HTC release philosophy

[psufan32]

Not quite sure which forum best suits this question, but here goes...

I'm a big fan of HTC Sense, particularly the 3.0 release, as well as their sleeker devices. HTC has, by most accounts, had 3 "big" Android phone releases in the past 2 years or so - EVO, Thunderbolt and the Sensation. At the very least, these are the three phones that, to my eyes and ears, were best reviewed and also appeal most to my needs and wants.

To date, none of those devices have released on AT&T. The EVO is on Sprint, the Thunderbolt on Verizon and the Sensation on TMobile.

Does anyone know of or better understand HTC's philosophy of pumping out a couple of dozen handsets a year, with only one carrier with each device? It seems that many of the devices are very, very similar to one another, with a real hit here and there. Why wouldn't HTC want to take their "hits" and spread them across carriers?

The Sensation is the one and only phone that I truly desire right now. There are a lot of other nice phones out there, across Android, iPhone, and WP7. I'm hoping that AT&T will soon get what is basically a Sensation clone. The day that it hits stores is the day that I'll be able to rid myself of BlackBerry.

 

[EggoEspada]

If AT&T wants them, theyll take it. As it stands, last I heard was they have one or two high end smartphones for AT&T coming. In the US, its usually at carrier's request of what device goes on their network with what features. Also, if you want a Semsatiom on At&t you can import one thats compatible with their network,

 

[Jalarm]

Remember it takes time to test devices. So, they cant just crank out these super phones.

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[goldkear]

not to nit-pick, but I would say the incredible was a much more important release for both HTC and verizon. It's heir, though it did not enjoy the same comercial sucess and isn't a massive update, stands as one of verizon's best phones.

from the sounds of it you've had your BB for a while and probably are nearing the end of your contract if not already done with it, why not make the switch to t-mo? If at&t is as abysmally unreliable nationally as it is around here, it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

 

[psufan32]

not to nit-pick, but I would say the incredible was a much more important release for both HTC and verizon. It's heir, though it did not enjoy the same comercial sucess and isn't a massive update, stands as one of verizon's best phones.

from the sounds of it you've had your BB for a while and probably are nearing the end of your contract if not already done with it, why not make the switch to t-mo? If at&t is as abysmally unreliable nationally as it is around here, it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

Thanks for the responses folks.

My wife is also on AT&T, and still has another year with her iPhone. Plus, 1) we haven't had any issues with AT&T, and 2) we have our grandfathered in unlimited data plans.

 

[wernd]

Might be too late to go for a Sensation at this point if he can leave his carrier free and clear. With the Vigor coming out for Verizon soon, waiting would be the smart thing. At least give it a couple weeks to see some more serious specs of the Vigor and maybe a more solid release date

 

[iron mongoose]

htc has the inspire its a good phone

 

[Jordan jones]

At&t worships the iPhone, ( I work for them so I know how they worship it.) they are only just taking android seriously now that they have loss exclusivity of the iphone. So you may see some good android super phones released in the near future. However no htc superphones are on the list.

However you are on at&t that mean you can import a compatible version of any phone minus the bloatware of course. I have a friend using an imported motorolla milestone 3,(droid 3). You also will be able to be a COAM (customer owned and managed) this allows you to back out of your 2yr at anytime without the etf. I suggest you just get your own phone and don't wait for at&t to get off their asses anytime soon.


P. S. My weekly email listed no new devices this month yet, just some phones that will be offered for free with a two year contract. At&t's head is currently so far up Apple's posterior waiting for the iphone 5 that other things tend to get ignored

 

[knighthawk321]

A development prototype of the HTC Holiday has been captured in the wild, courtesy of engadget and XDA. The screen clearly shows AT&T icons, so it looks to be real and heading to AT&T. Once they smooth it out for production, I want one. AT&T seems to be learning that Android is the way to go. The iDiots in Cupertino aren't going to be loyal to one carrier.