new HTC One, aka the M8. Reception to the new device has been good, so HTC's
projections may very well come to fruition. Peter Chou, CEO and co-founder of
HTC believes that the company will be able to grab 8-10% of the total smartphone
market "in the long run". This should come from a combination of both the sale of
their high-end smartphones, and some of their lower end offerings, like their Desire
line of phones, which are competitively priced. Chou also confirmed, again, that
HTC would be offering wearable devices and tablets in the future. As to the specific
details regarding these future tech offerings, well, there aren't any. However, there
have been rumors that HTC would be the manufacturer of the next 8.9" Google Nexus tablet.
Also, expect an android-based HTC smartwatch later in the year. Chou may be positive
about the company's future, but analysts sure aren't. C.K. Cheng, anaylst for the brokerage
firm, CLSA ltd. Believes that HTC doesn't have what it takes to stand up to the
juggernaut that is Samsung.
Sprint users are reporting that the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is rolling out for their
HTC One Max phablets. The update, version 2.09.651.1, weighs in at 344MB and is available
for download over the air. Other than the latest Android version, the new software brings
security enhancements, a cloud printing service and additional Bluetooth profiles.
HTC One Max is getting updated to Android 4.4 KitKat Note that the international version of
the HTC One Max received its KitKat update in mid-February.