Category: HTC

iGyaan Road Trip : Electronics and Equipment: A Quick vacation Update
The iGyaan Crew decided to take a break, So, All of us poped up to Nainital and we took along our gear and equipment. This is a blog of whatever equipment I took. This does not include everyones equipment, only my personal and test gear.

LAPTOPS:
- Macbook Pro 15 Core i7
- Macbook Pro 13 Core i3
- HP DV6
- Dell Xps 17 (2011)
PHONES
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4 (Indian)
- Nexus S
- Samsung Chat 322
- iPhone 3GS
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Mozart
- Samsung Galaxy Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Pop(CDMA)
CAMERAS
- Panasonic DMC – GF1 + Lenses
- Canon 600D + Lenses
- Canon HFM 31
- Canon XL-H1 3CCD
Other
- Unbox knife
- Hunting Knife
- Portable Speakers
- Maglite 5D Flash Light
- Maglite Solitaire
- Hunter Spotlight
- Seagate 500gb Freeagent
- Seagate Freeagent GO 1 TB
- Seagate Freeagent GO Flex 1TB
- Transcend Portable 500Gb
- Technics 1200 Headphones
- Sony MDR EarPhones
- Belkin iPhone Mount for Car
- Belkin USB cigarette lighter port
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Apple Mighty Mouse
- Logitech Laser Pro Mouse
- A whole bunch of Cables and other little gizmos, Power adapters, power strips, multi plugs etc
We Had a great experience and decided to test out our stuff while on vacation. We will continue to update this post and give our insights on how a tech lover can travel within his comfort zone.
May 4, 2011

HTC Desire S Full Review India with Sample Pics and Video Rev

One of the Mighty phones from HTC’s stable the HTC Desire needed a real makeover to take on the market. With a big mass audience to please and some really big shoes to fill, does the Desire S really actually replace the original HTC Desire? Our Review looks into the mass appeal Desire S and tells you what it brings to the table.

BUILD QUALITY AND HARDWARE

The HTC Desire S is the best form factor of smart-phone from HTC with a perfect size and quality styling and brilliant form factor. The device fits easily in all hand sizes and is convenient to pocket around. This is by far the best representation of form factor from HTC. That being said the paint or the exterior finish was not up to standards, we saw the paint fade from several places with just regular use, within a week. We are not too happy with this fact and are unsure whether or not people can claim warranty on such units.

In terms of specs we have the following

Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Touchscreen
OS	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Thickness	11.63mm
Length	115mm
Width	59.8mm
Weight	130g
Built-in Memory	1.1GB
Additional Memory	MicroSD support (up to 32GB)
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA,Wi-Fi,
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Screen Size	3.7-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 resolution
Camera Resolution	5 megapixels
Flash	power LED flash
Battery	1450 mAh

We are calling it the Lightweight Champion because of the simple fact that it bring most high end features at a much reasonable price than one would expect from an HTC Phone

PHONE AND MESSAGING

The phone dialer is as great as any other HTC phone we have tested in the past, the earpiece and mic make us wonder if anyone can become any better with the voice quality. Network connections are smooth, we did face the “Death grip” issues in some case where the network dropped significantly when the device was held too tight.

Messaging is simple and easy with the HTC keyboard and even better with keyboard replacements from the Marketplace, the touch screen is accurate and responsive hence there is no problem with the accuracy of the keyboard.

we simple love the fact that HTC devotes a huge chunk of its time in fixing the phone inside the Smartphone, to make it work seamlessly. As is the case with every thing man-made problems are there in devices, But we have seen a huge uptrend where HTC and constantly improved their products over-time, focusing on past issues.

SCREEN AND MULTIMEDIA

We don’t see how this is an improvement over the past Desire, we were actually lucky enough to get the original Desire with an AMOLED screen, which basically trumped all other screens including the sLCD offered by HTC these days, the resolution is also somewhat similar at 480×800 pixels and the screen size is small compared to competition. Although touchscreen technology has improved significantly we can see that the device is more responsive and accurate at receiving inputs. Which makes the overall experience worthwhile.

