{"id":338849,"date":"2017-04-20T14:51:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T06:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/?p=1479172"},"modified":"2017-04-20T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2017-04-20T06:51:30","slug":"htcs-next-phone-will-be-squeezable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/htcs-next-phone-will-be-squeezable\/","title":{"rendered":"HTC\u2019s next phone will be squeezable"},"content":{"rendered":"

HTC has confirmed rumors\u00a0that its upcoming new smartphone \u2014 the U \u2014 will\u00a0be squeezable. That doesn\u2019t mean the Taiwanese firm is about to ship a rubber device. Rather, the phone\u2019s metal frame will include\u00a0embedded sensors that enable its owner to control settings and make gestures by squeezing its sides or swiping up and down on them, according to a VentureBeat report<\/a>\u00a0from prolific smartphone insider\u00a0Evan Blass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In order words, smartphone controls will no longer be limited to the screen.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an intriguing prospect, and we\u2019ll know more when the device is unveiled on May 16, according to today\u2019s HTC teaser. You can expect the company to shed more light on the squeeze mechanics and other features before that date.<\/p>\n

HTC will hope that the U and its quirks make a larger dent than the U Ultra<\/a>, which has already gotten a 20 percent price cut<\/a> to increase its appeal despite\u00a0going on sale just weeks ago.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Squeeze for the Brilliant U. 05.16.2017 https:\/\/t.co\/89OuHXbBlt pic.twitter.com\/jLaeFD2wMW — HTC (@htc) April 20, 2017 HTC has confirmed rumors\u00a0that its upcoming new smartphone — the U — will\u00a0be squeezable. That doesn’t mean the Taiwanese firm is about to ship a rubber device. Rather, the phone’s metal frame will include\u00a0embedded sensors that enable its owner… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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