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Android Gingerbread given blurry photo, may pack video chat
Oct 18th
Google’s next release of Android, better known by its Gingerbread codename, may make video chat an important staple of its design based on a leak on Monday. What may become Android 3.0 has received only a single blurry photo from a Nexus One but word that it should use the same video format as behind Gmail’s feature. The technique described by Phandroid could theoretically let Android users talk to Gmail desktop owners and not just other mobile devices.
Video chat has been a sore point for Android 2.2 to date. Devices have had the option since the HTC Evo 4G and More >
Hands on: HTC HD7 running Windows Phone 7
Oct 11th
Electronista had a chance to spend time with HTC’s new HD7 handset running Windows Phone 7. The device represents HTC’s flagship Windows Phone 7 offering, with a feature set that aims to compete with the latest high-end smartphones. The HD7 integrates a 4.3-inch display with 800×480 resolution, matching the Evo 4G.
The overall form and dimensions are very close to the Evo 4G, which is also one of the largest smartphone on the market. The HD7 offers more of a modern look, with a gunmetal band around the edge and brushed metal surrounding the camera components. The metal plate covering the More >
HTC handsets with WP7 pass through FCC tests
Oct 5th
A new FCC listing reveals two new HTC handsets with Windows Phone 7 that will soon reach the market, though which ones they are exactly isn’t clear. The documents reveal that the HTC PD29110 has support for WCDMA Band IV, indicating it may be coming to T-Mobile. The PD29110 has WCDMA V network compatibility, making it a perfect fit for AT&T.
The PD29110 will also sport front- and rear-facing cameras, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, according to the FCC documents. According to earlier leaks, the former may turn out to be the HTC Spark, while the latter is expected to be the More >
HTC to bring out black Legend, white Desire in Europe
Oct 4th
The HTC Legend and Desire will soon be available in Europe in black and white, respectively. The new models are due later in October and the official color names are phantom black and brilliant white. This marks the first time a white Desire will be sold, or an all-black Legend. HTC said major European carriers will sell the handsets, but did not specify names.
Other than the colors, the phones are functionally identical to existing Legends and Desires. HTC has not revealed pricing information for the two new models, but they should cost the same as the currently available versions. More >
HTC Merge gets pre-unveil test, outruns other Android phones
Oct 4th
The HTC Merge had virtually all its details exposed today in a pre-review that also provided surprising benchmarks. The Android 2.2 slider is said to have good build quality and a well-designed keyboard, and has the suspected GSM SIM slot preloaded with a Vodafone card for European roaming. It uses the latest version of HTC Sense, but as expected requires mandatory Bing; Android Central notes that Google Maps is still downloadable, however.
A five-megapixel camera makes it no different than most typical HTC Android phones, although it records 720p video from the start rather than needing a firmware update. The Merge More >