HTC and Tata Docomo have launched the much awaited HTC Desire Android Smartphone in India today. The HTC Desire is also known as a global variant of the Google Nexus One with minor changes in terms of hardware but once get the famous HTC Sense UI on the Desire. The handset is powered by a 1 GHz CPU and sports a 3.7 inch AMOLED Display and a 5MP Camera with Flash.
The handset will come with Android 2.1 OS in India and there is no info about the an update to FroYo or 2.2 at this point
“The HTC Desire underlines HTC’s leadership in offering cutting-edge technology and a superior mobility experience. Globally, one of HTC’s core strengths has been its innovation-packed converged 3G devices and the HTC Desire is yet another testament to our technological capabilities,” said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “HTC Sense on the new HTC Desire not only delivers one of the most dynamic and personalized user experiences possible, but also one of the easiest ways to interact and integrate social networks into your life.”
“TATA DOCOMO is a young brand that has rolled out GSM services across 18 circles,” Mr. GurinderSingh Sandhu, Head Marketing, Tata DOCOMO said “When we launched our services, we had promised our subscribers that we would bring to them the best products and services—products that will stand for innovation and a pioneering spirit, and which would offer them convenience and simplicity. Living up to that promise, we are launching the HTC Desire. This launch marks the strong relationship TATA DOCOMO enjoys with HTC and, going forward, we will continue to work together to launch more innovative mobile offerings for Indian consumers on the TATA DOCOMO platform,” he added.
HTC Desire India Price and Availability
The Desire will be available in India at an Market Operating Price of Rs.28900 at all HTC dealers across the country. Tata Docomo Postpaid customers can buy the handset and get free 500 MB data usage every month for 6 months