Watch HTC officially unveil the HTC U 11 smartphone at a private event overseas in Taiwan via live-stream here at 2:00AM EST. The handset is expected to succeed the HTC 10 from last year, but borrow traits such as a metal and glass build from the HTC U Series made up of U Ultra and U Play. It’s a bit late to the game for HTC this year, who normally announces their flagship in March, but we did get the U Ultra to settle the market a bit as consumers wait for the U 11 smartphone. As you can tell by the time this is happening, the event translates over to mid-way through the night here on the East Coast of America. We’ll probably be sleeping when you read this, but we’ll be up early to bring you the latest coverage and insight left over from the event first thing on May 16th.

HTC doesn’t always hold a live-stream for its press events, so you know it’s important when they do. The company has been trying to rebound from several slow quarters and perhaps the worst response it has ever gotten from a mobile device. If you’re reading this, then you probably know what we’re talking about. This has led many to question the future of HTC’s mobile division, and if it would continue despite losses obtained. The strategy behind launching fewer, but more premium smartphones designed “For You,” hasn’t exactly gone as hoped, and this could be perhaps be the company’s last-ever chance at re-positioning itself and its mobile brand. For the HTC U 11 unveiling, you’ll be able to sit back and watch the show from the comfort of your own home, that is, if you’re awake for the show.

In the midst of getting ready for Google I/O 2017, as you can probably tell through all our homepage banners, we’ll have full coverage for you regarding HTC’s latest and greatest smartphone during regular business hours on May 16th. The day will be no bigger for anyone other than HTC, who has had fans from around the globe waiting for the clock to strike this moment. Although many questions have already been answered through prior leaks, teasers and reports, some questions still remain including the details in regard to Sense 9.0 and Edge Sense, as well as pricing and availability.

HTC invites press and media to attend such an unveiling of theirs, however, that’s not the only way one can watch it. As mentioned above, HTC will live-stream the unveiling online.

The live-stream is now up on YouTube as well as the company’s website here, and will begin once the clock ticks 2:00am EST. Bookmark this page and tune-in once the event starts. We’ve included the stream for you directly below. In the meantime, you can catch up on what to expect here. You can count on us to bring full coverage and post analysis once we arrive in the office on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Re-watch the event in its entirety below or follow the links to our coverage and analysis (thus far).

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