Video playback quality is simply great on this device, we tested a huge array of video files, buffer sizes and audio syncs they all played great and the device just scored a ten in our books in terms of multimedia. The screen is still great and watching videos on it is still a lot of fun. Speakerphone on the device is actually the only thing we can complain about, because it is poor for a device that is so great. Low volumes make utilization of this device in public places a horrid experience.

CAMERAS

The device has 2 cameras a rear 5 MP snapper which can also take 720p video and a front facing VGA cam that not only looks far better than any other VGA cam that we have tested but records great video.

The rear 5 MP sensor has great color depth and a large view field, we also saw that the camera was much snappier at taking pictures and the rest of the HTC devices tested by US. Pictures were clear and crisp and low light performance was quite surprisingly good. Video is the standard 720p Lossless format, with little or no jitter. We love the added picture and video effects, makes the camera app a much more complete app, and you wont find yourself searching for a marketplace camera app replacement.

The front camera is great for portrait pictures and even great for video logging, without needed the mention of Video calling over skype fring etc which works natively and brilliantly.

CONCLUSION

The device packs a lot of features at a price bracket of 22,000/- to 24,000/- Indian Rupees. Possibly the best device in the market at that price, Comes with Android 2.3 right out the box, a front and rear camera and simply great form and construction. You cant beat that at a price of 22K . The fact that you can add a couple of thousand and get the Incredible S, makes us kinda jiggly on our own decision, Incredible S gives a Better Performance CPU-GPU, an sLCD, an 8 Mega Pixel camera and Better sound output.

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Full Video UNBOXING

FULL REVIEW VIDEO

VIDEO CAMERA SAMPLE

April 28, 2011

iG Exlusive : HTC Sensation to Launch in India on 22nd June 2011

Woah! We just hit the information jackpot here folks! You better hold your smartphone purchases for the next month if you are looking to get a powerhouse of an Android Device. A very reliable source at HTC India (Delhi Office) claims that the HTC sensation after its UK launch in first week of June, will hit the Indian Shores soon after.

According to this High Level Manager (who refused to be named) :

“The HTC market in India has grown tremendously after the launch of the new range of Android Handsets including the Desire HD, Desire S and Incredible S. We are seeing a continuous uptrend in market sales and earnings from the smartphone segment. The company sees the demand and has decided to make the handset available as early as June 22nd.”

In a later Q&A session we also were able to find out that there are 2 new Windows 7 Phones coming later this year along with a 3D HTC Android Device.

The pricing of the HTC Sensation will be upwards of Rs. 32k During Launch and then later fall below the Rs. 28K segment.

The HTC Sensation is the First Device from HTC to sport a 1.2GHZ Dual core processor and HTC Sense 3.0 along with the new SLCD High res display.

Like all our Previous Exclusive Launch announcements including the ones below. (For all those who don’t know our track record!)

For the HTC Desire HD (1) (2) (3)

For the HTC HD7

For the Motorola Defy

For the Sony Ericsson Phones

note: We hold no responsibility for the release date or the information: All information provided to us by our sources (who we trust).

We will post more information as we gather it, so stay tuned for updates on this (Bookmark this page)

April 22, 2011
AppGyaan: Top Apps of the Week Part 1: LinkedIn and Wheres My Droid
A Weekly dose of what we think are the top apps of this week.

1. LinkedIn :

LinkedIn is possibly the only social network for professionals, which has become popular all across the globe. Although the app for mobile platforms on iOS and Blackberry existed for some time the app was recently announced for the Android Platform. We reviewed the App and found it to be a perfect portable companion to the full desktop version of the app.

The app has six modules to view updates from your professional network, updates from newly established connections, changes to people’s profiles, and articles and information being shared by your contacts.

Something new to the application is the sharing aspect where now you can share news and information across facebook and twitter. it also allows you to share information among your contacts, making the network aspect of LinkedIn stronger.

You can also access the profiles of your connections and send them messages and invites. Messaging is an integral part of the network and is now fully featured in the app. You can also, read and respond to messages and invites directly from your mobile phone. Another new feature of the app is the” people you may know ” section which allows you to search for your contacts and aconnections easily suggesting the people through the search criteria and already existing connections.

