Is there a week that goes by that Facebook doesn’t announce it has somehow found a way to improve and/or expand their ever-growing empire?

They have their own money (Facebook credits), they stream live concerts (Widespread Panic was the litmus test), and they even make deals with the devil (GagaVille cruelly sucked hours of my life!). And that’s just in the past couple of months. Now it seems they are keen to enter the mobile marketplace.

Although you’re probably thinking that Facebook apps have been available for smart phones and tablets for a while now, you haven’t seen nothin’ until you’ve seen the Facebook phone.

Okay, so Facebook has not made their own proprietary hardware (yet). And they haven’t even followed Google in creating a unique OS for wireless carriers (yet). What they have done is hook up with phone manufacturer HTC to launch a phone, aptly named the “Status” (but dubbed the Facebook phone) that will allow users to more fully integrate their mobile experience with the world of their favorite social networking site.

So here’s the deal. Anyone familiar with the HTC Chacha will certainly recognize the handset, which has been repurposed for launch on the AT&T network as the Status. The 2.6 inch touchscreen, 480×320 screen resolution, 5-megapixel camera (including front-facing cam), and 512 megabytes of RAM are nothing new. However, the latest version of this hardware will run on Android’s updated Gingerbread 2.3 OS, complete with the HTC Sense Overlay (so that users seeking the feel of HTC will not be disappointed).

But there’s more. At this point you might be starting to wonder what it is about this product that caused it to be labeled as the Facebook phone – so far there has been no hint of collaboration on either the hardware or software front. But in fact, the user will see a marked difference in their experience when using Facebook via their handset. It starts with a Facebook button on your home page. I know what you’re thinking: all you have to do is download the Facebook app to get that on any other phone. But that’s where you’re wrong. This phone is special.

The Facebook button allows for instant connectivity to your account – just push it and you’re there. No waiting for loading, log-ins, or any other delays. This means instant updates to your status, your wall, your likes, or the locator, along with instant posting of photos, video, music, and more. So it’s faster and easier than other apps, for one thing. But it also has a feature known as contextual awareness.

It’s a little bit Big Brother, but your phone can sense when you’re doing something Facebook related (taking photos, listening to music) and it will prompt you to share with your Facebook friends by illuminating the Facebook button.

Creepy or totally cool? You’ll have to decide on that score. But if you’re a huge fan of Facebook and you spend the majority of your waking hours checking in with friends and doing updates, then perhaps this phone is right up your alley. And it can be yours as soon as July 17th.

Sarah Danielson writes for Free Government Cell Phones where you can browse through various providers, checkout ratings and reviews, and find out more about free cell phone service.

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It’s interesting to see so many insurance companies starting to come out with Android apps. We know Progressive Insurance have one, Geico allow you to get a quote and pay your bill, and new insurance companies like Policy Expert are sure to be looking at introducing apps as soon as they can to position themselves well for the future.

At last 2011 might be the year that mobile searches online overtake traditional internet searches from a desktop or laptop. What’s to stop Google from running some kind of app search alongside it’s natural search. It makes sense.

Insurance companies and other large brands will have to have an app to offer their customers or potential customers because they will be behind the curve if they don’t.

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As Android phones continue to gain market share over popular smartphones like Apple’s iPhone and RIM’s Blackberry, several new additions to the Android family have been announced. Sharp’s newest Android offering, which carries the model name “Galapagos,” is slated to be released in Japan later this year. The Galapagos comes with a host of different features that have become nearly standard amongst Android phones, including an impressive camera shooting both video and still images. The most impressive aspect of this new
handset is the 3D screen, which Sharp hopes will bring such films and 3D content to smartphone users around the globe.

Though the idea of a 3D phone might conjure up images of consumers texting incessantly on their deviceswhilst wearing a pair of 3D glasses, these new products from Sharp don’t require any glasses. The phone is initially going to be released in two different versions, one of which will incorporate a touchscreen. The other device will sport a full QWERTY keyboard. Both phones are tailored to a design conscious consumer, and come in thirteen different color combinations.

While the arrival of a 3D phone is certain to grab the attention of diehard fans of such technology, analysts are divided on whether more phones will be developed with 3D capabilities. Though 3D content is becoming more widespread than it once was the majority of the film and gaming content developed by independent companies does not utilize 3D technology. This lack of content could prove to be detrimental for such a phone, although the device sports the capability to view such material; not very much of it is easily available at
present.

