Once a nondescript OEM, HTC has swiftly transformed itself into one of the world’s most reputed smartphone manufacturer and vendor. It ain’t surprising that this Taiwanese was both Google’s and Microsoft’s preferred partner when they were launching Android and Windows Phone 7, respectively. HTC is one of those rare “smartphone only” vendor, which has managed to carve a niche for itself in a low-volume, high-margin operation. Where other vendors are able to come out with variants (upgrades) of thei...