HTC launches Android based phone 'Hero' in India

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 10 September 2009, 01:25 IST   |    5 Comments
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HTC launches Android based phone 'Hero' in India
Bangalore: HTC has announced the launch of the Android-powered HTC Hero in India. The HTC Hero also marks the debut of HTC Sense. The phone is built to last and is equipped with an anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting, clearer display. The white HTC Hero includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface. "The Android-powered HTC Hero further underlines HTC's commitment to push the boundaries in mobile phone innovation and design. HTC Hero introduces a more natural way for reaching out to the people and accessing important information in a much more easier and hassle-free manner. We are also very pleased to introduce a fully customized user interface called HTC Sense with the HTC Hero," said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. "HTC Sense is a distinct experience created to make HTC phones more engaging, immersive and intuitive and will be integrated across a portfolio of HTC's phones in the future," he further added. HTC Hero has a 3.2-inch HVGA display and is optimized for web, multimedia and other content while maintaining a small size and weight. It also has a broad variety of hardware features including a GPS, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a five mega-pixel autofocus camera and expandable MicroSD memory. HTC Hero also includes a dedicated search button that goes beyond basic search, providing users with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables to search through Twitter, locate people in contact list and find emails in inbox or search in any other area in Hero. The HTC Hero will be available at a market price of 34,600 in the state of Maharashtra and 31,990 in the rest of India at all leading authorized HTC resellers across the country.