Sprint HTC Hero Unboxing Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIgqdBb7uQQ
Monday, September 28, 2009
Cellular South gets Sprint HTC Hero
Cellular South gets Sprint HTC Hero
Cellular South will be the third carrier in US which supporting Android device after T-mobile and Sprint by offer the HTC Hero without chin designed that we known as "Sprint HTC Hero".Cellular South will allow to pre-order Sprint HTC Hero on October 5th.Sprint-styled HTC Hero will comes with good quality 3G network from Cellular South and all application from Android Market.So,this is a big project for small carrier like Cellular South and good news for Android users or who want to be that they have more choices.
Here is more description from Press Relase [via phandroid.com]
Cellular South’s new Android(TM)-Powered Smartphone Gives Consumers Access to Company’s Superior 3G Network, Unique Apps and Discover Center Support
RIDGELAND, Miss., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Cellular South, the nation’s largest privately held wireless provider, announced plans today to launch its first Android-powered smartphone, the new HTC Hero(TM). Consumers will be able to pre-order the device as early as October 5. The company is among the first U.S. wireless carriers to announce the availability of the highly acclaimed Android device with Google(TM) mobile services. The HTC Hero is the first of a variety of Android-powered smartphones Cellular South plans to offer in the near future.
Android-powered devices are one of the fastest growing device segments in the wireless industry with worldwide sales expected to soon eclipse the most popular smartphones on the market today, including the iPhone(TM), according to a March 2009 report by Informa Telecoms and Media, a London-based research house specializing in the mobile, broadband and television industries.
With the Android open source mobile platform, an advanced web browser and stylish look and feel, Hero is a great Android-powered phone and is poised to emerge as a popular device for consumers. According to Neil Mawston, director at Strategy Analytics, “Android has fast been winning healthy support among operators, vendors and developers and is now in good position to become a top-tier player in smartphones over the next two to three years.”
The HTC Hero, featuring Android, developed by the Open Handset Alliance(TM), a partnership of more than 40 global mobile industry leaders, will allow consumers access to thousands of the latest and most relevant wireless applications. The Hero also has built-in Google mobile services with synchronization, including Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM), and YouTube(TM).
“Cellular South is excited to be among the first carriers worldwide to offer this industry-changing platform,” said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South. “With Android Market(TM) and applications built on Android, combined with Cellular South’s superior 3G high speed mobile broadband network, we will continue to offer our customers the best products and experience available in the market. When you add the full support of our industry-leading online, in-store and now on-device Discover Centers, Cellular South will provide our customers an experience unmatched in the industry.”
The Applications
Android’s open source platform, which includes Android Market, an open marketplace for applications, will give customers access to more than 9,500 of the latest applications they want and need, and is growing at a phenomenal rate.
The highly-touted Layar(TM) application by Sprxmobile will be available to download on Cellular South’s Android smartphone. This next-generation reality browser built on top of Android shows what points of interest are around the wireless user by superimposing real-time digital information on top of reality through the camera on the mobile phone.
The Features
Android is an open platform which enables manufacturers from around the world to develop unique user interfaces. HTC Hero is built with a user interface based on the HTC Sense(TM) philosophy. This user experience creates personalization through fully customizable home screens. It also integrates social networking applications into the experience with its Twitter(R) widget and seamlessly ties in Facebook(R) and other social networks into the contact and message functions.
Additionally, this Android-powered smartphone gives customers the option to flexibly upgrade its memory with a MicroSD memory card, so they can easily add more memory without having to purchase a new device.
The fully-loaded smartphone also features a 3.2 inch HVGA touch-sensitive display with Wi-Fi capability, GPS with digital compass, accelerometer, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and a 5 Megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder with expandable microSD memory. HTC Hero features simple personal and business e-mail accessibility with instant messaging and text messaging, as well as Stereo Bluetooth(R) 2.0 Wireless technology.
The Network
Smartphones are only as good as the network on which they operate. Cellular South’s 3G technology is the most reliable and advanced high-speed mobile broadband network available and supports all of the advanced services consumers expect, such as mobile broadband connectivity, e-mail, music downloads, video streaming, internet radio and television, social networking and location-based services.
The Discover Centers
Cellular South’s Discover Centers available online, in stores and on the HTC Hero, provide customers with real-time support and relevant tools that help them get more out of their wireless devices. Cellular South Discover Center Specialists are Android experts and will be able to assist customers in learning about all of the features, applications and overall utilization of their new Android-powered device.
For more information about the HTC Hero at Cellular South, its smartphone offerings and Cellular South’s Discover Centers, visit www.Cellularsouth.com/DiscoverCenter.
Android, Google, Open Handset Alliance, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. HTC Hero is the trademark of HTC Corporation.
Sprint HTC Hero on BestBuy.com
$599.99 Sprint HTC Hero on BestBuy.com
Today is not,October 11th but Bestbuy.com put Sprint HTC Hero on thier website for $559.99 with coming soon signs.
