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HTC Desire HD: 10 Useful Android Applications

Here we have a list of some of the useful applications for your HTC Desire HD smartphone which has lot of potential in terms of its performance and functionality.

Opera Mobile 10.1:
This app is a standard web browser which works very fast on the HTC Desire HD and with all its authentic features this is a super browser which is a genuine showcase app but it unfortunately there is no Flash support but still this app manages the tabs in the browser very efficiently.

TweetDeck:
This is an app which is obviously related to the social networking site Twitter. This app can manage multiple twitter accounts and also it integrates the user’s Facebook account messages along with the efficient usage of Google’s Buzz service.

Skype:
This app allows the user to access Skype on the Android phones. Well contrary to the mobile networks the app allows the users to make calls through VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) with the use of Wi-Fi or 3G.

gReader:
This is an efficient RSS reader app which is designed for HTC Desire HD and it accomplishes the task of collecting all the Google reader feeds in one single superb interface and many other vital functionalities.

Data checker:
Well this is a very efficient and intelligent app which keeps track of the Wi-Fi and cellular data transfer statistics and related information. This widget called Data Counter or Data checker provides an easy option of deleting the recorded data and keeping the track of the data usage per day and is a pretty good option.

SwiftKey:
Well all the smart phones have virtual keyboard and even some of them have QWERTY keyboard which makes typing very easy. But there has been a new app designed for the HTC Desire HD called SwiftKey which is basically similar to QWERTY keyboard in terms of the placement of the keys.

But the best thing of the app is in its intelligent nature which efficiently guesses the next word during typing of a sentence and more often gradually it is in a learning process.

myPlayer:
This is a cool application which is designed for the HTC Desire HD and requires the latest Android 2.2 OS. The main feature of this application is that it efficiently downloads the popular shows from any channels like the BBC or from other UK TV channels. Well it is an improvement over the BBC’s iPlayer service.

No Lock:
No lock is a smart and simple widget which performs the enabling and disabling of the Desire’s locking screen. But there are some complicacies involved like this app lets the user to activate from standby mode and make it instantly usable which even start calling accidentally to other users.

Chrome to Phone:
This is another app which as it name signifies allows to ping links between desktop and mobile with ease. The user has to just install the app in the phone and install the extension on the Chrome Browser in the PC.

IM Plus:
This app is build for most of the platforms including android. It acts similarly to internet messenger to keep touch with your friends and it has pretty cool features. It supports most of the messengers on web and social networking sites.

To download any of the app for your HTC Desire HD, just search for the app in Android market.

HTC Merge Emerges On Verizon

HTC Merge 360-degree view appears and quickly disappears from Verizon’s site.HTC Merge is the high-end smartphone that was rumored not too long ago to be set to land on the market as the successor of DROID Incredible at Verizon Wireless and has been spotted in the Cellebrite…….

A Verizon HTC Merge/HTC Incredible “Cabaret” device is expected to be launched on Thursday, November 18th, which can be seen as a clear indicator that the handset in question is the long rumored new “Incredible” smartphone.Moreover, the device is called “HTC Droid Merge,” and is said to be a world phone, which comes in line with previous leaks on the matter.

Verizon has included its high-end Android-based smartphones in a series called DROID, and the new HTC Merge should join that family of devices too, even if some suggested it might not do so.The news on this event, which comes from Droid-Life, is complemented by the apopearance of this device in the Cellebrite system, all pointing to a very near launch of the handset on Verizon Wireless’ network.

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HTC HD7: 20 Free WP7 Applications

Are you looking for best applications for HTC HD 7, a Windows Phone 7 mobile? Here are the 20 must have apps for HTC HD 7.

Photobucket
This is a very fantastic app which allows the user to upload photos and even videos from the Windows Phone 7 handset to the Photobucket account. It is also possible to download various wallpapers from photobucket to the mobile itself by exploring the Find Stuff categories and even the search box.

Weatherbug:

Well it is a very good and idealistic cause to know the weather of the place of interest. There is an app similar to the one in Android market called Weatherbug. This app includes local weather conditions, weather forecast, Doppler radar and much more features. This app could be used as a tile on the startup screen and it still works perfectly.

Adobe Reader:
Well many people are fond of reading books and with the evolution of technology; e-books are the best answers for this problem. But to read these files the user needs a pdf reader and the best thing for this is Adobe Reader. This app will allow the user to download PDF files and also read them. Apart from this there are many other options like multi-touch gestures and accelerometer which will improve the readability of the documents.

