“In the new internet age people are generally more conscious about their data, this a perfect opportunity to empower the user to start owning their digital identity. The Exodus is a great place to start because the phone is the most personal device, and it is also the place where all your data originates from. I’m excited about the opportunity it brings to decentralize the internet and reshape it for the modern user,” said HTC’s Chief Crypto Officer Phil Chen.

The advent of Bitcoin and Ethereum brought with it the idea of digital scarcity and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Today, HTC has partnered with the world’s first and most popular NFT game on the blockchain, Cryptokitties, to exclusively distribute it on mobile via selected HTC devices, starting with the U12+. This is a significant first step in creating a platform and distribution channel for creatives who make unique digital goods. Mobile is the most prevalent device in the history of humankind and for digital assets and apps to reach their potential, mobile will need to be the main point of distribution. The partnership with Cryptokitties is the beginning of a non- fungible, collectible marketplace and crypto gaming app store.

“We understand the potential of digital scarcity and uniqueness. With Exodus, HTC aims to be a general blockchain asset marketplace. We are here to invite all developers to distribute their blockchain game, collectible and NFT concept through us. We believe there is a paradigm shift and the pendulum is swinging back to ownership and the value of content,” adds Chen. HTC is also announcing two partnerships to accelerate advancement in the space – Animoca, the distributor of Cryptokitties and Bitmark, the crypto based digital ownership project.

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The U12 life will be available in two colors­­, Moonlight Blue and Twilight Purple, beginning in October in the Middle East region, with pricing to be announced at that time.

The U12 life features an exceptional dual camera on the back that takes the difficulty out of capturing artistic bokeh photos. Add next-level creativity to your portraits with pro-like focus on your subject and a soft, delicate blur in the background, much like an expensive, high-end camera. Or shoot beautiful 4K videos with stunning clarity, perfect for your next viral clip on YouTube or Instagram. The front camera delivers richly detailed selfies with flash and beautification mode, even in low light, so you’ll always be ready for your close-up.

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The HTC Desire 12 and the HTC Desire 12+. Offering similar experiences in two different packages, the 5.5” HTC Desire 12 and the 6” HTC Desire 12+ are slim and comfortable to hold despite their 8: 9 edge-to-edge screens. The HTC Desire 12 is on retail shelves now along with the larger HTC Desire 12+. The HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ are offered in Cool Black and Warm Silver, and will later be unveiled in an all-new signature Royal Gold color never seen on an HTC smart phone before.

Consumers of either version of the HTC Desire 12 can look forward to enjoying:

• Big screen that’s easy to handle. More YouTube, richer gaming experiences, more immersive movies. A bigger and better viewing experience lets you enjoy the things you love while the swipe anywhere feature keeps everything you need just a thumb tap away.
• Hold on to special moments. Capture vivid photos, day or night, with the 13MP main camera, including Phase Detection Autofocus for extra clarity on the go. The HTC Desire 12+ even offers dual cameras, letting you refocus photos after the shot to add a gorgeous, artistic bokeh effect.
• Always looking out for you. HTC Sense Companion helps make life easier with Smart Alarms that respond to your calendar, Battery Saver to remind you to power up before you leave your home, and performance enhancements to clear junk files and free up valuable space.
• Inherent beauty with premium style. Paying tribute to the U11 series’ exquisite Liquid Surface, the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ incorporate a durable acrylic glass back surface with a new, streamlined look that will catch everyone’s eyes. The frame and curved edges have a better feel, and the dynamic colors add to your own unique style.
• All the space you desire. Each HTC Desire 12 model comes with three SIM and microSD card slots so that you can easily expand storage while still running multiple SIMs for all your social, browsing, and call requirements.

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