works! Source: AirCast Download, +Koushik Dutta
Via: Engadget  | | HTC One Mini landing exclusively on AT&T for $99 Aug 19th 2013, 16:39, by Nick Sarafolean In another bit of smartphone release news, the HTC One Mini is landing in the states on AT&T. This is good news for any of us who prefer a smaller phone over the giants currently roaming the market. As a specs recap, the One Mini features a 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 4.3-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display, 4-megapixel Ultrapixel camera, front-facing speakers and an aluminum shell. We have a feeling the the One Mini is probably going to sell decently, especially at its $99 price point on a two-year contract. AT&T says that the One Mini will be available on August 23, just like the Samsung Galaxy Mega. So on the same day, you get a Mini phone and a Mega phone. Your pick. Unfortunately, the One Mini is exclusive to AT&T for at least the time being. Most likely, we won’t see it on any other carriers for at least a few months. Any of you looking at the One Mini as a potential purchase? Show Press ReleaseDALLAS, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T* announced today its plans to launch the HTC One mini, a compact version of the award-winning HTC One. The HTC One mini shares the iconic design and must-have features of the HTC One and will be available exclusively from AT&T beginning August 23 for $99.99 with a two-year agreement. To see the HTC One mini in action, check out this video. “Our customers loved the HTC One, so we are excited to offer this slimmer, more compact version,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T. “We’re proud to continue to offer our customers so many choices with a broad smartphone portfolio all on the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network.” Jason Mackenzie, President of North America, HTC, said, “The HTC One mini is pocket-friendly but packed with large experiences – an HD screen, our breakthrough UltraPixel camera, a home screen with customized feeds from news networks to social networks including Instagram, and huge sound from its front-facing stereo speakers.” Shorter, thinner and lighter than the original HTC One, the new HTC One mini boasts a striking aluminum body with a 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 HD 720p display, a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 dual-core 1.4 GHz processor, and HTC’s UltraPixel Camera with backside illuminated sensor that captures 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors, so you can take better photos in low light and bright light. The HTC One mini packs all the great features you love about HTC One including: HTC BlinkFeed™ puts your favorite content at the center of your mobile world, delivering social updates, news updates and photos directly to your home screen. It aggregates the freshest content, with more than 10,000 feeds served up daily from the most relevant and interesting sources. Enjoy all the information at a glance, without the need to jump between multiple applications and websites.
HTC Zoe™ brings special moments to life in three-second videos, enabling a range of advanced editing capabilities and creative flexibility. Photos, videos and Zoes can also be featured as part of automatically edited 30-second Video Highlights with pre-selected themes with music or using sound tracks from your personal music library.
HTC BoomSound™ provides dual front-facing speakers and a built-in amplifier to bring music, movies and games to life with minimal distortion, as well as the authentic sound experience you expect from built-in Beats Audio™.
AT&T now has the most reliable 4G LTE network. According to independent third-party data, AT&T has the highest success rate for delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.** And AT&T was named America’s fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study – and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.***  | |
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