*** The Official HTC 10 Thread ***

All rumours are pointing toward end of month/early May.

I went to the three shop on my luch break, and they didnt even seem aware of its existence, mind you the kid I spoke to was a bit of a drongo.
 
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I went to the three shop on my luch break, and they didnt even seem aware of its existence, mind you the kid I spoke to was a bit of a drongo.
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And this is one large reason why HTC always fail for sales, they never put in the effort nor time to make sure that their products stand out in stores like Apple, Samsung and now Sony devices i.e. they are shoved along with all the cheaper, smaller brand phones at the end of store locked in place where you can barely get a good look and feel for the phone unlike Samsung, Sony & Apple devices were they have their own benches right by the door, branding posters with dedicated TVs advertising the phone in action and not being locked down anywhere as much as well as a sales person directly from Samsung/Apple/Sony standing around to "bring the product to life" via demonstrations etc.
 
plus HTC is a brand not really seen outside of phones whereas Apple, Samsung and Sony have a huge presence in Computing, TVs and games consoles. Even HTC tablets don't tend to have the HTC name
 
I know for a fact HTC reps have visited at least one three store this week.

The kid was probably a derp and is not up on his mobile phone knowledge despite working in a phone shop...
Three will be carrying it but they haven't announced a lot about their plans and also depends on If they've even communicated it on their internal channels.

EDIT: Its coming to Three.
https://twitter.com/ThreeUK/status/720608632602279936

Reviews are out, pretty much all agree its a really solid phone.
Mixed opinions on things like camera, its definitely not terrible thankfully.
Definitely needs tweaking and I assume they will/are doing that, sad it wasn't perfect for review units.

HTC 10 review: HTC builds the best Android flagship of 2016

A great, no-nonsense smartphone

The HTC 10 takes the HTC design formula and distills it down to its purest form. There's nothing but excellent smartphone here—no silly gimmicks or odd design decisions. Even the software was treated rather well, with any curiosities relegated to optional parts of the OS that can be turned off or replaced.

HTC really seems to have taken the feedback from the One M9 to heart. The design is much more compact with less bezel dead space dedicated to speakers and an HTC logo. The SoC is improved by dumping one of the first and hottest Snapdragon 810 implementations for the cooler, faster 820. The ugly side ridge design of the M9 is gone. The camera is a lot better too, particularly when it comes to low light.

With products like this and the HTC Vive, things are definitely looking up for the company. HTC has a lot of work to do to win back customers and partners, though. AT&T, a carrier that has exclusively distributed several HTC phones in the past, has apparently seen enough of HTC's sales to say "no thanks" when it came to carrying the HTC 10. We also hope HTC doesn't keep the phone a secret; it needs some kind of plan to reach people in a market flooded with Samsung advertisements.

The HTC 10 is a refreshing phone that manages to be great without any nonsense or gimmicks. Compared to the Galaxy S7, you're getting a better body, better software, louder speakers, more capable expandable storage, USB Type C, and (most of the time) a better camera. Force me to buy a phone that isn't a Nexus device and I know what I'm picking up.

The Good

A premium metal body without any silly coatings.
Lots of addition by subtraction compared to the M9. The front is significantly slimmed down and the sides have been smoothed out. Even the branding is sleeker.
A cool, speedy Snapdragon 820 does away with the blazing hot Snapdragon 810.
The dual speakers might not look as ostentatious as past versions, but the excellent sound performance is still there.
A MicroSD slot, and in a first for a major 2016 flagship, HTC didn't break Android 6.0's adoptable storage.
USB Type C and all that reversible plug goodness.
Awesome low-light performance from the camera.
HTC even did an alright job on the Android skin. It leaves the most important parts of Android alone, and you can replace or disable most of HTC's changes.
The Bad

No always-on voice support.
The camera is a little finicky, and occasionally turns pictures grey.
The Ugly

Expect to wait about three months for software updates.
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http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/04/htc-10-review-htc-builds-the-best-android-flagship-of-2016/

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Not a bad deal at all.. Hope 3 can match that..

