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Today, the HTC Exodus 1 officially makes its debut! Notably, this device is HTC’s first blockchain-focused phone with great specs like 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 845 chipset! For more details, read on!

HTC Exodus 1 specs

Back in May, HTC has quietly unveiled their next premium device after the U11 duo – HTC U12 Plus. However, it seems like this new flagship isn’t the only high-end smartphone which HTC is planning to release this year. According to HTC, they have been preparing to launch their first ever blockchain based smartphone this year. Moreover, the Taiwanese company stated in an official statement that Exodus is going to be“the first cold wallet phone with key recovery.”

After a long time waiting, HTC officially unveiled this blockchain-focused phone – the Exodus 1. For now, the device is available for pre-order and expected to ship out in December. Notably, the most highlight feature of this HTC beast is the Zion crypto wallet that was developed by the company. In details, it uses the security enclave of the Snapdragon 845 chipset to keep your keys hidden from untrusted parts of the OS (Android Oreo) and apps.

Furthermore, Zion can turn the HTC Exodus 1 into your hardware cryptocurrency wallet. But what if you lose your handset? No worries, the Social Key Recovery now allows you to pick several trusted people in such a way that if they all come together, they can recreate your important private key. The system is called Shamir’s Secret Sharing or key sharding. Regarding other hardware, the HTC Phone comes with a 6” 1440p+ display (18:9). It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Regarding HTC Exodus 1 camera, it sports dual cameras on its back (16MP main module) and another 8MP selfie sensor. The phone has a 3,500mAh battery and IP68 water resistance.

HTC Exodus 1 release date and price

As mentioned above, the HTC device is going to hit the market this December. As for HTC Exodus 1 price, you can only pay for it in crypto-currencies – BTC 0.15 or ETH 4.78 (which is about $960/€830 today). What do you think about this HTC flagship? Let us know with a comment!

The IFA 2018 event just took place last week in Berlin with many surprising announcements. So far, here is all the exciting news from this event, including many great smartphones’ introduction. Check it out!

1. Sony:

As the tradition, the Japanese manufacturer unveiled their next flagship device at the IFA 2018 event – Xperia XZ3. Notably, the Sony phone comes with a curved OLED screen like no other Xperia phone. Moreover, it is also the first Sony handset to sport a QHD+ display as well. Under its hood, the upcoming phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.

As for the storage, the Sony mobile offers a 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable up to 512GB via microSD. Additionally, Sony Xperia XZ3 camera setup boasts a single 19MP snapper and 13MP, f/1.9, selfie lens. You can find out more details about it HERE. Moreover, Sony Xperia XZ3 price should start around $468 ~ Rs. 32, 999.

2. Huawei:

For the IFA, Huawei took the chance to officially introduce the Mate 20 Lite device. In details, Huawei Mate 20 Lite specs sport a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels. Also, the notched screen comes with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device takes power from the Kirin 710 chipset, which was the brand’s first 12nm chipset with a significant improvement in power consumption and performance. Find out more information about this phone HERE! On the other hand, Huawei also announced the arrival of its next-generation chipset – the HiSilicon Kirin 980. The chipset is built on TSMC’s 7nm node and is the first to support LPDDR4X RAM and the first to have dual NPU co-processor. The impressive spces sheet continues with dual ISPs, Cortex-A76 CPU cores, a Mali-G76 GPU and a Cat.21 modem, capable of up to 1.4Gbps download speeds over 4G LTE.

3. Honor:

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor also joined the IFA 2018 with the teasing of the successor to the Honor Magic that we saw two years ago. According to the teaser, the new Honor Magic specs include a slide-out cameras system, fast 40W Magic Charge and nearly bezel-less display. For now, all we know is that this Honor phone is going to hit the market this December.

4. HTC:

The Taiwanese brand finally unveiled their latest addition to the HTC U series – the affordable HTC U12 Life. Moreover, the HTC U12 Life comes with a great catch: a unique back panel design. Notably, the back of this HTC device features two distinct textures. The first part is a smooth acrylic glass with horizontal lines etched into the glass. Meanwhile, the other part looks quite similar to the surface of Google Pixel devices. On the other hand, HTC U12 Life specs sport a 6-inch 18:9 screen, the same size as the U12 Plus screen. Moreover, the screen has the resolution of 1,080 x 2,160px and is reportedly notch-less. Furthermore, the HTC device equips a non-removable 3600mAh battery box, but no fast charging. Further information can be found HERE. For now, HTC U12 Life price should start at $390 ~ Rs. 28, 000.