On the other hand, some feel that the phone could encourage the furthered development of 3D content, in addition to encouraging other manufacturers to begin developing similar phones. In addition to the great camera and 3D-capable screen, the Sharp phones include hard-working processors, GPS, and the latest release of the Android operating system. As Android phones have become more and more advanced, they’ve already begun claiming former users of other popular smartphone devices. With the introduction of 3D Android phones, some feel that phones running the wildly popular OS will finally overtake their competitors.

Sharp has also addressed some of the concerns regarding the lack of available 3D content by signing several partnerships with gaming companies. These developers, which include Namco Bandai and Capcom, will create 3D games that will be available for the device. In fact, Capcom is expected to bundle games with the smartphone when it is released later this year.

As a Japanese company, it makes sense that the initial release of the new Galapagos phone is taking place in Japan. The company has yet to release plans to introduce the state-of-the-art phones in the United States, though many consumers are hoping that such a decision takes place in the months to come. Much of that decision will likely be based on how well these new phones do in the Japanese marketplace.

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Android 3.0 the latest software update for the popular mobile operating system owned by Google, is reportedly set to launch in January 2011. Phone and tablets running the operating system have experienced an enormous boom within the past years, leaving consumers and developers’ alike hungry for a new release of the Android operating system.

The newest version of the platform, which is code-named “Gingerbread,” is set to upgrade the existing OS in multiple ways, including new video capabilities and rumored features that incorporate Google TV.

The popular operating system is currently being run by mobile phones built by a variety of different companies, including Samsung, Acer, Motorola, and HTC. Furthermore, Android is now one of the most popular operating systems for new tablet devices. Presently, Google has yet to comment on its upcoming Gingerbread release, though the company has confirmed that the release will be occurring within the next few months. Many have speculated that such a release could be announced at the CES 2011 conference, at the beginning of January.

In spite of all the speculation, some of the features of the new version are widely known. One such addition is video chat, which will support the protocols used by Google Talk. Furthermore, the OS will have the ability to receive Google Talk calls over a Wi-Fi connection. Such features directly challenge similar features in the Apple iPhone 4.0, which was released this past summer.

Additional video capabilities in the new generation of devices include the capability to link the mobile phone with Google TV products. The new operating system will reportedly allow users to control such products with their phone, which essentially operates as a remote control. These rich video and chat features are expected to continue the accelerating market share of Android devices.

Beyond the popular features recognized by casual users of Smartphones and tablets running Google’s operating system, the new Android release is expected to incorporate several features that translate into a faster end-user experience. For example, the new software is reported to have enhanced CPU performance, meaning shorter response times for users. In general, the OS is expected to experience a boost in overall speed, and should offer more power in the hardware department.

Regardless of which details of the new operating system ultimately prove to be speculative or true, one thing is certain: Google has effectively built an operating system that is consistently finding new adopters and fans. In fact, since its initial release in 2008, the operating system has found its way into the hands of users across the globe. According to current estimates, Android could potentially be in second place in the race for market share, as early as 2014. Current figures show market share to be constant at just over 16%, though analysts expect that figure to skyrocket more than 50% to 24.6% in the next four years. This surge in market share is attributed to many factors, including the lower price points of devices running on Android, and the presence of the Open Handset Alliance.

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One thing that’s really put the Android OS ahead of the game is the allowance of many different manufacturers to create smart phones that are designed to run the Android OS. Recently, a new company has stepped into the lineup with its release of the ‘Zeus’ Android Phone.

Videocon, a company with influence all across the world (but based in India), is the manufacturer of this new phone – the V7500. Thanks to Videocon, the Android market will be even more easily accessible to most of Asia and more affordable to local consumers too.

The ‘Zeus’ is a 3.5G phone. It sports a Qualcomm 600 MHz micro-processor along with a 3.2 inch multi-touch screen. It has a flash-enabled 5-megapixel camera attached, capable of recording 24 FPS (frames per second). The actual resolution of the HVGA display is 320×480 pixels, which is noticeably clearer than other Android phones currently available from multi-national manufacturers.

