back to article HTC profits slump but Kim Jong Un's a fan

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC's profits slumped 91 per cent in the last quarter, but the firm received an unlikely endorsement after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was apparently seen using one of its devices. The company has spent most of 2012 fighting arch rival Apple in court and trying to streamline its operations. Its …

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  1. frank ly

    re. HTC

    "The company has spent most of 2012 fighting arch rival Apple in court "

    I thought that 'honour' went to Samsung? I don't remember reading much about HTC's efforts in this area.

    1. Bumpy Cat
      Happy

      Re: re. HTC

      I think Apple switched to Auto, closed their eyes and pulled the trigger ...

    2. LarsG

      Kim Jong Un

      Is the unexpected endorsement?

      Do they want to sell any phones?

      1. Rob
        Joke

        Re: Kim Jong Un

        Perhaps they are trying a subtle message, the phone will have Google's OS on no doubt and Google's motto is basically 'do no evil'.... oh hang on a sec.... perhaps it's not a good idea after all.

  2. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    North Korean Potentials

    Check out the following MP3 starting at 26:30 for potentials of North Korea: http://audio.kryon.com/en/boulder-2013.mp3

  3. Shrimpling

    If I was HTC I would be happy about being endorsed by the sexiest man alive.

    Ungrateful Barstewards.

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