O2 has the HTC 10 32GB priced at £35.00 a month, with, err zero upfront fee and with 5GB

HTC 10 32GB in silver
5GB of 4G UK data
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
 
You can kiss goodbye to the IR blaster. I highly doubt it is a feature that will return to phones. These things are all about moving forward and modern appliances tend to now be app controlled over Bluetooth or WiFi.
 
The IR port was so handy for hotel stays because it gives you access to TV functionality you can't get with those stupid hospitality remotes they replace the proper ones with - ie the source function etc.
 

Review: HTC 10 – Not just a great Android device, but a great smartphone in general

If I was going to switch to an Android phone in 2016 as my daily driver, it would without a doubt be the HTC 10. I’ve had hands on time with the LG G5 and the Galaxy S7, and while both have features that are compelling in their own right, I feel like the HTC 10 has just the right mix of everything. It’s definitely not perfect, but it’s enough to make this iPhone-loving person strongly consider an Android flagship as a daily driver.

Will the HTC 10 be enough the reverse the well-documented misfortunes of the company? Is this the phone that will finally sell as well as it deserves to? Truth be told, at $699 unlocked, it’s going to be an uphill climb. HTC recognizes this, which is why it’s already offering up to $100 off of the HTC 10’s selling price prior to consumer launch. You can use the following codes in your respective regions to earn a sizable discount on your preorder:

USA: HTC1008
UK: HTC10
Canada: HTCCA1008

It’s impossible to perfectly predict the future, but the trend of Samsung and Apple’s dominance isn’t a one off. It’s something that’s been occurring for years now, which unfortunately puts HTC, despite its well designed products, in an uncomfortable position. The designers and engineers and HTC clearly believe in their products, which makes it even more frustrating that it’s been unable to garner any real traction in the smartphone race lately.

Regardless of the company’s future outlooks, though, that doesn’t change the status of this phone. It doesn’t change the fact that anyone looking for a truly well-designed flagship should give the HTC 10 a strong look. I’ll certainly be rooting for HTC, and will be singing its praises to my friends — even my iPhone-loving friends.
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http://9to5google.com/2016/04/14/review-htc-10/


The HTC 10 is easily one of the more attractive, mid-sized smartphones currently available. Considering their form factor and internal hardware similarities, the most obvious comparison to make is between the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the HTC 10. Though their performance characteristics were somewhat different, overall the two devices traded victories in our tests and offered class-leading performance. When paired to 4GB of RAM and Android Marshmallow, the Snapdragon 820 is clearly a high performance beast. The HTC 10 offered slightly better battery life than the S7 as well, but the camera in Samsung's phone seems to produce better results, at least in auto mode -- we haven't had enough time to experiment with the manual controls on the HTC 10 to see what an experienced photog could do with its 12MP UltraPixel 2 shooter. The selfie camera on the HTC 10 is a cut above, however, thanks to its fast lens and optical image stabilization, if that's your thing. And the fingerprint sensor works great on the HTC 10 as well.

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The HTC 10 -- Find It At Amazon

In terms of their design, the Galaxy S7's glitz and glass may be more appealing to some users than the 10's mostly metal construction, but the HTC 10 exudes quality from the moment you pick it up. The rigid uni-body design, and mix of polished and brushed finishes simply feels great in the hand. And the device has just enough heft to feel substantial, without feeling heavy. The buttons are awesome on the HTC 10 too. We know its a small detail, but the textured power button is a nice touch that we appreciate. Overall, the rigid metal and varied finishes work together very well -- the HTC 10 is clearly well built.

Carrier pricing wasn't available just yet, but we expect the HTC 10 to be priced competitively with the Galaxy S7. If you'd like to pre-order one, sans any carrier subsidies, HTC has them listed for $699 at the moment. That's pricey to be sure, but right in line with competing high end phones.

