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The first Android full-QWERTY slider from the Taiwanese leader in smartphones was the HTC Dream released back in June 2009. Now you have a successor in the HTC Desire Z. A closer look and it’s really the HTC Desire that just grew a sliding QWERTY keyboard from the outside. Inside, it’s another story, though close.
Familiar Features
Like the earlier Desire, the Z comes with the same 3.7-inch Super LCD capacitive touchscreen with 480 x 800 resolution and 16 million colors, plus accelerometer and proximity sensors and the multitouch input feature. It could have been AMOLED just like the first batch of HTC Desire handsets, but HTC has already shifted to S-LCD in the later batches as Samsung failed to deliver the needed quantities of the screens.
Then there’s the same 5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geo tagging and face detection. But the HTC Desire Z one-ups the Desire with 720p video recording courtesy of its higher Android v2.2 Froyo. But an upgrade on the older Éclair in the Desire should fix that.
Other Desirable Features
Powered by a Qualcomm MSM 7230 CPU clocked at 800 MHz, a bit less endowed than the 1GHz Snapdragon on the first Desire, the HTC Desire Z enjoys the same plethora of radio and data connectivity options, starting with a quad band GMS/GPRS/EDGE on 2G and a dual band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA on 3G.
It comes with hotspot support from an upgraded WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with DLNA and local data connectivity like Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP and microUSB v2.0. Other features include a stereo FM receiver with RDS, a 3.5mm audio jack, SatNav support with GPS, A-GPS and Digital Compass.
There’s a 1.5 GB onboard user memory with 512 MB RAM and up to 32GB microSD support. Its 1300 mAh Li-ion battery delivers 9.8 hours of call time on 2G, 6.6 hours on 3G with 430 hours on standby. Some very attractive HTC Desire Z contracts have already emerged and the handset is expected to hit shelves in late October.
Tags: 5-megapixel, Android-2.2-Froyo, Google-Android, HTC, HTC-Desire-Z, qualcomm, QWERTY, social-networking, Wi-Fi
Open source mobile platforms are taking a solid cue from the Android operating system. And with smart phones like the HTC Desire placing a new benchmark for the technology, it is hard to deny the fact that other handsets being released are simply following the example that has been set.
Understanding what makes this smart phone so special is not just looking at one simple facet of the device as both the hardware and software are equally impressive.
Android Operating System
On the software side, the Android operating system delivers a mobile phone experience unlike any other. It allows for the easy access of a wide variety of Google’s web features such as email, Maps, augmented reality, search, as well as access to file hosting and media sharing sites such as Picasa and YouTube.
The Android Market also provides users with a wide array of apps to choose from –apps that would allow users to customize battery usage, better screen brightness controls along with other practical add-ons.
Even better is the fact that the HTC Desire is upgradeable to the Android 2.2 Froyo. This version of the Android platform provides better performance thanks to better resource management capabilities (Google boasts of an outstanding speed boost of up to three times faster than version 2.1 Éclair). Naturally, the improved performance makes this the version of choice and you can expect future handsets like the HTC Desire HD to come pre-loaded with it.
Web browsing using the Android WebKit is also a lot faster with the new Java API.
Specs and More
In terms of hardware features, the HTC Desire is the first mobile phone to place the Android operating system on a Snapdragon CPU aside from the Google Nexus One. Speaking of the Google branded Android, the two phones are so similar to each other that choosing one over the other is a simple matter of wanting to have the Sense user interface or not.
While some Android purists might not like having a custom UI, HTC’s newly launched Sense UI features not only makes the custom interface look better, it also provides plenty of new security features not originally available in the OS such as remote device access.
Tags: 5-mega-pixel, AMOLED, Android-2.2-Froyo, Google-Android, HTC, HTC-Desire, Qualcomm-Snapdragon
HTC, a Taiwanese mobile manufacturer, has been known to provide exceptional and unforgettable Smartphones. Some of their previously successful releases are the HTC Legend and HTC Wildfire.
Anyone can agree that HTC is doing a great job in satisfying the needs of their consumers. Their mobiles are well praised and much appreciated. No wonder HTC seems to be a tough competitor of iPhone and the BlackBerry. The HTC Desire is another mobile that Smartphone enthusiasts are sure to look forward to having. Let us talk more about it.
Looking Good
If you are looking for a mobile that will stand out because of its design and functionality, then the HTC Desire smartphone should be number one on your list. The design is very pleasing and attractive to the eye. The main highlight of the HTC Desire is its humungous touch screen that measures 3.7 inches.
You can just imagine how big that is. The screen is AMOLED capacitive which is compatible with 16M colours. You would enjoy viewing pictures more because of its high resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It has an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, multi-touch capability, a proximity sensor and a highly functional optical trackpad as well.
This kind of touch screen is surely one of kind. Once you have this mobile, you are sure to be the envy of many.
