HTC will launch online store in Taiwan next month to better fight against Xiaomi

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HTC will launch online store in Taiwan next month to better fight against Xiaomi

HTC is set to start operating its own online store in its home market of Taiwan. This has been known ever since December, when HTC North Asia President Jack Tong made the plans official. The store will officially open at 10 pm local time on February 4.

The move is said to be all about better positioning HTC to compete head-on with Chinese competitors such as Xiaomi when it comes to the sales of cheap smartphones.

As you may know, Xiaomi employs an online-only business model, and HTC is apparently willing to test whether the online channel could help it achieve better sales in Taiwan. However, the company remains cautious about its new venture. According to the aforementioned exec, HTC expects just 10% of its revenue in Taiwan to come from the online store.

For starters, it will offer willing customers two phone models: the Desire 816G, and the Desire 526G(pictured above). These are rather affordable midrangers, so HTC isn’t looking to experiment with selling its flagship One (M8) in this way just yet. Perhaps if the store is successful, the company will replicate it across Asia.

Score! program from T-Mobile , for device discounts

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Score! program from T-Mobile , for device discounts

US-based carrier T-Mobile launched a brand new program for discounts on popular smartphones. Dubbed Score!, the plan gives subscribers the opportunity to pick up a new device at a special price every year.

Score! is available for both prepaid and postpaid T-Mobile customers. Priced at $5 a month, the plan gives subscribers the opportunity to grab a free Alcatel ONETOUCH Evolve 2 after six months of membership.

If users stick it out for 12 months, they will be able to pick up a more capable smartphone at a much deeper discount. The latter includes a free device such as LG L90, or at least $150 off the price of a smartphone such as Samsung Galaxy S5 or similar flagship handset.

To sum things up, Score! will allow you to reap benefits at least six months after you sign up for it. The plan is a good idea for users who plan to change their device on an annual basis – it can really save them some cash.