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HTC Rezound Now Available At Verizon

David Wasserman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:08:48 +0000

HTC Rezound Now Available At Verizon is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Last week was the Motorola RAZR and this week it’s the HTC Rezound’s turn. The Rezound is now available at Verizon Wireless for $249 with a 2-year contract, after $50 rebate.

The HTC Rezound is HTC’s first smartphone with a 720p resolution display, just like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Nexus. As for the camera, you’re looking at an 8-megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording. There is a 2-megapixel camera in the front of the device. Other core features include a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8660 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a 16GB mircoSD card. It will ship with Android 2.3, Gingerbread.

Specs:

4.3” super LCD screen, 720 x 1280, HD 720p
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8660 processor
1GB of DDR2 RAM
16GB of internal storage and a 16GB mircoSD card
Rechargeable lithium–ion battery 1620 mAh

HTC Officially Announces The Rezound

David Wasserman — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:08:06 +0000

HTC Officially Announces The Rezound is a post from: Android Phone Geek

HTC has officially announced the HTC Rezound which will land on Verizon on November 14th. The Rezound sports a a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8660 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a 16GB mircoSD card. It will ship with Android 2.3, Gingerbread but HTC says it’s committed to an Ice Cream Sandwich update as soon as possible.

The HTC Rezound is HTC’s first smartphone with a 720p resolution display, just like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. As for the camera, you’re looking at an 8-megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording. There is a 2-megapixel camera in the front of the device.

And, of course, there’s that Beats audio. “You should have the best audio experience in your mobile experience,” they said at the launch event. You also get a set of Beats earbuds with your Rezound.

The HTZ Rezound will cost $299.99 on contract.

Press Release:

HTC and Verizon Wireless Unveil HTC Rezound™, First Smartphone in the U.S. to Feature Beats Audio™

HTC Rezound breaks new ground with introduction of advanced audio and high-definition visual experience

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — HTC Corp., a global designer of mobile devices, and Verizon Wireless today announced the HTC Rezound™, the only phone in the United States with Beats Audio™ integration. A result of the recent partnership between HTC and Beats, the HTC Rezound delivers a powerful entertainment experience with unparalleled audio and multimedia capabilities highlighted by a 4.3-inch true HD 720p display. The HTC Rezound, a premium-designed smartphone that includes the latest HTC Sense experience and access to Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, will be available exclusively from Verizon Wireless on Nov. 14.”

HTC is dedicated to delivering the latest in sight and sound innovation, and we’re excited to be introducing the first U.S. smartphone featuring Beats Audio technology,” said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corp. “Paired with Verizon Wireless’ blazing-fast 4G LTE network and a robust multimedia experience, the HTC Rezound enables customers to enjoy their favorite music and entertainment on-the-go like never before.”

The HTC Rezound enables customers to hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning by Beats that delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs. Unique to HTC, the HTC Rezound also includes new lightweight Beats headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats audio profile on the device. Hands-free calling is easy with the built-in microphone and the on-cable remote to pause, advance or rewind and answer a call mid-track.

“HTC fully recognizes the destruction to audio caused by the digital revolution. It embraces our vision to repair this ecosystem and bring the feeling from the recording studio to the smartphone,” said Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Beats By Dr. Dre. “This is only the beginning of our plan to fix how music is delivered.”

Lightning-Fast Mobile Entertainment

The HTC Rezound is the first HTC smartphone to feature a true HD 720p display and is perfect for enjoying high-quality entertainment on the 4.3-inch super-LCD screen. HTC Watch puts an entire library of the latest premium movies and TV shows right at customers’ fingertips. Using a wireless connection, HTC Watch uses progressive download technology on the HTC Rezound, which makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for them to finish downloading. Customers can rent or purchase videos through HTC Watch and enjoy content on up to five different HTC devices. The HTC Rezound features Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity, so customers can watch content from the device on an HDTV, including 5.1 surround sound and SRS WOW™ HD surround, to take advantage of a home theater setup. Equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the HTC Rezound offers a speedy mobile experience even for the most demanding media enthusiast.

