Category: HTC (Android)

HTC Desire 2 listed on Vodafone Germany systems

We stuck our neck out a couple of weeks back and declared that this leaked render could be the successor to the HTC Desire. It was quickly followed by an actual photo and today we have a mention of the HTC Desire 2 on an internal Vodafone Germany …

HTC Wildfire 2.2 Three Update Now Available

Customers on Three UK with a HTC Wildfire will now start to see 2.2 FroYo appear as an update on your device either as a popup message or by going into Settings and doing a manual check. The biggest feature would be the WiFi Hotspot application which when …

Get Gingerbread on your HTC Desire now

If  you’ve gotten a bit tired of the usual wait for Android updates and are a bit more technically minded why not get your Desire running Gingerbread now. I’ve been using a great custom ROM for about a month now and have been enjoying the new features that …

HTC Desire 2 snapped for real?

Another handset we saw last week in rendered form has now popped out for a stroll (or train ride) right next to a hidden camera. If we’ve got this right it could .. possibly.. be the Desire 2. A front-facing camera is visible but other than that we’ll …

HTC device lacks buttons, packs mystery

A few days ago a very convincing render appeared on Pocketnow showing a HTC / Verizon device without any buttons. This handset, which appears to pack a bulge around the back, has now appeared in the flesh on Mobile01 complete with Verizon branding. Nothing really to tell you …

More on the Facebook phone – Blackberry killer?

After yesterday’s rumours of Facebook phones, more information is coming out. BGR have a tipster that was part of a focus group for what could be the Facebook phone, with more details of what could be in store. The phone will be cloud based and location aware – …

HTC Facebook phones coming?

A Facebook phone has been rumoured for sometime, but it now looks as though two might be coming. The rumours are the HTC are responsible and will be presenting two Android based devices at MWC, with Facebook pushed to the fore. Given HTC’s excellent work on integrating Facebook into …

HTC Flyer details firm up

This slightly blurry image is the HTC Flyer. It’s rumoured to by the HTC Android tablet device we’ve all been waiting for. Now amobil claims that multiple sources are confirming the device and even have specs. According to the sources HTC are keen to get this on the …

HTC post massive profit rise

HTC have announced huge profits of £315 million in the three months from October to December last year. They represent a rise of 160% compared to the same quarter in 2009 and, combined with rumours of HTC tablet devices, growth is expected to continue and remain strong, although …

HTC Wildfire Now On T-Mobile PAYG

T-Mobile UK have now listed the HTC Wildfire on it’s website for anyone wanting to buy on Pay As You Go and it will set you back £149.99 plus a £10 top-up. Before now the Wildfire was only available on contracts so this is a great addition to …

HTC Leak – HTC Desire 2 pictured?

OK, this is getting crazy now. Another leaked HTC handset has popped up on the web and, by the looks of it, it seems to be a successor the the fantastic HTC Desire. It’s all guesswork at the minute and the guys from Pocketnow reckon that this is …

Another leaked HTC render ahead of MWC

Another handset captured by the guys over on Pocketnow and again it’s all a bit of a mystery. The trackball is back, we’re guessing it’s running Android and it seems to be a fairly petite size. It looks almost like the HTC Wildfire and is perhaps a successor. …

Unknown HTC device rendered

Every year we keep a look out for leaks which, as Mobile World Congress draws near, tend to appear all over the web. This render, from Pocketnow shows an unknown Android unit. It marks a return for the dedicated hardware call / end buttons which have been absent …

HTC Gratia and HTC 7 Pro announced for the UK

The HTC 7 Pro, which appeared on o2 Germany recently, looks set to arrive here in the UK from February. The Windows Phone 7 device brings a QWERTY keyboard, 1GHz CPU and a tilting 3.6″ screen. Other specs include Doly Mobile and SRS WOW HD sound, Xbox Live …

HTC Launching Android Tablets soon?

Android tablets are everywhere – even amongst the beans and pickled onions in Tesco. Many, including us, have been wanting to know when HTC are going to get in on the action. Up until now it’s all been pretty quiet, but with Mobile World Congress coming up we’re …

New HTC Sync version now available

An updated version of HTC Sync has just been posted for all Android phones. It doesn’t really state what has changed in this version apart from the fact that “All Android Phones are now supported”, however there’s a very nice glossy interface which will let you easily install …

HTC Desire HD Stars in Toyota ads

Is that the Desire HD I see in the new Toyota Yaris advert ? In this ad we see a guy having a snap with Gaz Coombes from Supergrass, however his girlfriend ends up wrecking the photo on purpose. In the one scene we see the resulting shot …

HTC Desire Z and Desire HD receiving updates

Last night HTC posted a couple of tweets which will interest those HTC Desire Z and Desire HD owners out there. It tells of an update to “make your mobile experience better” but is not the much anticipated Gingerbread update. Update – Richard Tank has emailed in to …

The Desire HD and HD Voice – Does it have it?

Back in November we first got to hear about the HTC Desire HD having the Orange HD Voice capability. Eagle-eyed readers had spotted Orange stores displaying the feature right next to the new Android handset. A short while later Orange got in touch to ...

HTC Wildfire to receive FroYo update this week

Android 2.2 (FroYo) is on its' way to the HTC Wildfire just in time for Christmas. The official official Facebook page also answers your questions on the rollout, with most areas in Europe receiving the update this week and the rest of the world by Fe...

