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HTC Legend users in Malaysia Froyo OTA update now AVAILABLE
Posted:
December 15, 2010
By: ccsoya
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We previously reported that Froyo OTA update is available for HTC Legend users in Europe. Well the time has come for users in Malaysia to join in the update frenzy. Yes that’s right HTC Legend users of Malaysia, the official update for Android 2.2 Froyo is now available over the air for you. It carries the firmware version number of 3.15.707.3.
To get your OS update go to Settings: about phone > system software updates and download away.
Some of the notable changes are:
-WiFi Hotspot
-Facebook Places
-Torchlight
-Navigation Beta (Doesn’t work here)
-Updated Gmail
-Updated Youtube App
-Updated Calendar
-Ability to move selected apps to SD Card
If you have swype installed, you would need to uninstall and reinstall again.
Do note that the update is 87MB big so we recommend you connect to WiFi network before updating. Good luck and have fun!
Big thanks to goh who clued us in in the comments section
Every year Google Zeitgeist provides an interesting overview of signs of the times through what people search online based on the aggregation of billions of search queries people typed into Google. You can see the full report here.
Google Zeitgeist also provides a look at local searches, terms that’s most searched based on country, so we zoomed into Malaysia and found this rather interesting statistic — Fastest Rising Mobile Phones.
Head on to after the jump to see what mobile phone was the fastest rising search keyword for 2010 in Malaysia. The result may surprise you. We were surprised when we saw it.
HTC Legend gets Android 2.2 upgrade
Posted:
December 9, 2010
By: ccsoya
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Before all you HTC Legend owners out here — us included — go out for celebratory drinks, you must know that the OS update is only for European region.
HTC UK has confirmed on its Facebook page that European HTC Legends will be getting the update to Android 2.2.
As for us, we’re waiting for an update from HTC Malaysia on when local Legends be getting the 2.2 update. Fingers crossed it won’t be far off from the European release.
It’s times like this when this Android fragmentation thing starts being a pain in the SD card slot, if you get what we mean.
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HTC Legend to get Froyo in coming weeks
Posted:
November 6, 2010
By: soyacincau
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HTC has announced that the HTC Legend will be getting its long awaited Android 2.2 update via Facebook. The message read as follows:
We know that a number of you have been very vocal about wanting an update for your Legend. First and foremost, we would like to apologize for not responding to your ongoing pleas about the update. But we have been listening. We have been working hard to find the most accurate information about how the update is progressing, and when it will be ready for all of you – thankfully, you won’t have to wait much longer! Below you’ll find all the information we can share right now.
The update has been progressing quite well, and in the coming weeks those with unbranded Legends should be receiving the update.
For those of you with carrier-branded versions of Legend there will be a slightly longer wait. Once we finalize the update within HTC, the software must then go through the appropriate approval process at each carrier that supports Legend on their network. This is the same process for all of our handsets, and Legend is no different. Once our update has been approved by your specific carrier, you should then receive your software update. How long this process takes can vary, but our team is close to finishing the update and will then work with individual carriers for approval.
If you have any other questions please feel free to ask here. We will share as much information as we can. Thanks for your patience and for being a HTC customer!
This is good news for HTC Legend users as they will get improved performance of Froyo and added features that come with it. However we don’t think they will be getting access to the recently announced HTC Sense remote management service. HTC Legend users here better keep an eye out on HTC SEA support page or check for software OTA updates on the device.
Previously HTC Singapore had commented that the Legend will not get Froyo but retracted shortly after. After that, there’s some information that a Froyo update is on the way to HTC Desire, Legend and Wildfire. So far only the Desire has it but we have yet to see any news of Froyo upgrade for the rest of its Android devices launched this year including the HTC Aria.
We’ve been following the developments of the HTC Ace very closely and it’s looking to become one of the most anticipated devices to come from HTC to date.
For those of you are not familiar with the HTC Ace, it’s the codename for HTC’s next flagship Android device. Specs wise, nothing is confirmed yet but word has it that the Ace will record 720p HD videos, pack an 8MP camera, powered by 1GHz processor with 4GB on board memory and run Android 2.2 (FroYo). All this will be wrapped in a unibody aluminium body first seen on the HTC Legend.
It all looks very enticing indeed and now we have a video purported to be an early prototype of the HTC Ace which is slated to be called the HTC Desire HD when it hits the market reportedly this October.
The video reveals more details on the Ace, the front place looks very much like the HTC EVO and there’s a dual LED flash also like the HTC EVO. What’s interesting on the video is what we believe looks like a secondary mic located right next of the LED flash.
