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

[InsaneNutter]

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.

 

[MasterChief]

I'm very surprised to hear that an Android device can sync with iTunes, wonder if Apple allowed this?

 

[Safinn]

Im guessing InsaneNutter is very happy. 720p recording through an update? Impressive.

 

[Slaz]

It rolled out around here. Especially Flash video appears to be processing more efficient than before.

 

[razza]

It's like having a new phone all over again. Everything is faster (not that it was slow) and most of those little annoying bugs are gone. Check out this thread for whats new New features of FroYo summarized! - xda-developers

 

[InsaneNutter]

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.