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HTC has a long history of both raising and dashing hopes of Android upgrades on its devices. Moreover, the Australian network Telstra has often led that emotional rollercoaster, which means the detail on its software update page above is probably best approached with an air of detached calm. It tells us that both the HTC One XL (the global version of the American One X) and the One S have official Jelly Bean updates being “prepared” by HTC — which is slightly more specific than what we last heard on this subject, when the manufacturer said it was “excited” about Google’s latest OS version and planned to support it “across a variety” of handsets. If you happen to own a non-LTE, Tegra 3-based One X, then the absence of that handset on the list doesn’t mean much — that model simply isn’t part of the carrier’s line-up.

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HTC ‘preparing’ Jelly Bean update for One XL and One S, no date yet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have HTC smartphone lying on your desk or nightstand, and you want something a little classier to charge the smartphone with, check out Seidio’s latest product. The company has a new HTC Desktop Charging Cradle that will work with the HTC Evo 4G LTE, One X, and One S. The product is shipping right now.

The Desktop Charging Cradle has a design that allows for synchronization and charging at the same time allowing users to keep their smartphones powered up at all times. Another bit of good news is that the charging cradle is designed specifically to work with smartphones that have the Seidio Active or Surface cases installed. Not having to remove the case to charge or sync your phone is a big deal.

The charging cradle docks smartphones horizontally, allowing users to watch movies, look at photos, or check out other multimedia. The cradle is black with a matte finish and soft touch coating. The coating helps keep the cradle clean and helps to resist fingerprints and dirt. The back of the charging cradle has a power LED. The rear LED helps keep the user informed while not glaring in the eyes. The docking station is shipping right now with the required cable for connecting to a computer for $29.95.

Seidio unveils Desktop Charging Cradle for HTC smartphones is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you’re looking out for the next HTC handset, it might be a mid-range offering that falls into its Desire range of phones. According to the folks at Stuff.TV who were tipped off by an anonymous HTC source, the next Desire phone – codenamed HTC Proto – will feature a 1GHz dual-core processor, 768MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage. It will pack a 3.5″ (800 x 480) display, run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (with HTC Sense of course), feature a microSD card slot, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a 1,650mAh battery.

No word on how the phone will look like, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it kept HTC’s classic Desire shape that was used for most of its phones in the past. Pricing and release date are yet to be revealed but the phone is expected to arrive later this year. It doesn’t sound too far-fetched to be a rumor, though we feel that HTC doesn’t need yet another mid-range device in its lineup. Then again, choices are always good for consumers. Stay tuned for more details.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean now on HTC HD2, HTC reportedly working on a “unique” Android tablet,

There’s a golden rule for the HTC HD2: if there’s a new mobile OS, the HD2 must get a port. It’s practically a law of nature, then, that Evervolv at the XDA-Developers forums has produced a pre-alpha port of Android 4.1 for the originally Windows Mobile-based legend. More components are working than not despite the extremely early state, with the camera, Google Now and web browser being the remaining bugaboos. We’re still warned that the experimental firmware isn’t meant for day-to-day use, but there’s every intention of making the release stable — good news for anyone who’s eager to avoid a flash-in-the-pan ROM. If that happens, the HD2 will have had nearly as many lives as a cat.

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HTC HD2 gets unofficial Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port, becomes the Phone That Would Not Die originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint has decided to introduce a white colored version of the HTC EVO 4G LTE, where this stunning new device will be framed by its aluminum unibody, not to mention come alongside a matching silver kickstand alongside an aluminized back plate for a sleek and refined look. It has been available since yesterday, the white colored HTC EVO 4G LTE can be picked up as an exclusive in all Sprint-owned sales channels, ranging from websites to telesales channels for $199.99 a pop.

Obviously, this will be a handset on a 2-year contract, excluding taxes. For those who want something that is more regular and mainstream, then the standard issue HTC EVO 4G LTE that comes in an anodized black finish is already available to pick up.

Just what kind of hardware specifications can you expect to find underneath the hood in the white colored version of the HTC EVO 4G LTE from Sprint? For starters, it comes with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system which works in tow with HTC Sense 4, in addition to a blazing-fast processor, a 4.7” HD display in addition to the possibility of having HD Voice capabilities in the future.

It will also play nice with 4G LTE speeds, while HTC ImageSense delivers improvements to the amazing camera experience that features an extremely fast autofocus which will be able to enable continuous shooting of up to 99 images, not to mention the ability to capture still images while shooting video. There is also the ability to increase the quality of photos which was taken under adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright backlighting.

Your ears will also benefit from HTC’s authentic sound experience that boasts of integrated Beats Audio, the technology was enabled across multiple facets of the phone experience, ranging from playing music that is stashed on the device, streaming from a favorite service, watching a movie or even a YouTube video.

Underneath the hood lies a Snapdragon S4 processor by Qualcomm, accompanied by a vibrant 4.7-inch HD display, and an advanced 8-megapixel camera.

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