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HTC Desire VC launched in India for Rs 21,999

The official HTC Desire VC Tata Docomo India price and availability details have arrived. The Taiwanese manufacturer has partnered with the carrier to offer the device with a range of flexible data plans.

This member of the Desire series deploys a 4-inch display that’s said to render a hyper-viewing angle for streaming media content. It tags along the dual SIM attribute and enables convenient switching between CDMA and GSM Networks. A 5MP autofocus snapper with flash is embedded on its exterior. It is powered by a 1650 mAh battery. The phone has a 1GHz processor. It ships with Android ICS out of the box.

[quote]“The new HTC Desire VC is an excellent amalgamation of style and technology. Its innovative design and dual-sim capability allows users to maximize their network connections while smartly managing data usage – making it the perfect lifestyle smartphone choice,” commented Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India.[/quote]

Quite predictably, the handset employs Beats Audio technology to cater to musical needs. It packs in 4GB of memory onboard that can be expanded via a microSD card slot. Besides, there’s free Dropbox storage for 2 years. For connectivity purposes, options like Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro-USB port and Bluetooth 4.0 are thrown into the mix. This ICS handset is the first to provide its users with HSIA internet for smooth web browsing.

Its price is marked at Rs. 21,999. Apart from convenient data plans, buyers tying up with the network provider’s post-paid or pre-paid schemes will receive a voice and data offer too.

August 5, 2012
HTC changing its geometry with the new Vertex Tablet!

We have a new report that sheds more light on this HTC product. Apparently HTC has forgotten all about its past in the tablet market and is planning the HTC Vertex HD, a tablet that has already shown up in benchmark tests.

According to Slashgear, the new tablet will sport a 10.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, 1.3GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel shooter, Bluetooth 4.0 and Beats Audio support. The device is running Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich right now, although that may change by the time it hits stores.

Speaking about availability details, we don’t have any launch dates or pricing for this new Android device, so we’ll have to wait for HTC and its carrier partners to officially unveil it, or leak more details about it. What’s clear so far is that the device doesn’t appear to be necessarily an iPad contender, but it’s neither an affordable 7-inch device meant to take on the Google Nexus 7.

Could the Vertex be a budget 10-inch tablet? Anyone interested in a new HTC tablet?

July 14, 2012
HTC will Launch the One X for India, in Singapore we go Live at 1:00 PM IST

We are currently in Singapore to cover the launch of the HTC ONE X, One of the most anticipated smartphones from HTC’s stable. The device features a 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 resolution display along with a 1.5 GHz, quad core cpu, Android ICS 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4, 32 GB inbuilt and 1 GB of RAM. The One X also has a F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens 8 MP camera.

Bookmark this page as we go live around 12:00PM IST and the Launch begins at 1:00 PM IST.

LIVE BLOG

VIDEO FEED

March 30, 2012
iGyaan Holiday Guide : Extreme Phones 21,000 and UP

The end of the year is upon us, and what better way than to look at the amazing phones of 2011, the top list, or the commercial giants. Here is a list of Smartphones which we think make sense in the Bracket from 21-40 thousand. Of course we only list our favorites.

Missed the Other Guides ? Check them Out:

Best Phones in Rs. 20,000/-

Best Phones in Rs. 15,000/-

Best Phones in Rs. 10,000/-

Android

Possibly the largest category in this guide we have literally more than 15 phones that can fit in this price range, so we take out what we think is the best of the lot.

Samsung Galaxy Note (Rs. 32000) : Phone? Tablet? Relax its a Galaxy Note! The best Android device money can buy today in India. The Note features a massive 5.3 inch screen with an awesome Super Amoled Display ( beautiful), it also has a S-Pen which is a capacitive pen with more features than a stylus ever had before : Detailed here. The Note also has a fast 1.4GHz processor, 16 GB storage, Android 2.3 with confirmed ICS. 8MP camera + front camera with Video calls. Check out our Unboxing and Hands On : Review is out Shortly!

Motorola Razr XT910 ( Rs. 33990) : The slimmest phone in the Android Series, Motorola has revived the Razr brand, with just a 7.1mm thickness for a smartphone. The device is powered with a 1.2 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor, the RAZR also packs in 1 GB of RAM and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU. A 4.3 inch super AMOLED advanced display make for the best viewing with a qHD resolution. 8MP camera allows great pictures and Full HD video recording 1080p. Our Review Out Shortly!

