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T-Mobile's HTC One S receiving Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update

Android It looks like HTC One S owners on T-Mobile have some good news to wake up to today, because their beloved little handset is now receiving its bump up to Jelly Bean. According to reports from T-Mobile forum users and @TmoNews Twitter...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 14 13 Reactions

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I say yes to T-Mobile's Value plans

Lifestyle Today the fourth largest mobile carrier, T-Mobile, launched its rumored Value plans officially on its website. I decided to take a look at just how the new Value plans worked. Personally, I have said and I still think this is a good move...

Mar 24th by Anna Scantlin 103 36 Reactions

HTC says Sense 5 upgrades coming to some existing devices

Android Along with its announcement of its new flagship One smartphone, HTC earlier this month debuted its new Sense 5 overlay for Android that'll come preloaded on its new handset. Typically when a new version of any software is announced, users...

Feb 28th by Alex Wagner 4

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The Oracle called, here's two things she just told me about The One

Android And so it begins. The comparisons. The "I want it, and I want it now" arguments. The importance of hardware and design in justifying a handset's $800 pricetag. It's a double-edged sword, this industry. No, I'm not talking about the...

Feb 21st by Chase Bonar 81 49 Reactions

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Smartphone resale values explained: HTC

Android HTC is planning to launch their successor to the One X and One X+ this coming Monday. If you like to buy and sell smartphones to have the latest, your HTC smartphone is on the verge of becoming an expensive paperweight. In my experience of...

Feb 15th by Chase Bonar 39 22 Reactions

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HTC One VX vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 2

Android The HTC One VX and HTC One S are two devices that I'd certainly consider carrying. Is the One VX the phone to have thanks to a larger display and 4G LTE, or is it the One S with a unique paint job and 8-megapixel camera?

Jan 21st by Aaron Baker 3

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HTC One VX vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 1

Android When they made the One X, One S, and One V, one thing HTC promised not to do was dilute the brand. Fast forward to today, and you could argue that HTC has moved away from that strategy with the One XV, One SV, and other variants of the...

Jan 21st by Aaron Baker 16 14 Reactions

Testing for T-Mobile HTC One S Jelly Bean update getting underway

Android The international flavor of the HTC One S recently began receiving its Android 4.1.1 update, but T-Mobile customers with a One S shouldn't fret too much, because it looks like that version's own update is getting closer. A TmoNews reader...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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What were your favorite phone releases of 2012?

Android With the end of year just a few days away, it seems like a good time to reflect on how 2012 went for the mobile industry and talk about which ones were our favorites among the many devices released. Did the phone releases of this year meet...

from 2012 by Anna Scantlin 38

HTC posts Jelly Bean support page, says 2012 devices get priority review

Android Many an Android owner are eagerly awaiting the Jelly Bean update for their particular device, and today HTC updated its Android 4.1 Frequent Asked Questions page with a bit more information on its plans for JB updates. HTC has already...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

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T-Mobile Black HTC One S Gallery

Android Internally, there's no difference between the HTC One S that was announced at Mobile World Congress and the black One S that's available as of right now on T-Mobile. The biggest difference comes in color; while the black one was available...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 8 6 Reactions

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T-Mobile Black HTC One S Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the new T-Mobile HTC One S in black. It's a feature-packed smartphone, and better yet, it's available for free at T-Mobile.

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 4

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Sony Xperia TL vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 2

Android This holiday season, there are a ton of awesome smartphones to choose from. Aaron throws the Sony Xperia TL and HTC One S into the ring for an epic dogfight video. They're both powerful smartphones, but only one can walk away as the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

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Sony Xperia TL vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 1

Android This holiday season, choice is a plenty when it comes to smartphones. Aaron puts the Sony Xperia TL and HTC One S together for an epic dogfight battle. They're both powerful devices, but only one can take home the gold medal. Which one...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

Ceramic Black HTC One S now available from T-Mobile

Android All of you T-Mobile customers that've long been drooling over the black HTC One S may want to go grab your wallets. It's ok, I'll wait until you're back. Alright, now that that's out of the way, I can tell you that T-Mobile is now offering...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Black HTC One S tipped to be hitting T-Mobile on November 7

Android T-Mobile today announced a handful of new devices that it'll be launching in the near future, but a new leak has shown another new handset that the folks at Magenta didn't mention. An image sent to TmoNews has revealed that T-Mobile is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

