Orange has announced it will be launching the HTC Desire, the next Android device to be ranged by Orange in the UK. It will be available this spring across all Orange consumer retail and business channels, and will be free on selected consumer pay monthly and business price plans.
The 3G+ -enabled Desire is the latest device to feature Google’s 2.1 Android OS and comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor. As part of Orange’s Signature range, users will be also be able to access great Orange services direct from the home screen, including Orange’s own sat-nav product, Orange Maps, as well as Orange TV, Photography, Games and Orange Windows Live.
The Desire also comes with a choice of specially designed unique user interface options courtesy of HTC Sense and an integrated five mega-pixel, auto-focus camera featuring camcorder capability, a gravity sensor, A-GPS, a digital compass and 512 MB of memory with space for a 32Gb MicroSD card. What’s more, the 3.7 inch WVGA capacitive display features anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting, clearer display.
Orange will be offering the HTC Desire for free to customers on selected pay monthly price plans, and will be available from Orange shops and online (here) in April 2010.