HTC Corporation Announces 'HTC One Mini'

Taiwanese company HTC Corp (TPE:2498) unveiled today a smaller version of its flagship smartphone HTC One. The new smartphone shares several features with its older sibling, including Blinkfeed, Zoe and an Ultrapixel camera. The manufacturer said this smartphone will launch in select markets in August, followed by a global rollout in September. Given that Samsung has produced a 4.3-inch Mini version of its flagship five-inch Galaxy S4 smartphone, it’s no surprise to see HTC Corp (TPE:2498) follow suit with the HTC One Mini. Like Samsung, HTC is aiming to offer the majority of its flagship-phone experience in a scaled-down, more affordable package. HTC…