HTC Proto breaks cover, may give the world a ride on the Dragon

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Rumors have been circulating that HTC was planning a mid-cycle replacement for the [One V][3], the Proto, that would keep the line relevant in the face of some noticeably [tougher][4] [competition][5]. It may be more of a reality than a notch on the roadmap. As long as _The Verge_'s press renders are authentic, the Proto should be an almost straightforward, international edition of the previously China-only [Dragon line][6]. The design would carry the less [Legendary][7] appearance as well as nip and tuck those areas where the One V is weakest, adding a much-needed second core to the 1GHz processor and a slightly larger 4-inch screen. HTC wouldn't be reinventing the wheel -- it would reportedly keep the same 5-megapixel camera, 4GB of storage and 7.2Mbps 3G as the smartphone's early 2012 prequel. If, where and when the Proto shows up is still left to the imagination, though. Next week's [IFA][8] show is a tempting target for a late 2012 release, but there's no hard and fast rule that any introduction has to coincide with a major event.

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