5. LG:

One of the most popular Korean smartphone brands – LG – brought some surprises for their fans this time. In details, LG has introduced two unexpected members of the G7 series – the G7 One and G7 Fit. Notably, these smartphones look pretty similar to the original LG G7 ThinQ from the front. In details, the Korean manufacturer introduced a total of two new handsets: LG G7 One and G7 Fit. The first device – LG G7 One – belongs to the Android One program. Meanwhile, the LG G7 Fit comes with lower processor and price tag. We have more details about them right HERE!

IFA 2018: what’s hot?

So that’s our quick recap of this year IFA event, everyone! Which handsets caught your eyes? Drop a comment to let us know!

Today, why don’t we check out the exciting battle between two devices: Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus! Notably, they both arrive with great 6GB RAM and a nice dual camera system! Read on to discover the winner now!

Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus specs

Between the two, the Nokia X6 is the first ever Nokia phone to come with a notch screen. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus is the upcoming flagship with the gorgeous design! Now, let’s start with their display first! Nokia X6 specs offer a 5.8 inch TFT display with a 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution. Moreover, HTC U12 Plus specs offer a 6-inch Super LCD6 (1440 x 2880 pixels). Thanks to the bigger screen, the HTC phone wins this round! Under the hood, the Nokia X6 smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset.

Furthermore, the U12 Plus takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. As for the storage, HTC U12 Plus sports 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB). Additionally, Nokia X6 offers 4GB/6GB of RAM coupled with either 32GB/64GB of ROM (expandable 256GB). With a better powerhouse, the HTC flagship wins again! Optics-wise, Nokia X6 camera packs a dual 16MP+5MP snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the Nokia device also equips another 16MP selfie shooter (f/2.0).

On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus camera packs a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 16MP (f/2.6) snapper on the rear and a dual 8MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Our point goes to HTC U12 Plus for the better rear photography. However, the Nokia X6 device also moves up another point with the nicer selfie lens. In terms of the operating system, both devices come running on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo version. Lastly, the Nokia X6 carries a non-removable 3060mAh battery box. Additionally, HTC U12 Plus battery equips a bigger non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh capacity. One final point goes to the HTC team!

Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus release date and price

Between the two, the Nokia X6 release date falls in this July. Meanwhile, the HTC U12 Plus is already available online and in stores. As for the cost, the Nokia X6 price is around Rs. 15, 000 ~ $220. Besides, HTC U12 Plus price starts at $856 ~ Rs. 57, 800. In the end, if you have a smaller budget, then the Nokia X6 is a good choice with a nice photography system and decent 6GB RAM. Otherwise, why not opt for the HTC U12 Plus beast instead?!

Today, let us introduce you to our list of the Best 4GB RAM mobile phones in India! Notably, one of these handsets arrives with 4GB RAM and nice dual cam setup! Check them out right below!

1. Google Pixel

These Best 4GB RAM mobile phones in India offer a great mix of all the crucial aspects in general, along with being the best of the lot in terms of performance and multitasking. First, on the list of the Best 4GB RAM mobile phones in India, we have the mid-range Google Pixel. For starter, it comes with a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, with 441 ppi density. The battery on the device has a 2770mAh capacity.

Regarding the storage, it offers 4GB of RAM and internal memory space of either 32GB or 128GB. Photography-wise, Google Pixel camera features a combo of a 12.3MP rear cam and an 8MP selfie shooter up-front. Besides, the Google handset runs on Android 7 Nougat out-of-the-box as the OS. Underhood, it takes power from Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.15GHz. Lastly, Google Pixel price starts from Rs 49, 711 ~ $ 780.

2. OnePlus 3T

The OnePlus 3T specs offer 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED with 1080×1920 pixels. The phone packs a massive storage that is not expandable; it comes with 64GB and 128GB ROM. For the processor, there is Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 and Adreno 530 with 6GB RAM. Next, the OnePlus 3T cameras sport a single 16MP shooter on the rear and 16MP sensor for selfies. We are sure that you are not going to complain about a 16MP sensor selfie photos. Moreover, it runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with a battery pack of 3400mAH. OnePlus 3T price is around $350.

