14 DAY TRIAL // HTC Hero, one of the most appealing Android-based mobile phone the Taiwanese handset maker HTC Corporation delivered to the market this year, has been expected to make an appearance on T-Mobile USA's airwaves, but in vain. The wireless carrier already announced that it does not plan on launching the high-end device for its users, though it seems that this might actually be something that is about to change.
A job listing on T-Mobile USA's website points towards Hero Devices, something that, to be fair, makes us think at the much wanted HTC Hero. However, the job title is “Product Manager, Hero Handsets,” something that, in the end, might refer to other mobile phones than the popular HTC Android handset and its appealing Sense UI. Here's what the job listing states:
The overall market for mobile handsets is expected to experience rapid growth over the next several years as consumers continue to use mobile devices for an increasing portion of their communication needs.[...] These devices expand customers’ imaginations through outstanding experiences, and receive the highest levels of organizational support, including product development resources, marketing campaigns, sales priority and partner focus. At T-Mobile, we call these devices our Hero Handsets. As Product Manager, Hero Devices, you will be a member of a high performing team built to source and deliver an outstanding handset roadmap.
The HTC Hero, or a version of it, is already available for purchase in the United States, via mobile phone operator Sprint, yet we're pretty sure that there is a wide range of enthusiasts who would like to see the handset available via T-Mobile USA too. In case the carrier indeed plans on bringing the Android-based device to its users and the job listing is a clue in this direction, an announcement might surface in the near future, though you shouldn't hold your breath on this. Take a look at the job announcement here. Hopefully, it is not just a false alarm, as tmonews points out.