Just minutes after Apple eclipsed the rest of the tech world with its invitation to the iPhone 5 unveiling, HTC sent out invitations to its own event. Taking place Sept. 19 at a venue in New York City, that event will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
As for what's in store, HTC isn't saying, but the timing offers some clues. Nokia and Microsoft will be hosting an event on Wednesday, September 5 to unveil some of the first Windows Phone 8 smartphones (Samsung already showed off the first one last week, the ATIV S). HTC is one of Microsoft's Windows Phone partners, but hasn't released a major new device for the platform since the Titan II in the spring.
This fall marks a major milestone for Microsoft's mobile platform. With Windows Phone 8, the operating system has been changed to be compatible with Windows 8 itself, allowing developers to easily make apps that work on both phones and PCs. The new OS also supports more hardware, including dual-core devices and HD-resolution screens.
It's less likely Android phones will be in store for this event since HTC has already had a couple of major unveilings this year with its One and EVO phones. However, since those releases Google has unveiled Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean," so it's possible HTC is planning a Jelly Bean device, or at least updates for current phones.