HTC Sensation XE ( Rs. 32000) and XL ( Rs. 37000) : While we really recommend HTC phones simply because of brilliant build qualities, we feel that they are overpriced and thus they share the third spot in the Android Lineup. The XE packs Beats audio and iBeats , 1.4 GHz processor a great 4.3inch qHD screen and Sense UI on top of Android 2.3.4. Our Review covers it in-depth. The XL is just a bigger version of XE with a much bigger price tag. The specs are strange, a 480x800px resolution, a 1.5GHz processor and Android 2.3. Its a way to express that you love HTC phones and thats it. Need we say our review is out shortly!

HTC Evo 3D (Rs. 35000) : Want to jump on the 3D bandwagon? this is the device to choose. The LG Optimus 3D is a cheaper alternative, but we feel that the HTC is a better device. Specs include 1.2 GHz dual core processor, an Adreno 220 GPU based on a MSM 8660 chipset and 1 GB of RAM. An auto-stereo-scopic Display makes 3D viewing without 3D glasses possible. The 4.3inch display has a qHD resolution and the device has HTC Sense on Android 2.3 – to be upgraded to ICS and newer Sense in 2012. Our unboxing and Video Review cover the Evo 3D extensively.

Samsung Galaxy S2 (Rs. 28,000) : The best selling Android Premium smartphone in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 is truly an amazing device. An upgrade to the Galaxy S, the S2 brought a lot of firsts for Samsung. An 8 MP camera with stunning pictures and full HD video, a beautiful Super AMOLED Plus display which hosts Android 2.3 with Touchwiz – flick and tap. A large in-built memory of 16 GB and is expandable up to 32 GB, good battery life and a gorilla display. This device truly answered all questions that buyers had in 2011. Check out our Full Review.

Sony Ericsson Arc S ( Rs. 28000) : No its not the best phone for the money thats why it falls under the S2, The SE ARC S is the only SONY entrant in our list, because of the beautiful Timescape UI and the stunning Bravia Engine on the display. Powered by a ~~poor old~~ 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and Adreno 205 GPU, no this does not make this device incapable. The UI is stable and the performance is excellent from the device.

Samsung Galaxy S Plus ( Rs. 21000) : The Lowest range handset in our list, powered by the same processor as the ARC S , 1.4GHz Scorpion, The S Plus is exactly what the name says, a plus to the Galaxy S. 8GB memory and 512MB RAM, a Super Amoled Display. The funny thing is you get better specs on a cheaper device the Galaxy R ( Rs. 18800) .

The Galaxy Nexus didn’t make our list because its not officially available in India, Yes it should be at the top of the list, considering ICS is already on board and a 720 x 1280 px, 4.65 inch Super Amoled Capacitive touchscreen, a Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, 16GB internal storage – Optional 32GB . The phone also has a 5MP camera with full HD video and a front camera for native 3G video calls. A lot more specs than we can list here. The phone enters India end January 2012, you can get it from ebay ranging 35-45k. Best of luck!

Apple

iPhone 4S (Rs. 44900) : The Apple of everyone’s eye, the Apple iPhone 4S is the flagship phone from Apple this year. With millions sold within weeks its also one of the most sold handset in 2011 (considering iPhone 4). The new iPhone 4S brings the A5 chipset with dual core capabilities, best in class 8MP camera with full HD video and Image stabilization ( 5 Lens system). The highest resolution Retina Display. But the most popular thing of 2011 is Siri, the voice activated Assistant that follows your every command. Check out our Unboxing : Review Shortly

iPhone 4 ( Rs. 32,000) : Yes two Apple devices made our list, the iPhone 4 is the taster for those unwilling to shell out big buck for the bigger brother. Still you get iOS5, iCloud and Siri after jailbreak of course. The iPhone 4 has a 5 MP rear illuminated camera, the same Retina display, Front facing camera for FaceTime calls and Millions of Apps from the iOS AppStore. The iPhone 4 is a perfect device for those with the budget and the urge to jump over to iOS while Apple unveils the next-gen iPhone sometime in 2012 for big buck. Of course we reviewed it back in the day.