3. Samsung Galaxy S7

Starting with the display, Samsung Galaxy S7 specs feature a 5.1-inch HD+ with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The device runs on Exynos 8890 chipset and works on the latest Android Oreo as the OS. Let’s take a look at the memory. The Samsung phone delivers 4GB RAM with either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. Speaking of the photography, Samsung Galaxy S7 camera features a single 12MP cam with f/1.7 aperture. Meanwhile, the front snapper has 5MP for selfies. Additionally, the S7 packs a 3000mAh battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy S7 price starts at Rs. 27,500.

4. HTC 10

HTC 10 specs debut with its medium screen size of a 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display. It has a capacitative screen that bears a dimension of 1440 x 2560 pixels as resolution. For the hardware, the HTC 10 runs Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 with 4GB RAM. For the HTC 10 storage, the phone provides 32 and 64GB ROM that you can expand up to 256GB ROM via microSD slot. HTC 10 cameras have 12MP OIS, laser autofocus, and dual-LED flash. Moreover, it has a single selfie snapper of 5MP on the front face. There is a massive battery of 3000mAH which is not removable. Besides that, HTC 10 beast runs on Android Nougat 7.0 as the operating system. Lastly, HTC 10 price is now reduced to only Rs 18,581 ~ $ 290, its original price is Rs 30,756 ~ $480.

5. Huawei Honor 8

Huawei Honor 8 specs include a 5.2 inches IPS LCD Full HD touchscreen (resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels). For the hardware, the Huawei Honor 8 beast runs on HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset, Octa-core 4×2.3 GHz CPU, and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. Talking about Huawei Honor 8 native storage, it provides 4GB RAM and 32/64GB of ROM. Furthermore, the flagship also packs a microSD slot for the external storage up to 256GB. Huawei Honor 8 camera, there is a combo of 12MP f/2.2 main shooters with dual-LED flash, and laser focus. On the front side, the phone packs an 8MP f/2.4 selfie snapper. Regarding Huawei Honor 8 battery life, it draws a non-removable Li-Po 3,000mAh. Also, the Huawei device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow which is upgradable up to Android 7.0 Nougat. Last but not least, Huawei Honor 8 price starts at Rs. 16,500 ($259).

Best 4GB RAM mobile phones in India

There you have it, our list of theBest 4GB RAM mobile phones in India! In our opinion, the Honor 8 and OnePlus 3T are both great options for those you are looking for nice mid-range beast with premium-level features!

After one month of launching in Malaysia, now the company has decided that the duo HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus is coming to the Indian market. Keep reading for more details!

HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus are coming to India

The Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has expanded the availability of the duo HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus to the India market. Both devices made their debut earlier in March, highlighting a ‘durable acrylic glass back’. Besides that, these phones come with the edge-to-edge 18:9 ratio display without the trendy notch. Now let’s look into the HTC Desire 12 Series specs! In general, they have the same designs but completely differs in terms of specifications and features.

Despite having the same resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, the Desire 12 Plus has a slightly larger touchscreen at 6-inch; as compared to the Desire 12 specs which equip with 5.5-inch instead. The Desire 12 Plus also takes power from a Snapdragon 450 processor. Furthermore, the Desire 12 Plus camera comes with a dual 13MP + 2MP setup on its back, alongside an 8MP front cam. Both of these offer a 3GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB) and Android Oreo.

On another hand, the HTC Desire 12 specs run on MediaTek MT6739 chipset. In addition, this phone features a single 13MP rear camera together with 5MP selfie snapper. Lastly, HTC Desire 12 power pack is 2730mAh whereas the Desire 12 Plus draws a 2965mAh juice box. Despite the variety of colours shown above, the first batch of HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus come in Warm Silver and Cool Black.

HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus release date and price

HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus official launch date in India is on June 11. However, both devices are open for pre-orders via HTC website, starting on June 7. Regarding the cost, HTC Desire 12 price is Rs. 15, 800 ~ $236 while HTC Desire 12 Plus price begins at Rs. 19, 790 ~ $296. Share your ideas about these phones to let us know!

