14 DAY TRIAL // HTC has decided to spread the Android 2.2 Froyo flavor to as many older Android smartphones as possible. The most recent addition to the list is the Aria, which just got an over-the-air (OTA) build update posted on HTC's support page for South Asia.
The new 2.37.708.5 build should get any unbranded HTC Aria Android platform to version 2.2. Unfortunately, AT&T customers will have to wait a little bit longer, as the update is not compatible with their smartphones.
Obviously, HTC did their job and released the Android 2.2 updated, but AT&T is lagging behind as always with its own-branded version.
Still, AT&T and Verizon are among the fastest to update their branded Android devices, unlike T-Mobile.
It is unclear when the update is available for Aria owners in Europe or US, but it shouldn't take too long for HTC to 'port' it overseas.
The main improvements and features that the new Android 2.2 update brings are detailed below:
- Google Maps with Navigation: GPS navigation system with voice guidance - Faster performance by JIT (Just in Time) compiler - Adobe Flash Player 10.1, which allows the web browser to make full use of the whole web - Improved customization options - Setup Wizard: Quickly customize the GALAXY S and access networks with ease - Home Screen/Menu Preview and Edit : Preview by pinch-zoom - Search in-Browser : Google, Translate, Wikipedia, Dictionary HTC Aria is a mid-entry smartphone, which is powered by a Qualcomm MSM 7227 600 MHz processor and runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair) platform out-of-the-box.
The device's suggested retail price is about $380 without subscription, but HTC Aria was also available for free with a 2-year contract from Dell, back in June.
Currently, US customers can purchase the HTC Aria for $129.99 with a 2-year contract from AT&T.