Overall the app provides good interaction with the network, leaving little or no features compared to the desktop mode, we also like the module look which makes navigating through the app fairly simple. Some people also reported crashing and the app not working on some devices. We also faced issues on our Desire HD which was resolved after reinstalling the App.
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Download the App.

Android : Android App Download

Apple iOS :LinkedIn – LinkedIn Corporation

2. Wheres my Droid.

Not everyone can afford an iPhone or an HTC phone, that come with an added feature of geo-locating the device. Also making a device ring even though its in silent mode should be easier than just logging on to the internet and opening websites and whatnot. This is where “Wheres my Droid” comes in. a free and novel app that allows users to find their phone by simply making it ring at full volume.

“How do you make it ring?” you ask. Well just use any other cellphone around you and sms a pre-defined passcode message to your device. The message with the passcode will trigger the app which in turn will trigger the phones ringer to ing at full volumes. a fairly simple idea which well “WORKS”. The app also gives the users ability to customize the passcode to one that you remember.

Now the feature that was most interesting to us was the fact that you can also find the location of the device using this app. Using a different GPS only passcode you can ping the device to send you back an SMS with the location based in google maps. This feature works brilliantly if you have a smartphone which has google maps installed(mostly all smart-phones have Google MAPS). we tested it out and it worked brilliantly between our iPhone and our “lost Desire S”
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Android : Android App Download

Similar Apps For iOS/ iPhone

Find my iPhone : Free : Find My iPhone – Apple®

Premium : Device Locator: Track and Locate Your Lost or Stolen iPhone + Google Latitude Integration

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April 17, 2011
HTC Mazaa Leaked as a CDMA Windows Phone 7 Device

XDA-Developers have received an image of what they are calling the HTC Mazaa. It is the world’s first CDMA phone, with 3.7-inch screen and GSM capabilities (thats right GSM capable), which runs Windows Phone 7.

April 16, 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc : Full Review with Video

One of the most beautiful Android devices in the market yet, The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc proves that not all Android Devices need to be dull and boring. The Arc is a show stopper, and it certainly impressed us on another level.

Let start with the usual line up.

BUILD QUALITY and HARDWARE

The Xperia Arc has a deceiving structure, the device looks like a plastic toy initially, but is extremely well built and once you hold the device in your hand you will never make the same mistake again. It has a great design which tapers out in the center and broadens out to the side.

Contrary to what most critics are saying the device is extremely comfortable to hold in the hand and fits comfortably when gripping the device during those in game driving scenes.

The Xperia Arc also packs a brilliant bit of hardware in terms of specs. Check them out :

Specifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Frequency	Quad band
Phone Style	Touchscreen
OS	Android 2.3
Thickness	8.7mm
Length	125mm
Width	63mm
Weight	117g
Built-in Memory	512MB
Additional Memory	MicroSD up to 32GB
High-speed Data	HSDPA
Connectivity	GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Screen Size	4.2-inch, 480×854 pixels
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	16 million colours
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	8-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Ringtones	Yes
Music Player	Yes
Music Formats	MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Internet	Yes
Browser	WAP
Games	Yes
Processor	Qualcomm MSM8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz processor
Battery	1500mAh

Price :Rs. 27,500

CAMERA and MULTIMEDIA

The camera on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has an 8 MegaPixel Sony Exmor-R Sensor. It is just something you will love to – well, LOVE. The camera is absolutely brilliant, and comes close to a perfect replacement for a day use digital camera. The camera is extremely sensitive to light and will pick up the slightest detail in the image. The device also has 720p recording capability which when combined with onboard image stabilization methods provides a decent set of tools for video capture.

We were however, disappointed with the lack of quality and depth in the video captured by the Arc. while it looks absolutely stunning on the Device , video playback on a big screen looks washed out to say the least.

The Arc also provided the best movie/video experience we have had with an Android Device. The Display simply cannot be praised enough, the colors are deep and the resolution combined with the all new Bravia Engine for Mobile phones makes the video quality just Superb. We have not seen better quality on a Phone display period.

