Vodafone, 3 to offer different HTC Magics
By Suzanne Tindal and Joseph Hanlon on 21 May 2009
(Credit: HTC)
Australians will finally be able to get their hands on the HTC Magic with either Vodafone or 3 Mobile, though close inspection reveals the handsets available will differ slightly between the carriers.
Vodafone has exclusive rights to a white coloured handset, but the differences are more than skin deep. The black model offered by 3 will include Microsoft ActivSync software, an important element for customers who intend to use the smartphone as a business tool. Vodafone will include software it calls Firmware Over-the-Air used to automatically upgrade the Android operating platform whenever updates are made available.
Microsoft ActiveSync connects mobile devices to Microsoft Exchange email servers. When connected, the mobile devices can sync with the server, collecting new emails and updating calendar entries and contact information. ActiveSync was a feature notably absent when HTC released its first Android-powered handset, the HTC Dream, offered by Optus.
The HTC Magic is the world's second handset to run on Google's Android operating platform. This newer model includes HSPA connectivity, Wi-Fi and GPS plus a suite of Google's online applications, like GMail and Google Maps.
Both 3 and Vodafone have launched pre-registration for the Magic on their respective websites; however, both are yet to announce a firm launch date or pricing.
Topics: 3, android, htc, magic, mobile phone, vodafone
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Comments (2)
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Brian commented on 22/05/2009 19:19
The two companies are merging their back-end operations and networks, but will maintain two separate brands.
Pretty much the same setup that Optus and Virgin mobile have. -
cyberacc commented on 22/05/2009 10:41
So what happened to the proposed merger between 3 and Vodafone?
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