What Happened To HTC? (History Of HTC)

What Happened With HTC? (History Of HTC)

How did the HTC end up in this current situation? To find the answers, we have to go all the way back to the company's beginnings, more precisely, 1997.

Cher Wang and H.T. Cho founded the company in 1997. and it was initially a manufacturer of notebook computers, one year later, in 1998, the company started designing some of the world's first touch and wireless hand-held devices.

And here we are in the year 2008, when things are starting to get more interesting.
Year before, in 2007, Apple released their first iPhone ever and just one year later, Google's Android operating system was released and the first Android phone with the new OS was the HTC Dream aka T-Mobile G1.

While it didn't exactly set any record sales at the time, HTC Dream started a mobile revolution that would see Android OS today dominating the entire industry.
They released another Android powered device the same year - HTC Magic, and the company was ready for a new chapter.

In 2009, HTC released their third Android based device called HTC Hero, and it was the beginning of the HTC that we know today. Industrial design, unique look and good specs. People were starting to really like HTC's new approach to the smartphone market.

Around that same time, HTC released what was going to be their last phone based on the outdated Microsoft operating system - HTC HD2.
With the Microsoft partnership coming to an end, HTC completely shifted their focus to the Android operating system for the upcoming years.

HTC quickly established themselves as one the top new Android powered smartphones you could buy on the market, so in 2010. Google announced that they were now partnering with HTC to launch the Nexus program.

Google Nexus One was built and designed by HTC while Google was in charge of the software and clean stock Android operating system.
Android 2.1, 3.7" screen, 5MP camera and microSD card were one of the main features of the phone at the time, and the phone was generally well received by the public and critics.

It's worth mentioning that later that year Philip K Dick's estate claimed that the Google Nexus One infringed on its intellectual property, and at the same time Apple also took HTC to court over some of the design issues.

Next year, in 2011. Google decided to part ways with HTC and Samsung simultaneously started dominating the Android market with their devices, so Google choose to continue their Nexus line in partnership with Samsung.

Company’s next flagship device for the 2011 was the HTC Sensation, but the upgraded XE model was the real star of the show, it featured 4.3" display, industrial metal build and great sound quality, thanks to their new partnership with Beats (which are now owned by Apple), and you we're also given the iBeats headphones in the box alongside the device.

In 2012, HTC released several different phones - One X, One S and One V.
HTC One X was their flagship model for that year and it was positively received by the critics and media.

Beautiful, premium looking polycarbonate design, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Sense UI 4.0 and 4.7" display and quad-core nvidia chipset. But HTC decided to make one more version of that phone, it was called HTC One XL and the main difference was that the XL model was powered by Qualcomm dual-core chipset contrary to the One X quad-core Nvidia chipset.

Altought the phones were well received and offered some great specs and features of the time, during 2012, HTC lost most of their U.S. market share due to increased competition from Apple and Samsung, HTC only accounted for 9.3% of the United States smartphone market as of February 2013. Chief Executive Peter Chou had informed executives that he would step down if the company's newest flagship phone, the 2013 HTC One, had failed to generate impressive sales results.

And here we are in 2013 when their next flagship HTC One was released.
Precise and premium metal body, 4.7" Full HD display, Snapdragon 600 processor and impressive BoomSound audio quality with two front-facing speakers.
Thanks to many leaks of the HTC One before the official release, video leaked out with Peter Chao calling the device HTC One M7, and the name is still stuck in public till this day.

It's important to give HTC a huge credit for this phone, because many tech enthusiasts consider the One M7 to be one of the most iconic Android phones of all time, its design was unmatched at the time, and when you compared it to the Samsung Galaxy S4 that year, it's was clear which one had looked more premium and better.
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[grifas]

HTC was the best customizable phone I’ve ever owned. The live weather animations what’s truly something else to witness as a kid

[netcalibur]

My first smart phone ever was an HTC. You never forget your first love, they say

[daisysscents]

Im always a fan of HTC phones.. Ive used several models through the years.. Its the best brand for me.. my current fave is HTC exodus.. The quality is superb!

[dj_rbbit]

I still have my HTC X with me HTC should still be with us to this day I miss their company I miss them making more phones they made the classics many people can agree with me that loved HTC. HTC

[carolp]

I still use my HTC One m8. Even though i had more mobiles, nothings compares to the boom sound of HTCM8.

[ppkjamail]

💥💥 I'm surprised you didn't mention how popular the HTC Evo was, especially when Sprint was back in the that time probably the most popular carrier. I remember back in 2010, 2011 I used to see lots of people with the original sprint HTC Evo

[HikikomoriHanzo]

M7 was my first phone...I miss her dearly. The sound was so good, even today, I miss the sound. I have a note 20 ultra now, but...I still miss my little HTC 🥺

[juhabach]

I'm the 100th like btw. Ty for the video man. It took me the good old days

[richardhammond]

Great job on this video.----
Really interesting developement after having brouht the iconic m7 to market.
As far as I understood, htc could not succeed with their marketing for the m8 and they probably underrated the importance of a great camera.---
I got the m9 and the sound of the stereo speakers is still outstanding.
👍🏻🙏🏻🤗

[timbob]

Had the HTC HD2 many years ago and it was unbelievable for that time.

[kangchem]

3:22 not so true... theres HTC One M7 and M8 Google edition, and first ever Pixel phone is clearly a HTC

[worksmartnothard]

What made HTC fall is that they kept their prices very high same as Sony

[manojthapa]

My fav smartphone HTC ...I have desire....one m8..HTC 10...HTC u ultra n I want to buy HTC desire 20 pro or 21 pro...which is the best?

[traindawg]

HTC phones had some of the best sound quality cause of those front mounted speakers. I had the HTC Desire 626 man I miss that phone

[albeerahman]

I miss my HTC One m8. Still my most favourite phone.

[sroka]

I had one HTC named as t-mobile something, then HTC magic. My last HTC was HTC One. Then it was Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, OnePlus and now Samsung.

[MeALot]

I worked at a repair center for htc. They made horrible phones that were dependent of placing stickers at the right spot to work or not work. Many of those would not even survive sending them back to customers. I love repairing phones but i hate working on htcs. I am really happy they are nearly none excistant anymore as i felt they were ripping people off.

[dannyboyZ]

hTC Thunderbolt⚡️ was my first hTC phone

[iLatrell]

I was wondering what happened to them.

[Johnwittman]

I loved my HTC back in China, it wasn't a bad product at all, it died after 3 years of excessive use, charging while watching videos, playing while charging, and a lot of sht.