HTC U (aka Ocean) coming with game-changing camera with 360-degree video recording

Taiwanese smartphone-maker, HTC, which is scheduled to launch the company flagship HTC U 11 (aka Ocean) later this month, has released new teaser revealing key camera feature.

In a short 9 seconds enticing video trailer, HTC shows a dirt bike racers circling around a person, who seem to be recording the video, then HTC adds from graphics having red concentric circles converging towards him, revealing that the upcoming HTC phone will be able to take 360-degree video. That's remarkable, there's no phone in the market that boasts this feature.

Mobile companies such as Samsung, LG and even HTC have launched stand-alone 360-degree camera devices, but this will be the first time, a smartphone will come with such game-changing camera hardware.

There is no word on the how the camera works, but we believe that HTC might have incorporated wide-angle cameras on both front and back, and with the help of software, the phone will be able to merge the video being recorded on the two cameras and play it back with 360-degree view.

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This second such feature, besides the squeezable multi-functional frame, that makes HTC U 11 a unique smartphone in the market.

For those unaware, upcoming HTC U 11 is said to boast ultra-sensitive frame dubbed as 'Edge Sense' technology that can perform all the functions of the physical buttons (power on/off and volume rockers) seen in current crop of smartphones.

It is also sensitive enough to differentiate between the actual or false touch of the finger, so that the screen is not turned on or off unintentionally when kept in the pocket.

It is also believed that the touch-sensitive frame can also perform additional functions including scrolling, act as shutter button for camera, switch between apps and many more.

Other stipulated features include 5.5-inch QHD screen, 64GB/128GB internal storage, 12MP camera on the back, 16MP snapper on the front and also boast Bluetooth 5.0, which will allow wireless transfer of data between smartphones up to 800 feet.

HTC U 11 is scheduled for official launch next week on May 16, so the company, in a bid to create curiosity among fans is expected release more teasers.

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