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Android 4.0 ICS for Telstra HTC Desire S Canceled, Jelly Bean for One S and One XL Delayed

Australian carrier Telstra has just informed its customers that HTC canceled the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Desire S. “Unfortunately Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for the HTC Desire S has been cancelled by HTC and as such this device will not be receiving any f...

29 October 2012
18:31 GMT

Android 4.0 ICS Update for HTC Desire S Now Available for Download

HTC has quietly released the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Desire S. However, the update is not available OTA (over the air) as usual, instead HTC Desire S owners will have to manually download the file and flash it on their smartphones. The update file has been recently uploaded by HTC to...

4 September 2012
04:54 GMT

HTC Confirms All Eligible Devices Will Receive Android 4.0 ICS by the End of August

Taiwanese handset maker HTC has just confirmed that all devices scheduled for an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade will receive the promised update by the end of August. The company also mentioned a few names in particular, such as HTC Desire S and HTC Thunderbolt, which are expected to receive an Ice Cream Sandwich update...

10 August 2012
08:48 GMT

Rogers Launches HTC Desire C, Fido Too

One of the cheapest Android phone launched by HTC, the Desire C has just reached Canadian carriers Rogers and Fido. The device is now available for purchase for prices ranging between $0.01 CAD and $200 CAD.Rogers offers the best deal for customers who are willing to commit to a long term contract. The Desire C is av...

28 July 2012
13:01 GMT

Official: No Android 4.0 ICS for HTC Desire HD

HTC Desire HD is one of the oldest Android smartphones that it's still selling well in some regions of the world. The device is currently powered by Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread platform integrated with HTC Sense 3.0 UI.However, the Taiwanese company promised the HTC Desire HD will receive an Android 4.0 Ice Cream ...

21 July 2012
01:01 GMT

HTC Confirms Android 4.0 ICS for Desire HD and Desire S

Canadian carrier TELUS announced a few weeks ago plans to roll out the hotly anticipated Android 4.0 ICS upgrade for HTC Desire HD on July 16. However, the operator backtracked and announced during the weekend that the Ice Cream Sandwich update for HTC Desire HD has been cancelled and will not make its way to TELUS ...

18 July 2012
04:09 GMT

First Android 4.0.4 ICS Custom ROM for HTC Desire S Now Available for Download

Although HTC has recently confirmed it will push the long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Desire S sometime in June/July, the smartphone has just received its first custom ROM featuring Google’s latest mobile platform.Developed by XDA forum user mdeejay and the Virtuous Dev Team, the Android 4...

28 May 2012
16:31 GMT

HTC Desire HD and Desire S Get Unofficial Android 4.0.3 ICS Port

It looks like Desire HD and Desire S owners can now choose either to wait until HTC delivers the promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their devices or to install the latest unofficial ROM that will bring their smartphones to version Android 4.0.3. XDA Developers forum user proxuser has been working for...

10 April 2012
04:30 GMT

HTC Cuts Prices for Incredible S and Desire S in India

With only a few weeks left until HTC One series of smartphones makes its entrance on the Indian market, the Taiwanese company has started to slash prices on some of its premium devices still available in the country. According to AndroidOS, HTC Incredible S and Desire S are now priced lower in India at various major...

28 March 2012
06:31 GMT

A-GPS Patch for HTC Desire S Improves GPS Lock and Satellite Count

Some HTC Desire S units are plagued by a strange issue that affects the GPS receiver. It appears that while using a general ROM HTC Desire S owners experience more than 10 minutes of GPS delay. In addition, the GPS lock keeps losing signal.   With the new patch, which was originally developed for North America a...

16 January 2012
09:55 GMT

HTC Desire S Android 2.3.5 with Sense 3.0 Now Available in India

HTC India has just confirmed that Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update with Sense 3.0 user interface for the Desire S has just started to roll out in India. The software update is deployed OTA (over the air) in waves, so HTC Desires S owners should expect to receive it automatically within the next few days. To...

19 December 2011
20:31 GMT

HTC Releases Source Code for Rezound, Amaze, Desire S and Explorer

Developers will be happy to know that HTC has just announced the availability of new source codes for some of its Android smartphones.The Taiwanese handset maker tweeted on its official account a list of devices that got their Kernel source code released, such as: HTC Rezound, HTC Desire S, HTC Amaze, and HTC Explore...

22 November 2011
09:14 GMT

Android 2.3.5 Arrives on HTC Desire S in the UK

HTC Desire S devices in the UK are reportedly receiving an update to the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread operating system flavor from Google, with the HTC Sense 3.0 user interface included into the mix. Apparently, the software update is being released to all unlocked Desire S devices in the UK, as well as for those availa...