Sound quality, video playback and Audio/Video streaming work flawlessly and deliver a promising multimedia experience. The placement of the onboard loudspeaker is at an akward position and when you are holding the device in landscape, you will find yourself covering he speaker with your finger. The results of which can be devastating for the volume levels.

Check out the Video Capture Sample

PHONE and MESSAGING

The device is exceptionally good at doing what its meant to , the voice clarity is -bang on- at both ends, and network performance is sustained. The device is really good and pocket-able and simple to use, the phone dialer is fast and has large keys, the contacts and messaging screens are easy to navigate and simple to use.

The keyboard on the device is also, possibly the best stock keyboard we have used, clean large-square button layout increases the accuracy of your typing capabilities many-a-fold. The keyboard is quick as is the touchscreen responsive, creating one of the best touch input interfaces. You will actually enjoy typing on this keyboard, so text away!

BATTERY

Usage life on the Xperia Arc was erratic. Sometimes lasting a full day without a recharge, and sometimes asking for juice every 5-6 hours. The battery life tests revealed a lot more info :-

2G Talk Time : 4.5-6 Hours
3G Talk Time : 3.5 Hours
3G Browsing : 4 Hours
Wifi Browsing : 5-6 Hours
Video Playback : BE : 4.5 Hours / Without BE : 6 Hours
Audio Playback : Screen Off : 14 Hours (approx)

USER INTERFACE

The device runs Android 2.3 with a custom time-scape UI on top. The UI is simply beautiful and is like a melodious song that has no ending. The UI is the most innovative form of developer work seen on a stock device since the HTC Sense. The use of new widgets with the clean interface and the customizable App Drawer/ Full Menu make the device User Experience a wonderful one.

CONCLUSION

The device is good to look at and comes with Android 2.3 from the get go. The camera is good at taking pictures but, just average at video quality. The build is solid and the display like we said earlier has no parallel comparison. The device attempts at fulfilling the purpose of the average user and taking to task the pro user. We found no reason to root the device as we were happy with both performance as well as the UI (our major reasons for rooting). Although a new tool for the boot-loader unlock is now available and the full root for the device will come out sooner than we expected.

The device comes with a free leather cover and a free screen protector, which are excellent freebies.

There were a few negative aspects to the device and we will list them for easy access

The device gets overheated with prolonged use, does not affect usage but gets too hot to hold against the face.
The device also has unsteady HSDPA connection which breaks quite frequently
The battery is erratic and drains faster when the device is hot (see first)

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Check out the remaining pictures below while you wait for the Full Video Review to go up.

Full VIDEO REVIEW

April 16, 2011

Clash OF the Titans : HTC Sensation vs Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix vs LG Optimus 2X vs HTC Evo 3D vs LG Optimus 3D Vs Droid Bionic

Single Core cpu on a mobile phone is so passe’, its the break of the new world of technology and we are hitting it with the new dual core processors. Folks over at Engadget assembled the specs to all the dual core goodness available yet. We have it here for you in a tabulated form comparing spec for spec and detail for detail. Which one will you choose?

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April 15, 2011
HTC Sense 3.0 only for newer Devices Past Generation left out

Here is a big bummer from HTC, all devices including Desire HD, Incredible S or any other handset that doesn’t ship with it preloaded will not be getting the Sense 3.0 update. The company claims that the new Sense is Hardware intensive and will not work properly on last generation phones. This move could go both ways for HTC, loyalists will upgrade to new handsets and angry old customers will shift loyalties. what do you think?

April 14, 2011

HTC Desire S Hands On, Spec List : UPDATE with Video

We finally got our unit of the HTC Desire S and boy is this device a looker. Smooth lines and a nice curvaceous body, display looks absolutely stunning.

Check out the pics below and wait for the full unboxing and physical features video, which should be up shortly.