If you like the idea of a rigid, mostly-metal smartphone, with a premium look and feel, excellent fingerprint sensor, and strong battery life, we highly recommend checking out the HTC 10. This is one heck of a nice smartphone.
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Excellent Design
Quality Screen
Super-Fast Fingerprint Sensor
Good Camera
Strong Battery Life
Excellent Audio (Relatively Speaking)
OIS On Front Facing Camera


Trails S7 In Some CPU Tests
No Heartrate Sensor
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http://hothardware.com/reviews/htc-10-performance-preview-a-snapdragon-820-powered-flagship

HTC 10 review: It nails the fundamentals, but offers little innovation
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A killer $500 phone that costs $700

HTC dropped the “One and “M” from the HTC 10’s name. It’s a perfect analog to the company’s thinking about this phone. Where other manufacturers pile on features and proprietary gimmicks, HTC cuts away unnecessary flotsam. Where competitors try to do everything all at once, HTC focuses on what’s most important: design, performance, imaging, and audio. Other manufacturers duplicate Google services and software, HTC got rid of many of its own proprietary apps.
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It's hard to justify this phone's $700 asking price. If it's steeply discounted, snap it up.

It’s not as if this is a Nexus phone. But it’s about as close as you’re likely to see from a major top-tier Android manufacturer. Frankly, as much as I like stock Android, I’m thankful for HTC’s themes and camera app.

Now, all that said, as much as I like the HTC 10’s “less is more” approach, I still feel like something’s missing. This isn’t a $500 phone; HTC has priced it at $699. For that kind of money, I expect a little more innovation. I expect waterproofing, or fast wireless charging, or an always-on display, or built-in Twitch game streaming, or side benefits like the Oculus/GearVR partnership for premium Samsung phones.

If this phone cost what a Nexus 6P does, I would recommend it to everyone. I could then clearly say that this phone’s benefits offset the always-up-to-date Android software you get with the Nexus phone. But this phone doesn’t cost what the Nexus 6P does. It costs a whopping $200 more. HTC’s got a killer $500 phone here, and they’re shooting themselves in the foot by asking $700 for it.

Pros

Fantastic camera
Great audio from speakers or headphones
Sleek, comfortable, durable design

Cons

No new innovative major features
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http://www.greenbot.com/article/305...undamentals-but-offers-little-innovation.html

HTC 10 review: A return to form, but not quite the top dog

HTC has gone to great pains to correct the weaknesses highlighted by reviewers of its past few handsets, and the results are really impressive. The HTC 10 is a great-looking handset with a super screen, great performance and good – if not great – battery life. The camera, once a weak spot for HTC, can now compete with the very best of the bunch.

The trouble is that the “best of the bunch” in other key areas is exactly the same price as the HTC 10. The Samsung Galaxy S7 offers slightly better performance in day-to-day use, an AMOLED screen, waterproofing, wireless charging and a battery that seems to last forever. This strikes me as a slight error of judgement on HTC’s part, given that – in the UK at least – Samsung is the only Android game in town for most consumers.

You’ve got to hand it to HTC, though – this is a confident return to form for the company. If you can find it for a good monthly price, then you won’t be in any way disappointed with the HTC 10: it’s a great handset, and jumps straight into our league table of the finest smartphones. But, given the strength and popularity of the opposition, HTC may begin to wish it had tried that bit harder to win the all-important price war.
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http://www.alphr.com/htc/1003202/htc-10-review-a-return-to-form-but-not-quite-the-top-dog

HTC 10 is as good as smartphones get
The HTC 10 is a terrific smartphone — HTC's best ever. HTC took a look at all of the One M9's shortcomings and fixed every single one of them. I'm wholly impressed by the turnaround

The stakes are high for phone makers building premium devices. Samsung and Apple have all but locked down the high-end market to the point LG and Sony are struggling to hang on. Xiaomi, OnePlus and Motorola have gobbled up the low and mid-range. Where does that leave the HTC 10 to fit in?

I honestly don't know. The 32GB HTC 10 will cost $699 (unlocked) when it's available in early May, which is as much as a Galaxy S7. It's a noble effort to challenge the current champ head-on, but it's almost suicide. Not only does Samsung have a great phone, it's got the marketing might to outspend everyone else and maintain its lead. A lower price would have put serious heat on Samsung.

