Seeing as we’re laying all the internet rumours and leaks to rest, here’s the official press announcement direct from HTC today, giving you all the official BLUSTER regarding the just-officialised HTC Incredible – which launches on April 29 through US operator Verizon .
We think it’s safe to say that this phone ought to do for Android in the US what the HTC Desire has just done for it in the UK – kicked it into ORBIT.
IT’S A DROID, IT’S INCREDIBLE, IT’S ON THE NATION’S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE 3G NETWORK
DROID Incredible™ by HTC Combines Power of Android™, Usability of HTC Sense™, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless today announced DROID Incredible by HTC, the newest Android device on the nation’s most reliable wireless 3G network, will be available beginning April 29.
Featuring a “topographic” design that demonstrates the powerful engineering just beneath the surface, DROID Incredible by HTC is designed with craftsmanship and precision while making it easier than ever to stay connected.
DROID Incredible by HTC features the newest version of the HTC Sense experience, a seven-panel home screen with a wide selection of interactive widgets so the most important content is immediately available at a touch. Customers will enjoy seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync®, quick and easy access to Flickr for sharing and viewing pictures, video, and Android Market™ with more than 30,000 Google applications. DROID Incredible by HTC is the first Verizon Wireless phone that takes advantage of Qualcomm’s 1GHz superfast Snapdragon processor, and it’s the first available phone from Verizon Wireless to include an 8 megapixel camera.
Shortly after the phone becomes available, customers will be able to enjoy two of the latest exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless – NFL Mobile and Skype mobile™.
Additional Key features:
Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor for maximum responsiveness
Friend Stream for unified Flickr, Facebook and Twitter updates
“Leap” view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash for crisp, detailed images
Razor-sharp 3.7 inch WVGA (480×800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
Optical joystick for smooth navigation
Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
Integrated GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
3.5 mm headset jack
Price and availability:
DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning on April 19 and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 29. Pricing will be $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
DROID Incredible customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
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BillyHicks
/ April 15, 2010How much bandwidth do you get on Verizon? In the UK I have 3GB on T-Mobile.
Peterdk
/ April 15, 2010Ouch, that one looks ugly…
Bristolboy
/ April 15, 2010The specs are very good although only slightly better than the Desire. What is more, it doesn’t look as good as the Desire. Must say I am surprised that the Desire hasn’t been launched as widely in the US as it has in Europe although it is interesting to note that the Desire is going to be released soon.
BillyHicks
/ April 16, 2010@Bristolboy
In the UK there is still a massive shortage of Desires everywhere. If they can’t keep up with demand from smaller markets could they have delayed launching it in the US until they can get some stock built up?
Merago
/ April 16, 2010I’m with Peterdk – the Incredible looks great from the front, but geez! that hideous back design…
ChristianG
/ April 25, 2010Agreed the back design is horrible. But look at the lens! Finally something bigger than a pin head!
Big guy
/ November 18, 2010Dude this droid is the best phone out the Droid X is not as great as people think it is.
Big guy
/ November 18, 2010But does anyone know if this phone can make a hotspot for WIFI
David
/ November 18, 2010I would imagine as it runs froyo, it has built in hotspot tethering! Unless someone knows otherwise.
JIdw
/ April 6, 2011How big is the processor on this?
Jake
/ April 6, 2011How big will the processor be?