Blackberry

Bold 9900 ( Rs. 31000) : The Bold 9900 is the flagship Bold from RIM. The same keyboard layout from the original bold 9000, with a new capacitive touchscreen, a super slim profile and BB OS 7 . The only disappointment is the poor fixed focus 5MP camera. The 9900 is a businessman’s powerhouse, especially if you are a previous BB user. The device has excellent mail capabilities and of course has BBM. The new OS 7 also supports a lot more new age apps and games. The phone features a 1.2 GHz processor , 768 MB of RAM, 2.8-inch capacitive LCD and 8GB storage. Our Video Here

Torch 3 / 9860 ( Rs. 28000) : Our Second BB recommendation, the beautiful screen and the full touch display make the device feel really nice in the hands. Liquid graphics on a 3.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen. 4GB internal storage and 768MB ram. BB OS 7 and new age emailing and messaging, excellent media capabilities and an excellent form factor. A great Blackberry for those looking for a BB – iPhone Hybrid (minus iOS) . Our Video Here

Windows Phone

HTC Radar (Rs. 23000) : Our first recommendation simply because of Price vs Features. The Radar has a beautiful build quality with WP7.5 Mango running on top of a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor. The 3.8-inch Super LCD screen has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and look great. The device has a 5MP camera and a 0.3 MP front camera no 3G video calls though. Check out our full review. If you don’t really rely on Build quality, a better and cheaper alternative is the Omnia W for 18,990

NOKIA Lumia 800 ( Rs 28900) : The Amazing Everyday, no not yet ! Yes this is Nokia’s Answer to Android, but is it the right answer? The device runs WP7.5 Mango with proprietary Nokia Apps ( not really since we ported them to HTC) but the device has a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor, 512 MB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. Lumia 800 has a 8MP camera with full HD recording, but wait! where is the second camera? Our Review and Comparison with Omnia W comes out shortly.

December 31, 2011
UPDATE : The HTC Global Launch Event is Now Live!

So we will be there live at the HTC Launch event, and will try and get all the Juicy bits for you guys as soon as possible.

Time : 12:00 noon Indian Standard Time

Bookmark this page for direct updates.

The video is now Live ! this is an iGyaan First!

September 28, 2011
Wow, HTC invites us to the First Ever Global Launch in India on the 29th of Sept. Update its the HTC Explorer!

Woah, what just happened here? Just minutes after the Apple invite we have received an invite from HTC for a first ever global Launch in India. Awesome is the word!

The event is happening this thursday, and this one we will cover Live. Of-course we had to really hide the juicy bits of the information for the sake of the medium. Stay tuned for live and hands on coverage from the event. Right here on iGyaan.in

Update : We have confirmed news that HTC will Launch the Explorer here in India.

HTC Cordially invites you to

Meet the Global Leadership Team

At HTC India’s First Ever Global launch in India

Mr. Jason Mackenzie, President – Global Sales and Marketing, HTC Corporation

Mr. Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia, HTC Corporation

&

Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India

Come & Experience yet another Innovation in smartphones

September 28, 2011
HTC Launches the ChaCha with Tata Docomo In India (PR)
Just as we suspected, HTC has launched the new HTC ChaCha in India, this time in partnership with Tata Docomo

The Main features of this tie up launch include

· Tata DOCOMO3G customers get an exclusive free data of 3GB & 3 Hours of Mobile TV valid for 3 months

· Tata DOCOMO 2G customers get free data of 3GB & 300 Tata-to-Tata calling minutes valid for 3 months

Here are some of the specs of the HTC ChaCha:
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 800Mhz Processor
- 512MB RAM
- Front Facing Camera (WiFi Video Calls)
- 5 Megapixel Camera
- HSDPA 7.2mb/s
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 802.11 B/G/N WiFi
- GPS
The Price is expected to be : Rs. 20,000/-

We will have a full unboxing and review Shortly, Till Then read the press release below.

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HTC AND TATA DOCOMO JOIN HANDS TO LAUNCH HTC CHACHA IN
INDIA

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One-touch Facebook Access – Designed to provide a seamless, social experience
Touch or Type – 2.6-inch touch screen coupled with a full QWERTY keypad
Tata DOCOMO3G customers get an exclusive free data of 3GB & 3 Hours of Mobile TV valid for 3
months
Tata DOCOMO 2G customers get free data of 3GB & 300 Tata-to-Tata calling minutes valid for 3
months

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New Delhi, India – July 20, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design,
and Tata DOCOMO, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, today announced the launch of the
HTC ChaCha in India. The HTC ChaCha features a dedicated Facebook button that allows you to share
just about anything at a single touch. The one-touch access to Facebook service has been integrated
throughout the HTC Sense experience. The sleek, affordable yet feature-packed smartphone combines a
2.6-inch touch screen with a full QWERTY keypad.

