HTC has made good on its promise to release an Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire (after some flip-flopping earlier) but there are a few catches. The update is described by HTC as “for development only and not for general public use.” HTC warns that flashing the ROM may disable some functions and its disclaims any liability from the […]
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Windows Phone Mango smartphones to launch in September?
On the heels of the announcement of the first Windows Phone Mango device, Digitimes is reporting that HTC, LG, and Samsung will unveil new Windows Phone Mango smartphones in September. Digitimes had few details except to indicate that HTC will offer a number of devices, all powered by a 1.5GHz single-core Qualcomm processor and with displays ranging from 3.8 to […]
HTC Status now available at TELUS
TELUS announced that it would soon carry the Facebook-geared HTC Status back in late June. The day has finally arrived and it is now available from TELUS Mobility. Among the Facebook-centric features are a dedicated Facebook button and a modified HTC Sense interface integrated with the Facebook service. TELUS is offering the HTC Status for CA$29.99 with a three-year contract, […]
HTC looking to negotiate a patent deal with Apple?
HTC was recently dealt a setback when US courts ruled in favour of Apple over two patents in an infringement lawsuit that dates back to 2010. HTC responded by saying that it would appeal the ruling and HTC CEO Peter Chou added that the smartphone wars ought to be fought in the market place rather than the courts. Now HTC […]
Rogers HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D pre-order site now open
Anyone in Canada can pre-order the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D from Rogers Wireless as of today. The carrier announced last week it will launch both devices, “Canada’s first 3D smartphones,” sometime soon. The HTC EVO 3D will start at CA$149.99 with a three-year contract while the LG Optimus 3D will start at CA$99.99 again with a three-year […]
T-Mobile USA announces HTC Wildfire S
T-Mobile USA yesterday announced that it will launch the HTC Wildfire S, an entry-level Android smartphone, on August 3rd. It will be available in white from T-Mobile retail stores and online store and in black exclusively from from Walmart and Sam’s Club. HTC Wildfire S specifications: Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with HTC Sense Cellular connectivity: Quad-band […]
Rogers Wireless announces HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D coming soon
If 3D is your thing, you’ll be interested in a couple of smartphones coming soon to Rogers Wireless. The carrier today announced that it will be the exclusive Canadian carrier for the HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D, billed as “Canada’s first 3D smartphones.” HTC EVO 3D specifications: Processor: 1.2Ghz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Google Android 2.3 […]
Google Android 2.3 coming to HTC Desire Z
HTC reconfirmed today via its HTC Germany Facebook page that it will offer an Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire Z. It promised to do so back in May but missed its own ‘end of June’ deadline. The Google-translated post reads: Thanks to all who wait [sic] patiently for the Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire. We are just […]