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There are still a few quirks in Sense 4 that irk me

Android Back when I first got the HTC One X, I was surprised to discover, firsthand, that HTC had dramatically improved its customized Android interface, Sense UI. Previous versions were notorious for being overbearing, clunky and cluttered. At...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 17

HTC One S on T-Mobile receiving update to Android 4.0.4, Sense 4.1

Android Looks like HTC One S owners on T-Mobile are going to be getting a little surprise today to help get over the mid-week hump. T-Mobile has announced in its support forums that the One S is receiving a software update starting today,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

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Motorola DROID RAZR M vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron's back for another dogfight - this time, against two Android smartphones: the Motorola DROID RAZR M and HTC One S. They're both awesome devices. Which one takes the gold medal?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 53 52 Reactions

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HTC One S vs. HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle! Aaron compares T-Mobile's HTC One S to the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE, two high-end HTC devices. They both pack reasonable specs, but only one can go home as dogfight champion. Which one will take the...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC One S vs. HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron takes a look at T-Mobile's HTC One S and the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE, two high-end HTC devices. They both pack reasonable specs, but both are different in many ways. Which one is the best?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

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HTC One S vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight battle time between two T-Mobile devices (in theory): the HTC One S and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. What's more important, specifications and build quality or the most up to date software?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC One S vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron takes a look at the HTC One S and Samsung Galaxy Nexus, both of which are available (in some capacity, at least) on T-Mobile. They're both feature-packed devices, but only one can take home the gold. Which will it be?

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 97 87 Reactions

All HTC One X, One S models to receive update with menu button tweak

Android The HTC One X on AT&T was recently on the receiving end of a new update that, among other things, gave users the option to use the device's multitasking key as a way to manually bring up the menu button. This option also eliminates the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

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LG Viper 4G LTE vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews The LG Viper 4G LTE and the HTC One S - two power phones with a dual-core processor, and 4G capabilities. The Viper runs on Sprint's brand new LTE network and features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The HTC One S is unlocked and can run on...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 2

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LG Viper 4G LTE vs. HTC One S Dogfight Part 1

Head To Head Reviews The LG Viper and the HTC One S - two power phones with a dual-core processor, and 4G capabilities. The Viper runs on Sprint's brand new LTE network and features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The HTC One S is unlocked and can run on AT&T's...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 36 33 Reactions

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Winner of a new HTC One S for T-Mobile

No-Homepage Congratulations to C. Clary another shocked and excited One-Paw Bandit game winner! He has won a brand new HTC One S for T-Mobile. "I'm more surprised that i even won. I guess its a first for everything! Thanks!"

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 3

HTC One X, One XL and One S Android 4.1 updates confirmed

Android Looks like we can add a few HTC-made handsets to the list of products that'll be making the Jelly Bean jump. In a statement released today, HTC has confirmed that the One S, One X and One XL will all be update to Android 4.1....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

Black HTC One S with T-Mobile branding caught on camera

Android When HTC originally unveiled the One S at Mobile World Congress in February, the handset was shown in both a gray version as well as micro arc oxidized black model. The gray version has been available on T-Mobile here in the U.S. However,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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Featured user review HTC One S 6-17-12

Featured User Reviews The HTC One S continues to maintain consistency in the Official Smartphone Rankings so we feature it on this Sunday.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 1

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HTC One S

Featured User Review

May 12

Kevin Jackson

"beautiful"

Overall

4.6

The HTC One S came into my life about a week ago today. I am very satisfied with the device and cant find a reason to be dissatisfied as of yet, it simply works well. The design is nearly flawless the only downside that has yet to effect me is the battery cannot be removed. I see this as a downside simply because after a year of use I may want to replace or buy an extended battery for the phone as the if the cells don't wear well. Currently the battery life is fine no I'm never worried that my... more...

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HTC One S

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HTC One S Written Review by Sydney

In the past, HTC has been criticized for releasing too many phones that all seemed to be alike with only minor differences between each one. It seemed like every month there was another "superphone" from the Taiwanese manufacturer. While each phone was a great device in its own way, the market saturation became too much for some consumers and HTC appeared to be focusing on quantity rather than quality. In an effort to appease the people and simplify its line-up, the company recently... more...