Under the bundle offer, Tata DOCOMO 3G prepaid customers can avail 3GB free data valid for a period
of 90 days whereas 1GB free data is offered free each month to postpaid customers across all 3G circles
valid for 90 days. All 3G customers will also get 3 hour of free Mobile TV that includes data access
charges valid for 90 days.

While Tata DOCOMO 2G prepaid customers can avail 3GB free data and 300 Tata to Tata local calling
valid for a period of 90 days whereas 1GB free data and 100 minutes Tata to Tata calling is offered free
each month for 3 months to postpaid customers across all 2G circles.

“At HTC, we have always strived to take mobility experience to newer levels and add multi dimensions
to our devices. Featuring a dedicated Facebook button and one-touch Facebook access, the HTC ChaCha
aims to make it simpler and convenient for its users to share and connect through their favourite social
networking site,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. “We are extremely pleased to
launch the HTC ChaCha in India with Tata DOCOMO, and are positive that this social smartphone will
garner a favorable response from Indian mobile phone users,” he added.

Introducing new smart device for Tata DOCOCMO customers, Mr Sunil Tandon, Head – Mobility
Services & Devices Management, Tata Teleservices Limited, said “Devices are an important element of
the entire 3G ecosystem to drive penetration and increase the adoption of 3G services. Tata DOCOMO

PRESS RELEASE

partners with various smart phone handset makers and is taking a conscious leap in co-promotion that
is not only affordable but in-built with rich features and capabilities. In the recent past we launched HTC
Desire & HTC Mozart for Tata DOCOMO customers across our circles of operation and going forward will
continue to work together to bring innovative valued based products and services on GSM platform.”

Stay connected with the smartphone for the Facebook generation – HTC ChaCha
The HTC ChaCha smartphone is designed to provide a seamless, social experience by enabling you
to stay in touch with your friends anytime, anywhere. The unique tilt design shapes the display and
physical QWERTY keyboard so it is easy to view and comfortable to type. The uniquely-styled spacious
keyboard on the HTC ChaCha has been designed to make typing a breeze. Capture special moments
in crisp details, using the 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus and LED flash. The phone is also
equipped with a VGA front-facing camera. The ChaCha smartphone brings the Internet to your fingertips
with a 2.6-inch, 480 x 320 resolution landscape touch screen.

The Facebook button on HTC ChaCha is context-aware, with options to share content or updates
through Facebook with a single press of the button. You can update your status, upload a photo, share
a Website, post what song you are listening to, ‘check in’ to a location and more through the dedicated
Facebook button. For example, you can take a photograph of friends on your phone and upload it
instantly to Facebook by simply pressing the button. Or let your friends know what song you’re listening
to by pressing the button while listening to music on the phone. The track is automatically identified and
shared on Facebook.

The HTC ChaCha makes it simple to stay in touch with your friends using Facebook Chat on your phone
and you can even chat with multiple friends on Facebook. Your Facebook messages and conversations
appear as text messages, making it simpler for you to read and browse through them.

The new HTC ChaCha is powered by the latest Android operating system, and features HTC Sense to
integrate Facebook throughout the HTC Sense experience. The latest updates from your Facebook
account are displayed right on your home screen. The dialer screen on the phone tells you whether your
Facebook friend’s birthday is approaching. You can also use your phone’s existing contacts to help you
connect with them on Facebook or personalize your handset further.

Pricing & Availability
The new HTC ChaCha will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 15, 990 at all authorized HTC
resellers across the country.
* Prices may vary according to the local applicable taxes

PRESS RELEASE

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 smartphones and tablets 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.

About Tata Teleservices Limited
Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India
presence across all of India’s 22 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated telecom solutions
to its customers under the brands Tata Indicom, Tata DOCOMO, Tata Photon, Tata Walky and Virgin
Mobile India, and operates its wireless networks on both the CDMA and GSM technology platforms.
Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than
450,000 towns and villages across the country, serving over 92 million subscribers. After its collaboration
with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO in November 2008, Tata Teleservices has so far launched 2G GSM services
under the TATA DOCOMO brand name in all the 18 telecom Circles where it received spectrum from
the Government of India. Tata Teleservices Limited also has become the first Indian private operator
to launch 3G services in India under the brand name Tata DOCOMO, with its recent launch in all the
nine telecom Circles where it won the 3G license. In association with its partner NTT DOCOMO, the
Company finds itself suitably positioned to leverage this first-lover advantage. The company has also
launched a new brand on the GSM platform—T24—in partnership with Indian retail giant Future Group.
TTSL’s bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth
telephony and wireline services.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com, www.tataindicom.com and www.tatadocomo.com[/toggle]
July 20, 2011
Exclusive : HTC will Launch a new Smartphone tomorrow : HTC CHA CHA?