IMDb:
There are lots of people interested in movies and the information about the world of entertainment. So therefore an app has been created for WP7 called IMDb or Internet Movie Database which has loads of information regarding movies, actors and even television series. This application is a must for someone who is really interested in movies.

Last.fm:
This app is particularly related to music world and it is a boon for the music lovers who want this hi-tech gadget. This app allows the user to tune into the latest sound tracks available and gives complete access to rocking numbers from the music world. This is another must-have application for the users who basically love to groove in enthralling music.

BBC News Mobile:
In today’s world, all the people are interested in the happenings around the world and in a busy schedule people are not having time to watch news. Well it seems to be good news for Windows Phone 7 users who can watch BBC News content on their HTC HD7. This app also allows the users to select and read any news article which interests them and also they can send it as a SMS to other friends and relatives.

Twitter:

Social networking is the latest and most desired trend nowadays and there is an official twitter client for the Windows Phone 7 handset, HTC HD 7. This app offers real time search, top tweets, topic on latest trends and much more utilities.

However there are some limitations that this app will not resume its work in background and every facility can be availed only after launching the application.

Travelocity:
The people around the world are seemingly much busier nowadays with consistent flying abroad and travelling. In order to help them, an app has been developed called Travelocity which allows the user to check flight schedules and hotel information on the handset itself. This app also incorporates the person’s GPS detail which is helpful in finding local accommodations and even making the reservations.

Fandango:
This particular app is all about movies and the booking of tickets which helps the user to secure tickets for their favorite movies on the HTC HD7 handset itself. The working of this app could be explained as it uses the person’s GPS locations to find local movies listing. This app has many other features like providing reviews and even information about upcoming movies.

eBay Mobile:
This is the official application launched for Windows Phone 7 and it serves the same purpose of selling and buying online; only this time it will be from the handset itself. It is interesting to note that buyers will be able to search, bid and check on their buying activity and this also goes for the sellers who will be checking their sales. This app has got some pretty improvisations and implications which makes it worth for this handset.

YouTube:
This is another official application from the mega online video site which lets the user to view online streaming videos and also download them. This app also allows watching videos embedded in emails, MMS messages, Facebook and websites. Another good feature is that this app allows connecting the user to the Music and Video Hub from where the user can watch the favorite videos of all the members of the hub.

Shazam:
This is another app linked to music identification application which helps the user to identify the specific music or track played anywhere.This app will work on holding the handset towards the sound and on identification this app will link the user to Zune Marketplace where the user will have a chance to buy the song. This is a pretty cool app for music lovers.

Poynt:
This is a very good application designed for Windows Mobile 7 platform and it helps to find local businesses, restaurants, movies and even weather. This app primarily functions by grabbing the GPS locations and then gives all the optional phone numbers and directions of such locations like restaurants and movies. A very good feature is that this app can also be used for making reservations in hotels and booking tickets.

Loopt:
This is a very interesting app which has been launched for HTC HD7 phone and it helps in connecting with your friends by sharing of locations and their personal status. This app can also be helpful in finding friends on a particular map and even sharing of files is possible.

Slacker Radio:
This is a popular online radio service app which lets the user to listen to music and sound tracks from 130 pre-configured stations. This app also allows the user to search for their favorite artists and listen to their tracks.
The only drawback of this app is that it will not work on background and will end if some other task is initiated.

Flixster:
This app is similar to previous app which gives complete access to the user to find local movie listings, watch trailers and even reading movie reviews from popular review websites on your HTC HD7.

Seesmic:
This is another app concerned with social networking and the best part is that this app holds multiple twitter accounts and even Facebook. This application works by displaying the user’s twitter accounts, searches, trending topics and many other features. This app allows the user to share photo albums also.

MusiXmatch Lyrics:
This is an app made for music lovers who like to know the wordings or the lyrics used by their favorite singers. This app integrates into Zune and then does all the necessary matching.

Realtor.com:
This app is concerned about finding accommodations for new immigrants or emigrants. This app gives an access for more than 4 million real estate listings. This is a very good app for finding a good accommodation in rental or even in sale.

FourSquare:
FourSquare is another social app which allows you to follow friends and also see the places they visit more often. You can also share your location with your friends.

To download any of these Apps, just search for them in WP7 market place or Zune Software.