It comes with an 8GB micro-SD memory card but its internal memory (which starts at 512 KB) is expandable up to 32 GB. It also includes Bluetooth, Wifi, and Push Mail capabilities. Something interesting worth noting is that the package comes with two 1230 mAH batteries – not just one. Very few phones come with more than one battery.
Other included accessories are a wall charger, car charger, carrying pouch, and applications guide. Along with all of these features is, of course, the ever-expanding Android market with over 70,000 applications and counting. Users can easily get their hands on resourceful applications such as maps or GPS navigation.

Videocon, the manufacturer of the new ‘Zeus’ Android phone is a dominant force in the Indian market; it’s been in existence for over thirty years. Although the company has been around for quite some time, Videocon is just now starting to focus its energy on reflecting the ever-changing nature of this generation’s youth and the technological advances that go along with it.

This is precisely why Videocon is getting involved in the smart-phone market. For basically the same features and accessories as other manufacturers, the entire ‘Zeus’ package can be bought for only $300. This package comes along with a year warranty on the phone, and six month warranty on the accessories that come along with it.

Despite being made by a company that isn’t really known outside of India, the ‘Zeus’ is capable of putting a lot of pressure on the more prominent manufacturers of smart phones in India, such as Sony, Samsung, and HTC. Along with the announcement regarding the ‘Zeus’ phone, Videocon also revealed a few other new models – the V1410, V1603, V1475, and V1606. These phones are not Android phones, but do have a few notable features of their own, such as a full-QWERTY keyboard and laser touch capabilities.

Unfortunately, the ‘Zeus’ hasn’t been around for enough time to be given a proper review. However, it is certainly a step in the right direction. Other companies may soon follow in Videocon’s footsteps, which would further solidify the Android OS as the standard operating system for smart phones.

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After Apple’s new iPhone 4 found itself facing a large amount of criticism soon after it’s release, Google’s Android-based phones showed an increase in sales. Apple has gone on to claim that sales have not been deeply affected (their main complaint was reception issues) and it seems its competitor is slowly catching up.

The Android phones running open-source Linux systems have been steadily rising in sales and have a 13% take of the UK wireless phone market. This increase in sales may have more to do with customers who are ready to upgrade after nearing the end of their wireless contracts.

Of course the rise in sales of Smartphone technology has been slow at best over the last several years. Many of the early email and internet ready phones were very slow and limited in their capability. However, demand for email ready phones have increased over time despite the technology continuing to be hammered out and advanced. New software was created, such as Symbian, and introduced to the world market with much success.

As the iPhone OS and Android were slow in their introduction to the wireless market, Symbian was leading in countries such as China who mainly use Symbian and Windows Mobile. Android has yet to make a greater impact in the eastern markets.

Such is not the case in other countries, particularly in the west. The iPhone 4, despite its complaints, is still a thoroughly designed and advanced piece of wireless technology. Even so, Apple tends to be exclusive when it comes to applications, most of which must be downloaded and approved by Apple, and a large amount of which must be paid for.

Android on the other hand, while having far less applications to offer, is open sourced and many of these Android apps are free to users. This also means that users can download apps from anywhere, which appeals to those who find a large part of the appeal of owning an iPhone, or Android the applications.

Customers are offered a variety of Android based phones, more than a dozen in fact, whereas Apple offers the iPhone 4G and 3G, with the 3G likely to be obsolete as the 4G becomes the signature phone of Apple. The variety of Android phones allows customers a choice which affects their wallets in a positive way; phones range from about $100 to as much as $500, whereas the iPhone 4 is priced at one price and there are no other options.

This difference in pricing obviously favors the Android and it is showing in sales. Not to mention that even a more cheaply priced Android phone still shares features with more expensive ones, such as Google Apps and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Android is also featuring all the attributes of a true Smartphone, like the iPhone 4 and is able to cover the whole of the market from the bottom to the top of the line.

While 13% of the market is not a huge share, the Android’s rise is impressive, which is great for Google and many of the phone manufacturers that are using the software in its devices. As Android’s sales climb, a shift towards the Google software is taking place, which should create a slowing of Apple created apps and an increase in Android developed apps. Such a shift will bring the two contenders closer and even give Google’s Android the edge.

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On Tuesday, AT&T and Motorola announced plans to release three new and improved Smartphone’s based upon Google’s Android software. The prospect of helping Motorola switch to the AT&T provider instead of Verizon has excited many.

