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HTC Explorer Review

The HTC Explorer is a touch screen phone having Android v 2.3 Gingerbread operating system through which you can download applications from the Android market. The phone also have 600 MHz Scorpion processor with 512 MB RAM, supports Adreno 200 GPU that lets you 3D gaming experience. The HTC Explorer have 3.2 inch display screen with a resolution of 320*480 pixels. The HTC Explorer has HTC Sense UI through which you can access the applications directly from the home screen. The Android phone has 3 megapixel camera. The phone has video recording facility that helps to capture videos and play htem in MP4, H.263, WMV formats. The phone also has other features which includes GEO tagging and face detection. The cost of the phone is Rs 8599.
NEW FEATURES OF HTC EXPLORER-

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 3.2-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• 600 MHz Scorpion Processor
• 2G and 3G Network Support
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• FM Radio
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

DESIGN- The HTC Explorer has capacitive touch screen alongwith four touch buttons. The volume rocker is on the right side. The lock, unlock and the power button on the top alongwith 3.5 mm audio jack. There is a data sinking micro USB port on the left of the phone. The camera is at the back of the phone which has a plastic body with rubber texture and metallic plate. The explorer also supports sensors such as accelerometer for autorotate and proximity sensor.
BATTERY AND STORAGE- The phone has an internal memory of 90 MB that can be expandable  up to 32 GB through micro SD, micro SDHC cards.
CONNECTIVITY AND FEATURES- The HTC Explorer has the facility of GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi and 3G to access the web. The phone is also having Bluetooth and micro USB port that allows you to transfer videos, music and images with other devices. The phone has music player and FM radio. The music player supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV format. The HTC Explorer has A-GPS facility which helps you in providing direction to the desired locations.

CONCLUSION- The HTC Explorer is an Andriod smartphone having reasonable price. The phone has the following good and bad points-
Good-

• It has Adreno 200 GPU which helps to play hd games.
• Excellent UI.
• Fast processor, RAM.
• Good screen resolution.
• Great browsing experience.

Bad-

• Low internal memory.
• Average battery backup.
• Camera quality is not so good.
• No LED flash.

HTC Rezound Gets Android 4.0.3 ICS

The wait is finally over for HTC Rezound users, the update is finally arrived with with Android 4.0.3 ICS, and Sense 3.6, after updating your phone you can see some exciting new features such as a customizable launch bar for the home screen, swipe notifications, face unlock and improved voice input, the multitasking feature is also improved with the update. To Download the update visit: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-rezound-verizon/software-updates

How to update HTC EVO Design 4G to Android 4.0

Many new users may face problem for updating the HTC EVO Design 4G to Android 4.0, see the step by step guide below to update your smartphone, for more details about the software update see here
To check the current software version on the HTC EVO Design 4G:

1. From Home screen, press Menu key, then tap Settings.
2. In Settings, flick up to then tap About phone.
3. In About phone, tap Software information.
4. The Phone displays Android Version, HTC Sense Version, Software number, PRI Version and PRL Version. Tap More to see the Kernel version, Baseband Version, Build Number, and Browser version.
5. Press Home to return to Home screen.

To download software updates to your HTC EVO Design 4G:

1. If you are not currently on the Home screen, Press Home.
2. Press Menu key, then tap Settings.
3. Scroll up and tap System updates.
4. Tap HTC Software update.
5. Tap Check now.
6. The device will check for any updates.
7. If there is an update available, the device will prompt you to download and install it. You may be required to power the device off and back on to complete the software upgrade.
8. If there are no updates available, you will see this message: Your phone is up to date. Tap OK and press Home to return to the home screen.

Facebook Phone Coming in 2013

Yes according to latest rumors / news coming above the surface Facebook may announce its own phone made with the help of HTC, If you see last year chacha it features a dedicated facebook button.
The news heated-up once again when Bloomberg reported that both the companies are working together to bring a new smartphone for users, the phone may have a modified version of android OS system.

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