“HTC Rezound combines sleek design, innovative entertainment features and the power of Verizon Wireless’ network to create a multimedia phone that consumers have been waiting for,” said Jeff Dietel, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. “4G LTE speeds take mobile entertainment to a new level, providing customers with advanced functionality in a phone they can count on for everyday use.”

Advanced Multimedia Features

The HTC Rezound boasts an 8-megapixel camera featuring autofocus, dual LED flash, and an f/2.2 and 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor to fit more of the scene into every shot and for better low-light performance. The enhanced camera features available through HTC Sense offer new scenes and effects, such as panoramic mode, for capturing life on a grand scale or an action burst scene for the perfect action shot.

For self-portraits or video conversations, the HTC Rezound also features a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. With a 1080p camcorder, the HTC Rezound enables customers to record a perfect moment with stunning clarity and incredible stereo sound, perfect for sharing on YouTube or Facebook. Customers can also wirelessly send their media to a compatible TV for looking at videos or pictures with friends and family using Digital Living Network Alliance®.

HTC Sense

Featuring the latest version of HTC Sense, the HTC Rezound enables people to create a unique and intuitive user experience that matches their personal preference and lifestyle. A customizable active lockscreen experience transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates, which is viewed by simply turning on the display. In addition, the new active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets people quickly jump to the most-used features, such as making a phone call, sending an email, taking a picture or anything else, with the same quick gesture usually used to unlock the phone.

HTC Sense also delivers a new group messaging experience, simplifying group and multimedia messaging so people can stay up-to-date on the latest conversations quickly and easily. People can view recent status updates from popular social networks in one place using FriendStream™, as well as sync their contact list with all email accounts and social networks for smooth integration.

“HTC and Beats have been important partners to Best Buy over the years, and we are thrilled to help them bring the HTC Rezound on the Verizon Wireless network to consumers,” said Scott Anderson, head of merchandising for Best Buy Mobile. “This is going to be a big holiday for smartphones and people will be looking for new and different features. The HTC Rezound, with HTC’s mobile expertise and audio excellence from Beats, will be a great option for our customers.”

Additional Features

Mobile Hotspot Capability: Share 4G connection with up to ten Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

Operating System: Includes the Android 2.3™ (Gingerbread) OS with the latest HTC Sense — an upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) will available in early 2012.

Internal Memory: 16 GB of on-board memory, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM

Memory Card: A 16GB microSD™ pre-installed

Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth®: 3.0 — support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access and object push for vCard and vCalendar

GPS: GPS/AGPS

Battery: 1,620 mAh

Special Features: HDMI (through MHL), g-sensor, light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, MicroUSB, USIM/CSIM/ISIM, audio jack and wireless charging-capable

Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM8660 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm® MDM9600

Dimensions: 129 x 65.5 x 13.65 mm

Availability

The HTC Rezound will be available beginning Nov. 14 at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for $299.99 with a new, two-year customer agreement. Customers who purchase the HTC Rezound will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/Rezound to sign up for more information.

T-Mobile Announces HTC Amaze 4G

David Wasserman — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:17:18 +0000

T-Mobile Announces HTC Amaze 4G is a post from: Android Phone Geek

T-Mobile announced the HTC Amaze 4G, a fast Android smartphone running on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 42Mbps 4G network. The Amaze 4G has a 4.3-inch Super LCD display with qHD resolution, a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor with Android 2.3.4 on-board and HTC Sense (with T-Mobile TV and HTC Watch).

The HTC Amaze 4G is one of only a few handsets with NFC (near field communication) for mobile payments, tags, etc.

The HTC Amaze 4G will be available for pre-sale starting October 10th, and in stores October 12th. It will run $259.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract.

Here are some of the Amaze 4G specs:

Android 2.3.4
4.3-inch qHD Super LCD display
Dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor
HTC Sense
8MP rear camera
180p video recording
T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 42Mbps data speeds

Press Release:

T-Mobile Unveils Its Fastest Smartphones: HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II

T-Mobile USA CMO Cole Brodman details consumer adoption of 4G technology and unveils next-generation 4G devices

SAN FRANCISCO and BELLEVUE, Wash. — Sept. 26, 2011 — Today at GigaOm Mobilize 2011, T-Mobile USA Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman outlined the company’s ongoing efforts to fuel consumer adoption of mobile data through increased speeds of America’s Largest 4G Network®, rate plans that make mobile data more affordable, and new devices that take advantage of the company’s faster 4G network and value.