30 October 2011
07:51 GMT

HTC Desire S Receives Android 2.3.5 Update and HTC Sense 3.0 UI

Although HTC stated a while back that the Desire S will not receive an updated HTC Sense 3.0 users interface, the UI is now available for Orange UK units, along with the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update.According to the guys over at XDA Developers, the update is pushed OTA (over the air) gradually to all HTC Desire S...

3 October 2011
05:00 GMT

HTC Desire S and Wildfire S Coming Soon to U.S. Cellular

Although U.S. Cellular has already unveiled plans to release no less than seven Android smartphones by the end of the year, the carrier avoided revealing any details regarding the models they will bring to its customers. However, the rumors have already emerged and leaked documents point to two possible Android re...

14 June 2011
03:31 GMT

Red HTC Desire S for Sale at Vodafone UK

Mobile phone carrier Vodafone UK has now a new mobile phone available for purchase for its users, namely a red flavor of the HTC Desire S.Basically, this would be the one and the same Desire S that HTC unveiled to the world in February, but it comes with a red coat on it, and that makes it a little more special that...

26 May 2011
08:41 GMT

HTC Desire S and Wildfire S Now Official at Telstra in Australia

Australian mobile phone carrier Telstra has just announced the upcoming availability of two new Android-based smartphones on its airwaves, namely the HTC Desire S and the HTC Wildfire S. The two smartphones are expected to become available for purchase in the country exclusively on the carrier's network, with ...

26 May 2011
01:53 GMT

HTC Desire S and Wildfire S at Telstra in Australia in June

Following news on the upcoming availability of Samsung high-end Galaxy S II smartphone on the market in Australia, info on the possible arrival of two new appealing devices from HTC on the local market also emerged. Apparently, the company's HTC Desire S and Wildfire S smartphones are set to become official at ...

16 May 2011
12:51 GMT

HTC Bliss Android Phone for Women Leaked, Comes with 'Charm Indicator'

HTC is reportedly working on a woman-centric Android smartphone that is expected to be announced by the end of the year. It appears that the Taiwanese manufacturer is trying to make Google's mobile platform more appealing to women, a segment of the market that has great potential. According to TIMN, citin...

5 May 2011
03:41 GMT

HTC Launches Desire S and Flyer in Malaysia, Signs MOU with Maxis

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC has just announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through which Maxis will continue to be the first telecoms company in Malaysia to release existing and upcoming HTC devices. The partnership between the two companies was formalized through the signing of the said ...

18 April 2011
15:21 GMT

HTC Launches Desire S in Hong Kong

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation has just announced the launch of its Desire S smartphone on the market in Hong Kong. Moreover, the company announced that the HTC Desire will be launched on the market in Hong Kong exclusively via wireless carrier CSL Limited, and that SiS International Limited would be i...

15 April 2011
11:51 GMT

HTC Desire S in the UK via All Carriers

HTC Desire S, the direct successor of HTC's last year flagship Desire smartphone, is now available for purchase in the UK via all major wireless carriers in the country. We already reported on the availability of the device on the shelves at some of the operators in the UK, yet it is now available through all n...

12 April 2011
03:56 GMT

HTC Desire S Arrives at Orange UK

Recently, mobile phone carrier Orange UK has announced the purchase availability on its airwaves of a new, highly appealing smartphone, the HTC Desire S.The new mobile phone was launched in February during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Google's new Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system on boar...

11 April 2011
04:54 GMT

HTC Desire S Officially Introduced in India

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has just announced the launch of the Desire S Android smartphone on the Indian market. HTC Desire S is available for purchase starting this week at authorized HTC resellers across the country for Rs. 25,490 (about $577). Equipped with the latest HTC Sense UI, the device is the next ge...

7 April 2011
09:32 GMT

HTC Incredible S Now Available in Australia

After reporting that the Desire S is shipping in Australia from Mobicity for around $700 unlocked, I have just received word that the Incredible S is also available for purchase from the retailer. However, it seems that the Incredible S is a better deal, as the smartphone can be bought for $629 off-contract. Ev...

7 April 2011
07:11 GMT

HTC Desire S Now on Sale at Three UK

Mobile phone carrier Three UK has just announced the availability of a new device on its airwaves, the HTC Desire S, an Android 2.3 Gingerbread-based smartphone that was officially introduced in February during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new device hits the shelves as the successor of the popular HT...

