New HTC flagship said to be called the '10' - but don't expect a Windows 10 Mobile version

While many of its biggest rivals unveiled their new flagship phones at Mobile World Congress last month, HTC focused instead on its lower-end offerings. The launch of HTC"s newest range-topper is expected in the coming weeks though, but it seems the company is preparing to ditch its "One" branding for the device.

There were some rumblings a few weeks ago that the handset - which will succeed last year"s One M9 flagship - would not be called the One M10 as many had anticipated, but a report claimed that it would still be branded as part of the high-end One family of devices.

However, according to serial leakster Evan Blass (better known as @evleaks), the new phone will simply be called the "HTC 10". HTC has been focusing on that number as part of its "#powerof10" teasers for the new device, which some had optimistically interpreted as a possible hint of a Windows 10 Mobile version in the works.

Guess I can appreciate the optimism, Windows fans, but the answer is no. Every time, w every phone, answer is no :/ pic.twitter.com/Rfcue5uVKj

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) March 4, 2016

Unfortunately, according to Evan, that"s not on the cards. In response to numerous enquiries on Twitter relating to Windows 10 running on the new device, he declared a resounding "no".

If accurate, that would certainly be a disappointment to many fans of Microsoft"s mobile OS - and something of a surprise too, given that HTC"s Chief Financial Officer said at the launch of the One M9 last year that the company was "working closely" with Microsoft on a Windows 10 device.

Source: @evleaks via MicrosoftInsider.es

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