Having done the integration of the HTC Desire and Nexus One with SLCD displays, HTC is found to be in high spirits. HTC is now concentrating on its smartphone, the HTC Hero. The HTC Hero is all set to be upgraded with the Android 2.1 version also known as Eclair for Orange customers.

It has been confirmed by Orange that HTC Hero handsets will get the first part of its two-stage update to Android 2.1 in the first week of August. HTC apologises for making the Orange Hero customers wait for a long time to receive the Eclair update.

The company opines that the delay took place as testing the update across European markets took more time than assumed. The company is hopeful to receive final approval by this weekend and assures that the 2.1 update will be rolled out in the coming week.

The Eclair update is expected to bring an array of new features and applications to the HTC Hero on Orange network such as additional home screens, live wallpaper, support to multiple email accounts and HTC Sense user interface. Users can experience faster connection to other devices as well.

However, delays in the update had no adverse effect on the Android’s growing popularity in the UK. Availability and downloading details are yet to be unveiled.

Here comes some exciting news for the HTC Hero users as the long-awaited update to Android 2.1 is now available to download for those with unlocked handsets in the UK.

As of now, the update is available only to users having unlocked, SIM-free phones rather than phones available from Three and Orange on contract. Hopefully, phones available on contract will not have to wait too long for the update given the fact that the unlocked phones are blessed with the update now.

GSM Hero users will get HTC notifications regarding the availability of update to 2.1 as per reports. The download size of the update is about 80MB which apparently works without any problems.

However, two updates will be required to fully update your Hero. As the second update which is data-heavy will clean your phone, it is suggested to go with the 30-day free trial of MyBackup Pro which will save all your settings, text messages and apps.

Lot many exciting treats will be bundled with the update like those being enjoyed by the HTC Desire users including native Exchange support. As such one can check the Outlook emails without the need of a separate app installation. So, just keep your fingers crossed and wait for the update notification from HTC.

2009 saw the HTC Hero as one of the very popular Smartphones running on the Google’s Android operating system. Good news to cheer up the users of the HTC Hero is not around the corner, now that the much anticipated Android 2.1 update is expected not before June.

The update which was originally to arrive in February was put on hold for a month till March; however HTC’s statement this week was that the Android 2.1 update aka Éclair would be provided free to all European Heros.

Meanwhile the news that the HTC Legend is also gearing up to launch with Android 2.1 operating system should excite a lot many gadget freaks out there. However, the price-conscious consumer could tilt towards the HTC Hero despite it being an older model because it is to get the same OS albeit at a much lower price.

If you want to read more about what HTC Hero is all about, read on.

The HTC Hero mobile phone is sleek and classy with plenty of personality it really is a phone you will want to show off.  See your phone come to life on the stunning 3.2 inch TFT-LCD touchscreen display with fantastic resolution.  Enjoy tools such as handwriting recognition and a built-in accelerometer for customisable display options and a handy trackball for quicker access to features.

Multimedia and connectivity are top of the list for the HTC Hero all tailored to make your life easier and keep you in touch on the move.  The 5.0-megapixel camera and Windows Media Player combined with 4GB of internal memory are a fantastic combination designed to cater for all your multimedia and entertainment needs.  High speed connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi HSDPA internet and GPS.  This new mobile phone from HTC is here to save the day – The HTC Hero!

Enjoy super sharp visuals with the 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch screen display Point and click with the 5.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus Play and manage all your video and music files with Windows Media player Storage available right from the box with 4GB internal memory Easy access to all your favourite websites with Wi-Fi Consult your phone for directions with the GPS function

2009 saw the HTC Hero as one of the very popular Smartphones running on the Google’s Android operating system. And now there is good news to cheer up the users of the HTC Hero, thanks to the announcements from Orange and T-Mobile that they would officially update the Android platform to 2.1 version on 16^th of April.

A lot of customers in other countries across Europe will also get benefitted from the update much earlier as the roll-out starts from 2^nd of April.

But if you have got the HTC Hero by virtue of a 3 contract you would have to wait a weeka longer as the upgrade happens on 22^nd of April.

Meanwhile the news that the HTC Legend is also gearing up to launch with Android 2.1 operating system should excite a lot many gadget freaks out there. However, the price-conscious consumer could tilt towards the HTC Hero despite it being an older model because it is to get the same OS albeit at a much lower price.

The XDA Developers forum was the place where the news about Android 2.1 roll-out on HTC Hero.

Manufacturer’s Description:

The new HTC Hero mobile phone is sleek and classy with plenty of personality it really is a phone you will want to show off.  See your phone come to life on the stunning 3.2 inch TFT-LCD touchscreen display with fantastic resolution.  Enjoy tools such as handwriting recognition and a built-in accelerometer for customisable display options and a handy trackball for quicker access to features.

Multimedia and connectivity are top of the list for the HTC Hero all tailored to make your life easier and keep you in touch on the move.  The 5.0-megapixel camera and Windows Media Player combined with 4GB of internal memory are a fantastic combination designed to cater for all your multimedia and entertainment needs.  High speed connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi HSDPA internet and GPS.  This new mobile phone from HTC is here to save the day – The HTC Hero!

Enjoy super sharp visuals with the 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch screen display Point and click with the 5.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus Play and manage all your video and music files with Windows Media player Storage available right from the box with 4GB internal memory Easy access to all your favourite websites with Wi-Fi Consult your phone for directions with the GPS function

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