HTC has just invited us to the launch of their new Smartphone tomorrow. Most likely its the HTC ChaCha, but it could also be the 3D. We wont know till we know, But we do know that there is a new phone coming tomorrow and iGyaan will have the details. Also Check out the invite below, and yes we know you folks act funny so we have smudged out the details of the location etc.

July 19, 2011

The HTC Sensation Full Review

After the sudden downpour of benchmark gods in the division of mobility, HTC also let out its dual core beast amidst the ever growing population. The HTC Sensation is the first dual core phone from HTC and also the highest resolution device from the company. Lets see if it actually fares decently well with the competition in the market.

BUILD QUALITY

If you want benchmarks for build quality when it comes to mobile devices, HTC is the global standard. HTC has always managed to surprise us with their quality and build standards. Solid unibody construction along with a tough front facing gorilla glass display which is not only impact resistant, but is also very scratch resistant. The back of the device has rubber accents in strategic locations making it an easy to handle and operate phone. The device is well build and you can see that as soon as you pick up the device in your hand.

With no shaking and rattling this device is robust and built to last. The upward edged glass is functional and is easy on the fingers as you slide off – off the screen. The designers of the HTC Sensation took everything into perspective from the aesthetics to the functionality and the intelligent placement of the buttons – which by the way are extremely tactile and responsive.

HARDWARE

There is no questioning the latest hardware in the Sensation, the latest dual core processors a very high resolution screen, functional 8 megapixel camera with full HD video at 1080p.

DESIGN

While it may not be as clean and sleek as the Samsung Galaxy S2, The Sensation wasn’t meant to be. HTC Sensation takes its design cues from the practical and robust hues of life. You can call it a Range Rover in front of a 7 series ( Galaxy S2) while both may have powerful engines, the rover is more practical in India, is tougher, bolder and solid. Nothing describes holding the HTC Sensation better than this, Its a premium SUV in the smartphone market.

PHONE AND MESSAGING

Superior audio in and out from the Sensation during calls, is the only main thing we saw. The network performance was excellent and sustained throughout our test period. 3G and WCDMA performance excelled in the Sensation as we literally hogged the bandwidth of our providers. With brilliant performance from even the likes of an MTNL trump number ( usually 2 – bars, and weak performance in our area), we were literally amazed at how well this phone handled networks. With as little as two dropped calls in two weeks of testing, this phone has scored the top rank in the iG Phone- Networks Review till date.

The touchscreen on the Sensation is a 4 point multitouch, what that means is that you can have 4 simultaneous inputs. What it also means is that you can use the onboard keyboard as fast as you can move your thumbs. As soon as you lift the finger and tap the next letter, the device is already recognizing your input and will accept the desired letter. Brilliant keyboard , with an definable auto-correct smooth interactions throughout.

DATA & INTERNET

Getting a phone like the sensation and ignoring the Internet connectivity is like buying a spacecraft without the intention to visit the moon. The device is built for online connectivity, with a superb end user experience while browsing the web, streaming audio, playing multiplayer games or even watching an iGyaan review or two. The connections to WiFi are strong and stable, the device can connect to our wireless networks in areas which other phones would term as dead spots. In a head to head comparison the WiFi network on the Sensation was much better than that on the Galaxy S2.

The Hotspot feature is possibly the one we used the most on the Sensation. Because, the network performance was so great, we were able to share our 3G networks over 7 devices and were able to enjoy the shared bandwidth and download speeds of the connection. We did struggle to upload our posts from a off road cafe on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway over a 512kbps upload connection split 7 way, but the Sensation is not to blame for it.

BATTERY LIFE

Unlike the Galaxy S2 the Sensation has a very stable OS, add to the mix a brilliant power management framework and you get a brilliant powerhouse with excellent battery life.

