Hi, where can i find all the planned updates for the desire? and is FroYo is really different than 2.1?
HTC have not published any sort of roadmap for future updates, so your best bet is to go to your nearest psychic, and ask them!
And to answer your second question: Yes.
Regards,
Dave
June the 23rd ... thats the date we are all freed from 2.1.. LOLO!!
But then you have to throw Orange / O2 etc etc in the pot.. so to be honest ...
look on the forum .. and either get a new rom or wait till next year !!!!
23rd June has only been stated by a member on here - there's no guarantee that either him or the person he spoke to is telling the truth.
Unless the guy knew the iPhone 4 was coming out then
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Unless the guy knew the iPhone 4 was coming out then
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HAHA.. this is funny... if it was true, Froyo update comes in the same time with iPhone 4.
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June the 23rd ... thats the date we are all freed from 2.1.. LOLO!!
But then you have to throw Orange / O2 etc etc in the pot.. so to be honest ...
look on the forum .. and either get a new rom or wait till next year !!!!
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Sorry im kinda lost in translation here whats orange/o2 and why will i throw it? Lol
So basically the 720p, divx playback is just rumors?
So htc will just give us froyo then discontinue the updates and support?
First, Google makes the Android OS, so they'll release 2.2 (Froyo).
Then HTC add their own front-end to it, called Sense UI.
Finally, Orange, 3, Vodaphone and so on add their own tweaks (and rubbish apps) on top.
Each of those additional steps takes extra time, so basically Nexus One users will get it first, unbranded Desire users will have to wait a while for the HTC version, then others will have to wait even longer for the network versions.
If HTC go on the offensive with 2.2 on the 23rd i'll be laughing evilly over here. tbh I think HTC need to get this update out as simply put Sales will fall. the race between the two companies will be incredibly close. HTC need to make sure it's best hand is on the table. and keep there core elements separate and upgradable on the fly.
HTC will just release another dirge of handsets and forget the Desire. Am I being cynical??
Nope,
but with an official, yes will update it, with a possible date i'm hopeful.
i see.. too bad i live in the philippines so i will not get the updates from the mobile ops in other countries..
so the divx and 720p are just rumors?
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HTC will just release another dirge of handsets and forget the Desire. Am I being cynical??
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I don't think you're far off with that assumption, my previous phone was a touch HD their former flagship model, it got one lame excuse of an update that did more harm than good, they kind of [email protected] us over with the 6.5 update that brings a stable and fast build, gave some lame excuse about users not wanting an update anyway
That made me not wanting to buy an HTC ever again, if only the desire wasn't the best android phone avaible at the time and my contract wasn't up for renewal, I wouldn't have consider another HTC.
According to a post on official blog of Polish service provider ORANGE, HTC is due to release the Froyo update for Desire in August 2010.
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According to a post on official blog of Polish service provider ORANGE, HTC is due to release the Froyo update for Desire in August 2010.
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and the link to that blog is: www . blog . tp . pl/wojciechjabczynski/entry/pragnienie_będzie_w_czerwcu
(sorry for messy link - new user)
Use translate if you like, or here's my awesome translation of:
"HTC poinformował nas, że umożliwi klientom upgrade systemu w okolicach sierpnia."
"HTC informed us, that it will provide system upgrade for it's clients around august"
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If HTC go on the offensive with 2.2 on the 23rd i'll be laughing evilly over here. tbh I think HTC need to get this update out as simply put Sales will fall. the race between the two companies will be incredibly close. HTC need to make sure it's best hand is on the table. and keep there core elements separate and upgradable on the fly.
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It doesnt matter anymore. HTC already lost this battle. HTC desire cant stand versus an Iphone 4.
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It doesnt matter anymore. HTC already lost this battle. HTC desire cant stand versus an Iphone 4.
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Yes throw your phones in the bins everyone, theyre useless now.
No. I just wish Id waited. Wanted Divx support and 720p. Well since I cant get that on Desire nor Iphone. I take the later cuz it is simple better.
We are only customer... buy and enjoy it
The way I see it:
I purchased an awesome Desire my first HTC phone of many. I did not expect plenty of updates but do expect updates to solve issues.
If I dont get any updates then fine as my handest runs like a dream. I dont have any issues and dont need any solving (well only user error)
Surely good buisness is to release a new handset rather than offering new roms to exsiting customers. As long as problem solving updates are done im happy and surely you cannot slate HTC for this.