[via phandroid.com]
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sprint Shows Any Mobile AnyTime
Sprint Shows Any Mobile AnyTime
If a news that Sprint will get HTC Hero is not good enough,today Sprint has reveal a service plan named "Any Mobile,Anytime" which revolutionize the way we use our mobile phone.In this plan you will get unlimited to call any mobile phone on any carrier,this plan also offers unlimited data,SMS,MMS,GPS nav,Sprint TV.For awesome service plan you have to pay for $69.99 per month and if you have currently got "Everything Data" plan Any Mobile, AnyTiome will be added to your plan at the beginning of the next billing automatically.Saturday, September 5, 2009
Best Buy for Sprint HTC Hero
“We want to bring the absolute best mobile technology that we can to our customers and the HTC Hero helps us do that” said Best Buy Mobile President Shawn Score. “The addition of the HTC Hero to our already extensive assortment allows our customers the convenience of comparing this new phone with other popular smart phones, such as the iPhone 3Gs, Palm Pre and Blackberry Tour, side-by-side and under one roof.”
Best Buy Mobile has become a leading destination for smart phone purchases, in part because of the promises the store offers its customers: better choice of phones and networks; impartial, informed advice; straightforward pricing; and someone to be there for the life of the phone.
In addition to the instant savings, Best Buy Mobile offers an array of services aimed at improving the mobile phone buying experience, including:
-Upgrade Checker: A quick and easy in-store service that gives customerss the ability to see when they are eligible for their next phone upgrade. When the upgrade time is nearing, customers receive a complimentary reminder call or email.
-Walk Out Working™: Free in-store smart phone setup by a Best Buy Mobile Phone Specialist who will sync personal email accounts, set up Bluetooth® headsets, transfer contacts and activate other services to allow the customer to leave the store with a fully functional new smart phone.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sprint HTC Hero Specs
Sprint HTC Hero Specs
| Sprint HTC Hero | |
| OS | Android OS v1.5 |
| 2G Network | EV-DO Rev. A, CDMA 800/1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850/1900/2100 |
| Size | 113.2 x 56.4 x 13.8 mm |
| Weight | 127.57 grams |
| Screen display | 3.2 inches HVGA TFT 320 x 480 pixel |
| Screen display colors | 65 K |
| Screen display option | Sense UI, Multi-touch method, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, Handwriting recognition |
| Storage capacity | 32 GB (microSD included) |
| Talk time | 4 Hours |
| Standby time | 440 Hours |
| Camera | 5 Megapixel |
| Camera Features | Video capture,Auto focus,Streaming Video |
| Keyboard | Software keyboard |
| Headset Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Google Integration | Yes |
| Outlook Int | Email,Contracts,Calender |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, V2.0 with A2DP |
| USB | miniUSB |
| App Store | Android Market |
| Colors | Brushed metallic |
| Price | 179 $ |
Sprint HTC Hero released On October 11th without Chin !!!
Sprint HTC Hero released On October 11th without Chin !!!
Good news !! for who waiting for Android phone with Sprint network.Sprint HTC Hero will released on October 11th and will cost $179.99 with 2 years plan.Not only released date has confirmed but our question about chin on Sprint HTC Hero has answered too,and an answer is Sprint HTC Hero has No Chin (Oh my god !!).Sprint HTC Hero model look like Chinese model which leaked in few days ago.Even though,some people maybe think that's not HTC Hero anymore cause it's a complete redesign but Sprint HTC Hero will be a good choice in Android phone market
OFFICIAL : HTC Hero hits Sprint
OFFICIAL : HTC Hero hits Sprint
Sprint Developer Site has announces :"Announcing the HTC Hero, which will be the first Android device running on the Sprint network.
Stereo Bluetooth® 2.0 Wireless technology
* accelerometer, light sensor and home screen widgets for improved usability
* multimedia capable with microSD slot (32GB capable, 2GB included)
* easy access to social networking sites, including Facebook®, Flickr® and Twitter
* visual voice mail for quick and easy access to specific voice mail messages
* Integrated 5.0 MP camera and camcorder
* Easy access to personal and business e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging through POP, IMAP, and Exchange Active Sync accounts
* Wi-Fi capability
* 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen with a fingerprint resistant coating* For More info http://www.htc.com/www/product/hero/overview.html
By the end of September, the Sprint developer program will deploy an Android development section that will highlight some resources, value added services applicable to all android developers. FYI, you start developing now by downloading the Android 1.5 SDK
Register to attend our upcoming 2009 Open Developer Conference, where Sprint and our ecosystem partners including HTC will be talking Android: - Technical overview sessions on Oct 26 - Android hands on coding labs the evening of Oct 26
Oh, BTW we have some BIG announcements coming by the end of the month that will be of great interest to all android developers…we promise it won't disappoint."
That mean all of rumors about Sprint will get HTC Hero as first Android on Sprint network has comfirmed.It very exiciting to see Sprint HTC Hero after Tmobile got HTC Magic as Tmobile my Touch 3G.
So,It still has a question that Sprint HTC Hero will come with Chin or not ? and How cost it is ?
Sprint HTC Hero Pre-Order Rumored
Sprint HTC Hero Pre-Order Rumored
This news leaked from EngadgetMobile that Best Buy Mobile will start Pre-Order for Sprint HTC Hero on September 13th with an SKU of 9510013. This is a one of rumors about Sprint HTC Hero after October 11th rumor.No matter this rumor is real or not we close to see HTC Hero in Sprint Version[via phandroid]
Sprint HTC Hero Pictures leaked
Sprint HTC Hero Pictures leaked
This HTC Hero Pics leaked from 8080.net (Chinese website).They confirm this is HTC Hero200 pictures (where is chin ??? ) that the FCC passed for CDMA and will hit with Sprint brand in 1-2 months.
Sprint HTC Hero
Sprint HTC Hero
Welcome to my Sprint HTC hero blog.Here you will learn about Sprint HTC Hero and how to find good information.
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