The Rezound smartphone will provide users with the best multimedia experience of any smartphone on the market, Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, at a launch event in New York.

The upgrade to the recently introduced Android 4.0 mobile OS, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich, could take place as soon as early next year, HTC officials said.

Rezound has a 4.3-inch screen and will be available for Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network on Nov. 14 for US$299.99.

The device includes advanced audio capabilities with Beats technology. HTC wants to revolutionize audio capabilities in mobile devices, Chou said.

Beats involves software and hardware to bring stronger sound to devices through speakers and headsets. The Beats technology, which musician Dr. Dre helped develop, is also used in Hewlett-Packard laptops.