UK Mobile Carrier To Release Next HTC Smartphone Model Without Charger

European mobile carrier O2, has revealed that their upcoming HTC smartphone will be launched without a phone charger. Their decision was based on a study that show that more than 70 percent of UK customers already own a charger with the same compatibility, so theirs no need to include one in their latest smartphone model.

AT&T’s HTC One X, Now On Sale

HTC fans can now get their hands on their latest HTC One X smartphone through AT&T. The HTC One X phone features an Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 version OS, 4.7-inch HD screen, an 8 MP camera, studio quality sound and 4G LTE data speeds.

AT&T offers both gray and white models of this latest HTC smarthphone. It can be yours for $199.99 with a 2 yr. contract, with free shipping.

Canadian Telecom Rogers, Now Carries HTC One X

Rogers exclusively offers HTC One X to its Canadian consumers. The HTC One X has an 8MP camera and is only 9.27mm thin. It has a dual-core Android processor that runs on 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC’s Sense 4.0.

Verizon’s List of Devices with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update

Android fans can now breathe and check out Verizon’s list of 14 devices that will get the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update.

HTC Hero S Comes to US Cellular

HTC’s Hero S handset emerged with a US Cellular branding, along with the Motorola Electrify that was confirmed earlier this month. The Hero S appears to represent yet another US-bound CDMA variant of HTC’s Kindgom handset, providing many of the same features as the Hero 4G that was previously rumored to be heading Sprint.

HTC Hero S is said to have a four-inch display with qHD resolution, along with a single-core Snapdragon CPU running at 1.2GHz. Other features include dual cameras, a five megapixel sensor and 768MB of RAM.

However, there is still no announcement from US Cellular about the price and launch information for the Hero S.

HTC Sensation XE: The New Dual-core Monster

HTC just announced the Sensation XE, a monster that gathers everything the company has to offer. The device features 4.3-inch qHD S-LCD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera, Beats Audio and the latest Android and Sense software.

The HTC Sensation XE is based on HTC Sensation’s Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon chipset, but with a dual-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz. However, it offers the same 768MB RAM, Adreno 220 GPU, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and HTC Sense 3.5 UI.

The HTC Sensation XE is the first smartphone to carry the Beats Audio logo, and it will come with new Beats headset and some of its audio magic — bringing in a dramatic improvement in the sonic experience. As for the camera, the device features an 8-megapixel stills and 1080p video recording. There’s also a dual LED flash and a front-facing VGA camera on board. In terms of connectivity, the HTC Sensation XE has a quad-band GSM, dual-band 3G with HSPA support, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 and FM Radio. The device also comes with 3.5mm audio jack, MHL-enabled microUSB port and microSD card slot.

HTC’s Sensation XE is expected to hit the stores on Q4 2011, while its price is yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, bear in mind that the device is not the rumored Runnymede.

Apple Store in Hong Kong Gets an Opening Date

Apple alread posted banners setting September 24 as the opening date for their first Apple store in Hong Kong. The said two storey shop has a banner advertising “Apple HK,” and brags its position in the very high-end International Finance Center which is one of the highest-rent retail areas in the world.

The new Apple store, as seen in the photo, is said to be the newest center of the city’s Central District with regards to its location. Some consider the store as a very important part of Apple’s Southeast Asian growth, which saw sales grow to 600% every year this past spring.

HTC Jetstream Tablet and LG Thrill 4G on Sale at AT&T

AT&T got one of their more important weekends ahead of the iPhone 5 with the arrivalof HTC Jetstream and LG Thrill 4G. The HTC Jetstream is not just the said carrier’s first LTE-based 4G tablet, but it also serves as the firms’ first 10-inch tablet outside of the iPad. This device features Android 3.2, combined with HTC’s first version of Sense interface for the tablet-native Google OS.

Meanwhile, the Thrill 4G will be an American version of the Optimus 3D. It goes along with supporting AT&T’s HSPA+ 3G bands.

Learn more about HTC Jetstream and Thrill 4G after the skip.

Leak Unveils Pricing For Xoom LTE, HTC Rhyme

An alleged pricing schedule for the upcoming Verizon offerings has emerged, providing insight into launch plans for several gadgets like the Motorola Xoom LTE and HTC Rhyme. The minimum advertised price (MAP) list, which was posted by Droid-Life, claimed that the LTE-equipped tablets may ship on September 8 for $499 with a two-year contract.

If the said details are correct, the tablets – installed with LTE radios – might arrive before Motorola finishes outfitting the first run of devices sold to customers with a promised free future upgrades. The company was alleged to be limiting the first upgrades to businesses and government customers.

The leaked document also puts a light on the unannounced HTC Rhyme handset which seems to be paired with the model number ADR6330. Other details are still unclear, however, the $199 price tag states that the smartphone will provide a midrange feature set.

Windows Phone Mango Handset, HTC Titan, Unveiled

HTC’s much-anticipated plans for Windows Phone Mango were finally unveiled, as HTC Titan will serve as the manufacturer’s Windows Phone flagship. The said device features a 4.7-inch screen, and its super slim 9.9mm frame houses 1.5Ghz processor, 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and 16GB of storage.

But the biggest draw here is the Windows Phone Mango which offers improved multitasking and deep Twitter integration. The HTC Titan is said to hit the stores on October, with the price yet to be announced by its carriers.