HTC EVO 4G+ Announced In South Korea
Yesterday, we posted the leaked pics and video of the HTC EVO 4G+ and now, the company officially unveiled the device at their website. HTC EVO 4G+ looks quite similar to the HTC EVO 3D, but it does not have a dual camera for 3D video recording, nor does it support 3D playback. HTC EVO 4G+ runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. Check out the complete specs below.
4.3 inch qHD display960 × 540 pixels resolution1.2 GHz dual-core processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSHTC Sense 3.08 megapixel cameraAutofocus and dual LED flashFull HD (1080p) video recording and playback1.3 megapixel front-facing camera3.5mm headset jackFM RadioSRS virtual surround soundMicro-USB 2.0Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DPDLNAWi-Fi 802.11b/g/nBluetooth1 GB RAMMicroSD card slot32 GB expandable memoryMobile WiMAX (WiBro)Up to 440 minutes talk-timeUp to 270 hours stand-by time1,730 mAh battery“Korea is ahead of any other country when it comes to WiBro technology,” said Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia, at a meeting with the media in downtown Seoul. “Our products, along with the WiBro 4G network of KT, will completely change the way people communicate,” he added.
This handset measures 126mm x 65mm x 12.05mm and weighs just 160 grams. The HTC EVO 4G+ will available exclusively to the KT customers in South Korea. You can even use the WiBro Hot Spot feature, which allows you to connect up to eight devices to a wireless network at the same time. The price and release date of the HTC EVO 4G+ have not been announced yet.
More Than 1 Million Units Of Samsung Galaxy S II Sold In South Korea
Earlier this year, Samsung announced the powerful Galaxy S II smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in South Korea. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 8 megapixel camera with full HD (1080p) video recording and more. Recently, we posted that, the Samsung Galaxy S II international pre-orders crossed 3 million units. And now, Samsung Hub is reporting that, Samsung managed to sell more than 1 million units of the powerful Galaxy S II in South Korea.
Samsung Galaxy S II features a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus display with 800×480 pixels resolution, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 3D user interface, HSPA+ connectivity, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 8 megapixel camera with full HD (1080p) video recording, Android Market, Social Hub Premium, Readers Hub, Game Hub, Music Hub, Kies Air, NFC (Near Field Communication) and more.
Samsung Galaxy S II was released in South Korea on April 29th. Samsung sold 1 million units of the original Galaxy S in 70 days, but the company easily managed to sell 1 million units of the Galaxy S II in just 30 days. This handset is available in South Korea on the SKT, KT and LG U+ networks. Samsung sold 100,000 units of Galaxy S II in 3 days, 200,000 in 8 days, 400,000 in 14 days, 500,000 in 18 days and 1,000,000 in just 30 days.
This handset was recently launched in India. Are you planning to buy the powerful Samsung Galaxy S II? Let us know your views in the comments section below.
HTC expands in Asia-Pacific region as it appoints heads of North and South Asia
HTC with it’s quietly brilliant tagline has been silently expanding in Asia as many users flock to the Android Operating system. HTC also makes Windows 7 Phones . Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and China will fit under North Asia headed by Jack Tong . Lennard Hoornik will be heading HTC South Asia Pacific which includes Singapore, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippine, Australia and New Zealand.
Here is the official statement
HTC INCREASES COMMITTMENT TO ASIA MARKETS SUPPORTED BY EXPANDED LEADERSHIP TEAM
HTC announces Jack Tong as president of HTC North Asia and Lennard Hoornik as president of HTC South Asia
New Delhi, India – May 19, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced an increased commitment to Asia-Pacific supported by the executive promotion of Jack Tong and the appointment of Lennard Hoornik to newly created regional management positions. The organizational expansion allows HTC to build a strategic foundation for future growth across the region.
“2011 has already been a year of remarkable growth and expansion for HTC,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Today’s announcement is more than a product of that success, it is a signal of our commitment to ongoing strategic investment in Asia and building on our regional leadership as we look forward to our future growth opportunities.”
As president of HTC North Asia, Jack Tong will be based in Taiwan and will be responsible for the growth and development of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and China. Over the last six years in his previous role as vice president of HTC Asia, Jack Tong grew HTC from a relatively young brand to one of the region’s mobile leaders. In 2010, his leadership propelled HTC Asia to 200% growth, making it the fastest-growing region for the company and laying the groundwork for today’s announcement of expanded investment.
As president of HTC South Asia Pacific, Lennard Hoornik will be based in Singapore and responsible for Singapore, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippine, Australia and New Zealand. Hoornik brings a wealth of expertise in the mobile industry where he has held multiple management positions in the Asia-Pacific region.