UPDATE : VIDEO ADDED BELOW

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO UNBOXING

Check out the Full Specs Below

Network	Unlocked
Price	25,000/- INR
Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Touchscreen
OS	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Thickness	11.63mm
Length	115mm
Width	59.8mm
Weight	130g
Built-in Memory	1.1GB
Additional Memory	MicroSD support (up to 32GB)
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA,Wi-Fi,
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Screen Size	3.7-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 resolution
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	N/A
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	5 megapixels
Flash	power LED flash
Ringtones	Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone
Music Player	Yes
Music Formats	aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Internet	Yes
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	1450 mAh

April 13, 2011

HTC launches the New Sensation 4G, qHD Display, Dual Core, Sense 3.0 (PR)
HTC has just announced the new HTC SENSATION 4G ending all rumors of the Pyramid with this device. The device is an absolute stunned with a brilliant 1.2GHZ dual core processor and a qHD Display. Check out the specs we like on this before the full spec list.
- 4.3-inch (540 x 960) Super LCD screen
- 1.2 GHZ Snapdragon processor
- Android Gingerbread (2.3) with Sense 3.0
- 8 megapixels in the camera and a dual LED flash
- Full HD video frame rate to 30fps at max 1080p resolution
- HSPA+ with download rates as fast as 14.4 Mbps
Before Launching in India/United States and Rest of the world the device will first launch in the UK and in Germany in May. We will try and get more info on the launches and prices of the device for our markets.

PRESS RELEASE

HTC UNVEILS MULTIMEDIA SUPERPHONE, THE HTC SENSATION™ 4G

HTC brings one of its most advanced smartphones ever to the United States exclusively to T-Mobile customers

BELLEVUE, Wash. – April 12, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today introduced the HTC Sensation 4G, a smartphone that shines a spotlight on entertainment with HTC’s new HTC Watch™ video service. Crafted with premium design elements, the HTC Sensation 4G features the company’s latest customer-focused HTC Sense™ experience that puts people at the center by making their smartphones work in a more simple and natural way. The
HTC Sensation 4G will be available in the US exclusively at T-Mobile USA beginning this summer.

“Consumers have quickly transformed smartphones into consumer lifestyle hubs that are pocket- sized entertainment centers that enable people to take their favorite multimedia content with them wherever they go. The new HTC Watch service makes it fun and easy for people to access premium movies and TV shows while on the go,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The HTC Sensation 4G combines this great multimedia experience within the latest HTC Sense experience in a
premium device that delivers a powerful and unprecedented smartphone to our customers.”

“The HTC Sensation 4G delivers the ultimate in speed and entertainment on America’s Largest 4G network,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing for T-Mobile USA. “With a lightning-fast dual core processor and 4G speeds, customers will feel the difference when accessing rich media and content on the HTC Sensation 4G’s beautiful qHD display. We look forward to adding the HTC Sensation 4G to our industry-leading lineup of 4G smartphones.”

Premium Design and Materials
Tapping into HTC’s trademark design language, the HTC Sensation’s premium look and feel is enhanced by its rounded edges, aluminum unibody construction and the touch screen surface is protected by a contoured screen that feels more natural as a finger is glided across it. The 4.3-inch qHD display delivers high-resolution widescreen viewing and gives the HTC Sensation slender proportions that feel natural in a person’s hand. At the heart of the HTC Sensation beats a powerful,
1.2-gigahertz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, which enables gorgeous graphics and all-around fast performance.

HTC Sense
Complementing the HTC Sensation’s premium design is the latest HTC Sense experience that boasts a host of new features and enhancements, helping people to have more fun and get more done. For instance, HTC Sense introduces a customizable active lockscreen experience that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that are viewed by simply turning on the display. In addition, the new active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets people quickly jump to the most used features, like making a phone call, sending an email, taking a picture or anything else with the same quick gesture usually used to unlock the phone. For instance, the camera can be launched right from the lock screen with a single motion, saving precious seconds when you’re trying to capture the action. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense look better than ever and, by continuing to focus on all of the aspects, both large and small, that make HTC Sense special, HTC introduces a more cinematic and immersive weather experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.

HTC Sense also makes it easy to have fun by enabling people to capture and share special moments. The HTC Sensation’s 8-megapixel camera doesn’t just shoot gorgeous photos but, with the new instant capture feature, lets people capture the moments they want without worrying about missing or keeping up with the action. The HTC Sensation also shoots full HD video in 1080p resolution, with full stereo sound, at up to 30 frames a second, giving you smooth video that is better than many
other phones. With the new Video Trimmer tool, people can crop their clips to the perfect size for easy sharing with friends and family.

