14
May
Remember how we shared how you could get a HTC Desire for free? Well on Wednesday afternoon (this week) I received a call from Kristen Boschma from Telstra congratulating me for making it as one of the 25 Telstra Exchange Social Reviewers for the HTC Desire. I was surprised and honored to be one of the chosen.
Thank you Telstra.
continue reading "Mr.Gadget Selected As A Telstra Exchange Social Reviewer of HTC Desire!"
11
May
Looking for a HTC Desire case that will protect your device while maintaining its sleek form factor?
Presenting the Mr.Gadget HTC Desire Silicon Case (White). Made out of durable silicon, this HTC Desire Silicon Case will ensure that your device is protect from daily bumps and scratches. Perfect for HTC Desire owners who don’t want a chunky case.
continue reading "Mr.Gadget HTC Desire Silicon Case : Perfect, Sleek Protection"
4
May
Telstra are on roll. Not only were they able to secure one of the most sought after smartphones of 2010, but now they’re engaging the community to spread the word on the amazing HTC Desire.
continue reading "Want A Free HTC Desire? Telstra To Give Away 25 To Social Reviewers"
1
May
For those who’ve just purchased a HTC Desire and looking to get some backup battery power, look no further. The HTC Desire Battery is now available! Now you’ll be able to stay online for those important phone calls and emails longer – when you run out of juice on your main battery simply pop in our HTC Desire Battery and you’ll be set to go once again!
22
Apr
This has got to be a first: despite announcing that the HTC Desire would be on shelves next week (27th April), Telstra sent out communique that the device was actually available for purchase yesterday.
continue reading "HTC Desire Now Available in Australia – 7 Days Early"
21
Apr
There are rumors flying around that the HTC Desire is available as of today in Australia. My friend just got an email (which I will publish once it hits my mailbox) from Telstra saying that the HTC Desire can be purchased from T-Life stores. I’m going to pass by one on the way home so I’ll be able to verify this personally.
14
Apr
In a few days, Australia will get their hands on what is one of 2010′s most anticipated mobile devices, the HTC Desire. I see reviews on the HTC Desire slowly filling my RSS feeds which is evidence of the buzz it’s creating and all share a common theme – this HTC Android handset kicks ass.
One of the better reviews on the HTC Desire come from the good folk at Pocketlint. Their break down of the major features of the HTC Desire and their likes and dislikes make it a must-read for potential HTC Desire owners.
For those strapped for time, here’s a summation of their findings.
Pros of the HTC Desire:
Cons of the HTC Desire:
Advice / Tips for HTC Desire:
Via PocketLint
25
Mar
For those of you out there who are deadset keen on being one of the first to get your hands on an HTC Desire when it lands in Australia, register your interest at Telstra here.
Some of my friends are attending the HTC Desire launch event in Sydney today so it looks like it’s not too far away at all. As mentioned in my previous post, HTC announced that it would hit the ‘land down under’ in Q2, where Q2 is now only days away!
I’m interested to see who will hit our shores first: the Nexus One or HTC Desire. I believe that early-adopter Android fans will flock to whichever hits here first thus securing a formidable foothold for the future.
25
Feb
My friend Gunnar, founder of www.Prylkoll.se, who I met at the Seoul LG Blogger Forum was fortunate enough to attend the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this month.
As he was wandering around various stands he happened to get a first-hand glimpse of the much anticipated HTC Desire. The quick demonstration shows just how far HTC’s UI has come and also reinforces how much of a difference gutsy hardware makes. Put them together and you get a phone that is finally truly an iPhone-competitor.
Check out the video below and while you’re at it help him out by subscribing, rating and commenting 
Nice work Gunnar.
20
Feb
This is exciting. According to the HTC press release below Australia won’t be left behind when it comes to HTC’s brand new speed-demon the HTC Desire! We’ll be amongst the first batch to get our hands on them. Hurrah!
It will be available broadly across Europe and will be exclusive to Telstra (my current Telco) in Q2 this year.
HTC Desire = Google Nexus Twin?
If you’re thinking that the HTC Desire looks and feels very similar to the only recently launched Google Nexus One, you’re on the right track. Looks like the main differences between the two are the UI, where the HTC Desire runs the revamped HTC Sense UI and HTC Desire’s ability to run Adobe Flash.
