subject: A Look At Features And Specs Of The Htc Aria [print this page] Since the release of Android OS in 2008, phone manufacturers have come up with innovative ways to make use of the many capabilities of this very popular mobile OS. Notable of which is HTC, a Taiwan - based manufacturer of smart phones. Unknown to many, HTC designed some of the world's first touch and wireless handheld devices.
The Android OS is derived from the Linux kernel. Android Inc. developed the software initially, which was eventually purchased by Google. Smart phones with the Android operating system ranked first among all the smart phone handsets sold in the U.S. It is currently running more than 100,000 applications and it continues to grow.
With the release of the HTC Aria in June 2010, HTC is continuing to exhibit their creativity with their phones. The HTC Aria is powered by the Android 2.1 operating system and it has every feature that you would expect from a great smart phone. It features the HTC Sense, a user interface based on the TouchFLO 3D, which was also developed by HTC for mobile devices. It also has the HTC FriendStream App, which combines the connection between favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
The HTC Aria also features Google Maps, which provides instant turn - by - turn directions along with traffic updates. The Visual Mail feature allow quick sorting of e-mails - you can flip through your emails, read what you want and discard the unwanted. Some of the main attractions of the Aria are: a 5-megapixel camera, GPS and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. It supports Wi-Fi as well as 3G networks. All the popular Google mobile services are also included, including Google search, Google Maps, Google Navigation, Gmail and YouTube. Other notable features include: an integrated GPS, video recording capability, speaker phone, expandable memory capability, an FM radio and a standard talk time of up to 6 hrs.
The HTC Aria is available through the AT&T network. Weighing just 3.8 ounces with a 1,200 MAH battery and measuring 4.1 by 2.3 by 0.46 inches, there are lots of HTC Aria cases available in the market. HTC Aria screen protectors are also available for its 480 by 320 resolution touch panel screen. The rear has a matte finish which feels good to touch and rejects fingerprints. Users will surely be happy with the many HTC Aria accessories available in the market.
