Today it was announced that AT&T would be chosen as the carrier for HTC’s Aria, a new unlocked smartphone that makes use of HTC’s Sense user interface and is powered by Google’s Android. Fitted with a 3.2 inch HVGA screen that is fully touch compatible, HTC Aria also makes use of the latest version of Android and has a 5 MP camera with video capture and autofocus as well as an optical mouse. Supporting quad-band GSM/EDGE and 850/1900MHz 7.2Mbps HSPA, it is powered by a Qualcomm 700MHz processor. Other specifications of the HTC Aria include an external 2 GB microSD card that comes packaged with the phone, but can be extended up to a maximum capacity of 32 GB. There are also other features of the HTC Aria such as a digital compass, G-sensor, and proximity sensor.
According to HTC, the phone will be made available for $230 on 20th June. There is also an offering of $100 by AT&T for its promotion card. The HTC Aria is sure to be a very powerful addition to other smartphones currently being released by AT&T. When users decide to go ahead and pick up the HTC Aria, they would be amazed with the ease at which it is possible to operate the phone. A combination of the 5 MP camera, Android 2.2, 3G connectivity speeds as well as a fast and responsive touch screen, make this mobile one of the best to have come along in a long time.
Those that decide to go ahead and purchase the HTC Unlocked ( Aria ) Gadget will gain access to over 20,000 hotspots of AT&T across the country. Thebest thing about the HTC Aria is that it is also compatible with the 7.2 Mbps AT&T High Speed Packet Access technology. Through this technology it becomes possible to boost 3G speeds immensely. Such an innovative product by HTC is sure to see an increase in customers queuing up to purchase it.
