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HTC to provide bootloader-unlocking web tool to users

Android Just a little under a month ago, HTC gave us a bit more of an insight into how its bootloader unlocking process will work, saying that a software update would be rolling out to the global Sensation this month to prep it for the unlocking,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 101 92 Reactions

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What would a world without HTC-made Android phones be like?

Android From the very beginning of Google's venture into the mobile world, HTC has played a major role in the rapid growth and popularization of Android. Although they were in the mobile game long before Android entered the scene, the HTC brand...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 136 102 Reactions

HTC promises unlocked bootloaders coming soon to the Sensation 4G, EVO 3D

Android Good news for those of you with an HTC Android smartphone: the Taiwanese manufacturer just declared on its Facebook page that it'll begin preparing to unlock the bootloaders on some of its devices in August. The global flavor of the HTC...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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Can Android phones finally compete with the iPhone on a performance level?

Android Since its birth in 2007, the iPhone has constantly been referred to as the standard for what a smartphone should be. It brought a large, capacitive touchscreen to consumers, a decent camera (relative to those before it) and a mobile web...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 155 99 Reactions

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Which manufacturer should make a webOS phone for HP?

Webos HP announced their 2011 devices early in February this year. The Veer, Pre 3 and the TouchPad all caused a little stir in the webOS camp. While the Veer only received a few giggles and a pinch of the cheeks for being so cute and tiny, the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 114 100 Reactions

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HTC Sensation 4G and EVO 3D make their way onto PhoneDog's "Top Smartphones" lists

Top Smartphones The Taiwanese cell phone makers, HTC, are at it again, releasing some of the hottest and most highly anticipated phones out there. While some will argue that HTC is slipping and Sense is slowly losing its luster to other UIs and vanilla...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 8

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HTC EVO 3D vs. HTC Sensation 4G Dogfight Part 2

Android It's a battle between two hot (and new!) HTC Android smartphones! Aaron pits Sprint's HTC EVO 3D against T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G to see which one is the manufacturer's true flagship device. Which one will take home the gold medal?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 20

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HTC EVO 3D vs. HTC Sensation 4G Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron throws Sprint's HTC EVO 3D and T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G into the ring to determine which one is the must-have HTC Android phone. It's a case of speed versus beauty. Which one will come out on top?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 114 102 Reactions

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Aaron's Top 5 Android smartphones (June 2011)

Android You know the drill: another day, another eight or so Android handsets. Joking aside, the pace of 'droids landing on today's market is hard enough to keep track of.

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Poll: Did you buy the HTC EVO 3D or HTC Sensation 4G?

Android Did you go for the HTC Sensation 4G for looks and the 8-megapixel shooter, or did you opt for the EVO 3D for the 1 GB of RAM and 3D capabilities? Or perhaps it was a carrier thing? Either way, be sure to cast your vote in the poll, and...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 55

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Does device arrival lag time hurt smaller platforms like webOS?

Android It seems almost as if there is a new Android device being released every week. In the past month, we have seen the Sensation 4G, LG Revolution, HTC Merge, Droid X2, LG Genesis and more reach consumer hands. On the opposing side of the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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HTC Sensation 4G Review by Aaron

4g The HTC Sensation 4G is the most beautiful Android phone out there, and rivals the Apple iPhone 4 in terms of build quality. But aesthetics are only half of the equation. It struggles at times in the call quality department, and signal...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 54 31 Reactions

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Will there ever be another Android phone with as much impact as the EVO 4G?

Android Two years ago, if you threw the word “Android” around in conversation, the eyes of the people you are talking to would probably glaze over and you would be met with an empty, “Huh?” Sure, a few tech heads knew what the term meant, but the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 19

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HTC Sensation 4G vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight time! Aaron throws the HTC Sensation 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S II into the ring. Which phone is the one to have?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 14

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HTC Sensation 4G vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Dogfight Part 1

Android It's a dogfight battle between two flagship Android smartphones! Aaron pits the HTC Sensation 4G against the Samsung Galaxy S II to see which one is the "must have" Android smartphone. They're both powerful high-end Android phones, but...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 104 96 Reactions

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HTC Sensation 4G to T-Mobile

4g The HTC Sensation arrived to T-Mobile on Wednesday June 15, 2011.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 8

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HTC Sensation 4G vs. T-Mobile G2x Dogfight Part 2

4g If you're craving a hot Android phone on T-Mobile, you have two awesome devices to choose from: the HTC Sensation 4G and T-Mobile G2x! They're both awesome smartphones, but it's a dogfight, so only one can come out as the champion. Which...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 27

