The technology space is an ever-growing monster. A manufacturer with a single product, or niche market if you will, can do pretty well, but expanding a product line and diving into new areas can pay off big. Samsung is in the electronics business so them branching out with different things is a given. HTC on the other hand is a manufacturer of smartphones. They have been in the business since 1997. Phones and tablets are what they know best and what they went into business for. Mobile technology is quickly expanding past phones and tablets, especially when Google and Android are involved. There are always rumors of what a manufacturer is working on and HTC is no stranger to the rumor mill. It has been damn near confirmed that they will be producing the Nexus 9. A more recent on again, off again rumor pegs them for an Android Wear watch possibly. They were a partner mentioned when Google first unveiled Android Wear. Now there is a new one floating around that entertains the idea that HTC will soon offer a small waterproof camera.
HTC has an event scheduled in New York on October 8th. The tag line for the invite is “Double Exposure.” That term is often synonymous with photography. Conversations sprung up about a new phone with more selfie orientated abilities, like wide-angle lenses and such. Heck, they even asked for invitees to send in a selfie. While it is likely, Bloomberg is reporting that HTC is actually developing its first camera, or at the very least, a camera accessory for your phone/tablet. The suspected details place it with a 16MP sensor and connect to your device with Bluetooth and WiFi. It will connect and work directly with Android and iOS.
There is mention of the device being tube-shaped, waterproof, offer an ultra wide-angle lens and might offer up dedicated apps for both OS’s. The details beyond that are pretty scarce.
If HTC is indeed working on their very own GoPro of sorts, it could be a big revenue booster for the company. Especially with cross-platform support. What do you think? If HTC produces something unique, useful, beautifully designed and priced right, would you be interested?
Source: Bloomberg Via: MobileSyrup
