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R.I.P HTC First aka The Facebook Phone

According to BGR, the HTC First, the first device to feature Facebook's "Home" interface, is about to be dropped from AT&T lineup of devices.

Allegedly, the sales have been so disappointing that exclusive carrier AT&T will be shipping all unsold inventory back to HTC once its contractual obligation to keep them in stores is satisfied.



If true, the news is terrible for HTC and Facebook, both of which were hoping to get the device into as many hands as possible. HTC released the First last month. The report even says the low-end and poorly reviewed HTC Status sold more during its first month than the First did.

Last week AT&T dropped the contract price of the First to $0.99 from $99, sparking conversations that the device was on its way out.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 May 2013 20:04

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• bobiroc

  Somehow I knew this Facebook Mobile OS would be a flop. It seemed rather pointless since all the major Mobile SmartPhone OSes already featured Facebook integration.
  

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  13.5.2013 21:34 #1

• SAW_FIEND

  EXACTLY Originally posted by bobiroc: Somehow I knew this Facebook Mobile OS would be a flop. It seemed rather pointless since all the major Mobile SmartPhone OSes already featured Facebook integration.
  

  OH YES ... THERE WILL BE BLOOD.

  14.5.2013 02:01 #2

• KillerBug

  ...but it was basically a nexus with one addon. I'm amazed they don't try to take advantage of that.
  

  
  

  14.5.2013 04:27 #3

• ZeusAV

  Should have been on a cheaper carrier to try to attract teens to the device. Most parents can't/won't shell out $100+ per month for an AT&T plan with this cheap phone.

  15.5.2013 04:46 #4

• Jemborg

  Maybe, Faceache is on the coolness wane.
  
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  16.5.2013 11:58 #5