T-Mobile G2 Touch, aka HTC Hero, now available online T-Mobile UK

Android users in the UK, who have been eagerly waiting to lay their hands on HTC Hero, can now gear up to get their desired device. T-Mobile UK is offering T-Mobile G2 Touch, aka HTC Hero, to their online customers. According to reports, the device would also be available at their retail stores, in a couple of days. For information on data plans available, visit their official website.

[via AndroidAuthority]

T-Mobile G1 wins the “highly commended award” at the Global Mobile Awards, 2009

T-Mobile G1, aka HTC Dream won the “highly commendable” award at GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards, 2009. According to the GSMA , this award “recognises the combination of design, technical excellence and functionality that comes together to position a product at the top of its market.”

The following were the judging criterias :

  • Functional and physical design innovation
  • Product performance
  • Simplicity of use – such as an intuitive user interface
  • Wide range of applications and features supported
  • Unique attributes (i.e. key market differentiators or Unique Selling Points)

[via androidguys]

Is T-Mobile G1 v2 going to be a high-profile 3G handset ?

According to a report by tmotoday, HTC is working on a 3G device which would sport TouchFlo 3D, and HTC Sense and will be launched in the month of September or October. Now, why do I say that these specs can be that of G1 v2 ? Because, the G1 v2 is supposed to release in the same time as this HTC’s “high-profile” device. Also, inclusion of HTC Sense in the specs brings out the speculation that it could possibly be an Android device.

All the Android devices currently in the market (HTC Dream, Magic and Hero) are all mid-range devices. But, a high-profile device, I suppose, will not be a mid-range one. So, may be its time to gear-up for a feature-packed Android device, and be ready to shell out a fortune!!

Google and Globul to offer HTC Magic in Bulgaria

Bulgarian mobile communications company, Globul has officially announced its decision to offer HTC Magic in Bulgaria. As per the announcement, the device will be offered at a starting price of BGN 599, and would change according to the data plans the user chooses. The company also reported that it also plans to offer HTC Hero some time later.

[via androidfanatic]

Google and Serbian mobile operator VIP team-up : launch HTC Magic in Serbia

Google Android has launched HTC Magic in Serbia, with Serbian mobile operator VIP. Android, it seems, is planning to explore newer horizons everyday. Android is already available in many other European countries. But, this came as a surprise move from Google.

Initially, the device will be available at select VIP sales outlets in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Kragujevac and Nis. The device is available at a base price of RSD 42.999. And, it can also be bought at a price as low as RSD 19.999 per month.The users will also get an internet package of 1.8 MB per month, with the plan. For more information on data plans, visit the official website of VIP.

With the launch of Android in Serbia, Google has clearly shown its goal to capture the cell phone market in the smaller countries as well. But, how far an Open Source Operating System is accepted in such countries, is yet to be seen.

[via tmcnet]