HTC 10 is the First Android Smartphone to Support Apple AirPlay Out of the Box

[darksnake]

It is not the first. Xiaomi can do this with there phones for years.. Mi4, Mi4C,Mi4S Mi5 etc. Thats only the audio part. Video HTC is the first yeah.

 

[oplix]

People still buy HTC?

Blind fanboys like you still exist?

 

[12vElectronics]

Blind fanboys like you still exist?

Fanboy? So just because I wouldn't buy HTC that all of a sudden makes me a fanboy? I don't think you understand what that term means.

 

[LCPepper]

AirPlay becoming more ubiquitous can only be a good thing!

Yes. As long as it doesn't bring down the quality and seamlessness of the whole affair.

Otherwise, to quote a famous man, someone's head will be going through a window.

 

[rrl]

This is the best part:

HTC 10 unlocked edition is available to pre-order. Get it SIM unlocked with a warranty that even covers bootloader unlocking. Go to htc.com/us to place your order.

 

[OEW]

Earlier this morning, HTC announced its new smartphone, the HTC 10, revealing that the Android device will have the ability to wirelessly play audio through devices and speakers that support streaming via Apple's AirPlay feature (via SlashGear). In addition to AirPlay support, the basic specs of the phone include a 5.2-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, 3,000 mAh battery for two full days of charge, and a USB Type-C port.

The addition of support for AirPlay makes the HTC 10 the first Android smartphone to work with Apple's audio and video streaming feature out of the box. AirPlay's inclusion into the HTC 10 also means that the Android device will be able to stream directly to the new Apple TV.

The move is a deliberate one by HTC, according to Darren Sng, vice president of product marketing for the company, as it plans to make its smartphones as feature rich as possible, even if it means support for third-party software. The company would even be open to including Apple Pay in its devices, if Apple ever opened up the mobile payments service to other manufacturers.
The HTC 10 is the company's flagship smartphone for 2016, coming on the heels of last year's HTC One M9 device. Anyone interested will be able to purchase the HTC 10 in May for an unlocked price of $699, and various, undisclosed carrier prices. The phone can be pre-ordered from HTC's website today, and in the United States users will be able to choose from black and silver color options, while other markets will include a third alternative of gold.

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[doublepost=1479797269][/doublepost]Good move by HTC to include AirPlay. Note: a AirPlay headphone is in development, which should compliment the HTC 10 (to see it, google indiegogo & use keyword: airplay)