HTC One max for Verizon receives Sense 6

The HTC One max for Verizon is now receiving the HTC Sense 6 (sixth sense) update. The update only seems to bring the latest version of HTC's Android user interface, as the underlying OS remains on Android 4.4.2. You can learn more about the update after the break.

HTC One max for Sprint receives Wi-Fi calling and Sense 6

The HTC One max for Sprint is now receiving an OTA update version 3.02.651.5 which brings HTC's Sense 6.0 user interface while enabling Wi-Fi calling on the device. The update follows the Android KitKat update which was released for the Sprint One Max back in March.

HTC One max for Verizon receives Android 4.4 KitKat update

The HTC One max for Verizon is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update. The One max already had Sense 5.5, so the user facing changes shouldn't be too noticeable, but the update to Android 4.4.2 brings along all of the new APIs from Google, such as immersive mode and the new web views.

HTC One max for Sprint receives Android 4.4 KitKat update

The HTC One max for Sprint is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update The update brings Android 4.4.2 and the 2.09.651.1 software version, which includes the Sense 5.5 interface. Some of the changes include enhancements for multitasking and loading content, security patches for killing bugs, new profiles for Bluetooth, and the Cloud Print service which allows you to wirelessly connect the phone to certain printers.

HTC One dual SIM, One max and One mini receive KitKat update in India

The HTC One max phablet and the HTC One mini along with the HTC One Dual SIM are reportedly receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update according to HTC India. It looks like the update is only rolling out to devices in India at this time, but it should eventually make its way to other regions

HTC reveals Android 4.4 KitKat update plans for One max and One mini

HTC recently made a commitment to offer major Android updates to its flagship devices for two years, during a Ask Me Anything session on Reddit. In response to questions about existing hardware, HTC revealed that the One max and One mini are expected to receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update in the near future.

LG G Flex vs. HTC One max - Video Comparison

The HTC One max in may ways is like an over-sized HTC One. In comparison, the LG G Flex is a very different phone, one that manages to move beyond what LG has done already with the LG G2.

HTC One max vs LG G2 - Video Comparison

The HTC One max and LG G2 both run on Android, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end - these are two vastly different phones. The One max offers the bigger, 5.9 inch display and while that might seem like a clear advantage, the device is so large and not comfortable to handle and carry.  While the LG G2 display is far from  being small at 5.2 inches,  it is surprisingly compact and easy to operate.

HTC One max vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Video Comparison

Both the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the HTC One max are massive phablets which compete in the same phablet space with high end specifications under their hood. While the aluminum unibody of the One max wins points for design it feels big in the hand, while the Note 3 tends to be even narrower and thinner than even the original Note, and more comfortable in the hand.

HTC One max - Video Review

The HTC One max follows in the footsteps of the HTC One and the HTC One mini with a beautiful metallic design, a large high-resolution display, awesome front-facing speakers and a solid battery life. While its 4 megapixel UltraPixel camera still feel underwhelming compared to its rivals, the added fingerprint scanner gives it a unique edge offered by few competitors.

How to get FREE Google Drive storage with HTC One, HTC One mini and HTC One max

If you own an HTC One or an HTC One mini, or if you plan to purchase the HTC One max, Google and HTC have a great deal for you. You get 50GB of extra, free cloud based storage for two years on Google Drive with an HTC One max. Meanwhile the HTC One or the HTC One mini will get you 25GB of Google Drive storage for two years.

In order to get the offer you will have to get the Android 4.3 update with Sense 5.5 first. No device with an unlocked bootloader will be included in the offer with means that the HTC One Developer Edition is not eligible for the storage.

HTC One max officially announced

After months of speculations and rumors, the HTC One max is finally official, bringing the beautiful build quality of the HTC One in a phablet form factor and combining it with a fingerprint scanner for good measure.

The HTC One Max specs include a 5.9 inch  (1080p) full HD touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 4 megapixel Ultrapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 2 megapixel camera for video calls, and a 1.7GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.