HTC has told TechRadar that it’s hoping to be the next partner for Google Nexus program when it launches Android 5.0 (Jellybean).Although Ice Cream Sandwich has yet to reach many phones, the chase to be picked by Google to launch the flagship handset for the next version of Android is already on. Tweet Vote on HN ...

An HTC spokesperson today confirmed that Metro PCS, U.S. Cellular, and Virgin Mobile will all offer the HTC One V. The phone runs Android 4.0 with Sense 4, and features a dual-core processor, 3.7-inch display, and 5-megapixel camera. Tweet Vote on HN ...

HTC today announced via its Facebook page a new round of Android smartphones that will be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich. Those devices include the Rhyme, Thunderbolt, and Droid Incredible 2, which are (or were) sold by Verizon Wireless. HTC did not say when the updates would be delivered. Tweet Vote on HN ...

The U.S International Trade Commission has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Apple by HTC. Today’s dismissal follows an initial decision made by a law judge in October of last year, wherein the judge ruled that Apple was not violating four patents as HTC claimed. HTC later withdrew a fifth patent from the lawsuit. HTC may still appeal the decision, but the ITC will not investigate the matter further. The lawsuit was first filed in May 2010 in response to a similar suit filed by Apple against HTC. The two companies have other pending suits. ...

HTC could be about to enter the music streaming fray at MWC 2012 with a branded Spotify-competitor created as part of its partnership with Beats Audio.Rumour has it that HTC is working closely with music industry mogul and Beats’ head honcho Jimmy Iovine to create the streaming service after talks with existing companies, including Spotify, failed to go anywhere.The as-yet unconfirmed music service would come as the default player on HTC phones and tablets. GigaOm’s source couldn’t provide any pricing details so we don’t yet know if the service would be bundled with ...

HTC today provided more details via its Facebook page on when it will update its existing smartphones to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The first batch includes the Sensation, Sensation 4G and Sensation XE by the end of March, with the Sensation XL soon after. HTC says that owners of the Rezound, Vivid, Amaze 4G, EVO 3D, EVO Design 4G, Incredible S, Desire S, and Desire HD will receive Android 4.0 later this year. HTC will provide more specific details about the upgrades in the coming weeks. ...

After just recently going through a rough holiday quarter, it doesn’t look like things are turning around for HTC just yet, as the Taiwanese phone manufacturer is predicting another disappointing performance for Q1 2012. Tweet Vote on HN ...

Verizon Wireless is dishing out a software update to the HTC Rezound smartphone that improves performance in a number of key areas. Most notable are reported improvements to the phone’s signal strength and in-call audio quality, but there are other bug fixes and tweaks included as well. And no, this is not the upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that has been promised to be coming. Users should get a notification on their handsets when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed, and Verizon says that it may take a few days for the update to reach everybody. ...

Verizon Wireless today said that it has begun pushing a maintenance update to the HTC Rezound. The update improves call quality and stability. The update is being delivered over the air during the next few days. Tweet Vote on HN ...

HTC is preparing to release updated software that will remove Carrier IQ’s software from its Android smartphones sold by Sprint. In a statement provided to The Verge, HTC said, “HTC can confirm that we’re working with Sprint to provide maintenance releases that will remove Carrier IQ and provide security enhancements and bug fixes beginning in January.” Sprint had requested that its device partners make such updates available. Carrier IQ came under fire last year when it was discovered on customer handsets. ...