HTC Desire owners under the Vodafone network have something new to be excited about. According to reports, the official 2.2 Android Froyo update is now ready for downloads and the update will not only bring the latest new features to the open source mobile platform, it will also uninstall those annoying Vodafone 360 features that came with a previous update from the network operator.
For those hoping for an automatic connection, you will have to wait. Right now, the only way to avail of the Froyo update is to manually connect through the HTC Desire. Once up and running the update will require users to have at least 25 megabytes of storage space on the device (so be sure to free up even a little space if you have managed to cram plenty of content into your handset).
The Google Android 2.2 update is considered by many to be an important upgrade to the Android OS. This will bring support for the new Flash player from Adobe which makes the handset fully compatible with almost all of the media found on the web today. There is also a better Exchange sync connection, a revamped used interface for the camera (which allows for easily adding effects to shots) and plenty of other added features.
The big bonus that Froyo brings is the performance boost. While the Android has never been known for having serious issues, it is hard to deny that running the 2.2 version of the OS will set a new benchmark for speed.
The user interface has been confirmed to have been boosted up to three times faster while browsing many web pages will be running about five times faster (connection speeds willing). The OS speed boost is thanks to better kernel management while the browser benefits from having an updated Java handler.
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If you are looking for a smart phone to invest in and cannot decide which handset would suit you best, then it might be time to take a step away from all the new releases and try out an older handset. Sure, yesterday’s technology is obviously old news, but if a phone fits your needs, then no amount of hardware superiority can prove to be a better match.
Take the Vodafone 360 M1. Now this handset came out sometime around November of last year. It is certainly an old model by today’s standards, but it is certainly one great smart phone with plenty of users until today.
Right off the bat, the first thing that people should know about this phone is that it lacks WiFi, so for any user who needs a phone with WiFi, they should look elsewhere. But aside from that little issue, the 360 M1 is a well rounded handset. First off, it comes with a radio –of course, it may seem like a rudimentary feature, but one that people keep tending to forget when it comes to smart phones. An FM radio is one of the nicest things to try out on their phone. To activate it, simply go to the apps menu and turn it on.
Next is the 360 service from Vodafone. Now this is where the real deal is. It provides users with instant messaging and a secondary framework for socializing with friends and contacts. It even links with existing social networking accounts –allowing users to have a comprehensive system for checking updates.
Of course, users will need to switch to Vodafone to get the 360 M1. Currently, the device is available for a reasonable price –considering the features of the system. For those wondering, Samsung manufactured the Vodafone 360 handset series for the network operator.