5 April 2011
08:17 GMT

HTC Desire S Available in Singapore for $545

The successor of the popular HTC Desire, the Desire S is now available for purchase in Singapore for S$688 (about $545). Even though it comes with quite a number of improvements over the original Desire, the smartphone is not the best in its price range.The Desire S will face a stiff competition once Sony Ericsson&rs...

4 April 2011
13:31 GMT

HTC Desire S Now Shipping in Australia

A new Android-based smartphone from HTC is now available for purchase in Australia, the HTC Desire S, which has started to ship from MobiCity at $699, after the retailer received its first stock of the device. The new mobile phone was launched during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, as the successor of...

4 April 2011
08:04 GMT

HTC Desire S on Pre-Order at Vodafone UK

Mobile phone carrier Vodafone UK has just made available for pre-order on its airwaves a new handset running under Google's Android operating system, namely the HTC Desire S, which was unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, in February. The new device was added to the carrier's offering fo...

30 March 2011
10:45 GMT

HTC Desire S Now Available in Germany

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation has brought to the market in Germany yet another highly appealing Android-based mobile phone, the HTC Desire S, which was officially unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in February.The new mobile phone is now available for purchase SIM Free via ...

29 March 2011
09:34 GMT

HTC Incredible S Introduced in India

Spotted on HTC India's website last week, the Incredible S has just been officially introduced in India and is available for purchase for Rs. 28,900 (about $645) unlocked. Showcased during the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, along with HTC‘s Desire S, Wildfire S, ChaCha, Salsa and the Flyer tab...

22 March 2011
12:31 GMT

Galaxy Ace, Xperia PLAY, Desire S, ATRIX Coming Soon to T-Mobile UK

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile UK is set to make available for purchase on its airwaves a nice range of new handsets in the following months, many of which would be powered by Google's Android operating system.A quick look on the carrier's Coming soon page would show info on handsets that should land this m...

19 March 2011
07:07 GMT

HTC Pyramid and HTC Prime Unveiled by Telstra Australia

According to rumors that emerged back in February, HTC Pyramid is a dual-core Android smartphone scheduled to be released in the second quarter of the year at T-Mobile USA. The device was expected to be showcased during the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, in February, but eventually proved a no-show. The ...

15 March 2011
10:47 GMT

HTC Incredible S Available for $559 in the US

HTC Incredible S has been approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and is expected to be launched in the US through AT&T by the end of the month. However, until the smartphone is available from the carrier's stores, customers living in the U.S can purchase the Incredible S from online retailer...

14 March 2011
01:43 GMT

HTC Incredible S, Wildfire S, Desire S and Flyer Coming to Norway in April

Announced during the 2011 Mobile World Congress, HTC's new Android smartphone lineup has just made its appearance in Norway, along with price tags and release dates. Online retailer Komplett has listed the HTC Incredible S, Desire S, Wildfire S and the HTC Flyer tablet and also price tagged all of them. Ko...

24 February 2011
05:11 GMT

HTC Desire S to Hit Australia via Telstra in 1H 2011

HTC Desire S, one of the latest Android-based smartphones that HTC Corporation announced officially last week during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, is set to make an appearance on the market in Australia via wireless carrier Telstra. The wireless operator already officially announced plans to carry t...

21 February 2011
05:38 GMT

HTC Desire S and Incredible S Already Listed at Retailers

Last week, during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Taiwan-based mobile phone maker HTC Corporation announced the upcoming availability of a series of new Android-based devices running under Android, including the HTC Desire S and Incredible S, both of which were already listed at various retailers. Soo...

21 February 2011
03:37 GMT

HTC Desire S, Wildfire S and ChaCha Coming Soon at Vodafone UK

Wireless carrier Vodafone UK is among the operators which would bring three of HTC's latest smartphones to the market in the UK, following the official unveiling of these handsets at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, previously this week. The three phones that Vodafone UK would range soon include t...

19 February 2011
06:56 GMT

MWC 2011: HTC Desire S Hands-On

The successor of the highly popular HTC Desire smartphone, which made its official debut a year ago, was officially unveiled to the world today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as the HTC Desire S, and Softpedia's editors already had the chance to spend a few minutes with the device. Powered by Qualcom...

15 February 2011
10:50 GMT

HTC Intros Desire S, Wildfire S and Incredible S

Today, during a press event held at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Taiwan-based handset vendor HTC Corporation announced officially the launch of three new Android-based smartphones, namely the HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S.The new devices add to an already impressive series of sm...

15 February 2011
04:41 GMT


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