htc phones evolution 2002-2025 | 368 models | 88 commercials

In 1997, HTC didn't start by making phones—they started by imagining a computer in your pocket. Before anyone knew what a "smartphone" was, HTC was the secret force behind the scenes. In 2002, they built the Wallaby, the world’s first Microsoft-powered O2 XDA. Then came the HTC Universal, the first 3G Windows Mobile device with a swivel screen. For years, they were the "silent giant," building the hardware for brands like Palm, HP, and Dell, perfecting the craft of mobile engineering before the world even knew their name. The year 2008 changed everything. While the industry was still reacting to the iPhone, HTC made history by launching the T-Mobile G1 (the HTC Dream). It was the world’s first-ever Android smartphone, complete with a slide-out keyboard and a trackball. Soon after, they gave us the Nexus One for Google and the HTC Hero, which introduced the world to HTC Sense. That iconic weather widget and flip-clock became the symbol of a premium experience. In 2010, they even launched the HTC Evo 4G, the first-ever 4G-capable smartphone, proving they were always two steps ahead of the curve. HTC reached its artistic peak with the HTC One M7 in 2013. It was a masterpiece—the first phone with a gapless, all-aluminum unibody and front-facing stereo "BoomSound" speakers. It won "Phone of the Year" globally. However, the market became a battlefield. Massive marketing budgets from Samsung and the rise of affordable Chinese brands began to squeeze the Taiwanese innovator. In 2017, a large part of HTC’s legendary mobile engineering team was acquired by Google to build the Pixel. While HTC now focuses on the VIVE VR ecosystem, their DNA lives on in every smartphone we use today. From the first Android to the first metal unibody, HTC didn't just follow the mobile revolution—they engineered it. The brand HTC still belongs to the Taiwanese HTC Corporation. They design high-end "U-series" phones for their VIVE ecosystem, while budget models (like Wildfire) are produced by Chinese licensees. 00:00 Intro 02:20 2002 02:34 2003 02:47 2004 03:09 2005 04:00 2006 05:29 2007 08:27 2008 11:17 2009 13:33 2010 16:05 2011 19:30 2012 23:02 2013 26:11 2014 29:43 2015 32:46 2016 34:52 2017 36:21 2018 37:20 2019 38:10 2020 38:45 2021 39:08 2022 39:27 2023 40:04 2024 40:18 2025 41:00 End This video uses materials from    / htc