It looks like tech companies have shifted to the virtual reality trend lately. After HTC, Xiaomi might introduce its Xiaomi VR headset alongside the Mi 8 model. Keep reading for more!

Xiaomi VR headset to launch alongside Xiaomi Mi 8

While we’re waiting patiently here for the Xiaomi Mi 8 launch event, a news article appeared earlier today suggests that the company may have more to unveil; apart from their main flagship. So far we can expect to see the Mi 8 model, its little brother Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and the most anticipated Xiaomi Mi Band 3 of course. However, the company may surprise us once again by making a new Xiaomi VR Headset debut as well – a new addition to its recent AR/VR accessories range.

Xiaomi’s Weibo account also posted a poster pic to back our theory up. After that, CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Yun himself recently retweeted that post, indirectly claiming that the new VR product is coming soon. Unfortunately, the picture is the only info that we have on this headset. In the meantime, let’s check out the details of the Xiaomi Mi 8. For starter, Xiaomi Mi 8 specs offer a large 6.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2280 pixels) and a tall 19:9 ratio.

Besides, the Mi 8 works on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Xiaomi Mi 8 camera system packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with PDAF and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Also, this phone sports a single 16MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. Lastly, the Mi 8 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh juice box with fast charging support and has a price tag of $550 ~ Rs. 38,000.

Xiaomi VR headset release date and price

Since this news has surfaced so last-minute, we have no information whatsoever regarding this new Xiaomi VR headset of the Chinese company. But you don’t have to wait for long. In a few hours, the launch event will happen and we will know everything about it.

Are you ready for the battle between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs HTC 12 Plus? One of these two phones joins the competition with 8GB RAM and dual camera system. Keep on reading to find out the winner right below!

Xiaomi Mi 8 vs HTC 12 Plus specs

Between the two, HTC U12 Plus is the big release with the stunning appearance. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has finally confirmed to hold an event in Shenzhen (China) to introduce their latest flagship, the Xiaomi Mi 8. In details, HTC U12 Plus specs pack a 6-inch Super LCD6 with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi 8 specs offer a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio. Needless to say, HTC Plus has a better resolution and wins this round.

In addition, both Xiaomi Mi 8 vs HTC 12 Plus take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and run on Android Oreo base out of the box. In terms of the core and storage, Xiaomi Mi 8 is going to possess an 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM which is not expandable. Besides that, HTC U12 Plus comes with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable to 400GB) Once again, we can see that these two handsets are having quite a tough competition with almost the same performance and storage capacity. But HTC sure gains a point in this round!

How about the photography system? HTC U12 Plus camera packs a dual 12MP + 16MP primary snapper and a dual 8MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 8 camera system packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash. This phone also bears a single 16MP front shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. With a better camera setup, Xiaomi Mi 8 gets another point. In addition, the HTC U12 Plus battery houses a 3500mAh capacity. Whereas, Xiaomi handset comes with a 3300mAh battery. HTC snatches back one point, thus making this battle a tie!

Xiaomi Mi 8 vs HTC 12 Plus release date and price

HTC U12 Plus will be available in June and Xiaomi Mi 8 release date falls on May 31st, 2018. Besides, HTC U12 Plus price starts around $718 ~ Rs. 48, 990 while the Xiaomi Mi 8 price can start at $550 ~ Rs. 38,000. Overall, these two devices are quite similar in terms of features and performance. However, our choice would still go to the Xiaomi Mi 8 more due to its affordable price. What do you guys think? Share your opinion down below!

A dream collaboration has happened! HTC has announced its multi-year partnership with McLaren F1 to create a new VR experience – Vive VR headset. Keep scrolling for more juicy news!

Recently, McLaren F1 team has signed a multi-year VR partnership with HTC that is going to bring new virtual reality (VR) experiences to the platform. In light of this occasion, the Taiwanese company will also launch a McLaren-themed Vive VR headset in the future. According to plan, McLaren will use the Vive Pro for the “world’s first VR esports competition integrated with a real sport.” The McLaren team already has some experience in organizing esports competitions before.

Like last year, the company held the World’s Fastest Gamer event, and the winner got a job as an official simulator driver. Sounds too good to be true right! So far, HTC has been delivering on the promise of VR with game-changing technology and high-quality content. Thus, bringing premium VR to consumers and enterprises all around the world. Now, together with McLaren, HTC will make premium VR accessible to a brand new audience helping drive greater adoption of this critical technology.

