Which HTC phone has Beats Audio?
HTC Sensation XE
The HTC Sensation XE is a refreshed version of the HTC Sensation that packs Beats audio, a bigger battery and a more powerful processor. HTC has decided to get all hippity-hop happy with its latest smart phone, the HTC Sensation XE.
Does HTC own beats?
HTC acquired a 50.1% share in Beats by Dre in August 2010 for $300 million. The deal gave HTC exclusive rights to release smartphones with Beats-branded software, which is what the Taiwanese manufacturer seemed to have been most interested in. HTC allowed Beats to operate autonomously otherwise.
What phone came with Beats headphones?
HTC Sensation XE The HTC Sensation XE, the first phone with integrated Beats Audio, promises to deliver “studio-quality audio.” The Sensation XE Android smartphone is the first fruit of HTC’s partnership with Dr. Dre’s Beats Audio, and should arrive later this month in Europe and Asia.
How do I open my HTC Beats Audio?
Press and hold the RELEASE button at the bottom of the phone, and then slightly lift the front panel. This detaches the bottom part of the phone from the back cover. 3. Gently pull HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio out of its back cover.
Did Apple purchase beats?
In short, Apple bought the company back in 2014 for over $3 billion. Apple released a few Beats products after its inception, but then went a few years without releasing anything.
When did HTC Buy Beats?
2011
In 2011 HTC bought 50.1 percent of Beats Electronics for $309 million. At that time HTC was still riding on its early embrace of Android. It was one of the premiere smartphone makers in the world. And Beats was clearly transforming the headphone market.
Why did HTC buy Beats By Dre?
As a founder, Dr. Dre secured endorsements from many popular artists, as well as product placements in their music videos. This made Beats products very trendy among younger demographics, and that didn’t go unnoticed by HTC. HTC acquired a 50.1% share in Beats by Dre in August 2010 for $300 million.
What was the first beats-powered phone?
The first Beats-powered phone was the HTC Sensation XE. Released in October 2011, it came with Beats earbuds in the box, as well as Beats Audio software, which promised to enhance the listening experience. Unfortunately, the HTC Sensation XE failed to wow the masses.
What happened to HTC’s audio products?
In May 2014, just weeks after the release of the One M8, Apple announced it would acquire Beats for $3 billion. HTC continued its audio efforts with the M9 and HTC 10. The latter featured a dedicated DAC and Hi-Fi sound, but it seemed to be the last hurrah from the Taiwanese manufacturer.