HTC recently launched two smartphone models to their line up, the HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play smartphones. These two smartphones are designed with You (U) the smartphone user in mind. These two HTC U smartphones have things in common yet they are also distinctively different and unique, catering for different groups of users.<\/p>\n

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During a recent HTC event, I had a short hands on session with the HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play. Both smartphones have their own distinct strengths and designs. Personally, I prefer the HTC U Ultra for its HTC BoomSound, its size for me to view my documents and data and the new Dual Display.<\/p>\n

Let me share with you more details on each of the two HTC U smartphones, their distinct features and personality.<\/p>\n

HTC U Ultra\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Reflects U <\/strong><\/p>\n

A new, beautifully 3D contoured, liquid surface<\/strong> that\u2019s designed to reflect the best you. Lustrous, symmetrical, curved glass construction^{1<\/sup> reflects light beautifully. Color from vapored minerals layered to add depth and brilliance from every angle. As the polished surface bends and blends seamlessly into the side of the phone. Allowing it to nestle perfectly in your hand.<\/p>\n}

Learns from U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introducing HTC Sense Companion<\/strong>^{2.\u00a0<\/sup>The personal companion who is always learning from you. Suggesting you dress warm and leave for work earlier on a snowy day. Or reminding you to charge if it figures you need more power to last until you get home and even recommending the perfect restaurant when you\u2019re away for the weekend. It knows you \u2013 and it\u2019s made to evolve and get to know you better over time.3<\/sup><\/p>\n}

Responds to U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voice recognition \u2013 the most natural way to interact. HTC U Ultra can recognize your voice and respond, even if it\u2019s asleep. Navigate your phone, take or reject calls, snooze or dismiss alarms, and more. Just say the word.<\/p>\n

Puts U on top<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get updated, not interrupted. The new Dual Display<\/strong> gives you the information you need, at your fingertips. Perfect for fast, convenient access to the things you use the most. Like your favorite contacts, apps, reminders, event notifications and more. Because what\u2019s important to you should always be right on top.<\/p>\n

Listens to U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every person\u2019s inner ear is as unique as their fingerprint\u00a0HTC USonic<\/strong>^{4<\/sup> analyzes your inner ears with a sonar-like pulse, and then adapts to you. Like having a sound engineer in your phone. Tiny microphones listen for the sonic reflection in your ears. One in the left ear, one in the right. Analyzing the reflected tone to optimize the headset just for you. Now you can hear the details you were missing. Whether you\u2019re in a library or at a party, you can adapt your headset to suit noise levels around you.<\/p>\n}

HTC BoomSound<\/strong>^{TM<\/sup><\/p>\n}

Hi-Fi edition speakers deliver pulse-pounding audio. Featuring separated sound design like leading acoustic systems Tweeter above, woofer below, while four omnidirectional mics capture positional sound Recording 360-degree immersive audio that\u2019s just like being there. At the rock show. In the concert hall. Anywhere you want.<\/p>\n

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Captures U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every phone camera claims to take great photos. Ours is rated the industry\u2019s best. The 12MP UltraPixel main camera delivers less blur, faster focus, better photos at night. Because every photo is important to you, anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n

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Pick the Best U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take brilliant selfies anyway you like, easily switch between 16MP and UltraPixel<\/strong>^{TM<\/sup> in the front camera5, s<\/sup>o you can choose between unparalleled light sensitivity* of UltraPixel, perfect for candlelit dinners, or the high resolution of 16MP, when you want the biggest shot with the most detail.<\/p>\n}

HTC U Play<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Reflects U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shine on with the 5.2\u201d smartphone designed to reflect the best you. A new, beautifully 3D contoured, liquid surface.\u00a0<\/strong>Lustrous, symmetrical, curved glass construction^{1<\/sup> reflects light beautifully. Color from vapored minerals layered to add depth and brilliance from every angle<\/p>\n}

Learns from U<\/strong><\/p>\n

HTC U Play comes with HTC Sense Companion<\/strong>^{2.\u00a0<\/sup>The personal companion who is always learning from you. It even comes with voice recognition built-in. So it\u2019s able to respond to your voice \u2013 Just say the word to navigate your phone, take or reject incoming calls, snooze or dismiss an alarm, send messages and even begin hands-free navigation. It knows you \u2013 and it\u2019s made to evolve and get to know you better over time.3<\/sup><\/p>\n}

Listens to U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every person\u2019s inner ear is as unique as their fingerprint\u00a0HTC USonic<\/strong>^{4<\/sup> analyzes your inner ears with a sonar-like pulse, and then adapts to you. Like having a sound engineer in your phone. Tiny microphones listen for the sonic reflection in your ears, One in the left ear, one in the right. Analyzing the reflected tone to optimize the headset just for you. Now you can hear the details you were missing. Whether you\u2019re in a library or at a party, you can adapt your headset to suit noise levels around you.<\/p>\n}

Captures U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take brilliant selfies anyway you like, easily switch between 16MP and UltraPixel<\/strong>^{TM<\/sup> in the front camera5.\u00a0<\/sup>So you can choose between unparalleled light sensitivity* of UltraPixel or the high resolution of 16MP for whatever meets your need. The 16MP main camera delivers less blur, faster focus, better photos at night. Because you never want to miss that perfect moment.<\/p>\n}

The HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play caters for different groups of smartphone users, which of the two suits you better? Head over\u00a0to HTC website, would you like the HTC U Ultra<\/a> or HTC U Play<\/a>?<\/p>\n

* Information and pictures courtesy of HTC *<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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