**w is the perfect time for HTC to strike Samsung’s Galaxy empire Things have generally gone poorly for HTC over the past two years. While it has seen its profitability and market share erode, its rival Samsung has thrived to the point where it*has become nearly sy**nymous with Android phones in the minds of many consumers. However, as HTC looks to make a comeback with its just-an**unced HTC One (M8), it takes the stage under circumstances that are far more favorable than when it first launched the HTC One last year.