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HTC Corporation (Chinese: 宏達國際電子股份有限公司; pinyin: Hóngdá Guójì Diànzǐ Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī), commonly referred to simply as HTC, is a Taiwanese multinational electronics company. Founded in 1997 by Cher Wang, H.T. Cho, and Peter Chou, HTC began as an original design manufacturer and original equipment manufacturer, designing and manufacturing laptop computers. It has since transitioned to designing and manufacturing smartphones and tablets. The company has its headquarters in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

History

HTC was initially known for its laptop manufacturing in the late 1990s. By 2000, the company shifted its focus towards the burgeoning mobile phone market, particularly on Windows Mobile devices. HTC's innovation in the mobile device market led to a partnership with Microsoft as the chosen manufacturer for the first smartphone launched with the Windows Mobile operating system, the HTC Wallaby, in 2002.

In 2008, HTC achieved another milestone by releasing the HTC Dream, also known as the T-Mobile G1 in the United States, which was the first phone to run on the Android platform. This move marked HTC's commitment to the Android market, positioning the company as a significant player in the smartphone industry.

Throughout the 2010s, HTC continued to innovate with the release of the HTC One series, which received critical acclaim for its design, user interface, and camera technology. Despite its innovation and early success in the smartphone market, HTC faced stiff competition from other manufacturers like Samsung and Apple, leading to a decline in market share.

Products

HTC's product range has included smartphones, tablets, and, more recently, virtual reality systems. The company's flagship smartphone series, the HTC One, has been well received for its high-quality build and innovative features. HTC has also ventured into the virtual reality market with the HTC Vive, a virtual reality headset developed in collaboration with Valve Corporation.

Corporate Affairs

HTC is known for its significant contributions to the mobile and electronics industry, including pioneering the use of metal unibody design in smartphones and the development of graphical user interfaces for its devices. Despite facing financial difficulties in recent years, HTC has continued to invest in research and development, focusing on virtual reality and other emerging technologies.

Challenges and Future Directions

The rise of competitors in the smartphone market has posed significant challenges for HTC, leading to a decline in sales and market share. In response, HTC has diversified its product lineup and invested in new technologies such as virtual reality. The company's future strategy appears to focus on niche markets where it can leverage its expertise in design and technology to regain its competitive edge.

See Also

• Smartphone
• Tablet computer
• Virtual reality