Below you see a list of specifications for the Verizon's HTC Droid Eris. The phone's scheduled for release on November 6th at a price of $99 after rebate.
Android 1.5 OS with Sense UI integration;
3.2" 320x480 HVGA display;
5Mpix autofocus camera (no flash);
EVDO Rev A;
Wi-Fi;
HTML browser;
512MB ROM / 256MB RAM;
Pre-installed 8GB microSDHC card with 16GB support;
HTC have confirmed that they're workong on an Android 2.0 update for the owners of the HTC Hero handset.
Here's what they said:
"Yes, we are working on an Eclair update for the HTC Hero. Because Eclair is a significantly enhanced release, it will require some time to update Sense for this new version of the Android OS. Please be patient while we work to provide you with a tightly integrated experience like the one you are already enjoying on your Hero.
HTC has confirmed that they are working on several Android 2.0 based handsets, that should be available in the near future. It's nice to hear, since it would be weird if the only manufacturer to take advantage on the new OS would be Motorola with its Droid.
Telus has announced the release date for it's iPhone 3G - November 5th - which is the same day the carrier's HSPA+ network begins its operation. Prices for the handset aren't attractve, as we hoped them to be:
$99.99 on a three-year contract for the 8GB iPhone 3G; $199.99 on a three-year contract for the 16GB iPhone 3GS; $299.99 on a three-year contract for the 32GB iPhone 3GS
The company has also confirmed the upcoming releases of some hicg end phones, among which are the HTC Hero and LG New Chocolate (a.
According to BGR, the upcoming HTC Droid Eris scheduled for a November 6th launch on Verizon Wireless will run a slow 528MHz Qualcomm processor and Android 1.5. What a shame, fortunately there are other HTC Android handsets to choose from.
BGR reported that both Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris will be released on Verizon on the same day of November 6th. It's not official, but it's safe to assume that the date is solid, as we've heard confirmations from other sources, indicating the same day.
The guys over at the UnLockr found out that the HTC Passion, and upcoming handset Verizon, is in fact the carrier branded Android version of the HTC HD2. The Passion has the same menu key as the HTC Droid - the source explained that Verizon is trying to keep some uniformity among all of its Android devices - and is powered by the 1GHz Snapdragon processorcoupled by a 4.
Here's another Android handset set for release on Verizon, the HTC Desire. It's got 3G support (not sure why they would need it, since Verizon is a CDMA carrier), Sense UI, a trackball, and no physical keyboard, just virtual. Overall it reminds us of HTC Hero. Our only complaint here - the photo is just too damn dark!
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