Values	2G	3G	WiFi
Talk Time	upto 9 Hours	6 hours	–
Standby time	48 Hours	36 hours	7 Days
Web Browsing	8-9 hours	5 hours	5 Hours
Video Streaming	4 Hours	2.5 Hours	4 Hours
Music Streaming	14 hours	9 hours	14 hours

GAMING

We found that most games work great with the device and we had no issues with incompatibilities. The only issue that we did see is the difference in display size. Some apps failed to recognize the QHD display on the HTC Sensation and came as mini boxes within the screen of the Sensation, limiting them to their maximum pixel size. The processor is managed well with the GPU and can deliver great graphics and a brilliant gaming experience. Align those with excellent sensors, including a gyroscope and a brilliant touch screen, you have yourself a gaming device

DUAL CORE

We feel HTC did a better job than LG did on the Optimus 2X and Samsung on the S2. Sure the Optimus 2x is cheaper and Samsung has better benchmark results, HTC is more organized and professional and the framework and implementation of the hardware is built to last. The OS is tweaked to give little or no errors and is bug and crash free. Graphics and Implementation of the user interface elements is absolutely stunning and smooth. The Sensation impressed us in all hooks when it came to stuff under the hood, yes it didn’t score high on quadrant, but it can with a little tweaking. Currently the Sensation is a mature device and not as young and energetic as the Galaxy S2 especially when it comes to Processor and Graphics.

ADD ON NOTES

The Sensation has a much higher resolution display in comparison to the S2, but the super Amoled plus trumps the extra resolution 4 times over. The Amoled plus screen is extremely vivid and lifelike. We faced a lot of network issues on the S2, but none on the Sensation, the battery drain issue faced on the S2 was also nowhere to be found on the Sensation. The device does not overheat and performance is smooth throughout.

CONCLUSION

The HTC Sensation is true competition to the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the hype around it. The S2 failed to deliver where it mattered most, the Sensation on the other hand does everything that its meant to and more. The Sensation also is a bit cheaper than the Galaxy S2 in the market and provides excellent user support throughout its service channels. The device is robust, well made and is built to impress. If you are looking for a good investment for your moolah, this is the true multi-taskers of choice.

If it wasn’t for the washed out display in comparison to the Super Amoled Plus, this device would have scored maximum score but for now :

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PRICE :IN Rs. 29,000/-

UNBOXING VIDEO

SAMPLE VIDEO CAMERA FOOTAGE

REVIEW VIDEO

iG Tech labs

July 14, 2011

HTC Launches the Flyer Tablet in India (PR)

Its Raining Tablets this year and HTC is adding to the downpour with the HTC FLYER

The Tablet has the following Specs

CPU Speed	1.5 GHz
Platform	Android^TM with HTC Sense^TM
Memory	Internal storage: 32 GB RAM: 1 GB (The actual available internal storage may differ depending on the software configuration of your device.)
Dimensions	195.4 mm (L) x 122 mm (W) x 13.2 mm (T)
Weight	420 gms with battery
Display	7 inch touch-sensitive screen with 1024 x 600 resolution
Network	HSPA/WCDMA: 900/AWS/2100 MHz Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
GPS	Internal GPS antenna
Sensors	G-Sensor Digital Compass Ambient Light Sensor
Connectivity	Bluetooth® 3.0 with A2DP for wireless Stereo Headsets Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g/n 3.5 mm stereo audio jack Micro-USB (12-pin micro-USB 2.0)
Camera	5 megapixel colour camera with auto focus 1.3 megapixel front camera
Audio Supported Formats	Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9) Recording: .amr, .aac
Video Supported Formats	Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3) Recording: .3gp
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, Capacity: 4000 mAh Standby time: Up to 820 – 1470 hours Video playback time: Up to 4 hours (The above are subject to network)
Expansion Slot	microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC adapter	Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC output: 9 V and 1.67 A

Although the MOP of the Device is almost Rs. 40,000/- it is available in the market for much less.

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HTC Unveils The HTC Flyer In India, The First Tablet With HTC Sense

· Marks HTC’s foray in the tablet market in India

· Aluminum unibody design with touch and pen interaction make HTC Flyer unique

· First tablet with HTC WatchÄ video service, HTC ScribeÄ Technology and OnLiveÂ cloud gaming

New Delhi, India – June 27, 2011 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced its first tablet in India, the HTC Flyer^TM. HTC Flyer blends HTC’s trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC also announced HTC Watch, a new connected video service that will debut on HTC Flyer tablet, and will collaborate with OnLive, Inc. to launch the first cloud-based mobile gaming service on a tablet.

