Information Technology News Have Android phones already failed at the starting post? | Have Android phones already failed at the starting post? |
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| by Rachel Flaherty | |
| Thursday, 02 July 2009 | |
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The highly anticipated phone failed to make an impression in the market and was a disappointment to many. Reviewers complained of its clunky look, an awkward keyboard with no screen auto-rotate. Adding to its unpopularity was an expensive locked-in plan of 24 months with Optus and no other options from other carriers at the time The further announcement that an updated version, HTC Magic (also known as G2), was ready to be released in Europe around the same time only served to put Australian consumers off investing in an already outdated phone. However, Australians did not have to wait too long for the launch of the HTC Magic in June. It was equipped the latest version of Android OS Cupcake 1.5, ironing out the problems of its predecessor. Its glossy and sleek design impressed the fashion savvy and stylish with a virtual keyboard and an effective predictive text system. The HTC Magic seems more than able to hold its own against the iPhone and they also have quite a few similarities too.
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