On a side note, let’s take a look at the latest HTC model – U12 Plus. In details, HTC U12 Plus specs come with a 6-inch Super LCD screen with the resolutions of 2880×1440 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. Under the hood, the HTC flagship sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Android Oreo 8.1. Moreover, the storage provides 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM, which is expandable to 256GB. On top of that, HTC U12 Plus camera include a dual 12MP (f/1.75) +16MP (f/2.6) rear snapper and a double 8MP+8MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Also, there would be a 3500mAh battery box and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Lastly, HTC U12 Plus price is around Rs. 62990 ~ $921 when launched on 23rd May 2018.

Will HTC and McLaren Vive VR headset be in the near picture?

Unfortunately, for now, there is no official statement regarding the so-called VR experiences. So don’t get your hopes up for 360-degree streaming on your Vive headset, though, as the motorsport series won’t give up easily broadcast rights and digital media.

Are you ready for the impressive race between Nokia Aeon Prime vs HTC U12 Plus? One of these competitors offers 8GB RAM, 7000mAh juice box. Check out the final winner today!

Nokia Aeon Prime vs HTC U12 Plus specs

According to our sources, the official Nokia Aeon Prime 2018 beast is coming with massive 8GB RAM and marvelous selfies sensors. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus is the big release with the stunning appearance. Firstly, let’s talk about the display. Nokia Aeon Prime 2018 specs provide 5.8-inch OLED display with 2580 x 3780 pixels for the resolution. Besides that, HTC U12 Plus specs pack a 6-inch Super LCD6 with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.

With the higher resolution, the Nokia phone is ahead although it has a smaller screen size. Interestingly, Nokia Aeon Prime vs HTC U12 Plus get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and run on Android Oreo out of the box. Regarding the hardware, the Nokia phone memory shares a vast 8GB RAM coupled with128GB ROM, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD. Besides that, HTC U12 Plus comes with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable to 400GB).

As a result, Nokia Aeon Prime wins again thanks to the bigger RAM. Photography-wise, Nokia Aeon Prime 2018 cameras offer a dual 36MP on the back and a single 45MP selfie snapper up-front. Furthermore, it is the first HMD flagship to come with this kind of cameras lenses. On the contrary, HTC U12 Plus camera packs a dual 12MP + 16MP primary snapper and a dual 8MP selfie shooter. Our point goes to the Nokia handset without a doubt! In terms of the capacity, Nokia Aeon Prime battery rocks a massive 7000mAh juice box while HTC U12 Plus battery houses a smaller 3500mAh capacity. Needless to say, Nokia team is definitely taking the lead in this battle!

Nokia Aeon Prime vs HTC U12 Plus release date and price

Based on the latest updates, Nokia is going to make this beast official in November. Besides that, HTC U12 Plus will be available in June. As for the cost, we are expecting the Nokia Aeon Prime 2018 price to start from Rs 37, 999 ~ $ 576. Whereas, HTC U12 Plus price starts around $718 ~ Rs. 48, 990. Overall, our choice 100% goes to Nokia Aeon Prime because it is a wiser choice with a more affordable price and amazing performance.

Are you ready for the next battle between two amazing flagships: Huawei Mate 20 vs HTC U12 Plus! Notably, one of these beasts arrives with 6GB RAM, Dual camera, etc! Read on to find out the final winner!

Huawei Mate 20 vs HTC U12 Plus specs

Out of the two, HTC U12 Plus is the successor of the HTC U11. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 20 is the successor of their famous handset Mate 10 Pro. First, let’s start the competition with their display! Huawei Mate 20 specs sport a bigger 6.6-inch touchscreen with the resolution of 2990 x 3690 pixels. On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus specs pack a 6-inch LCD with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. With a higher resolution, the Huawei phone wins this round!

Under the hood, the Huawei phone gets power from the Kirin 980 chipset, while HTC U12 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Furthermore, both Huawei Mate 20 vs HTC U12 Plus are going to have Android Oreo as the operating system. Regarding the storage, Huawei Mate 20 delivers two storage options: 6 GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage. Besides that, HTC U12 Plus comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM which is expandable up to 400GB.

