If you thought HTC would neglect other Android devices rocking Sense UI after announcing Android 2.2 or Froyo for the EVO 4G, you’d be mistaken. The HTC Desire appears to be next up in getting the Froyo treatment, and it’s certain to get those European users excited. After all, the update brings a lot of great features like improved 720p recording and the ability to store apps on the device’s memory card.
HTC gave more details in the statement below:
“The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC’s App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, though the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.
HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won’t delete any of the phone’s content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.
This update will initially roll-out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks’ time.”
It looks like the initial roll-out will go to unlocked HTC Desire smartphones while ones supported by carriers need further testing. Unfortunately, availability after “several weeks’ time” could mean anything, but you can only hope that the carriers are working very quickly with HTC to make sure you get your update as soon as possible, too.
[Via: Gizmodo]