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HTC Proto goes under spycam, reveals secret identity: the Desire X

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It seems the newest member of HTC’s mid-range smartphone line-up — previously known as the Proto — is actually the Desire X, according to several Scandinavian retailers (see coverage). Also, Hong Kong blog ePrice , who gave the new model the blurrycam treatment, claims that the specs line up with all the rumors: a 4-inch, 800 x 480 display, Android 4.0 with Sense 4.0, Beats Audio, dual-core 1GHz processor and 5-megapixel camera. HTC should formally out the phone this week at IFA , but its European presence and similarity to the China-only New Desire V means it’s likely an international version — without the continental sticker shock . . . → Read More: HTC Proto goes under spycam, reveals secret identity: the Desire X

Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

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Got a taste for mid-range handsets with the swank appeal of jet set monikers? Good, then you have a seat firmly secured at Orange’s table. Last year, the UK carrier delighted pay-as-you-go subs with its Eclair-infused San Francisco and now it’s looking to serve up a second course . . . → Read More: Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

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Got a taste for mid-range handsets with the swank appeal of jet set monikers? Good, then you have a seat firmly secured at Orange’s table . . . → Read More: Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

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Got a taste for mid-range handsets with the swank appeal of jet set monikers? Good, then you have a seat firmly secured at Orange’s table. . . . → Read More: Orange’s San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread

Verzo launches Kinzo Android smartphone, on sale today for $459

Remember the Kinzo, that mysterious Android smartphone from Verzo we teased you with this past summer? Well it looks like the Americano Czech company just launched its stylish, custom-skinned, FroYo -powered (?) device . . . → Read More: Verzo launches Kinzo Android smartphone, on sale today for $459

Verzo launches Kinzo Android smartphone, on sale today for $459

Remember the Kinzo, that mysterious Android smartphone from Verzo we teased you with this past summer? Well it looks like the Americano Czech company just launched its stylish, custom-skinned, FroYo -powered (?) device. Originally slated for a late-September release, the 12.3mm-thick handset — designed by Novague — goes on sale today on Verzo’s website for $459 (€420) contract-free. . . . → Read More: Verzo launches Kinzo Android smartphone, on sale today for $459