More to Beauty
When looking for a mobile to purchase, don’t just go for the most beautiful mobile available in the market without knowing the kind of features it offers. Good thing is that the HTC Desire is more than just a pretty face, it comes loaded with great features that you would surely need.
The most basic feature it offers is its compatibility with the 2G or 3G network. This means it will perfectly work with GSM 850 /1800 / 900 / 1900 and HSDPA 2100 / 900. With data connectivity it brags that it offers GPRS, EDGE, WIFI, WLAN and Bluetooth. Therefore you will be able to access the internet freely and share files as well.
Tags: AMOLED, EDGE, GPRS, HTC, HTC-Desire, HTC-Legend, HTC-Wildfire, Wifi
Owners of the Apple iPhone 4 are getting several options from Apple, and none of these are going to be solving the antenna, issue. Still, it is nice to have a choice every now and then. According to Steve Jobs, current owners of the iPhone 4 may choose to have their handset fully refunded to Apple –no questions asked. As for those willing to stick it out for the device, they will have a choice of various iPhone 4 casings that will help the device function no matter what way it will be held.
The sad part here is that most of the people who are going to bear with the troublesome antenna of the iPhone 4 are Apple’s very own fans and followers, and it is hard to deny the fact that these folks deserve a whole lot better than just a free case. Apple should at least give the users a substantial rebate or discount on repair costs –as no one should really stick with a handset that is practically broken already.
For those who missed out on the details of the emergency conference that Apple gave last Friday night, Steve Jobs basically went up onstage and practically denied that the iPhone 4 really has an issue.
The man managed to insult RIM, Samsung and HTC with a single slide as well as tell the world that the iPhone 4’s antenna has no real problems –with a straight face.
In any case, it is hard to imagine what form of bizarre time wasting rituals Apple might have at Cupertino that it took them a whole 22 days before they decided that they were powerless about the situation and should simply give out free casings to all iPhone 4 users.
On a more interesting note, it seems that the status quo for Apple is about to change once September 30 hits.
Tags: antenna, Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, HTC, RIM, Samsung, Steve-Jobs
The Android Os is fast spreading in the world of smart phone users. Currently it is said that there are more devices using the Android OS over all others. Of course, this does not mean that all of these Android phones are running the same version of the OS.
Samsung has already unveiled their upcoming devices for the second half of 2010, and right now, the only question is which of their devices are going to be ported over from Korea to the UK? The I5500 S and the Galaxy Corby are certainly going to hit the shelves, but nothing has been reported about the Galaxy Tab.
HTC has once again caught the attention of many Android fans after a leaked roadmap showcased a couple of HTC devices that are coming later this year. The HTC Ace has not been detailed, but the HTC Vision has already come out in images. The Vision comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard –which makes this handset the very first HTC Android that comes with a physical keyboard. In the meanwhile, HTC Androids (like the Sabor and the Scorpio) that were not part of the roadmap have disappeared from the radar.
It has recently been announced that the Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu has been eyeing the Google Android operating system. So far, it is rare that Japanese phone developers would make new handsets outside the land of the orient (and considering their very unique smart phones –or ketai as it is called in their country), but with Fujitsu, we are certainly hoping that whatever device they make will be meant for a world wide release.
Orange Mobile UK is also working on a proprietary smart phone. The Project JAL handset is rumored to be a low end Android smart phone featuring a 3.5 inch OLED screen and a 3 mega pixel camera.
Tags: Fujitsu, Google-Android, HTC, HTC-Ace, HTC-Vision, Orange, Project-JAL, Samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-Corby, Samsung-Galaxy-Tab
Microsoft has come a long way to prove that the Windows Phone 7 operating system is far more than the stiff and hard to use platform that the Windows Mobile OS was. And since they have first revealed the new system at the MWC, they have been able to convince a vast majority of people in the tech industry.
Now, all they need is the big reveal.
Microsoft has been sitting in a position below Apple and Google in the mobile phone industry and the computer giant seems to have had enough of playing third place. With the Windows Phone 7, they intend to show the industry that they have the right system to change the way people use smart phones. From what we have seen in the tech demos, it is easy to believe that Microsoft might just be right.
The new OS sports features that have never before been used in other handsets. The ability to transfer an app or a game from the smart phone to a computer –directly, has never been done before. In fact, this could change the way people treat daily work. The Xbox Live Games is one thing, but being able to continue progress in an app is one thing, and so far, they have only limited the application of the technology to this.
If they make this applicable to Microsoft’s Office software and other features –they can create an entirely new user experience. Outside of gaming, phones can start to be seen as real complements to desktop computers in terms of work.
According to recent reports, the new OS is expected to come out a full month ahead of schedule. September is the expected launch date for the first handsets that will be using the new platform –such as the LG Panther and the HTC Gold/Mondrian. HTC have had success with their HTC Desire and HTC Wildfire handsets which use the Google Android platform, so it will be interesting to see what they can come up with for Windows Phone 7.
