The first wireless device combining the open and innovative Android platform with the high-speed connectivity of Sprint’s 3G network, EV-DO Rev. A. Today, Sprint announced the upcoming arrival of the much-anticipated HTC Hero with Google.
Offering a rich mobile Internet experience, HTC Hero offers synchronization for built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, and YouTube as well as access to thousands of applications built on the Android platform – all on America’s most dependable 3G network.
Beginning Oct. 11, customers will be able to purchase HTC Hero through all Sprint retail channels including Web (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and our national retail partner Best Buy for $179.99 after a $50 instant savings and a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/hero.
As a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance, Sprint is actively engaged with the Android community. Through Android Market, HTC Hero users have access to approximately 8,000 useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on their phone, such as Amazon, ShopSavvy, Twitter, Shazam, USA Today, Flixster, CraigslistChecker, PacMan and MySpace Mobile. Pandora, the popular personal radio application, is launching on Android devices and will be available on the HTC Hero from Sprint.
The features list for the new device is:
Integrated 5.0 MP camera and camcorder
Easy access to personal and business e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging through POP, IMAP, and Exchange Active Sync accounts
Wi-Fi capability
3.2-inch capacitive touch screen with a fingerprint resistant coating
MicroSD card slot
Integrated GPS navigation
Trackball navigation
Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless technology
Accelerometer, light sensor and home screen widgets for improved usability
Multimedia capable with microSD slot (32GB capable, 2GB included)
Sprint TV with live and on-demand programming
NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Easy access to social networking sites, including Facebook, Flickr and Twitter
Visual voicemail for quick and easy access to specific voicemail messages
Sprint's HTC Hero running Google's Android op system