Verizon started posting advertisements at retail stores for a new phone in its 4G LTE lineup, the HTC Rezound, but it seems the carrier got a little ahead of itself. Neither Verizon nor HTC has made any announcement about such a device. Will we see the news break sometime soon? HTC already has an event planned in New York this Thursday for an unveiling, so make that a rezounding yes.
The Rezound is rumored to have a speedy 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP rear camera, front-facing camera, and a large 4.3-inch display, a size practically standard for most Android handsets. The design present here is much sleeker than earlier rumors suggested. By the looks of the advertisement, this is going to be geared toward entertainment lovers, as there are headphones inserted in the phone along with Joe Jonas in some kind of red vortex. The HTC event also notes Beats Audio integration.
Last year, HTC released a Windows Phone with similar specs called the HTC Surround. There are some similarities to the name and specifications, so maybe the Rezound is the Surround’s big brother. Of course, the Rezound is on Verizon and will presumably run Android. Cross your fingers for some Ice Cream Sandwich but don’t hold your breath.
Droid Life was tipped that the Rezound would launch on November 14th. If so, that’s just three days before the Galaxy Nexus — Samsung’s current head honcho of the Android world.
[via CNET]