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Honor and Awards
HTC upholds a consumer-focused design philosophy, committed to working
hard in the smartphone industry. Over the years, HTC has been recognized
with many international awards. In 2011, not only did HTC receive the
“Device Manufacturer of the Year” award at the Mobile World Congress
(MWC), but placed in Interbrand's "Top 100 Global Brands”. Furthermore, a
multitude of outstanding smartphones were given honors for state-of-the-
art technology, product design and innovation.
In 2012, HTC One X was honored as Best Android Smartphone by Men's
Journal, Best Smartphone of MWC by Laptop Magazine, and Best in
Show by Tom's Hardware. In addition, numerous awards were given by
technology websites such as CNET, PC Magazine, Gizmodo, and Engadget.
HTC One S also has won the Gold of Taiwan Excellence Award 2013 while the
HTC One X received the Silver prize.
The subsequent launch of Windows 8X by HTC and DROID DNA by HTC
also saw these smartphones being included in LAPTOP Magazine's 2012
Top 10 Best Smartphones. Windows 8X by HTC was also honored as Best
Windows Phone by ZDNet. DROID DNA by HTC, the first smartphone with a
1080p Full HD screen, was recognized by ZDNet as 2012 Best Device Screen,
and Top 5 Best Smartphones by CNET.
In February of 2013, HTC One was awarded The Best Mobile Handset,
Device, or Tablet by GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications
Association). The GSMA award reaffirms HTC's design and innovation
capability. Also, Tech Radar honored HTC One as MWC's Best Phone, and
Best in Show. Mobile Geeks awarded it Best Smartphone.
Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S by HTC received the "red dot
award: product design 2013®". The red dot award is the world's most influential
industrial design award. Winning this award means that HTC's design
innovation and excellence stands out from that of its competitors.
These awards are the best affirmation for HTC and showcase HTC's
bold breakthroughs in terms of enhancing user experience and product
innovation. HTC's commitment to innovation never stops.
Social Responsibility
HTC has always cared for the community, promoting public service as a
duty and hoping to make a contribution. HTC Social Welfare Foundation
has been a long-term sponsor of the welfare of disadvantaged groups,
supporting educational programs at home and abroad, and providing
scholarships to impoverished students globally. In addition, HTC Education
Foundation is committed to promoting moral character and civic education
programs. Apart from the donation of books, the foundation works with
local and global educational institutions to plan educational projects, as well
as actively initiating educational incentive programs. HTC Foundation and
Taitung County Government signed a 30-year memorandum of cooperation
in 2012 for the establishment of Taitung Character English Language
Institute, and invited the University of Missouri - St. Louis Campus Character
Education Chair Professor to come teach character leadership courses.
These courses will hopefully encourage and assist participants to become
active proponents of character education in the school leadership team. This
will continue to deepen moral character and civic education in the country.
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