HTC rolling out Android 2.2, 720p video recording and iTunes sync to unlocked Desires

Discussion in 'News and Article Submission' started by InsaneNutter, Jul 30, 2010.

  1. InsaneNutter

    InsaneNutter Resident Nutter Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    12,252
    Likes Received:
    3,724
    Location:
    Yorkshire, England
    [​IMG]

    HTC have announced that "The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC's App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, through the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.

    HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won't delete any of the phone's content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.

    This update will initially roll out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks' time."

    Of course people with rooted Desires have had Android 2.2 with the HTC Sense user interface for the last 3-4 weeks, however it will be nice to use a final finished version that is not based on a leaked beta.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. MasterChief

    MasterChief Addict

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2009
    Messages:
    743
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    The Internet
    I'm very surprised to hear that an Android device can sync with iTunes, wonder if Apple allowed this?
     
  3. Safinn

    Safinn Addict

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    989
    Likes Received:
    66
    Location:
    United Kngdom
    Im guessing InsaneNutter is very happy. 720p recording through an update? Impressive.
     
  4. Slaz

    Slaz Roast as you make toast!

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2008
    Messages:
    336
    Likes Received:
    21
    Location:
    Netherlands
    It rolled out around here. Especially Flash video appears to be processing more efficient than before.
     
  5. razza

    razza Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2009
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Australia
  6. InsaneNutter

    InsaneNutter Resident Nutter Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Messages:
    12,252
    Likes Received:
    3,724
    Location:
    Yorkshire, England
    Yup im very happy, Android 2.2 is supposed to be 400% faster than Android 2.1.
    It fixed any complaints I had about the phone, mainly the ability to install Apps to the SD card.

    I must say i've noticed the difference in certain apps anyway, the 720p video recording has improved a lot now... its never going to be the quality you would see on TV but its certainly pretty good for a mobile phone.

    A lot of people say you don't need flash on a mobile phone, I personally love it as it means you can use services such as TV Catchup and the iPlayer without any special application. Its also great just been able to browse a website, click on a YouTube video and have it go full screen and play.
     

Share This Page