Unveiled during the T-Mobile keynote address at Mobilize 2011, the HTC Amaze™ 4G and Samsung Galaxy S™ II will be T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones and the first smartphones to take advantage of T-Mobile’s faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) network technology. The new smartphones will allow customers to browse the Web faster than on the average home Internet and are showing average download speeds approaching 8 Mbps with peak speeds around 20 Mbps on T-Mobile’s 4G network1 . Both smartpthones are expected to be available next month.

In addition, T-Mobile today announced the T-Mobile ® Sonic™ 4G Mobile HotSpot, the company’s fastest 4G (HSPA+ 42) mobile hotspot, providing customers with access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G speeds on up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. America’s Largest 4G Network, which is now faster than ever with the 4G technology of HSPA+ 42, reaches more than 170 million Americans in more than 150 markets throughout the United States.

“These new products unlock the full potential of our faster 4G network and deliver the best experience yet for watching video, surfing the Web, and creating and sharing content on the go,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “A 4G connection delivers a much improved experience, which entices consumers to do more with the devices they carry. We’ve seen that first hand; customers with 4G devices on our network consume roughly three times as much data compared as those with 3G devices. Smartphone buyers are increasingly looking for built-in 4G capability, and we’re offering what we believe is the best 4G product portfolio in the industry.”

HTC Amaze 4G

Exclusively available from T-Mobile, the HTC Amaze 4G features the most advanced camera experience of any smartphone and is the latest in T-Mobile’s family of advanced camera smartphones. The HTC Amaze 4G is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and 1080p HD video recorder, a backside illuminated sensor for improved low light performance, zero shutter lag and a dual LED flash, as well as advanced digital camera features, including:

SmartShot™, which captures five photos and creates the best shot using clear faces with smiles and no blinking.

PerfectPics™, which is a separate album in the gallery created by scoring and filtering the best photos to the surface. PerfectPics prioritizes photos by using criteria such as important calendar events, the presence of faces, and overall picture quality.

Additional innovative camera features first introduced on the T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide such as SweepShot™, ClearShot HDR™ and BurstShot™.

The HTC Amaze 4G also enables high quality video recording with a full HD 1080p camcorder and an embedded video editor. Customers can instantly capture quality photos and videos with a dedicated camera button and T-Mobile’s first direct-to-camcorder button. Sharing photos is easy with one-touch access to post to Facebook®, Picasa ® or Flickr ® — all at 4G speeds.

The device runs on Android™ 2.3.4, features a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S3 Processor with a 1.5 GHz dual core CPUs, and offers the HTC Sense user experience. With support for T-Mobile TV, HTC Watch and additional apps and services, the HTC Amaze 4G is excellent at keeping customers informed, connected and entertained using its gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD super LCD multi-touch display. The powerful handset will also include NFC capabilities for wireless searching, information sharing and, in the future, mobile payments.

Samsung Galaxy S II

T-Mobile today also revealed additional details about the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Processor with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs, running on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and NFC enabled, the Galaxy S II will offer T-Mobile customers speedy access to their favorite movies, TV shows, websites, games, applications and more.

The smartphone also acts as a mobile entertainment center with quick and easy access to thousands of premium movies and TV shows through Netflix®, T-Mobile TV in Mobile HD2 , Samsung Media Hub and YouTube ®. The Galaxy S II rich entertainment features and experience are further enhanced with a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen —the largest screen available on a T-Mobile smartphone. With DLNA compatibility and HDMI out, this media powerhouse also offers the ability to view content on a compatible HD TV.

T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot

The Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is T-Mobile’s fastest mobile hotspot, providing access to T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 42) network for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including iPads, music players, gaming consoles, laptops, cameras and eReaders, among other devices, all from virtually anywhere. Manufactured by Huawei, this sleek and ultra-portable on-the-go network hub weighs just 3.88 ounces, making it easy to slip into a pocket, backpack or purse. Whether staying connected on the go with colleagues and clients or providing a family Internet hub at a vacation spot or in the car, the T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is a device that uniquely complements the company’s existing lineup of mobile broadband devices on America’s Largest 4G network.

