(Update: It’s Called The HTC Mini) HTC Comes Up With Small Bluetooth Handset To Augment Large Phones

People are often complaining that smartphones are getting too big. I often agree, though my Galaxy Note II betrays that. HTC thinks they have found a solution, but it’s not making smartphones any smaller. They want to include an accessory with every big smartphone that will act like a mini phone, connected through Bluetooth using a tap with NFC.

This little remote will make phone calls, control your phone, and even help you find it in case it’s lost (and within the 30 foot Bluetooth range). It’ll also show you notifications on its small display. So instead of carrying around a big phone like some people hate, you can carry around a big phone and a small phone. Logic.

This mini remote will be bundled with the HTC Butterfly (our DROID DNA) in China. Are you one of those people who loves small phones? Does this help you at all? Would you use one of these? We’re honestly curious. Leave your thoughts in a comment!

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this is the stupidest thing ever invented! lol.

"you hate big phones, you say? instead of suggesting you buy a regular sized phone that you'll like, why not get this big @ss phone AND also get a crappy mini phone to control it? :D"

***coming soon*** a premium $10 tablet only app that let's you control your crappy mini phone to control your big @ss phone!!! trollolo

darinbro 9 pts

why not just make it a cool wrist watch

checkyourdesign 5 pts

Why not just have a Bluetooth headset... Seems like a waste

CallChrisNow 18 pts

I'm not going to lie, I like the idea of this. It's really bringing us forward, allowing the best of both worlds - large display phones that can do anything, and a small easy to use handset. In addition this is going to reduce dropped devices, reduce theft, and increase ease of use. Excellent.

 

I hope this isn't a direct line to super-sized phones, though. I think the size they have now is perfect. You can get devices from <4" straight up to almost 6"

Haloruler64 82 pts

 CallChrisNow This works on Bluetooth, you'll need to be 30 feet away from the device or less. So you'll need to carry both at all times, meaning theft/loss will not be reduced. 

CallChrisNow 18 pts

 Haloruler64 I understand that, I didn't mention loss. My point on theft is that you're holding a bluetooth device to your head, not a Galaxy Note II you just picked up from Best Buy. Nobody knows what device you're carrying. My Galaxy Nexus is obviously worth less than the Note II. Keeping it out of sight reduces desire to steal.

 

It wouldn't make much sense if you didn't carry the phone with you, would it?

 Haloruler64  CallChrisNow  I think what he's saying is that if you have this thing in your face while talking than a gigantic phone, it would less likely be targeted for theft cause they think you're using a cheap phone/

Haloruler64 82 pts

 CallChrisNow True. But the 5" bulge (other bulge) in your pocket says otherwise O_o