HTC to launch its first wearable device by year-end, smartwatch expected

Advertisement
By Rohan Swamy | Updated: 5 April 2017 17:37 IST
HTC to launch its first wearable device by year-end, smartwatch expected

Taiwan-based mobile firm HTC has revealed that it will be launching a new wearable device by the end of 2014. Of course, rumours of a smartwatch from the manufacturer have been circulating for a while.

According to a report by Bloomberg, HTC's CFO Chang Chialin and Chairman Cher Wang said the company has been investigating possible wearable devices for a few years now, but has only now managed to solve the problems with batteries and 'LCD lights'. Both also spoke about a fresh focus on marketing.

For now, HTC has not confirmed if the upcoming wearable device will be a smartwatch, but it seems likely. A concept design (seen above) by an independent artist has is doing the rounds of the internet, created by Eliott Copier.

Of course the design is a concept and very speculative, but it is interesting to note that HTC is trying very hard to revive its market share. It is also important to remember that Sony and Samsung have already invested in the concept and that their wearable devices are already available in the market, and have been met with mixed reactions. Also in the pipeline this year, is the rumoured launch of the new Apple iWatch. So success might not be easy to come.

Advertisement

In addition, the firm has also said that it will be launching an updated version of its HTC One smartphone this year. This flagship smartphone has been the rounds of the rumour mills for a while, and a device with the codename M8 is expected to the successor. Possible names include HTC One 2 and HTC Two.

The numbers for the Taiwanese firm have fallen constantly over the last two years. The company recently partnered with low-cost chipmakers to start producing low-end and mid-range phones, as its premium brand image was not working very well for it in terms of sales. Perhaps with the renewed interest in the marketing sector, along with launching new versions of existing devices as well as brand new ones, HTC might see its fortunes reversing.

 

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: HTC, HTC One, M8, Smart Watch
Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OnePlus 13s vs iQOO 13: Price in India, Specifications Compared
  2. OnePlus 13s Review
  3. OnePlus 13s Launched in India: Know Price, Specifications and More
  4. OnePlus Pad 3 With 12,140mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Features
  5. Poco F7 Launch Timeline, Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Debut
  6. Oppo Teases Launch of New Smartphone in India; Could Be Reno 14
  7. 007 First Light, IO Interactive's James Bond Origin Story Game, Revealed
  8. OnePlus 13s Key Specifications, Features Revealed via Amazon Listing
  9. Bazooka OTT Release Reportedly Revealed Online: What You Need to Know
  10. Google Rolls Out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 for Pixel With These Fixes
  1. Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis Wants to Build AI Email Assistant That Can Reply in Your Style: Report
  2. Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
  3. Oppo Confirms Arrival of New Smartphone in India; Could Be the Reno 14
  4. Redmi Pad 2 India Launch Date Set for June 18; Design, Colour Options Teased
  5. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Leaked Images Suggests a Familiar Design; Specifications Tipped
  6. OnePlus Pad 3 With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 12,140mAh Battery Launched in India: Specifications
  7. Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With 7.9-Inch LCD Display, Joy-Con 2 Controllers
  8. Pixel 10 Series Colour Options Tipped; Google Could Drop Iconic Hues
  9. Tecno Pova Curve 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Sale Offers, Specifications
  10. OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Record Mode on MacOS, Adds Tool to Connect to Gmail and Outlook
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.