HTC Watch
The HTC Sensation is a smartphone that is built from the ground up for a sophisticated, evolved multimedia experience. The 4.3″ widescreen display means that users can watch movies like they were meant to be seen – in their full cinematic glory, with no cropping or letterboxing. The HTC Sensation is also the first smartphone to feature HTC Watch – an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest, premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and if purchased, lets you watch them on up to five different HTC devices.
April 13, 2011
HTC Launches the HTC Desire S in India (PR)
WOOT! We just got info from HTC that the Desire S has been officially launched in India. We already have a unit on the way so expect the full sense treatment.

The device is priced at INR 25,490/-

Technical Specs

Camera & Display
- Camera – 5.0 Mega Pixels Camera, Resolution 2592×1944 Pixels, Video, Geo-tagging, Autofocus, Image Stabilization, Touch Focus, LED Flash, VGA Secondary Camera
- Screen Display – 3.7 inches, Resolution 480×800 Pixels
- Color – S-LCD Capacitive TouchScreen with 16M colors
Special Features
- Accelerometer sensor(UI auto-rotate)
- Proximity sensor (Auto turn-off)
- Touch-sensitive controls
- HTC Sense v3.0 UI, SNS integration
- Digital compass, Document viewer
- Dedicated search key, Organizer
- Voice memo, dial & commands
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, G-Talk, Picasa integration
- Audio, Video Recorder & Playback
- MP3, MP4 Player
- MP3, WAV Ring tones, Vibration
- Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- 3.5 mm Headphone jack
- Loudspeaker, Games
Message Support
- SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email
- Instant Messaging
- Predictive Text Input
Connectivity
- Connectivity Options – Bluetooth v2.1, Micro USB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
- Data Modes – 3G, GPRS 114 Kbps, EDGE 560 Kbps, HTML Internet Browsing
Memory
- Internal Memory – 768 MB RAM, 1.1 GB ROM
- Expandable Memory- 32 GB Micro/SD card slot
- Phone Book – Unlimited Contacts, Photo call
- Call Records – Unlimited
Battery Power
- 1500 mAh Li-Ion Standard Battery
- Battery Life – N/A
- Battery Talk Time – N/A
Mobile Size and Looks
- Size – 115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm
- Weight – 130 grams
- Body Colors – Black
FULL Press Release

New Delhi – April 07, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the latest HTC Desire S in the Indian market. The Android-powered HTC Desire S, equipped with the latest HTC Sense experience, perfectly combines a sleek unibody design with powerful features, and is a worthy successor to the much-acclaimed HTC Desire.

“HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense – this is what the HTC Desire S represents best,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The new phone offers an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extends people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original. The HTC Desire was extremely well received in India and met with immense success and we are positive that the new HTC Desire S will prove to be a worthy successor”, he added.

HTC Desire S

As a successor to the popular and award-winning HTC Desire, the new HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Inspired by the HTC Legend™ smartphone’s aluminium design, the HTC Desire S is sculpted out of a single block of aluminum making it feel solid and natural in your hand. With Qualcomm’s new 1GHz Snapdragon™ MSM8255 processor, the HTC Desire S offers snappy performance and power. It offers dual front and back cameras, High-Definition video recording and the 3.7-inch WVGA display presents multimedia content brilliantly.

HTC Sense

The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.

HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Koboä and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.

Pricing & Availability

The HTC Desire S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 25,490* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxes

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices 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.
April 7, 2011
Leaked HTC Pyramid now called HTC Sensation to launch on April 12th in the US

The leaked HTC Pyramid we saw earlier may now be called the HTC Sensation and may possibly launch at the event mentioned in the invite below, this device could be anything from a 1.2 GHZ dual core device to a GSM version of the EVO 3D, we wont know until we know. So we will let you know!

April 6, 2011
HTC Incredible S Full Review with Video and Images
The HTC Incredible S is HTC’s latest and greatest, But, does it really fit that mark? Lets find out.