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HTC Sensation 4G vs. T-Mobile G2x Dogfight Part 1

4g If you're craving a hot Android smartphone on T-Mobile, you have two awesome choices available to you: the HTC Sensation 4G, and the T-Mobile G2x. They're both hot devices, but as always, only one can come out on top in a dogfight. Which...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 6

HTC Sensation 4G on sale early at some Walmart stores

4g Just can't wait to get your hands on an HTC Sensation 4G? You may want to mosey on down to your local Walmart, as several TmoNews readers (and even more XDA members) have been able to snag a Sensation from Wally World a few days before its...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 11

HTC Sensation 4G to receive a software update to unlock its bootloader?

4g When news came out that HTC would no longer be using locked bootloaders on its Android devices, one of the first questions that popped into everyone's minds was, "What about the HTC Sensation 4G?" Well, we may finally have an answer,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

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HTC Sensation 4G Video Review Part 2

4g Aaron reviews T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G, the most talked about Android phone in recent memory. Is it worth buying, or should you consider one of the other high-end Android phones?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC Sensation 4G Video Review Part 1

4g Aaron takes a look at the HTC Sensation 4G, T-Mobile's newest Android superphone and the device that everyone's talking about. While the body is gorgeous, overall performance is slower than the T-Mobile (LG) G2x and the Samsung Galaxy S...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 91 86 Reactions

HTC Sensation spotted in the FCC with AT&T 3G compatibility

3g One month ago, the HTC Sensation 4G passed through the FCC with support for T-Mobile's 1700MHz band. Today the Sensation has made another appearance in our favorite government agency, but this time has support for a different kind of 3G:...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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HTC Sensation 4G 1080p HD Video Sample

4g Aaron puts the HTC Sensation 4G's 1080p HD camcorder to the test at the Samsung/PhoneDog reader meetup in San Francisco. Overall, the video quality was decent, but the audio was a bit choppy and garbled.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 11

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HTC Sensation 4G Unboxing

4g Aaron unboxes the HTC Sensation 4G, HTC's newest dual-core wonder. Is it the one you should buy, or is the T-Mobile (LG) G2x the best bang for the buck?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 66 48 Reactions

HTC Sensation 4G arriving at Walmart on June 12th, T-Mobile stores "by June 15th" [UPDATED]

4g The HTC Sensation 4G has been without a concrete release date since it was unveiled nearly two months ago, but tonight T-Mobile finally set the record straight on the Sensation's launch date. T-Mobile just announced that the HTC Sensation...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

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HTC Sensation 4G spotted in the wild with T-Mobile branding in tow

4g As if we needed any more evidence that the HTC Sensation 4G launch is right around the corner, the device was just spotted in the wild with a nice-looking T-Mobile tattoo on the upper right corner of its face. The photos, posted by our...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 101 99 Reactions

T-Mobile's 2011 roadmap leaks, filled to the brim with Android and BlackBerry products [UPDATED]

Android Earlier today, we learned about an upcoming T-Mobile smartphone with some pretty god-like specs named the Samsung Hercules. There was no mention of when the device would launch in that report, but now T-Mobile's entire 2011 roadmap has...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

HTC Sensation 4G, Samsung Exhibit 4G, Samsung Gravity Touch 2 slated to hit T-Mobile on June 8th

4g We've heard in the past that the HTC Sensation 4G could be hitting T-Mobile as soon as June 8th, and today not only do we have evidence to back that rumor up, but we've also learned two more Android-powered phones will be joining the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

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HTC Sensation 4G

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Jul 11

Runetka Na

"HTC sensation = poor battery"

Overall

3.2

The good: Fast; nice design; Cool applications - e.g. synchronization with your google calendar; Almost like an iPhone, but with a newer and more exciting interface. The bad: Very, very, very, very, very poor battery. Summary: Battery life - so poor that I want to give the HTC up and betray my principle of never buying an iPhone. In two days thatI have it on, I had to charge it four times. At night, in sleeping mode, the phone gets disturbingly warm. This, apparently, is the result of the... more...

4Design / Form Factor
4 Apps & Media Support
4 Display
3 Reception & Call Quality
1 Battery Life

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HTC Sensation 4G Review by Aaron

Building upon the success of flagship Android phones like the EVO 4G, and ThunderBolt, HTC's at it again with the Sensation 4G . Available now at T-Mobile, the phone is awesome on paper: 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities, and Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0, just to name a few of the high-end specifications. It's feature-packed, that's for sure, but in today's mobile world, Android phones launch on a weekly... more...