The models each have a unique look and are more accessible to a wider audience. Motorola made it their primary focus to be conscientious of price considering their Droid X device currently sells for $200, a steep price for this economy.

The Bravo, the Flipout, and the Flipside all offer an enhanced version of the Android software while still maintaining a savvy look Motorola is known for. AT&T has priced the Flipout at $79.99, starting on October 17 with a two-year service agreement. Exhibiting a flashy twist effect, the square Smartphone features a screen that swivels revealing a QWERTY keyboard underneath.

Although the Flipout stands out in stores, there have been concerns about the reliability of this model. Regardless, this particular phone has already achieved much success in Latin America and Europe. If you are set on buying this versatile phone, you may want to consider switching to AT&T because the Flipout is exclusive only with this provider. This fun and original design contains 600 MHz of power with an ARM cortex-A8 processor, fast enough for anyone on the go.

The Motorola Flipside, which features an impressive slide-out keyboard will cost $99.99. A two- year contract will also be required to purchase this phone. Considered the more practical of the phones, this model contains a touch-screen with a sliding keyboard design that is fast and easy to use. The 320 by 480 screen has a generous trackpad beneath it, allowing smooth navigation throughout the phone. People have compared the design of this phone the Motorola’s Backflip in that the keyboards resemble each other.

The impressive touch-screen phone, the Bravo, is the most expensive of the bunch priced at $129.99. Although this model may not be at the top of it’s game, the phone does feature a 3.7 inch 854 by 480 display and an impressive 800 MHz processor. The design is sleek and easy to hold. Both the Flipside and the Bravo will be available just in time for the holidays, at the end of November.

While all three phones offer a unique cellular experience, the Bravo, Flipout, and Flipside all feature some of the latest technology. Motorola’s MotoBlur has been integrated into Android 2.1 allowing all social networking updates to be organized while providing wipe options. This utilizes server-side technology, which helps sustain battery life and optimizes the Android system. All phones have been upgraded to 3G with Wi-Fi, something many individuals are looking forward to taking advantage of. Each phone contains a three megapixel camera as well as CrystalTalk Plus, a program that enhances voice call quality.

With the addition of three new phones to its repertoire, AT&T is finally expanding the Smartphone family. There is speculation that the iPhone, which is currently exclusively with AT&T will lose this privilege next year to its rival, Verizon Wireless. Teaming up with Motorola will be an investment for both companies and will allow sales to improve.

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Now that everything online has been integrated so heavily, you pretty much just need to have everything in one device and you’re set.

With Android, not only will you be able to take a reasonably high-resolution photo on your Android phone, you’ll also be able to edit it, and then upload it to Flickr, Facebook, or whatever social network takes your fancy.

Of course, if you’re more private about your photos, your main interest is going to be which Android phone is going to take the highest quality photo with the best quality Android phone camera, so let’s take a look:

1. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

This phone hasn’t received all that much press attention yet, and at the time of writing it’s not available in the US, which probably explains why.

You could unlock it of course, which you might want to do given that it boasts a fantastic 8 megapixel camera.

This is the highest spec camera on the Android phone market right now, and although there might be some other offerings coming out soon that can rival it, this is your best choice if you’re looking for a top quality camera inside an Android phone.

That being said, it runs Android 1.6 (Donut) and could probably do with more software capability in order to help with editing and uploading the pictures.

2. The Nexus One

Most of the other Android phones on the market are very similar in terms of camera quality.

5 Megapixels seems to be the standard with some sort of image stabilization thrown in, so it’s hard to really say that there are any “Standouts” from the chasing pack.

However, the Nexus One is much more powerful than the rest of the pack, and so offers you a faster way to upload your photos and edit them to your liking.

The camera is decent, and certainly good enough for most people.

3. The Motorola Droid

With an exciting feature set and a hell of a lot of hype, the Droid had a lot to live up to.

In the camera department, it very nearly lives up to that hype, but is still a little bit off from being the “perfect camera phone”.

With a 5MP camera, dual LED flash, image stabilization and 4X digital zoom the Droid certainly boasts some of the best features for any android phone with a camera.

It also comes with a completely revamped editing interface and a huge number of editing settings.

The problem is that this can sometimes feel like the phone is trying to do “too much” – most of these editing settings aren’t particularly useful for example, and the interface isn’t as good as it could have been.

