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HTC’s Droid DNA is the American version of the HTC J Butterfly, the manufacturer’s first 1080p Android. The handset features 2GB of RAM, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC, and 16GB flash storage. It has an 8-megapixel main camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facer, and arrives running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The five-inch HD display is protected by Gorilla Glass 2, and the phone is equipped with a 2020mAh battery.

A metal unibody smartphone build is overrated, try something else

Wow. Such yuneeq. Very metale. Fone. I’m basically just using this as…

What the HTC Butterfly S tells us about HTC’s future devices

The HTC Butterfly S was announced last week. Read to what the Butterfly S design tells us about the next DROID DNA and the future of HTC smartphones.

The HTC One/Butterfly S duality: what we should learn

Read why HTC’s work on the One and Butterfly S could herald a new age of increased smartphone design options.

HTC Butterfly S rumored for later this month

Get the latest rumors on the HTC Butterfly S, a possible hardware refresh for last year’s 1080p Android.

This alleged HTC Android 4.3 update list is confounding

A list of HTC Android 4.3 update dates has arrived, but find out why we’re unsure about it.

Google I/O Predictions, Nokia Lumia 925 Launch, NVIDIA Shield Dates & More – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the NVIDIA Shield, its…

Verizon Droid DNA Sale Could Foretell HTC One Launch

Discover the free-on-contract Droid DNA sale that has us wondering about when the Verizon HTC One could arrive.

HTC Has Us Thinking Twice About HTC One for Verizon

Hear what HTC had to say about the One on Verizon.

Galaxy S 4 Announced, HTC One Going Verizon, Optimus G Pro Gets Better & More – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about LG’s new strategy to…

Leak Suggests Verizon Could Replace Droid DNA With HTC One Really Soon

See the evidence that makes it look like Verizon could get the HTC One before the month’s out.

HTC One vs HTC Droid DNA (Video)

HTC built an incredible smartphone in the Droid DNA, only to replace it six months later with the HTC One. Watch our comparison video to see how well the new Sense 5-packing Android smartphone compares to its Butterfly-like ancestor, and stay tuned for our full review coming soon.

UltraPixel vs Megapixel: HTC One & HTC Droid DNA Camera Shoot-Out

The HTC One smartphone is a huge improvement over its predecessor, the Droid DNA. But does the One’s 4MP UltraPixel camera really offer an advantage over the DNA’s 8MP shooter? Check out our comparison to find out.

HTC Droid DNA – After The Buzz, Episode 14

The Droid DNA from HTC was supposed to be the ultimate Droid, but it’s being supplanted by the HTC One just a few months later. Watch our video to see how well it’s held up over its short life as HTC’s premium smartphone.

Wristwatch, Redefined: Life on a Pebble Smart Watch (Video)

For the past week, I’ve lived the life of a Pebble smart watch user. How does that differ from the daily drudgery of a dumbwatch owner? Watch our video to find out.

HTC One vs Droid DNA: Quick Comparison (Video)

See how the brand new HTC One measures up against last fall’s 1080p model, the Droid DNA on Verizon.

HTC’s M7 Will Spell an Early Death for the Droid DNA

Read why Verizon’s got a bumpy road ahead of it if it wants to keep selling the HTC Droid DNA once the superior HTC M7 arrives.

The Pocketnow Weekly Podcast, Episode 028

Rumor & speculation has taken no time to rest between CES and MWC. Join us for informal, yet informative, talk on the hottest smartphone & tablet rumors, from Samsung’s Galaxy S IV and Note 8.0, to HTC’s M7 and beyond.

The HTC M7: Groundbreaking, or Just Another Android Flagship?

The rumored M7 from HTC looks like a worthy Android smartphone, but does it look capable of standing up to new threats like the Samsung Galaxy S IV? Read on for our thoughts on the newest leaks.

To Prosper Again, HTC Should Sell Phones À La Carte

We can custom-build our own computers, but not our own smartphones. Read on to see why we think this is a missed opportunity, especially for struggling companies like HTC.

HTC 2013 Models Leaked; M7 and Probably Some Tablets Included

Let more of the rumors we want to read begin. Just when…

Samsung ATIV S Hands-On, Google Play Deals, Nokia WP 7.8 Upgrades & More – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we go through our initial coverage of…

Verizon’s Limited Edition HTC Droid DNA Is Very, Very Red

Check out the new Droid DNA color option, (for now) available only to Verizon employees.

The Pocketnow Weekly Podcast, Episode 022

Galaxy S IV speculation joins with iPhone-vs-Windows Phone debate in this exciting episode of the Pocketnow Weekly. Put on your headphones and join the fun!

Would You Use A Full-Resolution Front-Facing Camera?

Full-resolution front-facing cameras don’t exist – yet. But some smartphone manufacturer is going to build one someday. Read on to see why this makes tons of sense – or none.

HTC’s Butterfly Launch is Another Agonizing Tease

The HTC Butterfly is the newest version of the Butterfly J and the Droid DNA, a 1080p Android smartphone. Read on to see why we wish it were less Chinese, more global.