The details are not really specific, but Engadget is reporting via a translated HTC press release, that HTC is going to be bringing the Sense UI to the HTC Magic. It’s been said before that Sense will not be coming to any Google branded phones. And of course with all software updates, you’re usually at the mercy of the carrier. It’s not immediately clear if the upgrade will be free or if customers will have to pay the approximately $46USD for the upgrade. The slated release is sometime in October, so hopefully we’ll be getting the full story before then. Have a look at the press release and leave a comment what you think about it.
[HTC press release]
From Boy Genius:
Sure, current Android handset owners, it’s understandable that you’re looking at HTC’s new Hero handset with a bit of jealousy. The new Sense UI alone is reason enough to be envious of course, as HTC has seemingly done for Android what it has done previously for Windows Mobile — added a UI layer that boosts sex appeal by about a million times. Don’t fret though… It looks like at least some of you will be getting some Sense UI love in the near future. HTC CEO Peter Chou is reportedly quoted as stating, “HTC sense will be available on some other existing devices.” That little snippet can be interpreted a variety of ways of course, but suffice it to say that the Dream/G1 or the Magic/myTouch 3G (or even both) are destined for updates that include the new Sense UI. As for what carrier versions will be privy to said update, your guess is as good as ours for the time being. Keep those fingers crossed, T-Mobile subscribers.
While most of us see this as wonderful news, I can’t help but think how the T-Mobile G1 has much less memory than the Hero, or even the Magic. This is why the hacked version of the Hero ROM doesn’t work so great on the G1. So we’ll slap a big fat RUMOR tag on this one and see what happens.
[via BGR]
Thanks to an anonymous tipster, EngadgetMobile got their hands on the boxes for the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, aka the HTC Magic/Sapphire. Clearly showing 3 different colors, black, white, and red. The rumored launch date is August 8th, courtesy of a recently leaked roadmap, but T-Mobile is on record as saying the next Android device would be coming “early summer.” Only a few more weeks and we’ll find out.
Is it just me, or would the red look really good on a G1?
[via EngadgetMobile]
In a press release this morning, Vodafone confirmed what we learned yesterday morning, by announcing the HTC Magic smartphone, Vodafone’s first Android-powered mobile, which will be available in the spring. “The stylish new handset is exclusive to Vodafone in the UK, Spain, Germany and France (SFR) and available on a non-exclusive basis in Italy.”
Specs are pretty much as expected, no surprises here: 3.2” QVGA touch screen display, HSDPA, WiFi, GPS, 3.2MP Camera.
According to the press release, the HTC Magic will be “available from free on various price plans“. And there is no immediate indication it will be available in any colors other than white. Hit the link for the full press release, or to register with Vodafone for updates.
[Press Release]
What a nice surprise from BGR this morning. The phone that everyone had pegged as the G2, is now known as the HTC Magic. And it looks like it’s going to be an exclusive to Vodafone in Europe. The sleek, all touch-screen phone features HSPA, WiFi and GPS along with a 3.2 megapixel camera. And lacking a physical keyboard, the HTC Magic will be sporting the Cupcake branch of Android, with the touch keyboard the fanboys have be waiting for ever so patiently.
Head over to the Boy Genius Report for more sexy shots of this yet-to-be-announced handset.
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