HTC Hero

HTC Mobile, a global designer and manufacturer of mobile phones, debuted HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of cell phones beginning with the new HTC Hero Android smartphone. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, HTC Hero smartphone introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights.

HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. This experience revolves around three fundamental principles that were designed by quietly listening and observing how people live and communicate. HTC Hero smartphone continues HTC leadership in cutting edge design that focuses on introducing a variety of distinct devices to represent your own individuality.

Boasting beveled edges and an angled bottom, the HTC Hero handset is contoured to fit comfortably in your hand and against your face while you're on a call. HTC Hero cell phone is built to last beginning with an anti fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting, clearer display. The white HTC Hero phone includes an industry first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface that is soft to the touch.

With its 3.2 inch HVGA display, the HTC Hero is optimized for Web, multimedia and other content while maintaining a small size and weight that fits comfortably in your hand. It also boasts a broad variety of hardware features including a GPS, digital compass, gravity sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a 5 mega pixel auto focus camera and expandable MicroSD memory.

HTC Hero multimedia handset also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, find emails in your inbox or search in any other area in Hero. HTC Hero android will be available to people across Europe in July and in Asia later in the summer. A distinct North American version will be available later in 2009.