Verizon Stages Windows Phone-Powered HTC One (M8) Image Ahead Of Announcement

Humberto Saabedra

Verizon has inadvertently confirmed through an image found on its servers that it will soon launch and carry a new variant of HTC’s One (M8) Android flagship, this one powered by Windows Phone 8.1, but otherwise being identical in terms of hardware and key features.

Verizon HTC W8The phone is expected to be announced by Verizon and HTC during a press event on August 19th, with the retail launch set for the 21st. Currently, the only other HTC Windows Phone smartphone in Verizon’s current lineup is the 2 year old HTC 8X, which is still being sold for $49.99 after new 2 year agreement online. The phone will be known as the HTC One W8 with pricing yet to be determined, with both Verizon and HTC refusing to confirm the phone at this time.

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