If you purchased a Ferrari and then they release a new engine, sat nav, bluetooth, leather etc you cannot expect a free upgrade as then you wont purchase the new model!
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mailed htc about it and this respose
Dear <me>. Thank you for your enquiry. We don't really have support on this, so i recommend that you search online for DivX apps for Android 2,1. You should find something on this, good luck and have a nice day! Best regards, <tech dude> HTC Tech Support
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maybe it was nothing but a fantasy?
Also had a (lengthier) conversation about this. The rep pretty much said the same thing to me.
Thing is they cant let out that a new update is coming. If they promise a update but dont deliver or dont deliver in a timely fashion it will simply reflect bad on the company (Headline: HTC Fails to deliver promised updates) while not promising anything and than delivering with something puts them in a more positive light.
Also, whatever budget they had for the development of the desire is probably spend so they (most likely) use developments from future phones (like incredible, htc evo etc.) to create a update for past phones.
But the reason behind the slow release is that they dont want to cut in to their own sales by having older, cheaper but just as capable phones on the market who are on par with newer phones by the virtue of an update (see htc hero and htc legend).
With that being said, I thought the update was still coming mid june or the end of june?
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With that being said, I thought the update was still coming mid june or the end of june?
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We hope so. So long as it's not what I like to call a "HTC promise" (0.0001% chance of being fulfilled on time).
well hopefully they'll bare in mind that not providing updates will reflect poorly as well. not so much the divx thing, but if they don't provide 2.2 and state some stupid reason this may be my last, not just my 1st HTC phone
Hi
My experience with HTC (tornado, wizard, blackstone) are that they dont update the software. You have to rely on hacked roms for new updates.
This could be a microsoft-problem and since I now have my eyes on android I wonder if HTC will keep updating the desire...
Still no word on the froyo-update...
This alone could be an argument for buying nexus instead even if its uglied both in hardware and gui.
What do you think about this?
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Hi
My experience with HTC (tornado, wizard, blackstone) are that they dont update the software. You have to rely on hacked roms for new updates.
This could be a microsoft-problem and since I now have my eyes on android I wonder if HTC will keep updating the desire...
Still no word on the froyo-update...
This alone could be an argument for buying nexus instead even if its uglied both in hardware and gui.
What do you think about this?
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I had a Touch Pro, and since MS is the developer I would blame them not HTC for updating MS software. HTC did actually update the Touch Pro a while ago, and a second update of Winmo, should be released in due time. But I would still blame MS for their crappy 6.5 Winmo OS.
According to HTC, will Froyo come some where after Today and 12 weeks ahead. I guess that it will come rather sooner than later. And if somebody cant wait for offical OTA updates, root the device and update to Froyo.
Apparently the 23rd of June thing leaked by one of the support staff was tosh (supported by the fact that the date has been and gone and no Froyo yet!). One of HTC's spokes-people said at Google I/O that...
“We are working hard with our partners to update the HTC Sense experience on Froyo and distribute it to our customers as fast as possible. We expect to release updates for several of our 2010 models including Desire, Legend and Wildfire beginning in Q3″
Being as this is some super speedy new kernel I think its wise that they test their Sense UI to bits before issuing the update
That aside...GIVE ME 2.2 NOW!!!
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What do you mean no word? They've confirmed that it is coming, but not given a precise timescale.
Past Froyo, I wouldn't expect further updates, but I suppose there is a slim chance we'll get Gingerbread. However, since Google will be moving to yearly OS updates after that, I can't see HTC providing anything beyond that - the economics of it just don't make any sense.
Regards,
Dave
Can you update with hacked roms and get everying working with the hardware (and just loose the gui) or is it like i remembered with the wizard, problems with drivers to the camera etc.. ?
If not i guess I could transform the desire-hardware into a fully updated gingerbread-nexus in future.
Given that the OS is open source, barring specific hardware requirements, there's no reason why later versions of AOSP Android couldn't be ported to the Desire. Unlike WinMo phones, we always have the option of compiling up Android to suit the hardware.
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Dave
Ok, how many threads are going to be like this???
Yes you can flash to froyo now and loose sense ui, give a look at development section and/or use search or even google search. HTC didnt officially stated anywhere yet that Froyo is coming to Desire @blabla... However there was a leak about Froyo, which was miscommunication and actually 23rd of June was the date when Google announced the release of code of Froyo to everyone. So from that date HTC is able to work on Froyo.
