HTC Corporation, formerly High Tech Computer Corporation, is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of smartphones founded in 1997. The company initially made smartphones based primarily on Microsoft 's Windows Mobile software, but in 2009 it began to shift its focus away from Windows Mobile devices to devices based on the Android operating system.
HTC is also a member of the Open Handset Alliance, a group of handset manufacturers and mobile network operators dedicated to the advancement of the Android mobile device platform.The HTC Dream, marketed by T-Mobile in many countries as the T-Mobile G1, was the first phone to the market that uses the Android mobile device platform.
HISTORY
Although initially the company made notebook computers, HTC decided to make a strong push towards hand-held devices.In 1998, they started designing some of the world 's first touch and wireless handheld devices. The company has a rich heritage of many "firsts", including creating the first Microsoft-powered smartphone (2002) and the first Microsoft 3G phone (2005).Their first major product was made in 2000. They made one of the world 's first touch screen smart phones. They started using 3G early on in 2005 and made the world 's first Android phone in 2008, the HTC Dream.
HTC TACKLING EVENTS OCCURING
Weighing the potential outcomes of Apple 's patent infringement lawsuit against HTC, several IP and patent lawyers say HTC 's phones could be barred from the United States, but both sides will probably look for a licensing agreement before getting to that point.
To recap, Apple sued HTC for allegedly infringing 20 patents in its mobile phones. The lawsuit calls out popular Android phones such as the Google Nexus One and the Droid Eris, but also mentions the Windows Mobile-powered Imagio. What makes this lawsuit particularly interesting is that Apple filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, which has the power to stop infringing products from being imported stateside,