Still, this is a great camera on an already great Android phone, so is definitely worth a look.

The Android market still has a little way to go in terms of hardware to make cameras a “killer feature”.

However, those changes are coming thick and fast, with higher quality cameras being released almost every month on the latest Android Phones.

At the moment my advice would be not to buy an Android phone based on the camera.  The 8 Megapixels on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 are good, but is it worth buying a phone off the back of it having a good camera?  Probably not.

Smartphone cameras will sort themslves out in time.  They’re going to be better quality.  At the moment they are on phones becasuse the phone has to have one.

In time a manufacturer will make the camera a unique selling point on a phone that is high quality in every department.  At the moment, going for the phone with the best camera means you’re probably sacrificing haing the phone with the best quality in other areas.

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2009 will be remembered for phone companies bringing lots of Android phones onto the market.


It looks like 2010 will be the year when the same companies really up their game and start to release Android phones that take what a smartphone can do and look like to the next level.

There’s such a high quality of development going on at the moment on Android.

Each manufacturer is pushing it’s competitors to go one better every time it brings out something new and revolutionary.

If you’re one of those people who wants to be ahead of other people and have the latest phone with the latest technology,  you’re going to have to get an Android phone, no excuses.

I’ve listed the top 3 Android phones that have been announced in 2010.  These phones aren’t in our Guide To Every Major Android Phone because as I write this they aren’t actually released yet everywhere.

1) The HTC Legend

I’ve reviewed the HTC Legend Android phone before and I don’t mind talking about it again either.  This still sits at the top as the best Android phone to date in my opinion.

It’s released on April 7th in the UK on Vodafone, no word yet on when it’s going to be released in the US.

It has everything.  Sleek design with a metallic finish.  Instead of a trackball you get an optical trackpad.

It has a 3.2 inch OLED screen with 320×480 pixels.  It uses Android 2.1 along with HTC’s Sense UI.

Using the phone is fantastic, it’s touch screen responsiveness is superb and the keyboard is possibly the best you can get on any smartphone.

No question that so far this is 2010′s number one Android phone for me.

2) HTC Desire

Another phone from HTC, they  really are producing the best at the moment.  This is in reality just a Nexus One but better and cheaper in my opinion.

That’s right, the same phone but better and cheaper.

Google must have been pretty annoyed when HTC decided to release this.

Why is it better?

It has the HTC Sense UI which let’s you customize the phone’s screens to however you use the phone.  Those screens look fantastic too, and with the Desire’s 3.7 inch OLED screen you get a nice amount of screen area to work with.

It has replaced the Nexus One’s trackball with a trackpad like the HTC Legend.  This is good because sometimes trackpads can break or get stuck, plus it does look more advanced.  It might take you a bit of time to get used to though, if you’re used to using a trackball.

The Nexus One has some touch sensitive buttons which are a bit annoyingly difficult to use.  These have been replaced on the Desire with actual physical buttons which are quite discreet.  These are just so much more straight forward to use.

The Desire doesn’t have voice cancellation like the Nexus One, or the ability to type using your voice.  They say this is to keep the price of the phone down.

Again it looks like the UK is getting this phone first.  T-Mobile have it for sale on their website right now, and if you order it you’ll get it in within 7 days.  It’s free on T-Mobile, for £35 a month or $53.

3) Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro

I’m cheating a bit here and putting 2 phones into my final pick for the top Android phones so far in 2010.

These are virtually the same phone, it’s just that the Mini Pro has an actual QWERTY keyboard in the hardware.

I expect this is because the Mini had complaints from people with large fingers having problems using the small touch screen keyboard.

These are small, compact phones that take the idea of having a smatphone and making it very friendly to your pocket a reality.  The fact that the Mini Pro has a decent keyboard too makes the innovation really superb.

These phones aren’t going to be avialiable until the second quarter of 2010, not too long, but there’s a bit of a wait.

Android Phones in 2010

There are about 100 Android phones we know about that are due for release in 2010.  HTC seems to be leading the way in terms of innovation and bringing out the best phones right now.

First they had the G1, the first Android phone.  Now they have the Desire, the Legend and the Nexus One, among others.

Luckily for us, as the phones get better, the prices get cheaper, so it’s going to be quite easy to get a phone running on Android 2.1 that is high quality and has all the features you want on an Android phone at an affordable price.

