HTC selfie phone and smartphone camera attachment to be unveiled on October 8th?

HTC is preparing to launch new products on October 8th, having sent press invites for the event in New York.

Titled “Double Exposure,” the event will likely see the Taiwanese company unveiling the selfie phone as well as a smartphone camera attachment similar to Sony’s QX series.

camera attachment will have a 16-megapixel sensor and a wide angle lens, along with the ability to connect to iOS and Android devices. All this will come packed in a water-proof, “tube-shaped” body, singing along HTC’s dedicated app for control.

The publication adds that with this sort of accessories, the company is looking to diversify revenues and reach new segments of the market.

As for that selfie-centered phone, chances are its front-facing camera will have a wide angle lens and auto-focus capability (which is not commonly found in front-facing cameras).

HTC has forecasted its 12th straight quarter of diminishing sales, so it gotta do something to get back on track. Perhaps a fancy smart watch could help, but as far as we know – such device won’t be out before 2015.