Really hoping to get my hands on one for review!
Features of the HTC Desire:
* 3.7-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen
* 480 X 800 WVGA resolution
* 1 GHz processor
* Android 2.1 Operating System
* HTC Sense
* ROM 512 MB
* RAM 576 MB
* Optical Trackball
* 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash
* Bluetooth 2.1
* Wi-Fi
* 3G connectivity
* Upto 2 Mbps upload speed
* Upto 7.2 Mbps download speed
* microSD memory card
* Proximity and light sensor
* GPS
* Digital compass
* FTP/OPP file transfer
* 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
* Audio Formats – AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
* Video Formats – 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
* Upto 7 hours talktime
* Upto 360 hours standby time
* 1400 mAh Battery
HTC Desire First Looks Video
Press Release for HTC Desire, HTC Legend and HTC Sense UI:
HTC Unveils Enhanced HTC SenseTM Experience on New Android Smartphones
HTC LegendTM and HTC DesireTM take Android 2.1 to a new level with HTC Sense
BARCELONA, Mobile World Congress – February 16, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced an enhanced HTC Sense experience that will be available on two new smartphones that take Android to the next level, the HTC Legend and HTC Desire.
“At its essence, the mobile phone is the most personal item you have in your possession. HTC Sense was created to magnify your ability to create and define your own unique mobile experience,” said 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 unibody design.”
HTC Sense
HTC Sense is a user experience focused on putting people at the centre by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. This experience revolves around three fundamental principles that were developed by observing and listening to how people live and communicate. These core tenets of Make It Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected continue to be the key to the new HTC Sense experience.The new HTC Sense experience continues to focus on improving your interactions with your most important people. This begins with a new HTC application and widget called HTC Friend Stream that seamlessly aggregates all of your social communication including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr into one organised flow of updates. This simple aggregation makes it easier than ever to focus on what friends are doing as well as to view the images and links that they share. In addition to Friend Stream, people can be organised into specific social circles, such as groups of friends, colleagues or any other way that makes sense.
The new HTC Sense experience also introduces broad improvements to applications including the browser, email client and others. In addition, the new version of HTC Sense includes a new newsreader application and widget, as well as a new seven-screen ‘Leap’ thumbnail view for quick and easy access to specific screens.
HTC Legend
Built around a newly enhanced HTC Sense, the HTC Legend boasts a unique design with a smooth, continuous surface, machined from a single aluminum block into a seamless compact frame. To complement its looks, the HTC Legend includes a stunning 3.2 inch, AMOLED HVGA display. The traditional trackball has also been replaced with an optical joystick, surrounded by a narrow button to improve usability without interrupting its unique design.HTC Desire
HTC Desire is the richest way to visually experience news, friends, photos, favourite places and whatever else is important on a mobile phone. With one of the most advanced displays available on a phone today, HTC Desire is designed with a large 3.7 inch AMOLED WVGA display to enhance and maximise content, whether it is pictures and videos, browsing the Web or checking on friends’ status updates. HTC Desire is powered by a one gigahertz Snapdragon processor and is Adobe Flash 10.1 ready. As with the HTC Legend, the HTC Desire also includes an optical joystick.Patrick Chomet, Group Director of Terminals for Vodafone said, “HTC is a valued partner for Vodafone and has made a strong contribution to the growth of the mass market appeal of smartphones. Vodafone endeavours to offer our customers the widest and most compelling choice of smartphones and to that end the HTC Legend, the HTC Desire and the HTC HD mini will be ranged in selected Vodafone markets across our footprint. I’m particularly pleased that through our collaboration with HTC, Vodafone customers will experience a differentiated experience on the HTC Legend which will come customised for them with pre-loaded Vodafone 360 Internet services.”
Availability
The new HTC Legend will be available in Europe through Vodafone and in the direct channel beginning in April. It will roll out to other parts of the world including Asia in early Q2. HTC Desire will be broadly available to customers across major European and Asian markets in early Q2. The HTC Desire will be exclusively available in Australia through Telstra. The enhanced HTC Sense experience will also be offered as a free upgrade on the HTC Hero in Europe and Asia.About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the centre of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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