And look with help of search i was able to find this http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713588
Of course they forget about old devices, Touch HD and all those other devices are outdated. I had a TD2 and it got the free WM6.5 update but after that it was DEAD for HTC.
Dude, read the threads around here. As of today HTC has officially said 2.2 will come in Q3 of this year.
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Not entirely true, the TD2 did get a Sense 2.5 after the promised WM 6.5 update. After that the TD2 was pretty much dead for HTC.
yeah they do, its hard to get support for older devices lol
Im hoping that as long as google continue to update the nexus, HTC will update Desire, Anyway what I read gingerbread is trying to clean up the UI's so there will be no need for manufacturers UI's, This will make updating in the futher alot easier I guess and possible updates will be pushed for longer even thought it will change to yearly, Alot of people are stuck with the same phone for around 2 years
Edit: This information may or may not be incorrect. Read it if you like, but dont post negative comments, its not cool.
Android Froyo delayed till September
July 3rd, 2010
Froyo Android 2.2
As Android Froyo has hit some roadblocks, HTC Desire, HTC Legend and HTC Wildfire seem to be the first ones to get affected.
As per initial plans, the Froyo was to be launched on the Nexus One and then on the HTC Desire after a week. However, Froyo does not seem to hit the handsets anytime before September as Google and HTC continue to keep the issues under wraps.
It is not just the HTC handsets that will be affected by the delay because most other Android Smartphones are also awaiting the Froyo. The recently launched Samsung i900 Galaxy S and the Dell Mini 5 (Streak) are few such handsets which will have a significant impact.
HTC has been in the forefront of manufacturing stunning handsets on the Android platform and as we all know they made the Nexus One for Google too. HTC Desire is the basis for the Google Nexus One and hence the striking similarity between the two handsets is inevitable.
Google on the other hand will be under pressure to get the Android Froyo out thanks to the launch of the iPhone 4. Inspite of multiple issues in the iPhone 4, it is still a stiff competitor for the Android 2.1 Eclair.
Do you have a source for this?
Is still Q3 as mentioned before
i call BS given that the only site which google searching the first paragraph is some crappy little mobile phone site
Nothing on google indeed. Any decent source would be on there in a minute.
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i call BS given that the only site which google searching the first paragraph is some crappy little mobile phone site
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Possibly is, I can't confirm or deny it. I just read it and thought I would post for your benifit.
Believe it or dont believe, Your call.
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Possibly is, I can't confirm or deny it. I just read it and thought I would post for your benifit.
Believe it or dont believe, Your call.
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Haha what benefit is there for us from this?
Since there is no credible source, I won't take this serious. And September would still be Q3.
Maybe here the source with no official source ^^
http://www.mobile-hub.co.uk/mobile-phone-news/android-froyo-delayed-till-september/
Dont care.
The way its worded is implying that 2.2 in general isn't ready - which we know it isnt' true
Sounds to me like the quoted source (that is a quote isn't it) is reading a bit much into the 3rd quarter announcement. Mind you, I'd be pleasantly surprised if we see the update before September, but to call it as being delayed is going a bit far.
Also wonder what the source's source twice removed is for the expectation that the Desire was expected to get Froyo only a week after the N1. I mean, talk about speculation. Not even an optimstic developer on the inside would say "nah, we could do it in a week and I'll stake my career, no the whole company's entire reputation on it".
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Haha what benefit is there for us from this?
Since there is no credible source, I won't take this serious. And September would still be Q3.
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I dont know whether it is a credible source, for all I know the guy who wrote it is the CEO of HTC.
Whats the negativity people. I thought the info would be useful.
Did Nexus get 2.2 OTA already?
yes it did.
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Edit: This information may or may not be incorrect. Read it if you like, but dont post negative comments, its not cool.
As per initial plans, the Froyo was to be launched on the Nexus One and then on the HTC Desire after a week. However, Froyo does not seem to hit the handsets anytime before September as Google and HTC continue to keep the issues under wraps.
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This clearly states that the Nexus one has not received Froyo witch is not true(!)
Why bother spreading nonsense? That no good for anyone. As stated, its quarter three that is the official info from HTC.
My edit: To spread rumours without reviewing your sources is in itself NEGATIVE(!) Good that you edited your post, but to apply scepticism to sources is NATURAL and in itself neutral (read not negative).
