Today’s average forum goer at the Android Forums has something new to chatter about today. Going straght down to the juicy details: there’s about half a gig of RAM, 320MB of that is usable, 8 megapixel camera, a Snapdragon that’s downclocked to 768Mhz (but the new Sense Ui is still said to be “blazing fast”), and measures exactly 117.5 x 58.5 x 11.9mm, meaning that’s it’s just a bit narrower, shorter, and thicker than the Nexus One.
The back still looks like it’s keeping the contoured curves along with the Verizon branding. Interestingly, the entire shell on the inside is colored red, much like the HD Mini’s yellow. So far we dig it’s coming out sometimes in April or May. More photos are at the “More” of the post.
While the official European release date for the HTC Legend stood as sometimes in April, Dutch site Tweakers.net proves otherwise. Several forum members are pleased to announce that they received their units this morning.
This is somewhat special since usually handset makers are stiff when it comes to releasing their gadgets early, HTC being one of them.
Alas, there was no word of the Legend coming to a little place called the U.S., but according to all rumors that points to a solid yes.
As much as this is off the tip of the hat, so to speak, this might just be the real deal here folks. A recent leak is that the HTC Desire, the Sense UI counterpart of the Nexus One, is making its way to T-Mobile instead of AT&T, or in extraordinary cases, both. A ninja that seems pretty accurate says that after speaking to three T-Mobile retail store managers one of the employees responded:
“My manager said that [he/she] trained on a phone but was sworn to secrecy. It’s probably the Desire…[he/she] said it was awesome and it was Android.”
The second manager responded that the handset he/she was training with was not the CLIQ XT, but was “all touchscreen” and “large”. Pretty much fits the bill of the Desire right? Of course, this is just a margarita drizzled with salt, so don’t come banging on our door if it’s not real; we’re posting this because we love you guys.
According to BerryScoop, the upcoming HTC Incredible will launch on April 1st, the same day as the HTC Droid Eris will make its exit. What’s the strange connection here is that the Incredible would not simply be a new phone in Verizon’s system, but it would replace the Eris. Furthermore, Verizon is viewing the Incredible as their Nexus One that they would promote in stores. The upcoming CDMA Nexus One would have no place in a Verizon store the “source” claims, but instead would be sold online by Google. Sounds a little off to us, no?
As soon as the words WiMax, 4.3-inch screen, and Android (among other things) come together, you know something good is going to happen. That’s the HTC Supersonic, and that’s why this post is here. Above is a video that will surely be taken down soon enough, so watch it while you can.
Oh, and take a look at our Supersonic coverage here. You’re welcome.
The HTC HD2 was taking its red carpet debut last night. Despite the doomed fate of Windows Mobile 6.5, the Sense UI looks magnificent on the gigantic 4.3-inch WVGA display, complimented by the Blockbuster movie app which allow users to download movies straight to their phone. And of course there’s the almost possible update to Windows Phone 7 series that the HD2 could make, but that’s not looking good right now. There isn’t a confirmed and official release date, somewhere around March 24th for $199 on contract/$449 off contract seems very realistic. One more shot after the break with the HD2 in T-Mobile branding; a series of shots are at the source link.
Just as a case in point, the headline is nearly exactly what HTC said. Moving on to the story, Crave UK loved their Nexus One, until one day it appeared with the purple screen seen above. According to Crave, the Nexus One was innocently charging on a desk. They also swore that they didn’t kill their wonderful Nexus One, and couldn’t understand how it ended up in a purple coating. So Google encouraged them to contact HTC; problem is HTC was stumped. But then they pressed on and got this response from Mr. Clever HTC Support Guy:
“Putting a phone in a tight pair of jeans and sitting down would usually cause that kind of damage,” and “People sometimes forget that they don’t go in pockets.”
Could you please put that by me again? A phone can’t go into a pocket you say? On the flipside of things, CNET UK recieved a new Nexus One courtesy of HTC, and said they’ll be watching this one.
This better not happen with the Nexus One we just gotyesterday from Google .
Are you interested in seeing the Legendary unibody, sleek and silver, HTC Legend? Of course you are, and that’s why Chris Davies over at SlashGear has his grimy paws on one (we’re jealous), and also did an unboxing video which is embedded above. It’s a near-retail version; reason why I say that is because the microSD card was not included, and there’s no graphic on the box. This should definitely change when the Legend comes in April. Now check out the video and tell us what you think!
While you may not be used to flamboyant red phones, the HTC Incredible doesn’t look too shabby in red trim at all. Of course would Verizon allow such a phone with such out-of-this world colors to be released; we don’t know. What we do know is one, red and black is Verizon’s colors and two, that rumors say the official launch for the Incredible is from March to May (pretty wide, huh). Otherwise this Snapdragon, Android 2.1 with Sense UI smartphone is getting closer to an actual release everyday. Purportedly anyway.
Yes you must. Why would you want to stick with Android 1.5 on your Sense UI beast? According to numerous sources, Sense UI works great, and has the new touches that its friends the Desire and Legend have; the leak is courtesy from the always-working xda-developers. Of course, you could risk destroying your phone and your data, but anything for some Android 2.1 goodness, right? Right? OK maybe not, but the Sprint Hero ROM has been leaked as well. There’s another good excuse. Check out the source links on how to get started, but be careful ‘kay?
Today’s average forum goer at the Android Forums has something new to chatter about today. Going straght down to the juicy details: there’s about half a gig of RAM, 320MB of that is usable, 8 megapixel camera, a Snapdragon that’s downclocked to 768Mhz (but the new Sense Ui is still said to be “blazing fast”), and measures exactly 117.5 x 58.5 x 11.9mm, meaning that’s it’s just a bit narrower, shorter, and thicker than the Nexus One.
While the official European release date for the HTC Legend stood as sometimes in April, Dutch site Tweakers.net proves otherwise. Several forum members are pleased to announce that they received their units this morning.
As much as this is off the tip of the hat, so to speak, this might just be the real deal here folks. A recent leak is that the HTC Desire, the Sense UI counterpart of the Nexus One, is making its way to T-Mobile instead of AT&T, or in extraordinary cases, both. A ninja that seems pretty accurate says that after speaking to three T-Mobile retail store managers one of the employees responded:
Just as a case in point, the headline is nearly exactly what HTC said. Moving on to the story, Crave UK loved their Nexus One, until one day it appeared with the purple screen seen above. According to Crave, the Nexus One was innocently charging on a desk. They also swore that they didn’t kill their wonderful Nexus One, and couldn’t understand how it ended up in a purple coating. So Google encouraged them to contact HTC; problem is HTC was stumped. But then they pressed on and got this response from Mr. Clever HTC Support Guy:
