HTC beats earnings estimates in the first quarter

There’s no doubt the impending legal antics are weighing on hearts and minds inside HTC, but for now, the company’s got other fish to fry — like the first quarter’s financial results, for example. Fortunately, pretty much everything came up roses here with $1.2 billion in revenue, up some 19.3 percent year-over-year and nearly 11 percent higher than the high end of its estimate going into the call, though that still represents an 8 percent drop against the last quarter — holiday quarters are typically blockbusters, so no huge surprise there. HTC credits a “successful” marketing campaign for its success; we credit awesome hardware, but we’d guess the real answer lies somewhere in between. Quietly brilliant, indeed.

Google and HTC Working On a Chrome OS Tablet

Everyone is clamoring about tablets these days—ourselves included—so it’s not too surprising that Google and HTC are set to join the fray. They are reportedly working together on a Chrome OS Google Tablet.

Smarthouse, an Australian publication, reports that HTC and Google have been collaborating “for the past 18 months” and have produced “several working models of a touch tablet,” including one outfitted with Google’s Chrome OS. We wrote why a Google Tablet would be a good idea last month, and with the Apple Tablet discussion reaching a fever pitch, it’s harder and harder to get excited about a Chrome OS netbook from Google.

Having collaborated on the Nexus One, a smart phone that impressed us with its design as well as its hardware, HTC and Google partnering on a tablet seems like a promising prospect. But will it “compete head on” with Apple’s tablet as Smarthouse claims? Probably not.

From what we know, it seems like Apple is putting as much effort into their tablet’s content as they are into the gadget itself. We’ve written extensively on how an Apple tablet could redefine newspapers, textbooks, and magazines. In the last case, we’ve already salivated, more than once, over concepts for how magazines might evolve in a multi-touch future. Add that to Apple’s recent acquisition of Lala, a move that likely points to a cloud-based future for iTunes, and the reports that Apple is trying to secure TV show subscription packages for the iTunes store. Admittedly, not a whole lot is certain about Apple’s tablet. But you start looking at all of those pieces and how they might fit together around one device, you can easily envision a gadget that is focused on streaming the stuff you read, the stuff you listen to, and the stuff you watch.

It’s hard to foresee a future in which a Google Tablet tries to go head to head with Apple on the content level. That’s not to say, however, that there aren’t some compelling things that could be offered by a Google tablet. As the launch of Google’s Chrome OS made clear, they’re looking toward a future with a multitude of devices that can access the Internet quickly, cleanly, and cheaply. A Google Tablet could be just the thing to realize all of those goals. When we tried out the JooJoo tablet, we saw how a well-designed tablet for consuming web content could provide an engaging experience. A Chrome OS tablet by Google would likely work the same way, keeping typing to a minimum and offering a literal hands-on web surfing experience. [Smarthouse via Business Insider]

The T-Mobile G1 v2: Exceeding Info on Next-Gen Android Device

We interrupt your steady stream of iPhone rumors to bring you new investigate on that different famous smartphone: the Android-powered T-Mobile G1. second its successor, the T-Mobile G2 (aka HTC voodoo) has yet to hit America, there’s now gossip of a “T-Mobile G1 v2″ that could be coming soon to a store up you.

Meet the T-Mobile G1 v2

Word of the supposed T-Mobile G1 v2 unparalleled hit when tech blog TMOToday naked an light coming map of Wal-Mart’s mobile launch schedule earlier this extent. The map shows a G2 figure becoming available this summer, bury the G1 v2 following pressure the hopping. The G1 v2 is referred to due to “Bigfoot” and “Morrison” in various places.

Now, we’re receiving a pre-eminent glimpse at how the oddly named phone could look. (To appear as fair, Microsoft’s rumored smartphone of the unborn is codenamed “Pink,” so we’ll style HTC some slack.) The sleuths at The Boy Genius invoice have published what they clear to be a leaked abstraction of the G1 v2. The shot shows a slick-looking device disguise a slideout QWERTY keyboard — vital the T-Mobile G1 had but the G2 lacked.

Sale Speculation

So far, no specs hold been leaked, though there’s speculation the T-Mobile G1 v2 will vouchsafe seeing about $148 plant a two-year engage through Wal-Mart. That’s the same price at which Wally World’s been selling the G1 since draw out October. With all the talk of Apple considering a smaller, lower-priced iPhone (not to adduce lowering its iPhone lift plans), a price tag under $150 could make Android’s seemingly full-size offering an attractive option.

Initial Impressions

It’s immense to jaw much more about the alleged T-Mobile G1 v2 without having any firm attainments. My initial impression, based on the truncated and problematical info we have, is that the phone could determine to possess a strenuous clot of the G1’s further the G2’s strongest features: It appears to have the sleekness besides zip of the latter, bit reclaiming the slide out keyboard skill of the former (something I, now one, value — those iPhone/iPod Touch keyboards are damn operose to use).

HTC Snap Phone Review – Features,Price and Specifications

The most exciting news from HTC is HTC Corporation has just announced its latest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap, which has a new function called ‘Inner Circle’ that sorts emails based on a user’s preferences. By pressing a button, the smartphone can bring emails from a preselected group of people to the top of the inbox — so users can read and reply to them more conveniently. This is very wonderful, no wonder it is has been loved by so many people in such a short time.

What’s better, HTC Snap Phone has an ergonomic QWERTY keyboard with extra-large domed keys and tactile feedback for easier typing. The Snap runs Windows Mobile 6.1 and integrates Wi-Fi, high-speed HSDPA Internet, Bluetooth, GPS, a microSD expansion slot and a 2.0-megapixel camera. Those people who are interested in taking photos will love this cellphone like crazy. I’m quite sure about this.

