14 DAY TRIAL // As we reported earlier, Videotron is preparing to launch the MyTouch 4G as HTC Panache in the next few days.
The Panache was exclusively introduced by Canadian carrier Mobilicity last week and is available for purchase for $499.99 off-contract.
However, Mobilicity's exclusivity only applies to four major cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
Given the fact that Videotron is focusing its operations in Quebec, Canadians living in this region will soon be able to pick the HTC Panache.
Rumors about the possible launch of the Panache via Videotron emerged last week when a leaked Gingerbread ROM for the HTC Glacier, also known as the HTC Panache or MyTouch 4G, has been spotted at the guys over at 911SnIpEr.
It appears that the rumors have been confirmed as HTC has already posted the HTC Panache heading towards Videotron on their official website.
Specs-wise the HTC Panache is equipped with a single core 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8255 processor and packs 768 MB RAM, as well as microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB).
The smartphone runs Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform and one of the latest HTC Sense user-friendly interface.
Furthermore, the HTC Panache features a large 3.8-inch TFT capacitive multi-touch display with 16 million colors support, 480 x 800 pixels resolution, accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate and Swype input method.
Additionally, the handset sports a 5-megapixel photo snapper with autofocus and LED flash, as well as secondary VGA front facing camera for video chat.
The handset is fully packed with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support, GPS with HTC location experience including turn-by-turn directions, as well as Wi-Fi spot capabilities.
Although the Canadian carrier has yet to announce the phone's release date and price tag, rumors suggest that HTC Panache may be available for about $500, the same price as the one available via Mobilicity.
