HTC Reveals HTC One Developer Edition With SIM and Bootloader Unlocked For $649
HTC is proving once again that they are hacker friendly with their latest announcement. The manufacturer recently confirmed that there will be an HTC One Developer Edition avaialble in limited quantities. The device will come SIM and bootloader unlocked with 64GB of internal storage. It will have the same 4.7″ 1080p display as the regular version, Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, front-facing BoomSound speakers, support for HSPA+ (850/1900/2100MHz), and LTE (700/850/AWS/1900MHz).
Developers and hackers alike can pick up the phone for $649 when it launches here in the U.S. HTC did point out that there will be limited quantities. Here’s what the HTC Blog had to say:
What could be better than the HTC One; an all-metal phone with 64GB of memory and a 1080p Full HD screen? How about the same phone shipped SIM and bootloader unlocked?
Introducing the HTC One Developer Edition, the most powerful smartphone HTC has delivered specifically for our developer community:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 64 GB of storage
- SIM and bootloader unlocked
- Open APIs for Bluetooth Low Energy, Infrared, and more
- Front-facing stereo speakers
- Two dual-membrane microphones for recording
- Multiple frequency compatibility:
- HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US)
And let’s not forget that gorgeous 1080p Full HD display that brings graphics, photos, and videos to life. With the HTC One Developer Edition you have a modern platform to build and test your apps.
The HTC One Developer Edition will be available in limited quantities to customers with a US Zip Code for $649 when the HTC One is released in the United States. In the meantime, what are you most looking forward to doing with your HTC One Developer Edition smartphone?