HTC Snap Phone runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard on a 528 MHz processor, and have 192 MB of RAM. It comes bundled with the standard suite of productivity and entertainment applications that are a part of this platform.

It includes high-speed 3G HSPA connectivity for Europe and Asia. HTC also plans to release an alternate, unlockedversion with N. AmericanHSDPA support (850/1900 MHz).

The most special thing is HTC promises HTC Snap will deliver up to eight and a half hours of talk time with the standard 1500 mAh battery. This is very cool. You know, I always hate that the battery runs out when I’m talking with people. Now with HTC Snap, I will be very happy about this.

HTC Snap Features

1) With the touch of a button, emails from a user’s “inner circle” rise to the top for quick access and streamlined communication

2) Update calendar, manage contacts and emails and stay organized with the familiar experience of Windows Mobile

3) Texting is faster and more comfortable than ever with the QWERTY keyboard with natural offset pattern and raised keys

4) High-speed 3G HSPA connectivity makes it quick and easy to send pictures to friends, access favorite social networking sites or download large files

With these cool features, people will love this phone more, just like you will love your girlfriend more if she wears more beautiful clothes.

We haven’t known HTC Snap Price, but it is said to be very affordable, so you guys don’t need to worry about it.

So what do you think about HTC Snap Phone?

Maximizer Mobile CRM Now Available for HTC Google G1 Smartphone

Maximizer Software Inc. (TSX: MAX), a leading provider of simple, accessible customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, again widened its applicability across smartphone platforms today by announcing that its mobile CRM solution is now available for the HTC Google G1 smartphone. The touch-screen Google G1, which debuted in late Q3 2008 with T-Mobile, is powered by Google’s Android, the first ever open source mobile device platform and operating system. Maximizer Mobile CRM supports the largest number of smartphones in the industry, including BlackBerry?, Windows Mobile?, Palm and iPhone(TM), as well as Nokia and many other handsets powered by the Symbian operating system.

By accessing Maximizer Mobile CRM through a wireless web browser, sales and service professionals who use the HTC Google G1 may now view and update critical customer, sales and service information in real-time, directly from the smartphone to the corporate CRM system. Maximizer’s wireless application enables on-the-go management of customers, leads, sales opportunities, service cases and document repositories.

“Maximizer’s support of the Google G1 smartphone highlights our commitment to making our mobile CRM solutions compatible with all the latest smartphones in this diverse and growing market,” said William Anderson, executive vice president of technology, Maximizer Software. “This gives our existing and potential customers more choices, as small to medium-sized businesses rapidly move towards mobilizing their organizations. Google’s Android platform is an exciting addition to the mobile market and we take pride in being the first CRM solution to support it.”

Availability & Pricing

In addition to its availability for the Google G1 smartphone, Maximizer Mobile CRM is available for BlackBerry?, Windows Mobile?, iPhone(TM), Palm, and Symbian-supported smartphones. Please call 1-800-804-6299 or visit http://www.maximizer.com/mobileCRM for further information and demos.

About Maximizer Software

Maximizer Software is a leading provider of simple, accessible, customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, providing the best value for small and medium-sized businesses. As a pioneer in the CRM industry for more than 20 years, Maximizer offers sales, marketing, and customer service staff and managers access to customer information through mobile devices, online, or the desktop. Maximizer’s solutions enable organizations to accelerate business growth by streamlining sales, marketing and customer service processes, while exceeding client expectations. Maximizer Software has sold over one million licenses to more than 120,000 customers, ranging in size from entrepreneurs to multi-national organizations, including: Siemens, Societe Generale, HSBC, TD Securities, Lockheed Martin, Brian Tracy International, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Oxford University Press, and Cathay Pacific. Maximizer Software is a global business with offices and over 400 business partners throughout the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit: www.maximizer.com.

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Google GPhone Used by Linux power?

Google’s first mobile phone will run a Linux operating system on a Texas Instruments “Edge” chipset, and will likely ship to T-Mobile and Orange customers in the Spring of 2008, according to unconfirmed reports. “GPhone” call minutes and text messages reportedly will be funded by mobile advertising.

News of the so-called “GPhone” or “G-Phone” broke quietly about two weeks ago in the island nation of Singapore, where Jennifer Tan of Reuters subsidiary Anian Research filed a report on July 12.

Tan cited “industry sources,” “U.S. sources,” and “manufacturing and component supply chain sources” in backing her assertion that after year-long delays finding a manufacturer, Google contracted Taiwan-based smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) to design its phone hardware. HTC is best-known for its Windows Mobile smartphones, however, and Tan offered no conjecture about who might supply the phone’s Linux-based operating system.

Additional details reported by Tan include:

• The G-Phone will have a large color screen with a predictive Qwerty keypad to simplify Google searching
• A follow-up 3G-capable model (Edge is considered “2.75G”) will use a Qualcomm chipset
• Scheduled for production in Q1 of 2006, the Google phone will hit retail shelves next spring
• Call minutes and text messages are to be funded by “mobile advertising”
• Google originally hoped to launch a phone this year, but was delayed by “difficulties in nailing down a deal with a handset maker”
• T-Mobile will carrier the phone in the U.S., along with (possibly) Orange in other markets

Tan quotes Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Marianne Wolk as having said, “A mobile offering would be consistent with Google’s goal to make search accessible. We believe Google would design a solution to facilitate greater use of Google Search and other applications like Google Talk, Gmail, Google Maps, encourage wireless video, and leverage this usage to hasten the market for mobile advertising.”

Google itself has declined to comment on rumors it plans to produce a phone, Tan reported.

Tan’s coverage also includes an overview of Google’s financial outlook, and its prospects for success in the mobile phone marketplace.