As an added benefit, the Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot comes equipped with an SD card slot that accommodates up to 32GB of expandable memory, enabling customers to share and save photos, documents, videos and more with their family and friends also connected to the Mobile HotSpot. The Sonic 4G also features an OLED display to show signal strength, number of devices connected, number of unread text messages, connectivity to the internet, battery level and network connection type.

Availability

The HTC Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II are expected to be available in an exclusive online pre-sale via www.T-Mobile.com beginning Oct. 10 and are expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores and select dealers nationwide starting Oct. 12. The HTC Amaze 4G is expected to cost $259.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan. The Galaxy S II is expected to cost $229.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan.

The T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is expected to be available in October at T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com.

T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network, including increased speeds, not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.

1 Based on average download speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network in four major markets.

2 Mobile HD TV can deliver a bit rate of 800kbps and 16:9 resolution; the bit rate and resolution you experience will vary based on many factors, e.g., programming, network connection, and device.

HTC Rhyme Coming To Verizon September 29th

David Wasserman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:43:55 +0000

HTC Rhyme Coming To Verizon September 29th is a post from: Android Phone Geek

The HTC Rhyme (aka the Bliss) has been announced by HTC. It’s coming to Verizon on September 29th with pre-orders beginning on the 22nd. The 3.7-inch smartphone has Android 2.3, a 3.7-inch WVGA (480×800) display and a 5MP camera, along with the latest version of HTC Sense, seen only in leaks until now. It’s also got a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 768MB of RAM.

This is a phone that is meant to be accessorized! There’s the plugless dock, a glowing “charm cable” that plugs into the 3.5mm headphone jack, a sports armband and a Bluetooth headset.

No word on pricing as of yet. The Rhyme will be hitting Europe and Asia next month as well.

Official HTC Vigor Press Shot, Coming October 6th?

David Wasserman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:08:50 +0000

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Well look what we have here! This is the first official press shot of the HTC Vigor, the first HD Android phone. The photo of the Vigor reveals many similarities with the HTC DROID Incredible 2. Looks can be deceiving! The HTC Vigor is sports a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with the Adreno 220 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, Verizon 4G LTE and a sleek 4.3-inch 1280 × 720 HD display.

The HTC Vigor is expected to be the must-have device from HTC this fall. HTC should be unveiling the Vigor at their press event in New York City on September 20, followed by a rumored October 6th launch date on Verizon.

While the DROID Bionic may be Verizon’s flagship device right now, that will quickly change when this bad boy becomes available! [Pocketnow]

HTC Announces Sensation XE with Beats Audio

David Wasserman — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:19:15 +0000

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HTC has announced the HTC Sensation XE, with Beats Audio processing, and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones thrown in with an attached remote control. Other specs include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3 and 8MP camera.

The Android device is coming to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia later this month. Hopefully we will see it in the U.S. at some point.

HTC AND BEATS INTRODUCE NEW HTC SENSATION XE™, THE FIRST PHONE WITH INTEGRATED BEATS AUDIO™

New 1.5 GHz dual core processor and longer battery life extend the HTC Sensation XE’s sophistication and overall experience.

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – September 14, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled the new HTC Sensation XE – the first in a new line of HTC smartphones to feature Beats Audio technology to deliver studio quality audio. Taking HTC’s flagship handset to a new level of high fidelity audio, the HTC Sensation XE offers consumers the ultimate multimedia experience, setting a new standard for audio quality in the mobile market. In addition, the HTC Sensation XE boosts performance and battery life even further with the addition of a blazing fast 1.5GHz dual core processor and an extended battery that enables you to listen, watch, speak and browse for even longer.

“Audio is a crucial part of any consumer’s mobile experience and we are continually pushing the audio boundaries to encompass not only improved voice but music, movies and games,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “The HTC Sensation XE offers a truly incredible experience that demonstrates our commitment to place consumers at the center of their mobile worlds.”

