HTC to offer an affordable Android with its “Tattoo”

September 9th, 2009

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The second HTC Android phone has affordability and customization written all over it. Dubbed the HTC ‘Tattoo’, this handset reveals a decent specs sheet along with hardware and software customization options.

The phone can have a more personalized outer appearance with HTC offering replaceable covers for the Tattoo. Users can either have these outer covers designed differently or  choose from an a pre-set list of styles by HTC. The Tattoo also offers seven fully customizable screens with a long range of widgets available.

“Everyone wants their own phone to feel like it was specifically made for them. The Tattoo with HTC Sense represents an easy way to shape your own distinct mobile experience and really make it your own,” said Peter Chou, chief executive at HTC.

“The HTC Tattoo ensures that you can create the most engaging and appropriate mobile experience through simple yet powerful personalisation.”

Below is the quick spec list of the HTC Tattoo

  • 2.8″ 240 x 320 full touchscreen
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (more…)

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New Android UI coming with HTC Hero, Video

May 20th, 2009

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A recent video on YouTube shows off the new Android UI that can be expected along with the launch of HTC Hero (yes the Android with 3.5mm headset jack that we saw earlier) + Android 2.0 – Donut. The placement of gadgets on the homescreen in the video appears similar to the widget based homescreen on the upcoming Nokia N97.

Expected to come in Q3 2009, this might undergo lot of changes. A digital clock on the home-screen would certainly save some space :) video downstairs

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Android G2 is actually Vodafone HTC Magic; Update: Official @ MWC09

February 16th, 2009

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The previously rumored Android powered HTC G2 is officially named HTC Magic and is coming on Vodafone. Ever since the G1 launched, rumors about an upgraded G2 were out. HTC Magic gets rid of the bulky design that G1 features; this is primiraliy done by eliminating the slideout QWERTY. This automatically confirms a onscreen Qwerty (Cupcake!).

Confirmed features as per BGR:

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Is this the Android powered HTC G2? No Qwerty, Lighter

January 21st, 2009

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Gizmodo is displaying some spyshots of HTC G2, believed to be the successor of the current Android phone the G1. G2 appears thinner, without the sliding keyboard thus much more handy. A 3.2MP camera is seen on the back and we are left excited as always…

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Official Pic of the T-Mobile G1 – Aka HTC DREAM Aka ANDROID!

September 23rd, 2008

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COMING IN LESS THAN 24HRS! Stay Tuned

Update: OK HERE IT IS

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Android to debut on 23rd Sept as HTC Dream, courtesy T-Mobile

September 17th, 2008

T-Mobile is all set to reveal the first ever Android powered mobile handset, the HTC DREAM on 23rd September at a press conference. However the handset would go on sale only in October. HTC Dream is a full touch screen with a slideout keyboard. Recently a video featuring the HTC Dream has leaked out on the Internet leading to tonnes of rumors about the Android platform.

Google initiated Android is an open source mobile platform, the same is being backed by a number of handset manufactueres. Google has also kicked an Android developers challenge to get the best possible apps for the Android.

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