“HTC believes that many people are progressing beyond a single wireless device paradigm into an era where some will own multiple wireless devices that serve their different needs,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. “We saw an opportunity to create a tablet experience that is different, more personal and productive, and are extremely excited to introduce the HTC Flyer in the Indian market.”

Encased in a sleek aluminum unibody, the HTC Flyer tablet exudes the iconic style and build quality HTC is known for. It is also ultra-light, weighing as little as a paperback book, and compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket only. With a seven-inch display, lightning fast 1.5Ghz processor and high-speed HSPA+ wireless capabilities, the HTC Flyer tablet is perfect for those who have been waiting for a tablet that is both compact and powerful.

HTC Sense for Tablet

HTC Sense revolutionized smartphones by placing the person at the center of the experience. HTC Flyer’s tablet-focused HTC Sense experience focuses on surprising and delighting people with its gorgeous 3D home screen. A unique carousel of widgets puts a user’s most important content and information at the visual center of the experience. The HTC Flyer tablet also offers uncompromised Web browsing with Flash 10 and HTML 5.

HTC Scribe Technology

Touch interaction lights up the HTC Flyer tablet experience, but it also offers a groundbreaking pen experience. With the new HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can rediscover the natural act of writing. HTC Scribe Technology introduces a wave of integrated digital ink innovations that make it easy and natural to take notes, sign contracts, draw pictures, or even write on a web page or photo.

HTC Scribe Technology on the HTC Flyer tablet transforms traditional note-taking into smart note-taking by integrating natural onscreen writing with thoughtful and integrated innovations. A feature called Timemark enables you to capture the audio of a meeting in line with your written notes, so tapping on a word in your notes instantly takes you to that exact place in time in the audio recording of the meeting. Notes are also integrated with the calendar so when there is an appointment reminder you are automatically prompted with an opportunity to begin a new note or in the case of recurring meetings, to continue where the last meeting left off. In an industry first, the HTC Flyer tablet also features built-in synchronization with EvernoteÄ, the world-leading notes application and service.

Streaming Mobile Movies with HTC Watch

The HTC Flyer tablet premieres HTC Watch, HTC’s new video download service. The HTC Watch service enables low-cost on-demand progressive downloading of hundreds of High-Definition movies from major studios. The intuitive, natural design of the HTC Watch service makes it easy to find the latest movie and video content, while advanced technology on the back-end enables instant playback over the HTC Flyer tablet’s high-speed wireless connection.

Mobile Cloud Gaming with OnLive

HTC takes mobile gaming to an entirely new level by being the first mobile device in the world to integrate OnLive Inc.’s revolutionary cloud-based gaming service. OnLive is leading in the home gaming market by letting people play top video games on their televisions and computers without the need to buy expensive gaming hardware or software. When integrated fully, the OnLive service will enable customers to pipe the OnLive service through the HTC Flyer tablet’s broadband wireless to their television sets, or let them play directly on the tablet. When integrated on the HTC Flyer tablet, people can play a variety of games, including hits like Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood™, NBA 2K11 and Lego Harry Potter™.

Pricing & Availability

The HTC Flyer will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 39,890* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

* Prices 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 smartphones and tablets 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.

Follow HTC India on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/HTC_in

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HTCIndia

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June 27, 2011

HTC Sensation : Hands on feat SGS 2 and iPhone 4 : Unboxing Video Now Up!

Just as we predicted the Sensation Arrived Tuesday and we took full liberty to unbox the Sensation and do the full thing on video for you guys. (more…)

June 16, 2011
HTC Salsa Launched : Unboxing and Hands on Pics (PR) : Video now up

Okay so HTC has officially announced the HTC Salsa, the phone with a dedicated Facebook button, As always we g0t the device and unboxed it for you viewing pleasure.

Check out the pictures below, and hang tight while the video is uploaded. (there were some issues and the video is being re uploaded – hang on )

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HTC Unveils the Social Phone HTC Salsa in India

Raises the bar for mobile social phones with the HTC Salsa

New Delhi, India – June 13, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC Salsa in India. The HTC Salsa is powered by the Android operating system and features HTC Sense, HTC’s unique design philosophy that focuses on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. The phone is built entirely to be social, incorporating the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense.

