HTC confirms plans to launch first 5G smartphone this year

HTC CEO confirms company's plans to launch 5G-connected smartphone this year. — AFP Relaxnews

Over the weekend, XDA Developers spotted an interview published by UDN containing a confirmation by HTC's CEO that the company will launch their first 5G-connected smartphone this year.

Despite the continuously diminishing popularity of its smartphones, the once hugely successful Chinese mobile phone manufacturer HTC demonstrated its commitment to the industry by confirming that a 5G-connected device is slated to launch this year.