HTC Scrapped Large Windows Phone 8 Plan

Here is one piece of bad news for the lovers of large Windows Phone devices, new report claims that HTC decide to scrap its plan to introduce a Windows Phone 8 with a large display screen that could give the likes of Galaxy Note 2 a run for their money.

Bloomberg report that a person familiar with project claim that HTC had killed its plan for a large screened Windows Phone 8 model citing a large display screen would in turn have a lower screen resolution than on that competing phones, including Android models from HTC and Samsung. Although the details about the phone remain unknown but this HTC Windows Phone 8 originally planned to be introduced sometimes next year.

HTC earlier released two large sized Windows phone variant on the AT&T name the Titan and Titan II which come with 4.7-inch 800X480 display. Windows Phone 8 have the capability to support the higher resolution screen which goes up to 1280X768 and 1280X720. Microsoft’s latest OS currently did not include the support for 1080p Full HD screen that can be seen on Android handsets like the HTC Droid DNA and possibly on the Samsung’s next generation of flagship model, the Galaxy S4.

With Samsung and LG also planned to release its own 1080p Full HD Smartphone, HTC would be playing catch-up even before its hit the market.

This news certainly are a bit unfortunate for Windows Phone fans that have been anticipating a Titan-sized windows phone 8 device from HTC mainly after the arrival of the 8X and 8S which was well received and praised for their design and colors

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HTC 8X used to Demonstrate The Windows 8 Phones Benefits

For quite some time, the smartphone market has been dominated by phones which run the iOS and Android operating systems. Recently, Microsoft has launched its latest offering, Windows Phone 8. The launch of this software has seen several impressive handset models hit the market such as the HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920.

It’s well known that the smartphone market has been dominated by phones that run on either the iOS or Android operating systems. Recently, Microsoft launched its latest offering, Windows Phone 8 which aims to be one the competitors for iOS and Android in the smartphone markets. The introductions of Windows Phone 8 operating system have already seen several impressive models hit the market such as HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920.  

A latest advertisement for this mobile operating system has recently been released and it highlight the benefit of its to people in the street in effort to convince them that Windows Phone 8 is also a great operating system that can meet their needs and demand. Among the features showcased are its unique live tiles and people hub.

Although the focus of this advertisement is Windows Phone 8, it is certainly worth to watch this ads video if you are in the market to purchase a new smartphone and looking for an alternative to other than iOS and Android devices such as Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3.

The phone that was use in Advertisement to showcase the features of this windows 8 operating system is the HTC 8X which is a high-end device launched by the Taiwanese manufacturer to introduce Microsoft’s latest Operating system. It was launched along a mid range Windows Phone 8 device, the HTC 8S that are offered as a more affordable price point.

Mean while, once a market leader in the mobile phone industry, Nokia has also launched two phones in a bid to revive its brand back to top again with this new operating system which is the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. The Lumia 920 is a high-end device while the Lumia 820 is the Finnish maker’s mid range device.

Nokia report that the early sales of the Lumia has been very positive with report claimed that the device has been a sold out in the US,Germany and Australia, with more than 2.5 million units of the handset sold in less than a month after its official launch. 

Once Windows Phone 8 has had some time to establish itself on the market, it will be very interesting to see how popular the platform becomes, but early signs have certainly been very encouraging.

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