HTC U11: World’s first-ever squeezable smartphone coming to Singapore 17 June

What’s the latest squeeze?

Ask any tech geek and you’ll get a resounding “HTC U11!”

Well, do they mean it literally or figuratively? Both.

The world’s first squeezable smartphone from HTC combines revolutionary new squeeze interaction with stunning liquid surface design, intelligent personal audio, amazing cameras, and multiple AI (artificial intelligence) assistants for a smarter smartphone.

Come June 10, you’ll be able to get your hands on this stellar phone and witness all of its brilliance. Aside from being the first smartphone to be commercially released worldwide that is exclusively powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform, here are some features so extraordinary you can’t miss.

World’s first-ever squeezable smartphone

HTC Edge Sense brings us the next dimension in touch interaction for smartphones.

A simple squeezing gesture on U11-  latest flagship smartphone from HTC – suffice to use your phone and navigate through apps. Open Facebook, check. Take a selfie, check. There is just plenty that you can do with this revolutionary and customisable squeeze function.

The intuitive HTC Edge Sense even allows you to activate advanced touch and use a “short squeeze” as well as a “squeeze and hold” for even more functionality at your fingertips.

Now with U11, the worst of weather won’t faze you anymore as Edge Sense is based on pressure applied to the side of the device. Using your U11 hasn’t been easier in rainy weather and when you have gloves on.

Highest-rated camera smartphone in the industry

Being awarded the highest ratings ever received by a camera smartphone in the industry, it is little wonder that U11 has exceptional optical and electronic stabilisation system.

Even when your hands shake – which is pretty inevitable, the photos and videos taken with this camera will still be steady and crisp.

Capturing every moment are now made extremely easy with a high-resolution 16MP detail and UltraPixel light sensitivity for brilliant selfies, day or night.

A super-fast autofocus in all lighting conditions also make the camera quick, your images sharp and even videos smooth.

USonic: Tuned to U! 

By far the most advanced headset ever built for personal use, HTC U11 touts of an impeccable Audio Noise Cancellation with the ability to tune audio to your unique hearing. Personalise your listening experience, which is at the same optimised by the USonic earbuds that map your inner ear and adapt the sound profile to your unique biology.

The U11 has four optimally positioned omni-directional microphones in the phone and together with new Acoustic Focus technology, HTC brings the best 3D audio recording quality yet.

Unlike the average smartphones, you can now record audio from all directions even when you stay put in one spot. This is perfect for shooting video where you may not exactly be mobile. Acoustic Focus allows you to visually zoom in to target your subject and amplify their specific sounds.

Out of the box, HTC will also ship an HTC USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with a built-in DAC that offers great audio performance and wide compatibility with all other devices and earphones.

If you want to learn more about its key features such as the AI assistants (including HTC Sense Companion and Google Assistant) check out HTC or our previous post here. 

Solar Red will also be available soon

From 10 June onwards, HTC U11 will be available in three striking liquid glass colours – Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue and Brilliant Black with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

You can purchase them at local telecom operators – Singtel and M1; online at Lazada Singapore and HTC estore and authorised retail outlets.

As for Solar Red – a colour poised to be a hit with customers, it will be available tentatively in the last week of July. It is certainly well worth the wait with this dazzling shade that reminds us of the intense hues of a glorious sunset.

Customers can pre-order the HTC U11 exclusively at Singtel from now until 11:59pm on 8^th June 2017.

The U11 will be available at local telecom operators Singtel and M1; online at Lazada Singapore and HTC e-STORE and authorised retail outlets from 17th June 2017.

Pre-order customers will also receive a free HTC 10,500mAh Powerbank worth S$69 and stand a chance to win an HTC Vive and MSI Apache Pro Laptop, total worth S$3,898!

More pre-order details can be found here. 

Update: Due to shipment delays, the HTC U11 will only be available in Singapore from 17^th June, a week later than scheduled. It will be available in three striking liquid glass colours – Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue and Brilliant Black – with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. You can continue to pre-book your devices at htc estore.