HTC considering Liquidmetal for new smartphones

High Tech Computer (HTC) is reportedly considering adopting Liquidmetal for its new smartphones in the second half of the year and is set to cooperate with Taiwan-based chassis maker Jabon International for related supply. However, both HTC and Jabon have declined to comment about the rumors.

Since Apple has recently signed another 2-year contract with US-based Liquidmetal Intellectual and started hiring talent with chassis manufacturing expertise, the sources speculate that Apple may adopt Liquidmetal for its new products and HTC is trying to release similar products ahead of Apple.

To accomplish the Liquidmetal smartphone idea, HTC has recruited an R&D team from Japan for assistance and partnered with Jabon for chassis supply.

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