Isaiah's Tech

Today, HTC has announced two Android smartphones set for a release in Europe / Asia - and maybe even Canada if we're lucky enough. The first one is the T-Mobile G2 variant for people who don't live in the US, the Desire Z. The HTC Desire Z packs the exact same spec sheet as the G2, so you'll find the new Qualcomm 800MHz CPU, HSPA+ connectivity, and Android 2.2. The difference between the G2 and the Desire Z is that this smartphone clearly sports the Sense UI while the G2 does not. This will be available in Europe / Asia sometime in October and will also be hitting North America (Canada?) sometime later in 2010.

The other smartphone that the company has announced is the Desire HD which also comes with Android 2.2 along with the Sense UI. Specs include a 4.3-inch LCD display, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, an 8MP camera with a dual-LED flash and 720p HD video recording, HSPA+ connectivity, WiFi 802.11n support, and Dolby Mobile. This is basically the EVO for Europe / Asia and maybe even Canada if we're lucky. It'll be hitting Europe / Asia sometime in October as well.

HTC Announces the Desire Z: Engadget
HTC Announces the Desire HD: Engadget

Sooner or later HTC will make an Android tablet and the latest rumour going around states that it could be hitting the market in early 2011. According to DigiTimes, said tablet will be sporting Android 3.0 "Gingerbread" along with 3G connectivity because it'll be subsidized with a carrier. You never know, if it launches in Q1 2011 it could have some HSPA+ connectivity as well. Specs are, of course, unknown since it is still very early - and just a rumour. Apparently though, it could have 1080p HD video recording along with 5.1-channel surround sound. Who knows what else this tablet will feature if these rumoured specs turn out to be true. The only thing I'm hoping for is that it's worth the price.

[Electronista]