Please review your post and apply source criticism before you post posts containing rumours. That will spare us plenty of irritation.
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Whats the negativity people. I thought the info would be useful.
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Unfortunately its not.
Everyone's still licking their wounds from that June 23rd etc.. bs
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Unfortunately its not.
Everyone's still licking their wounds from that June 23rd etc.. bs
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Ok, well from another source Code Named S. Clause, I hear it is coming out 25th December this year.
why is everbody saying that the nexus One allready have had the update.
i have a friend that has the nexus1 and he can push the button update now but the phone keeps telling he is up-to-date.
how come that he cant update and you guys talk that the update is released.
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why is everbody saying that the nexus One allready have had the update.
i have a friend that has the nexus1 and he can push the button update now but the phone keeps telling he is up-to-date.
how come that he cant update and you guys talk that the update is released.
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I also talked to someone today with a Nexus one and he hasn't recieved the OTA 2.2 update.
I think its regionalised
That's why these things are called rumours.
The 23 June release nonsense had plenty of 'sources' but they were just rumours as well.
The one thing I know for certain is that HTC won't release it until they feel like releasing it....
And why do some of you guys take this so seriously? It's about an OS on a phone - not life or death.
Maybe not enough important stuff going on in your lives? Relax!
I don't usually like 'WHEN CAN I HAZ GINGERBREADZ?' but this is different.
According to a lot of Android people on Twitter, GMail, Phone, Contacts, Calendar and other G Apps are on the Market with a lot of speculation that it's preparation for better ota updates after Gingerbread.
What do you guys think?
Hepefull Gingerbread shall be here soon! Although now that the Desire HD and Z is coming out.. i think that they will get the ota before the nexus or our Desire.:/
Sent from my beloved hTc Desire!
even if we do not get an official release for our device , since the Desire has more HorsePower than the Z , i think a port can easily be made ( just a guess though )
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even if we do not get an official release for our device , since the Desire has more HorsePower than the Z , i think a port can easily be made ( just a guess though )
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the desire dosent have more horsepower than the desire z, dont let the clockspeed fool you, the 2nd generation snapdragon in the desire z is quite a powerhouse, it like comparing a 4 gig core 2 duo to a 3 gig i7 cpu, even tho the core 2 duo has a higher clockspeed, the i7 would kick its ass ps keep your eye out for the htc glacier aka the t-mobile sapphier, its gunna be a beast with a 2gig dual core snapdragon
Can't wait for gingerbread
Probably we'll get Gingerbread too since our Desire meets the minimum requirements for it.. and since Google said that Gingerbread will make the custom UI's obsolete.. it all depends on Google i guess.. B-)
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Probably we'll get Gingerbread too since our Desire meets the minimum requirements for it.. and since Google said that Gingerbread will make the custom UI's obsolete.. it all depends on Google i guess.. B-)
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Yeah, but it is still an HTC Device so the decision on any update in HTCs side. And why should they offer an OS without Sense...?
why are you so curious about it?
what will be new there? any flaws you have right now?
why so freaky about updates?
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why are you so curious about it?
what will be new there? any flaws you have right now?
why so freaky about updates?
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It probobly wont even fit on to our desire.. the new sense doesnt so why would this.. ?
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It probobly wont even fit on to our desire.. the new sense doesnt so why would this.. ?
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The new Sense doesnt? Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788554 First ROM-Elements. Flashable via ADB. Only Camera isnt working correctly yet. Give it 7-10 days and you will have the first stable Desire HD ROM on your Desire Classic
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Hepefull Gingerbread shall be here soon! Although now that the Desire HD and Z is coming out.. i think that they will get the ota before the nexus or our Desire.:/
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The nexus one will be the first to receive it.it is google's developers phone and it is stock vanilla.
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The new Sense doesnt? Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788554 First ROM-Elements. Flashable via ADB. Only Camera isnt working correctly yet. Give it 7-10 days and you will have the first stable Desire HD ROM on your Desire Classic
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whats that got to do with it?? it still dosent fit on our desire, 60% of the rom is symlinked to the sd card, while thats ok for ammusement, its not really a day to day option isit?? anyway it boils down to the fact that the desire wont get gingerbread officially, as far as technology goes, its now a generation behind the current level of devices and htc only support its current generation of devices ......
