While bits and pieces of the new Sense user interface are reported semi-integrated on HTC’s Windows Phone 7 handsets, the full version of the new UI can only be found on their Android 2.2 Froyo devices.
HTC, one of the most recognized names in the smart phone industry, held an event last week in London where they revealed the HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z. While both devices are pretty impressive, it was pretty hard to not forget the announcement of the new HTC Sense user interface.
The Sense UI is one of the most impressive custom interfaces to be used in a mobile device. An earlier version was responsible for bringing capacitive touch screen technology to the Windows Mobile OS (which was designed for resistive touch screens), and the new version is sporting so many extra features that HTC should consider making it a standard on all devices.
According to the event, the new UI will be packing a special security feature that links up to a special HTC Sense website. HTC will now allow users to create accounts on the site which will link to their handsets.
Should the phones be misplaced, lost or even stolen, there are several options that are available to the rightful owners. The phone could be made to ring if the user wishes to locate the device in the immediate vicinity. Should the device be in a distant location, it could be set to a special ‘locked’ mode and lastly, if all else fails, the phone’s entire memory could be wiped out –pretty useful if sensitive data on the device can be compromised.
HTC has confirmed that the HTC Legend, HTC Wildfire and of course, the HTC Desire will all be compatible with the new user interface update. So far, there is no definite date as to when it will be made available but HTC fans can expect the new UI to come out before the end of the year.
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