HTC tipped to release a new Windows Phone device in Q3

It has been a while since HTC produced a Windows Phone device but it seems to be gearing up for a new one pretty soon. @evleaks over at Twitter has tweeted that we might be getting a new Windows Phone from the Taiwanese brand in the third quarter of the year. The device will reportedly be called “HTC W8” and will run on Verizon’s network.

The W8 is expected to carry some of the M8’s features including BoomSound front-facing stereo speakers, metallic design, and dual-camera setup. HTC has produced some solid Windows Phone-powered devices so we hope this rumour comes true.

HTC W8 coming to Verizon in Q3, running Windows Phone 8.1 and based on the A9. Look for ... - http://t.co/5orWQhCNLN

— @evleaks (@evleaks) June 1, 2014

Source: Ubergizmo

HTC reportedly plans to launch One Wear smartwatch

Image source: Know Your Mobile

Microsoft isn’t the only one rumoured to enter the smartwatch/wearable tech market. HTC is reportedly planning to create its own smartwatch that will be launched in late August and early September. Tech blog TKTechNews reports the device will be called One Wear and will directly compete against the Moto 360 and will run using Google’s Android Wear platform. We will keep you posted for any updates on this rumour once we have more information.

Source: CNet

Microsoft reportedly developing its own smartwatch

Image source: Gizmag

Looks like Microsoft doesn’t want to be too far behind in the wearable tech game. According to a Forbes report, Microsoft is also joining the smartwatch market with Kinect engineers working on the project as well. The device will reportedly be like a life tracker and collect health information around the clock. It will be compatible not just with Windows Phone but with Android and iOS as well. It might look similar to Samsung’s Gear Fit and have a color touchscreen. Battery life is said to last for around two days.

Samsung reportedly developing a standalone smartwatch

The first iterations of the Samsung smartwatch required a Samsung smartphone to work. But now it would seem their next model would function on its own without the need of another device. The Wall Street Journal reports Samsung is developing a smartwatch that can take and make calls, take photos, and answer emails without the need of a Samsung Galaxy device. It will come with its own SIM card and will run on Tizen platform.

The Korean tech company is reportedly in talks with telecom carriers in the US, Europe, and South Korea about the device and they hope to debut the device between June and July.