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Yeah, but it is still an HTC Device so the decision on any update in HTCs side. And why should they offer an OS without Sense...?
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They will offer a Sense-less update because.. Google says so? Just sayin..
Google said they will cut off any custom UI made for the Android post-Gingerbread because it makes the ROM's getting deployed later than the Nexus just because of the customizations every damn company makes.. Im not saying that Sense sucks.. it has the most beautiful widgets in the world.. but i vote for stock Android with downloadable widgets than waiting for half a year to get 3.0 only to realize that 5.x+ is already out...
From the yet unofficial info we have about Gingerbread.. it is stated that the next version of Android wont have any custom OEM UI built on it.. so it wont be on HTC to decide wether we'll have it since it will be the same for all future Gingerbread compatible phones.. It will be just like the Nexus.. as soon as it gets released.. we could have it.. But still we have little info about it.. but im pretty sure we'll have it if the minimum requirements remain the same we know atm..
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They will offer a Sense-less update because.. Google says so? Just sayin..
Google said they will cut off any custom UI made for the Android post-Gingerbread because it makes the ROM's getting deployed later than the Nexus just because of the customizations every damn company makes.. Im not saying that Sense sucks.. it has the most beautiful widgets in the world.. but i vote for stock Android with downloadable widgets than waiting for half a year to get 3.0 only to realize that 5.x+ is already out...
From the yet unofficial info we have about Gingerbread.. it is stated that the next version of Android wont have any custom OEM UI built on it.. so it wont be on HTC to decide wether we'll have it since it will be the same for all future Gingerbread compatible phones.. It will be just like the Nexus.. as soon as it gets released.. we could have it.. But still we have little info about it.. but im pretty sure we'll have it if the minimum requirements remain the same we know atm..
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you have got that so wrong lol htc has already confirmed that it will be keeping sence with gingerbread, android is open source google has no right to impose such restrictions on oem version of android, the gpl that comes with android states that anyone has the rite to modify and distribute android as they see fit.
here is a quote from Drew Bamford, who heads HTC’s user experience design team. “Google may focus more on improving the user interface on the stock Android [software], but I don’t think they’ll preclude manufacturer customization.”
If Googles idea is to make all UI overlays obsolete, then Android will be on the same lines as iOS in the sense that its just one experience.
Yeah, its still customizable, but handset makers won't be as interested imo.
Currently, Gingerbread is being worked on to get it out as fast as they can, by Q4 2010. Mainly because nV has delayed all Tegra 2 design wins for the year due to OS problems and they're now totally banking on Gingerbread for Q4 launches, the prime of which are HTC designs. Earlier, I was excepting a mid Q1 2011 product launch for the first Gingerbread devices but right now, I'm expecting to see the first in Q4 2010. No idea when mobile designs will ship or get hit with it. N1 I'd expect the same quarter.
I'm 100% sure Google contrasted themselves with Apple not long back that the whole point and benefit in open source is inclusivity of partner development and the diversity and richness it brings, not exclusivity.
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Purely from the rumours ive been reading till now abou GB, it was stated that Google wanted to mark GB as a landmark OS which will divide the low end devices from the high end ones. It is said that the 2.x version will be targeted at the lower end devices while 3.x will be the future of the OS. Hence the minimum requirements it is said they implied (1ghz cpu, 3.5 inch display and at least 512 ram).
And it is also said that the custom UI's wont be needed because of the overhauled Android UI. HTC can always boast about its widgets i guess.. those most likely wont be affected in any way and will remain a part where any individual OEM manufacturer can provide some level os uniqueness.
While i know this isnt anything official to be believed in, by personal preference only id like it to be true because it is plain stupid to have to wait 3+ months for an update just because i have a Custom UI from HTC or Samsung or whatever..
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you have got that so wrong lol htc has already confirmed that it will be keeping sence with gingerbread, android is open source google has no right to impose such restrictions on oem version of android, the gpl that comes with android states that anyone has the rite to modify and distribute android as they see fit.
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Only the Linux kernel is GPL'd - Android itself is not released under the GPL - it is released under the Apache Software License (ASL).
There is something that Google can do to stop ISVs (if it so desires) and that is to refuse to license GApps to them. I don't think it would happen, but Google do have some leverage here.
Regards,
Dave
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Only the Linux kernel is GPL'd - Android itself is not released under the GPL - it is released under the Apache Software License (ASL).