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Could this be the best Android phone to date?

The phone is a relative of the HTC Hero, a handset which has been extremely popular.

Many people are talking about this as being the Android phone that can really take some significant market share from the iPhone.

Design and Display

The deisgn in my opinion looks Apple like.  That’s not a bad thing and it will make the phone more popular.

Too many Android phones seem to be trying to do something different from what Apple have been so successful with in their designs.

It looks like HTC have gone with what is popluar with the Legend.

The display is amazingly colorful and vibrant.  It’s not an LCD screen, but a 3.2 inch OLED, which is 320×480 pixels.  This gives great quality.  It’s something that stands out when you look at the phone.

There’s an optical track pad on the phone which seems to be an improvement on the trackball, especially in the design sense.  It’s modern looking and adds yet another dimension to the futuristic nature of this phone.

Everything about the design seems to have been done with attention to detail.  You won’t find ports just put in a certain place because it’s easy, it seems like the designers have given consideration about where to place necessary parts of the phone to integrate with the great design.

The headphone slot is nicely placed at the top of the phone and integrates really well.  There’s also an LED light on the back of the phone which tells you when you’ve got new messages and other alerts.

It’s future proof too.  It has a miniUSB slot which will allow universal chargers to work with it.  These are becoming more common and will eventually be everywhere.

Performance

The legend has Android 2.1 as well as HTC’s Sense UI.  If you don’t know what HTC Sense is, it adds what you could call customized widgets to the phone which allow you to use the phone in the way that you want.  You can essentially customize the phone to how you most frequently use it.

HTC Sense allows you to integrate social media that you use most into one screen along with email, contacts and the other things that you find most useful.  On the Legend you get 7 homescreens to customize.

You can use HTC Leap with these 7 screens which lets you pinch the screen and see all the screens at once.  A nice feature.

The phone has a 600MHz processor, which isn’t as large as some of the other Android phones out there, but the Legend shows it doesn’t need to be larger.  It’s very fast and efficient.

Since the bar was raised with the iPhone in terms of sensitivity to touch and quality of use there hasn’t really been any phone that can stand up against it.  The HTC Legend does.

The sensitivity when using it’s screens are superb.  There are no glitches or issues that you can find on other Android phones.  All this built on top of the Android platform really does make for something pretty special.

It’s absolutely fantastic for people who want to be able to change layouts, customize things and make the phone their own.  Other Android phones have tried to do this but haven’t really pulled it off with the effectiveness that the HTC Legend does.

The HTC Legend on the Internet

Using the internet is great too.  You can pinch the phone to zoom in on specific text and also get an overall view of the whole webpage before you zoom in.  When you zoom in the phone keeps on working with you so the words that you’re viewing always fit the screen perfectly.  It’s touches like this that make the phone stand out.

Browsing the internet is fast too.  There aren’t ridiculously slow loading times, it’s actually very fast.  You feel comfortable using the internet on it, rather than a bit awkward.

The word quality springs to mind with this phone in just about every department.

The Keyboard

As I have said in numerous other articles, in my opinion smartphones could do better with keyboards.  They often aren’t easy to use and take a while to get used to.

Guess what, the Legends keyboard is superb, you’re not surprised are you?

The predictive messaging is brilliant.  It knows what you’re going to say, so you can type so much easier.  It’s better than other predictive keyboards because it really does seem to know what you’re going to say.  HTC have done a fantastic job.

Smartphones aren’t going to get around the fact that they’re small, and so typing is difficult, but if you have a keyboard that corrects you with the precision that the HTC legend does, then the issue goes away.  Well done HTC, this has always been the most annoying apect of using a smartphone for me.

The Camera

It’s a 5 megapixel camera.  If you’re still reading this far into the review you’d probably be surprised if it was anything less, given the quality that the Legend has put into just about every other part of the phone.

The camera works well.  It’s not the best smartphone camera out there but it’s good.

The camera has auto focus which let’s you tap the screen and focus on certain points.

Summary

This is just about the best Android phone that’s out there.  It has quality in every department.  You can see that HTC have really decided to take this phone to the next level.

HTC have jumped heavily into Android and up until now haven’t been able to produce something that will persuade iPhone users to move away from Apple to Android.

I think this phone could be the device that does that.  Would I buy this phone? absolutely, I think it’s the best Android phone so far.

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