{"id":16527,"date":"2011-09-21T11:58:45","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T11:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16527"},"modified":"2011-10-18T10:38:00","modified_gmt":"2011-10-18T10:38:00","slug":"the-road-ahead-htcs-sensation-xe-titan-vigor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/09\/the-road-ahead-htcs-sensation-xe-titan-vigor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Road Ahead: HTC&#8217;s Sensation XE, Titan &#038; Vigor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-size: 120%;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16688\" title=\"title\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/title2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/title2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/title2-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/title2-450x181.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This article series looks at the upcoming releases from top smartphone manufacturers, almost all of which are looking like they&#8217;ll be released over the next two or three months.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an exciting time to be buying a smartphone, with cool phones like the iPhone 5, the HTC Vigor and the Galaxy Note coming out. Many of these new phones are sporting much wider displays, some of which are capable of 720p, and CPU power is also vastly increasing.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;ll be looking at HTC&#8217;s upcoming releases: the Sensation XE, Titan and Vigor.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16480\" title=\"htcsensationxe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/htcsensationxe2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/htcsensationxe2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/htcsensationxe2-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/htcsensationxe2-450x362.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>HTC Sensation XE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sensation XE is a souped up version of the brilliant Sensation, offering custom Beats audio tech, the fastest processor available and a bigger battery. We&#8217;ll be stocking the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/sim-free-htc-sensation-xe-32011\">unlocked HTC Sensation XE<\/a>\u00a0from October 7th, so you won&#8217;t have to wait too long if you want to get your hands on one!<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beats by Dr. Dre integration: custom audio equaliser, headphones included<\/li>\n<li>Improved 1.5GHz dual core CPU<\/li>\n<li>13% more capacious battery (25 extra minutes talk time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Release Date:\u00a0<strong>October 7th<\/strong>\u00a0in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Just a few weeks away!<\/p>\n<p>Certainty: <strong>100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re sure this one&#8217;s coming out on time and with the stated features, barring any major disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Accessories:<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/sensation-xe\">Sensation XE accessories<\/a> are largely the same as normal Sensation accessories, as the phone has no physical changes beyond the design. This means we&#8217;ve already got a large stock of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/sensation-xe\/cases\">HTC Sensation XE cases<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/sensation-xe\/chargers\">Sensation XE chargers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/sensation-xe\/car-holders\">Sensation XE car holders<\/a>. Look for more posts on this subject closer to release!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16486\" title=\"titan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/titan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/titan.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/titan-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/titan-450x278.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/> <strong>HTC Titan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The HTC Titan is the largest Windows Phone announced, with a massive 4.7&#8243; wonder that reportedly looks excellent. The phone comes with the latest version of Windows Phone, Mango. The phone&#8217;s internals are impressive too, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/sim-free-htc-titan-31765\">sim free HTC Titan<\/a> looking like the best Windows Phone coming!<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4.7&#8243; S-LCD screen at 480&#215;800<\/li>\n<li>Windows Phone 7 Mango OS<\/li>\n<li>1.5GHz single core processor<\/li>\n<li>8 megapixel camera, 720p video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Release Date: <strong>October 15th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Certainty: <strong>95%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only thing not set in stone is the release date.<\/p>\n<p>Accessories:<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already begun stocking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/titan\">HTC Titan accessories<\/a>, including protective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/htc\/titan\/cases\">HTC Titan cases<\/a> to protect that beautiful screen. We&#8217;ll have a full rundown as we get closer to launch!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=16494\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16494\"><br \/>\n<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16494\" title=\"HTC-Vigor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/HTC-Vigor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"352\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/HTC-Vigor.jpg 352w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/HTC-Vigor-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/HTC-Vigor-316x450.jpg 316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>HTC Vigor \/ HTC Droid Incredible HD \/ HTC Thunderbolt 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong>This is one phone I&#8217;ve got my eye on, as it&#8217;s strapped to the gills with the very best of mobile phone technology: A massively dense 720p screen (better than the iPhone 4, even!), a fast dual core processor and the same audio tech as the HTC Sensation XE.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highest resolution smartphone screen: 720p at 4.3&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Dual core 1.5GHz processor<\/li>\n<li>8 megapixel camera, 1080p video capture<\/li>\n<li>Beats audio integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Release Date: <strong>October 13th<\/strong>, in the US<\/p>\n<p>Certainty: <strong>90%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a bit of confusion around the naming of the Vigor, but thanks to a leaked supplier screenshot, it does look it&#8217;ll eventually launch as the Droid Incredible HD on the 13th of October, at least in the US. No word on when or if it&#8217;s coming to Europe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16493\" title=\"incredible-hd-release\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/incredible-hd-release.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/incredible-hd-release.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/incredible-hd-release-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/incredible-hd-release-450x268.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>So what do you think of HTC&#8217;s lineup? Please let us know via the normal social media channels, or leave a comment below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tomorrow, we&#8217;ll be looking at Nokia&#8217;s N9 and Motorola&#8217;s Defy+.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/loveyourmobile\">Reach us on our Facebook page at Love Your Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#%21\/mobilefun\">Talk to us on the Mobile Fun Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/103496297914902923789\/posts\">Reach me personally on Google Plus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article series looks at the upcoming releases from top smartphone manufacturers, almost all of which are looking like they&#8217;ll be released over the next two or three months. 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