HARDWARE AND BUILD QUALITY

The device features one of the most robust constructions yet, a rubberized body , is not only rugged but also the new in-thing. The device is great to hold in the hand and feels really good thanks again to the rubber grip backing. It also sheds some of the added weight that the Desire HD has. No squeaks or rattling from the device. Better buttons in comparison to the Desire HD and a nicer looking display with rotating menu buttons. The build quality is surprisingly good and we were happy with it.

Tech Specs
- Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 1GHZ
- 768 MB RAM
- Android 2.2
- 8 megapixel camera with Autofocus, Dual LED Flash and 720p video recording
- 1.3 megapixel front facing camera
- 1450 mAh Battery
- 480 x 800 pixels Capacitive multitouch SLCD display 4.0 Inch
- 1124 MB Inbuilt + microSd expansion
- Proximity Sensor , Accelerometer, AGps, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n WIFI
DISPLAY, MULTIMEDIA and CAMERA

The display on the Incredible S is simply stunning, the comparatively high resolution along with the SLCD screen just do wonders for the device. The colors are deep and the text crisp. The Processor may also play a role in the responsiveness of the device, but the basic functionality of the display and touchscreen is simply great.

The speaker on the device is slightly louder than its cousins ( the Desire HD/Mozart etc). But still not up to the mark from a device in this range. The video playback is smooth with zero lag and the fact that almost all formats can be played or play on the device thanks to Android is an added bonus.

The camera is no-where near where we want it to be, the images were bad, and we fail to see what dumping megapixels in a camera would do if the sensor is basically a dud. The camera is a big disappointment, although in crisp clear daylight , you may even get impressive shots, indoor and low light images are just very very poor. HTC should work on the Hardware instead of cramming specs in their devices. The 5MP backlit sensor on my personal iPhone 4 is far superior than this 8MP one from HTC.

PERFORMANCE, PHONE and MESSAGING

The device is a performer when comparing it to earlier versions of HTC devices and even some competition from Samsung. We ran Quadrant and Neocore on the device and we were quite pleased with what we saw. The scores ranged from

Quadrant : 1550-1600 (Highest Rank in the Stats)

Neocore : 56.5-57.0 FPS

The phone call capability of this device sets it apart, we cant stress enough on the crispness of the earpiece or the sensitivity of the microphone, the call quality was just brilliant. We did several hours of testing on the device and we got (get this) NO DROPPED CALLS in areas where we usually get several call drops within a couple of hours.

The messaging is similar to HTC Desire HD with the sense keyboard, the keyboard has navigation keys at the bottom which make it a lot more easy to navigate while in a text compose screen. The typing experience is much better on the Incredible S simply because of the improved responsiveness of the display and the processing capabilities of the device.

CONCLUSION

The Incredible S is a abandoned phone, it comes at a time where devices of its kind are becoming obsolete. The SE Xperia Arc, Nexus S and OPTIMUS 2x are already here and in the market. So a single core processor based device at this price point seems worthless to us. The Incredible S is truly incredible in performance and its built it also has a good set of specs, But its a little too late for the party. The camera is a disappointment, and the price point of 27-28000 makes us reject the device and look at dual core alternatives.

Price: INR 28500/-

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Check out the Remaining Shots and the Full Review Video Below
April 5, 2011
DIY : How to Update HTC HD7 to NO-DO

If you are like the many people who are facing issues finding the NO-DO Update.

With thanks to a tip from iGyaan Reader : Gary.

We have the Step by Step Solution for You

1. Start Zune
2. Turn off Data connection and Wifi on the Phone
3. Connect the Phone with the PC (USB)
4. Start the update search in Zune
5. About 3 seconds later, disconnect your PC from the internet (Turn WLAN off).
6. Zune finds NoDo-Update. Press OK.
7. Connect to the internet again and install the update.

As we tested this works brilliantly on all those devices which don’t see the update.

Also if it fails the first time, simply try the process again.

April 2, 2011
HTC HD7 gets the NoDo update for WIndows Phone 7, Copy Paste is a Go

Looks like here it is, we just had a Phone Update POP-UP on our HD7 and it looks like copy paste is now available on the HD7. To simply get the update, sync up your phone with Windows or Mac computer and enjoy!

March 30, 2011