With the stylishly designed HTC Salsa, you can surf from one website to another with multiple browsing windows, zoom in and out of a page, and watch the text resize automatically on screen. You can merge your different email accounts together into one inbox. All the emails are color coded, so you know what’s what, and you can sort them by importance, groups or content. In keeping with its emphasis on easy social connectivity, the HTC Salsa also provides a one-touch access to the key functions of Facebook, integrated throughout the HTC Sense experience, through a dedicated Facebook button.

According to Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India, ““HTC has always understood that different people want different things and the new HTC Salsa offers special new ways to socialize through a mobile device. With Indians increasingly getting hooked on to the social web, we wanted to create the ultimate socially connected phone which makes this experience simple and convenient.”

The HTC Salsa offers a fast, high-performance smartphone experience. Capture the moment in high-resolution stills or video with the 5-megapixel camera and immediately share it with friends on the generous 3.4-inch, 480 x 320 resolution touch display. Upload your photos to Facebook at the touch of a button. For face-to-face conversations on the move, the VGA front-facing camera enables high-quality video calling.

Pricing & Availability

The new HTC Salsa will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 22,000* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

* Prices 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 smartphones and tablets 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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June 13, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Flyer now Available, Price, Specs detailed with Unboxing Coming soon
Here is some great news for Tablet fans, The HTC Flyer is now available and selling at exclusive HTC vendors across the country. We already have a unit headed to us for unboxing and review. So expect a full coverage to follow suit.

Technical Details
- Dimensions (width x height x depth): 122 x 195.4 x 13.2mm
- Weight: 420g with battery
- Display: 7 inch touch-sensitive screen with 1024 X 600 resolution
- CPU speed: 1.5 GHz
- Platform: Android with HTC Sense
- Memory:
  - Internal storage: 32 GB
  - RAM: 1 GB
- Connectors:
  - 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  - Standard micro-USB
- Camera:
  - 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  - 1.3 megapixel front camera
- Sensors:
  - Ambient light sensor
  - G-Sensor
  - Digital compass
- Audio supported formats:
  - Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
  - Recording:.amr, .aac
- Video supported formats:
  - Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv , .avi .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
  - Recording:.3gp
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 3.0 with A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
- GPS: Internal GPS antenna
- Battery:
  - Battery type: Rechargeable battery
  - Capacity: 4000 mAh
  - Standby time3: Up to 820 ~1470 hours
  - Video playback: Up to 4 hours
- Network:
  - HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
  - Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Box content: Pouch PO S580, Data cable, Magic Pen ST D500, AC Adapter with ExtMicro USB Connector
Price Seems expensive for a 32GB version : Rs. 39,000/-
June 11, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Salsa now Available, Price, Specs and Unboxing Soon!
Okay so here is the exclusive HTC new for iGyaan. HTC Salsa the dedicated Facebook phone from HTC is now shipping and in stock at most HTC dealers.

Check out the Details

Technical Details
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 58.9 x 109.1 x 12.3mm
- Weight: 120 grams with battery
- Display: 3.4-inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution
- CPU speed: 600 MHz
- Memory: Internal phone storage: 512 MB RAM: 512 MB
- Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack Standard micro-USB
- Network: HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MH
  z Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Platform: Android™ with HTC Sense™
- Camera: 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus and flash VGA front camera
- Sensors: G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
- Multimedia: Audio supported formats:
- Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
- Recording:.amr Video supported formats:
- Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9),
  .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
- Recording:.3gp
- Internet: 3G: Up to 7.2 Mbps
- 802.11b/g/n
- Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® 3.0
- Battery: Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1520 mAh
- Talk time:
- WCDMA: Up to 474 minutes
- GSM: Up to 540 minutes Standby time:
- WCDMA: Up to 530 hours
- GSM: Up to 445 hours
PRICE : Rs 21,500/-

Stay tuned for a quick unboxing and hands on followup.
June 11, 2011
HTC Sensation 4G will Launch in the US on June 15th, India later this month
HTC and T-Mobile will be launching the HTC Sensation 4G powerhouse by 15 June in the United States. The Sensation 4G for $199 (after a $50 mail-in rebate) on a 2-year contract. It will be available country-wide in the US from June 15th.

The HTC Sensation 4G features –
- 4.3” qHD screen
- 1.2GHz dual-core CPU
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- MHL
- 8MP camera with 1080p
- “4G” (HSPA+)
We got you exclusive new of HTC launch in India last month and it still holds true check it out here. We are trying to get in touch with HTC for a confirmed view of weather or not the launch dates are still the same.

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.”
June 2, 2011