If you look carefully at minute 0:28 onwards, you’ll be able to see the secondary mic hole very clearly inboard of the LED flash. Overall it looks like a solid device that will definitely give the overrated iPhone 4 a run for its money.
Head on over to after the jump for the video presentation on the HTC Ace.
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HTC Legend Software upgrade for data stability
Posted:
August 7, 2010
By: soyacincau
1 comment
HTC has release another firmware upgrade for the Legend. This time it carries the version 2.05.707.1 which fix issues related to enhanced data connection stability and fix loss of ringtone for incoming call.
Users in South East Asia should be receiving notification anytime now over the air (OTA). If you can’t wait, you can check for updates from MENU > Settings > About Phone > System software updates > Check now.
UPDATE: Firmware version shows 2.1-update 1 after update. Existing Swype installation does not work, requires reinstall.
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HTC deals at PC Fair II 2010
Posted:
August 7, 2010
By: ccsoya
2 comments
If you’re heading down to PC Fair and are looking to buy a new handphone this Sunday, the HTC booth is probably worth a look. Click on the main picture to see some of the deals HTC is having on their phones specially for the PC Fair.
We’re a bit confused on the Desire and Legend pricing as the price stated on the promo poster is the normal retail price. So we’re not sure what HTC means by the “3 Days Promo Price Only” tag on both phones. Though reports are saying that you get a whole load of free gifts if you purchase the Desire or Legend, this include an 8GB MicroSD, a Bluetooth headset, car charger and a screen protector, but we can’t confirm this. Guess you’ll really have to go there and find out.
If you’re wondering why there’s no offer for the HTC Wildfire, HTC says that the device is out of stock. We’re not surprised, for the money it’s a good device. But it’s odd that HTC didn’t stock up on the Wildfire in preperation for the PC Fair. That’s just poor logistics in our minds.
Anyway, if you have on ground intel on what deals are being offered by HTC and the other handphone brands at PC Fair, do comment us ya. Thanks!
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PC Fair II 2010, PC Fair 2 2010
1 in 10 smartphones in the UK run Android
Posted:
July 27, 2010
By: ccsoya
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The Guardian UK reports a study done by GfK retail market research reveals that sales of Android smartphones have tripled since the beginning of the year in the UK. For the second quarter of 2010, Android smartphones have gained over 13% of the UK smartphone market.
Leading the pack in the Android invasion of the UK is the HTC Desire and HTC Legend with Samsung’s flagship (and currently, our favourite smartphone) Galaxy S gaining ground helped by a daring and innovative marketing campaign offering FREE Galaxy S to those who are not happy with their iPhone 4.
Sales of the HTC Desire have been exceptionally well in the UK with local telcos reporting difficulty in meeting demand and widespread shortages.
More interesting is that the GfK finds that more and more buyers are asking for Android devices by name.
“The figures suggest an increasing number of consumers are now asking for Android handsets by name,” said GfK analyst Megan Baldock. “Operating systems are no longer simply a by-product but a key selling point in their own right.”
Apple is now looking at real competition in the hands on Google and Android. All the best for us consumers then.
HTC Desire, Legend & Wildfire to get Froyo in Q3
Posted:
June 29, 2010
By: soyacincau
4 comments
While Nexus One is getting another Froyo update as we speak, there’s some good news for HTC Android owners that bought a phone released this year. According to Recombu, HTC is currently busy updating its HTC Sense on Froyo and they are eager to distribute them soon. HTC mentions that the upcoming Froyo update is slated for HTC Desire, Legend and Wildfire beginning of Q3 this year.
This couldn’t have come in a better time as just recently there was some commotion over HTC Legend not getting Froyo. Since they mentioned early Q3, we hope it the updates are being pushed out as soon as next month.
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Nexus One Android 2.2 vs HTC Android 2.1 Hands on Comparison
Posted:
June 21, 2010
By: soyacincau
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If you’re an Android user or looking at buying one, you would be familiar with the word Froyo. Froyo which is the codename for Android 2.2 has been the buzzword lately for anything Android. So far, the Android 2.2 is only available for Google’s own Nexus One while other Android handsets are still stuck with Android 2.1 Eclair or below.
So what’s the big deal of Android 2.2? Does it make a big difference from its previous Android 2.1? We compare a Nexus One updated with Android 2.2 and a HTC Legend running on Android 2.1 plus the extra enhancements that HTC has added in.
Home Tab
First, you’ll notice a new home screen. Now it comes with dedicated tab for phone, programs & Browser. Previously there’s only a single tab to show programs and you’ll need to make a shortcut for Phone and Browser on the home screen space. Compared to HTC’s version of Android 2.1, looks like both home screens are on par now.