HTC launches latest Sync 3.0 for Android Smartphone
HTC has launched the newest HTC Sync 3.0 update for the HTC Legend, HTC Desire HD, Desire Z, Wildfire, Desire, Aria and Hero, but only if the device runs on Android 2.1.
The update’s improvements are that the software now supports group syncs in contacts, extends calendar sync for up to 1 year and adds ‘My favorite’ for contacts.
The users can access HTC Sync to synchronize Outlook contacts and calendar or Outlook Express contacts and the bookmarks of web browser between the computer and the phone. HTC Sync helps the user to install Android apps and brings photos, videos, songs and playlists from pc to the phone. It also lets the user to install third-party Android applications on the phone.
Vodafone delays the launch of Nexus One (UK)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The planned release of a contract version of the HTC-manufactured Nexus One smartphone on Vodafone has been delayed till the middle of next month, due to unknown reasons.
While the Android-based handset can be easily availed from Google for around £360, what potentially is adding to both delays and cost in the form of import tax and VAT, is the availability of unlocked contract-free version from the USA.
Earlier it was planned that handset will be made available on various Vodafone contracts starting at £35 per month. No explanations regarding the delay have been made by the company despite the fact that by releasing the Nexus One in April, it will clash with HTC Legend, another HTC-manufactured Android-based smartphone.
Vodafone snaps three handsets unveiled by HTC
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Soon after the unveiling of HTC Legend, HTC Desire and HTC HD mini by HTC, Vodafone has already slapped its corporate card on the table and snapped up all three. All the three handsets will be put on for sale across a ‘range of markets’ by Vodafone in April.
However, these handsets have no US availability planned and there’s no guarantee any of the handsets are destined for British phone fans.
HTC introduces two new Android smartphones
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: An enhanced HTC Sense user interface has been launched by the company, available on two new Android based smartphones, the HTC Legend and HTC Desire. HTC Friend Stream, that seamlessly aggregates all of the users social communication including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr into one organized flow of updates are included in the new platform.
According to Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC Corporation, HTC Legend and HTC Desire take Android to another level in both substance with HTC Sense and style with HTC Legend’s revolutionary crafted aluminum uni-body design.
Broad improvements to applications including the browser, email client and others are also introduced in the new HTC Sense experience.
