HTC U launches next month

The upcoming HTC U smartphone is expected to launch mid to late April with a global releasing following in May.

A new report from VentureBeat suggests that the HTC U smartphone will launch mid to late April with a global release following in May.

The report also suggests the HTC U will feature Edge Sense, a new sensor tool that allows users to open apps and control phone functions by squeezing, swiping and tapping the metal edges on the sides of the device.