BELLEVUE, Wash. and
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global
leader in mobile innovation and design, and Cricket Communications
Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless
services, today announced the availability of HTC One™ V, part of
the critically acclaimed HTC One series of smartphones. The
introduction of the HTC One V marks the first time an HTC device is
available at Cricket. The HTC One V will be available at Cricket
company-owned stores, dealers and www.mycricket.com for
$269.99 (SRP) starting Sept. 2.
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"Delivering the HTC One V to Cricket customers marks another
milestone in the HTC One series," said Mike
Woodward, president of North
America, HTC Corporation. "The amazing camera and authentic
sound of the HTC One V are combined with a top-end design that
gives the smartphone a premium mobile experience with broad
appeal."
"Cricket looks forward to a strong relationship with HTC. The
HTC One V serves as a great first device in a soon-to-grow
portfolio of premium devices at great value," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president of devices
for Cricket. "At Cricket, we're excited to provide our customers
with a great value in a high-quality smartphone such as the HTC One
V that offers award-winning design, top imaging and audio
solutions."
The HTC One V is Cricket's first device with Android™ 4.0 Ice
Cream Sandwich; it is a premium smartphone that offers high-quality
features to Cricket customers at a great value. The device comes
with a 3.7-inch WVGA touch-screen, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S3 1Ghz
processor, Wi-Fi capability, Beats Audio™ and 3G Real Web Browsing.
With the latest enhancements to the Android 4.0 (ICS) OS such as
customizable home screen folders, improved text input, and advanced
people and profile management, customers will enjoy an improved
experience overall. As a standout among Cricket smartphone device
options, the device is destined to be a favorite for those who
thrive on hearing authentic sound and sharing top quality images
and video to their social networks.
Authentic Sound
Beats Audio allows listeners of the HTC One V to experience
authentic sound as the artist intended. Whether listening to
music, watching a movie or playing a game, you can now experience
rich and premium sound capabilities on the HTC One V.
Muve Music Integration
The integration of Beats Audio in the HTC One V is the perfect
complement to Cricket's Muve Music service. Cricket's innovative
Muve Music service is available on the HTC One V when a Cricket
customer signs up on an all-inclusive rate plan that includes Muve
Music. Muve Music subscribers have access to unlimited downloads of
their favorite music and access to exclusive artist commentary,
music and video through Muve Music's Muve First and Muve Headliner
monthly artist programs. With millions of songs at their
fingertips, customers will never pay per song, and no contracts are
required.
Amazing Camera
The HTC One V, featuring HTC ImageSense™, offers an amazing
5-megapixel camera that delivers fast image capture and better
image quality under adverse conditions, thanks to the f/2.0 lens
with back- illuminated sensor. An easy-to-use display with
side-by-side photo and video capture buttons means the HTC One V
can serve as both camera and video recorder with HTC Video Pic™.
With quick activation directly from the home screen, superfast
autofocus and continuous shooting, customers are able to take as
many as 30 photos simply by holding the shutter button. HTC Sense 4
also integrates Dropbox™, with up to 25 gigabytes of free space for
two years, enough storage for more than 10,000 high-quality
photos.*
Premium Design
Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend™,
the HTC One V offers a sleek unibody design and offers entry-level
users a high-quality, high-performance model that they'll want to
show their friends. The timeless, simple aluminum unibody
architecture and slightly curved chin allow the HTC One V to fit
smoothly in the palm of your hand.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many
award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people
at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of
design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences
for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes
smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense®, a multilayered
graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC
is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more
information, please visit www.htc.com.
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative
value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts
serving approximately 6 million customers. Cricket offers
nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over
high-quality, all-digital wireless networks. Cricket's innovative
products and services including the award-winning Muve
Music® - the first music service designed for a wireless
phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores,
dealers, national retailers and at www.mycricket.com. For more
information about Cricket, please visit www.mycricket.com.
For more information about Cricket's dynamic service and newest
device lineup and to check for availability,
visit www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and
updates online, visit Facebook at
www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter
at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
*Customers sign up using your device. Dropbox is provided by
a third party.
SOURCE HTC Corporation