Tags: Apple, Google, Google-Android, HTC, HTC-Gold, HTC-Mondrian, LG, LG-Panther, Microsoft, Windows-Phone-7
With a sizable 3.7” AMOLED screen delivering amazing colours and full contrast, the HTC Desire is truly nothing short of brilliant. Under its hood is a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor which aims to deliver unbridled clock speeds and a silky smooth, highly-responsive, and multi-tasking-capable system that is unmatched. Rounding things off is its famed Sense UI which has received countless acclaims. If there ever was a desirable Smartphone, then surely it has to be the HTC Desire.
It’s YOUR Mobile
One of the best features of the Desire is that it provides limitless customization options, making the device a perfect match for one and for all. Regardless if you’re an on-the-go office worker, a budding entrepreneur, or a college undergrad still searching for his own voice, the Desire can truly be YOUR mobile.
HTC’s proprietary Sense UI provides its users with a boatload of widgets that you can mix and match to convert your home screen into a personal source of information, multimedia, entertainment, or even all of the above, all at once.
Stay Connected
The manufacturers of the HTC Desire appreciates the fact that in order to be an exceptional mobile, a device has to have the ability to connects its users to the rest of the world through a variety of avenues. Voice and data connectivity options on the Desire are second to none and it of course, has support for the likes of IM (instant messaging) and Push Email. That’s not all she wrote for the Desire as it is also equipped with social networking integration which guarantees that you never miss a bet on Facebook or Twitter.
One for the Books
The HTC Desire is definitely a mobile to remember. It has all the elements both critics and consumers look for in a Smartphone. Come the end of the year, when all the mobile phone awarding bodies start searching for the premier mobile of 2010, there is no doubt that the Desire will be there or thereabouts.
Tags: AMOLED, HTC, HTC-Desire, HTC-Sense, smartphones, social-networking
According to recent reports the Apple iPad is going to have paid operating system updates. It may sound like a pretty bad deal to iPhone owners who are used to getting free updates to their OS. For iPod Touch users however, this news is hardly surprising. In fact, iPod Touch owners are used to shelling out 5.99 GBP for very major OS update that comes out.
Well, it is not that big a deal but it is something that iPhone owners should get to know about. The iPad is already coming out in a matter of days, the US launch date has been set to April 3 and the touch screen tablet is expected to arrive in the UK by the end of April.
The Apple iPad is the very first standalone tablet device to be made available (not counting the iPod Touch). It comes with a 9.7 inch capacitive touch screen with multi touch and a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. It also auto rotates with use of an accelerometer so users can opt to view websites and media depending on their preference. The device serves as a web browser (it can connect to WiFi and depending on the version, 3G) as well as a workstation with the iWork app, an eBook reader, a media player and as a gaming device.
The iPad has been confirmed to be compatible with most iPhone and iPad applications which mean that users will have a large library of add-ons to choose from. Apple has also been aggressive in getting support from many publishers to acquire content for their eBook library.
Those looking forward to the non-3G version of the iPad will have to wait until the device is launched in the UK as only the 3G version will be available during the US launch.
Find out more about the OS costing setup for the iPad at Know Your Mobile.
Tags: Apple, Apple-iPad, AppleiPhone, HTC
HTC has announced its stand against Apple’s previous lawsuit regarding over 20 Apple patents with regards to iPhone’s underlying technology, user interface and specific hardware designs. The Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturer has openly declared that they respect healthy competition for their supporters and will be prepared to face Apple’s charges head on. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation clearly said this in his statement:
“HTC disagrees with Apple’s actions and will fully defend itself. HTC strongly advocates intellectual property protection and will continue to respect other innovators and their technologies as we have always done, but we will continue to embrace competition through our own innovation as a healthy way for consumers to get the best mobile experience possible.”
The public announcement then continues with a list of innovations from HTC such as the first Windows PDA (1998), the first Windows Phone (June 2002), the first gesture-based smart phone (June 2007), the first Google Android smart phone (October 2008), HTC Sense user experience (2009) among others.
The vice president of HTC America has also released his views regarding the matter. He states that collaboration has always been a key factor in their overall success:
“HTC has always taken a partnership-oriented, collaborative approach to business. This has led to long-standing strategic partnerships with the top software, Internet and wireless technology companies in the industry as well as the top U.S., European and Asian mobile operators. It is through these relationships that we have been able to deliver the world’s most diverse series of smart phones to an even more diverse group of people around the world, recognizing that customers have very different needs.”
If Apple does get a one up over HTC, then consumers may suffer with the lack of options. The iPhone manufacturer does tend to keep a tight hold of its partnerships unlike other non-exclusive team ups with other phone companies. Having the Taiwanese phone manufacturer as a competitor in the smart phone industry is truly an asset for consumers.
Knowing the myriad of patents that Apple holds, they may be facing more companies in court but that is only if HTC fails to thwart Apple’s plans of dominating the industry.
More information about HTC’s stand can be read at Engadget.
Tags: Apple, HTC