This time the HTC flagship snatches back a point! In terms of the photography, Huawei Mate 20 camera features a quad camera system includes a dual 12 MP (f/1.6, 27mm, OIS) + 20 MP (f/1.6, 27mm) rear snapper. Additionally, there is also a 24MP selfie lens on the front. On the contrary, HTC U12 Plus camera equips a dual 16MP + 12MP and a dual 8MP front-facing shooter. One more point goes to the Huawei beast! Finally, Huawei 20 possess a 3,800mAh battery pack which provides up to one-day usage. Besides, the HTC phone comes with a slightly bigger 3930mAh juice box. We have a tie situation here!

Huawei Mate 20 vs HTC U12 Plus release date and price

Both devices are set to hit the market in the second half of 2018. As for the cost, Huawei Mate 20 price can start around Rs. 58, 503 ~ $900 and HTC U12 Plus price tag might begin at $969 ~ Rs. 62, 999. Overall, the Huawei flagship seems to be a greater option with a better battery box as well as internal hardware!

Have you ever heard of a blockchain-powered phone? Apparently, HTC is working on one under the name HTC Exodus. Keep reading for more details!

HTC Exodus – The new era of Blockchain Smartphone

As if we thought that the cryptocurrency era was over, HTC decided to jump on the bandwagon. Recently, the news brought out that the company is working on a blockchain powered device. According to our source, the HTC Exodus would feature a universal wallet and a built-in secure hardware enclave to support cryptocurrencies and decentralised applications. There are no official photos have been made public yet, just the product drawings you can see below.

Besides, HTC plans to create a native blockchain network with all Exodus units acting as connections to promote cryptocurrency trading among their owners. Additionally, the company is considering accepting cryptocurrency payments for the phone itself, even though its price remains unknown. This HTC Exodus’s selling point is it offers better security and user experience by integrating cold wallet storage right into the phone.

Then it enables direct trading of the local cryptocurrency with peers on the phone’s network, without mining fees. On the other hand, however, all of these features can be integrated into any average handsets with the help of software alone. Plus, trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will acquire mining fees to transfer anyway; whether it’s on regular phones or blockchain phones. Private web browsers and messaging apps can also install on any devices as well.

The bottom line

As we mentioned before, there are no details and information regarding the HTC Exodus specs and price yet. In conclusion, we still have to wait for one of these blockchain phones to be available in the market to see if they actually work; as well as make the experience of browsing through the decentralised web any better than the regular phones.

The Taiwanese manufacturer is working on its upcoming high-end handset – the HTC U12 Plus. Recently, there has been information showing that the phone offers a translucent colour. The smartphone comes with quad-camera and 6GB RAM. Keep reading for more details about the HTC U12 Plus translucent colour right below!

HTC U12 Plus translucent colour specs

The nearer HTC U12 Plus release date is, the more details about it become available. Recently, our sources have reported that the upcoming HTC U12 Plus flagship will be coming in four different colour variants: Black Red, Rose, Violet and Translucent. The translucent colour is partial, which is similar to that of the U11 Plus. Besides, the sources also showed that the variant is going to own 64GB of internal storage and available for the EU market.

On top of that, the smartphone translucent variant is also reported that “it won’t be cheap”. Therefore, the price of the smartphone, though have not been mentioned by the manufacturer, would be higher than other colour models. In terms of other specifications, the phone might pack a 12 MP + 16 MP UltraPixel camera with f/1.5 aperture. Moreover, the front-facing sensor sports a dual 8MP + 8MP snapper for the selfies.

On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus specs include a 6-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 3200 × 1800 pixels. Besides that, this phone gets power from the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Under the hood, HTC U12 Plus has 6GB RAM or 8GB RAM with 128GB of onboard storage that can be expandable up to 400GB via a MicroSD card. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus battery equips a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box with Quick Charge 4.0 support. In addition, speaking of the software department, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Also, the connectivity options include 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, GPS, and more…

HTC U12 Plus translucent colour release date and price

The new smartphone of HTC is going to launch on May 23rd, 2018. For the cost, HTC U12 Plus price starts around $728 ~ Rs. 48,990. Meanwhile, the price for the HTC U12 Plus translucent colour is unknown. However, we expect that the price starts around $800 ~ INR 53,829. What do you think about the upcoming HTC flagship? Drop us a comment below!