BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC's flagship
device of 2013, the HTC One®, was today presented with
the Global Mobile Award for Best Smartphone, reinforcing the
company's unrivalled design and innovation leadership. Voted for by
a panel of more than 175 independent industry experts, drawn from
the media and analyst communities, the award recognises the
smartphone the judges believe to be the absolute best across the
industry.
A year on from its launch in February last year, the HTC One has
remained at the forefront of the mobile industry, setting the
standard with innovations like HTC BlinkFeed™, HTC BoomSound™,
UltraPixel camera and a zero-gap aluminium body, all of which have
revolutionised the mobile experience for consumers across the
globe.
Peter Chou, chief executive
officer for HTC accepted the award commenting, "We're incredibly
proud that the HTC One continues to be recognised as a
game-changing smartphone, with its sleek design, superior audio and
impressive functionality. Winning yet another international award
for the HTC One proves that the device has taken the mobile
experience to a new level and continues to set HTC apart from the
competition. We're looking forward to building on this success with
more incredible innovation planned for the coming months."
The HTC One previously won the Global Mobile Award for 'Best New
Mobile Handset, Device or Tablet' at MWC 2013.
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 centre 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 the HTC Sense® user
experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE:
2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
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SOURCE HTC Corporation