WhartonBrooks originally wanted to develop only Windows 10 mobile apps but the company later made a decision to invest in phones, as well. That dream was short-lived, and in August 2011, HP announced it would discontinue production of all webOS-based smartphones and tablets.
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The HP Elite X3 has gotten folks a bit excited, but smiles are going to turn into frowns for consumers in the USA today. The Elite x3 features fingerprint and iris scanners, Qi wireless charging, NFC and 4G LTE connectivity, as well as USB 3.0 port with Type-C connector. “Together with the strength of our partners, we’re propelling the industry forward and turning the promise of mobile productivity into a reality for customers”.
Microsoft has said that Windows 10 will be the “last” version of Windows, with the software being regularly updated in the months and years to come as a way of keeping it modern, as opposed to rolling out new versions every year or so like other software giants. Additionally, there’s 64GB of onboard storage, and if you feel that it’s on the low side, you can increase it at will thanks to the presence of a MicroSD card slot that can accommodate a 2TB storage card.
HP has packed in a 16 megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, ability to capture 1080p video at 30fps and a front-facing 8 megapixel camera for Skype and selfies.
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If you’re interested in picking up the HP Elite x3, head over to HP’s online store, where you can score the unlocked phablet for $799, which includes free shipping. A Snapdragon 820 powers up the smartphone, thus making the handset the most powerful Windows 10 Mobile device on the planet right now. Speaking of which, the reason the Elite x3 is priced so high is the fact that it comes with a Desk Dock accessory, which enables users to add a mouse and keyboard to the phone when connected to a large display.