Whether the HTC 10 is a financial success or a failure isn't really my concern, it's HTC CEO Cher Wang's. But as a product, the HTC 10 gives her a lot to work with.


The Good

Sharp, high-res screen • Excellent 12-megapixel camera • Speedy performance • Long battery life • Fast, responsive fingerprint sensor • Expandable storage

The Bad

Meh selfie camera • Autofocus could be faster

The Bottom Line

The HTC 10 is HTC's best smartphone to date and a worthy contender for best Android phone of the year.
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http://mashable.com/2016/04/14/htc-10-review/#O7Nsyk2FCEq3

The 10 is HTC's finest phone. It may be more evolutionary than revolutionary, but it evolved in all the right directions.

As far as metal phones go, the 10 is among the best. The design, while familiar, is compelling and the manufacturing is quite good. The quad-HD display is brilliant, phone call quality is good, performance on AT&T's network was fine, and battery life is above average.

HTC took sound quality to the Nth degree with its BoomSound Hi-Fi setup and personalized headphone profiles. This phone truly sounds better than most others. The company made big steps forward with the camera, as well, and the 10 delivers mostly excellent images thanks to the improved camera app and sensor.

I appreciate HTC's attempts to clean up the user interface. The company did a good job reducing bloat and bulk, while retaining all the flexibility (themes, etc.) that makes Sense unique. The Snapdragon 820 provides blistering performance across the board.

If you're in the market for a high-end flagship, the HTC 10 is an excellent choice.
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http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=17546
 
Excellent list of reviews, thanks Mr Cool. The photo's from the Greenbot review are interesting and look promising.

But as most are saying, they've just priced it waaay too high to start with. I'll hang back see what happens with that. HTC really need to be aggressive with the pricing if they want a chance of selling their latest 'n greatest at any decent numbers :(
 
nade said:
Excellent list of reviews, thanks Mr Cool. The photo's from the Greenbot review are interesting and look promising.

But as most are saying, they've just priced it waaay too high to start with. I'll hang back see what happens with that. HTC really need to be aggressive with the pricing if they want a chance of selling their latest 'n greatest at any decent numbers :(
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I think ive pertty much settled on getting a 10, contract prices seem so be on par or slighly cheaper than the S7, and quite a bit less than the S7 edge. for unlimited calls and text and 5GB+ 4G type contracts?
 
I think HTC would've definitely benefited from pricing it a bit lower sim free.

Theres meant to be an update being pushed that has major fixes for camera apparently, so hopefully come release the things flagged up by reviews are fixed/improved.

An evening out with the HTC 10: camera impressions
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This is by far my favourite shot captured on the HTC 10 so far as the combination of large pixel size, f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilisation combine to really capture the scene. Zooming into the image does result in a loss of detail but the HTC 10 captures a lot more detail than I expected it to and the color reproduction is true to life. Overall, the HTC 10 does very well here, as the Galaxy S7 struggled to capture anywhere as good an image.

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Spending barely 24 hours with a smartphone is not enough time to form a firm opinion on its camera – especially as I’ve yet to truly test the camera in daylight conditions – but the HTC 10 has somewhat impressed me so far. Yes, there is a lack of detail in images – which is something we’ve also experienced with other phones that have lower megapixel counts with larger pixels – but the HTC 10 does well to capture details.

Is it the best camera on a smartphone at the moment? That’s rather difficult to say – and I’d recommend checking out Josh’s full HTC 10 review for our thoughts on the camera – but I will say that this camera is probably the best that HTC have ever offered on a smartphone. I’ve been waiting for HTC to fix one of the biggest concerns I’ve had with its smartphones and finally, the HTC 10 delivers the smartphone camera performance that’s been long overdue.

Will the HTC 10’s UltraPixel camera stand the test of time? Well that remains to be seen but we’ll be comparing it to the very best smartphones on the market in the coming weeks so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, head over to our full HTC 10 review for the definitive view on the latest from HTC, let us know what you’d change about the HTC 10 and be sure to check out the quick look comparisons below to see how it stacks up to the competition.
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Full article with more shots and commentary http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-10-ultrapixel-camera-impressions-686848/
 
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