New information and images regarding HTC Desire Z (T-Mobile G2 in the USA, in the photo above and below) begin to surface. It appears that Desire Z will be lighter than Desire with the same screen size (3.7"). Did HTC manage to put all this goodness into just 120 grams ? The new mechanism is simple but weights less than you could expect. We'll have to wait and see about battery performance. This is the second Android phone manufactured by HTC that has physical keyboard (first was HTC Dream aka G1). [Pictures: Engadget]
The first Acer Android phone gets a new facelift and new OS version as well. The hardware is the same as in the regular model, and this special edition phone with bluetooth headset and pouch in Ferrari colors is celebrating the 800th race of the Formula 1 Ferrari team. The software portion of the phone has minor changes as well, new user interface, cool desktop wall papers and music resembling the Ferrari engine.
Expect a review of the Android 2.1 powered Special Edition Liquid E soon… Check out the exclusive high resolution images in the following gallery and the full review of Liquid previously on our blog.
The era of WYSIWYG mobile development has just begun. App Inventor is another cool free Google Labs product that enables anyone to start making Android applications with a couple of clicks. With no programming skills whatsoever, only good idea can be sufficient for the success of the application.
An application is born just by combining building blocks and arranging components on the screen. We suppose that this will boost the growth of Android Market even faster. So, what are you waiting for, check out this location and apply for the App Inventor.
We had a chance to play with HTC Wildfire, the new smartphone that will be a successor to the model HTC Tattoo. The newest addition to the HTC Android porfolio looks like a mini Desire. As you can see in the following table, it even has a capacitive screen (Tattoo did not). The only drawback is of course the screen, but since the resolution is lower than desire, it does not need a Snapdragon 1GHz processor, and works like a charm.
HTC Wildfire could be a big hit, considering the expected price and mass market audience that could afford it. It packs a new and improved version of HTC Sense, integrating notifications from social networks directly with a contact during a call. It will be available in cool colors as well (gunmetal, black, white, red).
The Wildfire looks cute standing next to Nexus One, maybe an ideal second phone ?
Since HTC EVO 4G appeard on US market, we have waited for a similar device from other manufacturers. Well, Motorola has made a bigger one. Droid X has a huge screen and following specs:
4.4" FWVGA screen (854×480)
Android 2.1 with Motoblur
8MP camera with 720p video recording capabilities
1GHz ARMv7 processor (OMAP3630?)
8GB of internal storage space
More info, gallery and side-by-side pictures with HTC EVO 4G available at Engadget
As you already know, the upcoming HTC Wildfire (aka Buzz) will replace the model Tattoo in the entry level Android segment. While keeping the similar form factor, Wildfire will be more exclusive, HTC is dropping user-replaceable covers, and sticking to a couple of catchy exclusive fixed color covers. We can see the resemblance between Wildfire and Desire, thumbs up HTC.
The quick specs:
Dimensions: 107×60x13 mm, weight: 118g
CPU: 528MHz
Screen: Capacitive QVGA 240×320 3.2"
OS: Android 2.1 with HTC Sense
Battery: 1300mAh
RAM/ROM: 384/512MB
Camera: 5MP AF + LED flash
3.5mm stereo jack, g-sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, GPS, FM radio
Other: HTC Widgets, integrated social networking (Facebook, Flickr, Twitter), USB Tethering out of the box
Check out the photo gallery on the official HTC site.
We're continuing our "What to choose?" series of reviews with Motorola Milestone vs HTC Desire. This time around, we are simply pointing out key differences between them, and highlighting some important features of Motorola Milestone. You can read more about it here.
We're back with another review. And it is a dual review. But, we don't want to see which of these phones is better, we want to see which is better for you. Interested? Then read more.
As usual, quick specs for the impatient. First we'll go with Legend:
The guys from IntoMobile have witnessed a great performance from Samsung at this year's CTIA in Las Vegas. While we wait for the Galaxy S to appear, with it's Super AMOLED screen that is said to be great even in direct sunlight, check out this awesome presentation.
As soon as HD2 hit the market Android equivalent was missing. We wanted the same specs and huge screen but with Android OS. Well, it looks like Europe and GSM users will have to wait for a while. Now the Americans get the chance to show off, as Sprint gets lucky and announces the new flagship model -- HTC EVO 4G.
HTC EVO 4G is definately a great device, integrating all the features of Android 2.1 and newest Sense from HTC. You'll notice the mini HDMI jack, a new feature that all the high end phones should have. EVO 4G has 8MP camera as well as front facing camera for video calls. The star is, of course the WVGA 4.3" screen, already seen on HD2. It is not yet known if the screen is going to be AMOLED. The Snapdragon processor works at 1GHz, same as HD2 and Desire.