Vodafone UK starts selling HTC Desire HD

The day which many UK based Android lovers, particularly ones with an intention to purchase the desirable HTC Desire HD, have been waiting for has finally arrived. Vodafone UK has started selling the big brother of HTC Desire.

Here is the official yet short announcement:

Vodafone customers can now buy two of the hottest new smartphones on the market, the HTC Desire HD and the Nokia N8, both of which are available now on the UK’s best network.

Here’s how the price plan stands:

The HTC Desire HD is available free on £35, 24 month price plans and customers buying the device online will get 900 minutes (compared to 600 offline) unlimited texts and 750MB (500MB offline) of mobile data. Buying online will also give you 5MB of European roaming data in your bundle.

To make sure you know what you are purchasing, you might want to know that HTC Desire HD becomes equipped with a 1 Ghz Processor, 8 MP camera with dual LED Flash accompanied by HD quality video recording capabilities. But screen size is what sets this phone apart as the gigantic Android phone has a massive 4.3 inch multi-touch enabled screen. Presence of Dolby Mobile and SRS virtual sound support makes it a competitive multimedia device. So any plans of getting this device from Vodafone UK or you will be getting it from another telecom operator.

[via TechRadar]

Meet HTC Gratia, the European variant of HTC Aria

So you thought that HTC would be resting after unveiling a handful of Windows Phone 7 powered phones last Monday. Well that’s obviously not the case as the Taiwanese cell phone makers have announced yet another Android handset and they are calling it HTC Gratia.

Boy, these folks are never short of unique and interesting name for their smartphones are they? Anyways if you have heard about HTC Aria, the AT&T subsidized Android gadget, then you know quite a bit about this device except for the fact that it is headed to Europe.

So here is what the device has in store for you from the specs perspective:

Android 2.2 aka Froyo.
5 MP camera with auto-focus.
Front facing VGA camera
600 Mhz processor.
512 MB ROM.
348 MB RAM.
3.2 inch multi-touch screen of QVGA quality.
WiFi
Bluetooth
HTC Sense

From the above features list, it is pretty clear that the device is a budget smartphone. Major European carriers will be offering residence to the HTC Gratia. The handset price will range somewhere around 300EU (roughly $415).

So what makes this device unique? According to HTC:

HTC Gratia offers something completely different. Its compact size, beautiful design and power with Android 2.2, combined with its personalised experience through HTC Sense, is uniquely compelling. We can’t wait to bring HTC Gratia to our customers in Europe

I am not sure if that’s the smartphone for me considering the high performance I demand from a smartphone. What about you?

[via PocketNow]

HTC Gratia Android 2.2 phone, alter ego of HTC Aria, to launch by November

HTC has unleashed a latest handset that runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system. This phone is a look alike (an alter ego) of HTC’s another phone HTC Aria. In fact, HTC Gratia is just HTC Aria in new garbs and a new OS, other specifications remain unchanged. The Android smartphone, HTC Gratia is sleek, elegant and stylish. Its performance and looks are compelling. Its size is such that it is compact at 4” length. It also flaunts Android 2.2 and a speedy 600MHz Qualcomm processor. It also sports a 5MP photo snapper.

The photos clicked by this awesome camera may be seen beautifully on a 3.2-inch touchscreen. It is a light-weight phone weighing just 4 ounces. The handset will include HTC’s Sense UI as standard. HTC Gratia got some new garbs and thereby it will be available in three vibrant colors as White, Green and Black. The Gratia has a 384MB RAM (512 ROM) that is ample amount of storage for data saving in the mobile. The network supported on the handset is dualband 900/2100 HSPA/WCDMA.

HTC has not yet revealed any concrete release date for the phone but it is expected to come out in November. Even the pricing details of this desirable touchscreen gadget are under wraps.

HTC 7 Surround with Dolby Mobile and HD Audio

Windows Phone 7 device HTC 7 Surround has been designed to operate as a multimedia oriented Smartphone while on the go. Simply slide out the speaker and surround yourself in scintillating sound. Share your favorite music and videos with your family and friends in virtual surround sound with Dolby Mobile and SRS WOW HD. For intense dimension and volume, just hit the Surround Sound button to take the party towards hyped - up level. The Sound Enhance app delivers equalizer sound effects for a richer listening and viewing experience. Equalizer presets automatically mix bass, treble and vocal levels for maximum effect.