Android 2.2.1 drops for the HTC Magic

Hey HTC Magic owners. We know you're out there, somewhere. You can give your device a new lease of life thanks to an Android 2.2.1 update from Vodafone. The update includes..“The latest Gmail and Android Market clients; ability to save applicati...

HTC Legend devices get Android 2.2

HTC Legend owners, it's your turn for Android 2.2 now. The Over-The-Air update is now arriving on handsets and will bring your device up to version 3.15.405.3. There's the usual advice about backing up important data and we of course recommend downloa...

Desire HD owners getting OS update

HTC Desire HD devices appear to be getting an Over The Air update about now. The new software version should be 2.29.405.2 and is apparently a "large update" although in the footnote it actually states "Android market Update" which should be fairly sm...

HTC Desire gets a small update on Orange

HTC Desire handsets on Orange appear to have just been updated from software version 2.17.61.2 to 2.17.61.3. To be honest we're not sure at this stage what it's for, what's removed, added or fixed. Thanks to Dave Samworth and Richard Haywood for the ...

HTC Desire Z appears on Orange website

Well look what just popped up on the "Help and Support" section on the Orange website. It's the HTC Desire Z - a new Android 2.2 device with a pop-out QWERTY keyboard, a new version of HTC Sense, 3.7" SLCD screen, 5 megapixel camera with flash, 720p H...

HTC Desire update for T-Mobile customers

We're hearing the HTC Desire on T-Mobile has received an update which will remove the German apps that appeared. We're not seeing much else at present, but do let us know you spot something new in the update. The old software version is 2.12.110.2 and...

Legend owners now receiving FroYo update

Last week we heard that the HTC Legend FroYo update would be turning up pretty soon. Today Tom Gleeson tells us that his HTC Legend, which was supplied direct from Vodafone, has just started downloading the updated OS. The Legend, which we reviewed he...

Desire owners on Virgin Media get updated

Virgin Media customers can now enjoy FroYo on their HTC Desire handsets thanks to an update announced yesterday. The new software includes.. - Ability to save applications to the SD card - Facebook updates and birthday reminders on the call screen - O...

HTC Legend FroYo Update – Coming soon

Sure, HTC Desire owners can now sit there, all smug with their Android 2.2 goodness. But what about HTC Legend owners? When is that Android 2.2 update ever going to arrive? The sexy metal handset is due to get the new OS "in the coming weeks" with unb...

T-Mobile G2, HTC Desire Z and HTC Desire HD permantly rooted.

Once again xda developers have cracked it. This afternoon user "thatruth132" posted that permanent root had been achieved. They have been testing various exploits for days now. The files are available on xda to push across to your device. It's still q...

HTC Desire HD – An update on HD Voice

Last week we said that the HTC Desire HD was showing in Orange stores as being HD Voice compatible. We've been in touch with the good people at Orange and it seems that some stores were displaying the wrong backing boards behind the HTC Desire HD. The...

Vodafone UK To Sell Desire Z

Vodafone in the UK have yet to 'officially' announce anything but after seeing a press image over on Phandroid it is safe to say the network will be stocking the new HTC phone and soon!. The deal quoted is for a business price plan but personal contra...

HTC Desire HD gets HD Voice?

Stephen Skelton has popped into an Orange store and there, next to the HTC Desire HD is a little sign saying "HD Voice enabled". We know that the Samsung Omnia 7 (Windows Phone 7) has the HD Voice capability, but it now looks like the Android-powered ...

Desire HD Update Available

HTC have released a software update for the Desire HD today, Version 1.32.403.3_R which is a 23.82MB update which can be downloaded over the air. The only information listed for the update is "screen control and photo message compatibility' which migh...

HTC Desire HD Review

Even by just looking at the HTC Desire HD you can see it is a beast of a device size-wise. This is due to the large screen HTC managed to fit into the aluminium unibody design which was also used for the HTC Legend. For anyone in Europe …

HTC Desire HD hitting Orange stores

Some Orange stores appear to be getting stock of the HTC Desire HD today. Maaz has emailed in to tells us .. “I get the impression stores are waiting on stock to arrive today or tomorrow. Stock seems limited though - the main branch in Edinburg...

HTC announce the Gratia

No, before you even say it, this isn't the HTC HD Mini. HTC have just surprised us with the announcement of this, the HTC Gratia. No real fanfare on this or launch event, but it packs Android 2.2, the Sense interface, Twitter, Flickr and Facebook inte...

HTC Desire Fro-Yo update imminent for 3 customers

3 have announced that the FroYo update to Android 2.2 for Desire owners is coming the next 24-48 hours.  An announcement on the 3 blog apologies for the delay and says the update will coming Over The Air in the next day or two.  So keep an e...

HTC Desire HD Now At T-Mobile

With all the Windows Phone 7 news today, there are many people who are still sticking to Android (and with good reason), and the latest Android phone from HTC, the Desire HD has just appeared over on the T-Mobile UK website. The phone is available on ...

HTCSense.com Now live

A few weeks back HTC launched their new Android handsets, the HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z. An all-new web-service from HTC called HTCSense.com was announced too. It's a way to control and monitor your phone via the web and today it's gone online. T...