HTC Corporation is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company was founded in 1997 and has been producing smartphones since 2008. HTC also designs and manufactures tablets and virtual reality (VR) devices.
HTC was founded in 1997 as a laptop manufacturer
In 2006, the company shifted its focus to smartphones and began to manufacture devices based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system
In 2008, HTC released its first Android smartphone i.e. the HTC Dream
In 2010, the company launched the HTC Desire which became very popular
In 2011, HTC became the top smartphone vendor in the United States
In 2013, the company released the HTC One which received critical acclaim
In recent years, HTC has struggled to compete in a market dominated by Apple and Samsung, and has refocused on the virtual reality (VR) market with its HTC Vive brand
South Korean multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of electronic devices including smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones.
American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's second-largest manufacturer of smartphones.
Chinese multinational technology company that produces smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices. Huawei is the world's third-largest manufacturer of smartphones.
A virtual reality headset designed for use with computers. The Vive was developed in partnership with Valve Corporation and was first released in 2016.
A smartphone featuring a 5.7-inch display, Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The U Ultra was released in 2017.
A smartphone featuring a 5.2-inch display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32/64GB of storage. The HTC 10 was released in 2016.
HTC stands for High Tech Computer Corporation.
Yes, HTC still produces smartphones, but the company has shifted its focus to the virtual reality market in recent years.
As of 2021, the latest HTC smartphone is the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G.
The HTC Vive is one of the best VR headsets available and is definitely worth considering if you are interested in virtual reality gaming or other experiences.
HTC smartphones currently run on the Android operating system.