There is something that Google can do to stop ISVs (if it so desires) and that is to refuse to license GApps to them. I don't think it would happen, but Google do have some leverage here.
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Dave
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sorry i assumed android was covered under the gpl and the only restriction google imposed was that any modifed version of android was distributed with all the google legal information, as for not licensing GApps to htc .... i think they call that commercial suicide lol
As title says.....Google just will bought HTC.....
Are you an insider or is this being reported somewhere?
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Are you an insider or is this being reported somewhere?
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Was on the cards..
I don't see it. Post a link or stop spreading rumors.
Source pls? Can't find any reliable source on this. All the sources I find are mentioning plans. Google seems to be interesteed in buying htc, nothing more.
There are plans. Nothing confirmed
this was told from the official service in greece... Yes an insider ...They will make the announcement when things are ready.Google will keep htc sense .They purchase has done for the htc patents such as touch sideways image stabilization and pruduct line for google phones....
HTC just announce they will halt share trading tomorrow
http://investors.htc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=148697&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2301730
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@Anoubis282 Will Google keep maintaining htc 10? How about Android Oreo release?
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@Anoubis282 Will Google keep maintaining htc 10? How about Android Oreo release?
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I wondered the same. HTC 10 is no longer listed / available on HTC website. The 10 was slated for Oreo, probably not now.
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I wondered the same. HTC 10 is no longer listed / available on HTC website. The 10 was slated for Oreo, probably not now.
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I see it differently, Google is good for updates and it would make good business sense to maintain HTC devices for the future
Entire smartphone division move to google while keep the HTC brand, one possible reason, as some analyst said, is keep the brand and get enough time to clear all the stock.
Anyway 1.1B is a bargain compare to Moto
SAD, multiple resources confirmed that Google acquired Pixel division of HTC , not the entire business though.
I told you.....1,1 bilion dollars....
The HTC as a brand will consumed by google....HTC brnd will remain fot 2 years untill htc foul absoreb from google.....No new models from htc in the 2018 ,Htc updates halteed for now.....Maybe discontinued....I am sory for that info....I believe that we reach the end.....See the good poiont....every google phone from now will be an htc with stock gp and htc quality...thats good is not it??
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The HTC as a brand will consumed by google....HTC brnd will remain fot 2 years untill htc foul absoreb from google.....No new models from htc in the 2018 ,Htc updates halteed for now.....Maybe discontinued....I am sory for that info....I believe that we reach the end.....See the good poiont....every google phone from now will be an htc with stock gp and htc quality...thats good is not it??
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Umm.. no. HTC has clearly said that it will remain in the smartphone business, and they have planned products for the near future, including a 2018 flagship. The deal with Google allows HTC to survive, with less employees and those 1.1 billion dollars, they can remain afloat for a while. It's a good deal for both Google and HTC.
There are also rumors about a 18:9 aspect ratio phone that will be launched by HTC, an HTC U11 Plus or something like that, most likely in November.
That wouldnt be good for both or them because HTC cant compete anymore. They did the same mistake AMD did. Now there are some young companys who sell more phones then htc.
Google will get the patents to build their pixels, grab some ppl from engineering and sell HTC to someone else.
Not sure how hard it is for people to get that Google didn't buy HTC. If anything, this can be seen as somewhat of a partnership. They didn't buy HTC like they clearly did with Motorola. The facts are there. Personal feelings and opinions don't count as facts.
RohinZaraki said:
Not sure how hard it is for people to get that Google didn't buy HTC. If anything, this can be seen as somewhat of a partnership. They didn't buy HTC like they clearly did with Motorola. The facts are there. Personal feelings and opinions don't count as facts.
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Indeed. Google & HTC deal is 100% polar opposite of what Google & Motorola was.
Anoubis282 said:
The HTC as a brand will consumed by google....HTC brnd will remain fot 2 years untill htc foul absoreb from google.....No new models from htc in the 2018 ,Htc updates halteed for now.....Maybe discontinued....I am sory for that info....I believe that we reach the end.....See the good poiont....every google phone from now will be an htc with stock gp and htc quality...thats good is not it??
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They are working in the successor of the U11. HTC will continue being independent:
"HTC will continue to have best-in-class engineering talent, which is currently working on the next flagship phone, following the successful launch of the HTC U11 earlier this year."
Here you can read the official communication:
http://www.htc.com/us/about/newsroom/2017/2017-09-21-htc-google/