The ultimate audio experience

The HTC Sensation XE is the first handset to offer a Beats Audio experience – a combination of software & hardware that allows you to hear music the way the artist intended. When used with the exclusive Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones, the handset automatically switches to the bespoke Beats by Dr. Dre sound profile, delivering audio tracks tuned specifically for the headphones.

Whether you are using any of the many music services available in the Android market you will notice fuller bass and crisper vocals and a new level of clarity and range offering audio the way the artist intended it to be heard.

Beats Headphones

The HTC Sensation XE also ships with a microSD card (8GB/16GB) allowing you to carry thousands of songs. The exclusive Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones feature a remote control, allowing you to pause, play or skip through tracks and answer/end calls while the phone is in your pocket.

Availability

HTC Sensation XE will be available across EMEA and Asia Pacific from late September

HTC Status Official On AT&T

David Wasserman — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:25:40 +0000

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The HTC Status (aka the “Facebook phone”) is official and will launch on AT&T this summer. Pricing and availability were not announced.

The Status is more integrated with Facebook than your probably used to on Android. There is a Facebook button at the bottom of the keyboard, which gives you one-touch access for sharing images, links, your status, news and the like. It also glows when you’re doing something that you can post with the button, so there’s no confusion.

The HTC Status also has a modified version of Sense 3.0.

Here are the specs:

Platform: Android™ 2.3 + HTC Sense
Display: 2.6-inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution
Network: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
Processor: MSM7227, 800 MHz
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1250 mAh
Camera resolution: 5 MP main camera with autofocus, VGA front-facing camera

[HTC Facebook]

Verizon Expands 4G LTE Network

David Wasserman — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:18:00 +0000

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Verizon today has officially expanded their 4G LTE network today adding 19 more markets, now bringing high-speed mobile data to 74 metropolitan areas. Verizon currently has the only LTE-capable Android devices in the United States, the HTC ThunderBolt, Samsung Droid Charge and LG Revolution. Also, the Motorola Xoom is expected to receive an update to LTE in the near future.

The New 4G LTE locations are:

Fresno and Sacramento, CA
Hartford, CT
Boise, ID
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, IN
Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI
Dayton, OH
Erie, Harrisburg and State College, PA
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Sioux Falls, SD.
Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT
Spokane, WA
Madison and Milwaukee, WI

Also, LTE coverage has been expanded in Detroit and San Francisco. Verizon says its entire 3G coverage area will have LTE data by the end of 2013. [Verizon]

Sprint Announces HTC EVO 3D

David Wasserman — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:57:22 +0000

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Sprint has announced the launch date for the HTC EVO 3D. The Sprint EVO 3D is a 4.3-inch glasses-free 3D smartphone with dual rear cameras for 3D content. It will be available on June 24 for $199 with a contract.

EVO 3D Specs:

4.3-inch 3D qHD capacitive 960 x 540 px display
1730 mAh battery
4GB of internal memory
8GB microSD card pre-installed (expandable to 32GB)
1GB RAM
1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Dual 5 MP rear cameras (for 3D)
1.3 MP front-facing camera
2D video recording at 1080p
3D video recording at 720p

Also, Sprint announced that the HTC EVO View 4G which is Sprint’s version of the HTC Flyer 7-inch tablet. The EVO View 4G will be available on June 24th as well, for $399. They are offering the Scribe stylus for free which is usually sold separately. [Sprint]

HTC Desire HD and Incredible S Gingerbread Updates Rolling Out

David Wasserman — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:52:14 +0000

HTC Desire HD and Incredible S Gingerbread Updates Rolling Out is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Android 2.3 Gingerbread is now available via OTA update for the HTC Desire HD and Incredible S, according to a new post on HTC’s European support site. Go to Settings -> About Phone -> System Software Updates to grab this latest update to Android and HTC Sense. If you have a Desire HD, you should be updated to firmware version 2.36.405.5. On the Incredible S you’ll get version 2.12.405.7.

This update is rolling out to everyone so if it’s not on your device yet, it will be shortly. [HTC Europe via Engadget]