| Manufacturer | HTC |
|---|---|
| Type | Candybar smartphone |
| Release date | April 27, 2009 (Spain) May 2009 (Taiwan) June 2, 2009 (Canada) June 2009 (Singapore, Hong Kong, the Netherlands) July 28, 2009 (United States) |
| Operating system | Android 1.6 |
| Power | 3.7 V 1340 mAh Internal rechargeable removable lithium-ion battery |
| CPU | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 processor (PV32B) or 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A ARM11 processor (PVT32A) |
| Storage capacity | Flash memory: 512 MB microSD slot: supports up to 16 GB |
| Memory | 192/288 MB RAM 512 MB ROM |
| Display | 320 x 480 px, 3.2 in (81 mm), HVGA, 65,536 color LCD at 180 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Input | Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display, volume controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer |
| Camera | 3.2 megapixel with auto focus |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, ExtUSB, A-GPS Quad band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE Tri band UMTS 900 1700 2100 MHz HSDPA/HSUPA (US/Europe) (7.2/2 Mbit/s) |
| Dimensions | 113 mm (4.4 in) (h) 55 mm (2.2 in) (w) 13.65 mm (0.537 in) (d) |
| Weight | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
| Predecessor | HTC Dream |
| Successor | HTC Hero |
The HTC Magic/Sapphire (known as the T-Mobile myTouch 3G in the US, the Rogers HTC Magic in Canada and the docomo HT-03A in Japan) is a smartphone designed by HTC. It is the second handset by HTC that uses the Android operating system (the first being the HTC Dream). It was unveiled by Vodafone on 17 February 2009 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona,[1] and went on sale in Spain on 27 April,[2] in the UK and Taiwan in May 2009,[3] and in Singapore, Hong Kong and The Netherlands in June 2009.[4] It will become more widely available to customers Germany (Vodafone), France (SFR), Philippines (SMART Communications), India (Airtel) and non-exclusively in Italy and Sweden, with more countries to follow.[5]
The device was released in Canada by Rogers Wireless on 2 June 2009.[6][7] but as of Friday December 18th 2009, HTC and Rogers Wireless have both stated that they will not support Non-Google branded HTC Magic and HTC Dream phones past Android Version 1.5 HTC changed the content of it's website to reflect this (Magic),(Dream) and Rogers Wireless notified the Android community by a post in AndroidForums.
Preorders for the smartphone in the United States through T-Mobile began on July 8, 2009.[8] T-Mobile officially released on August 5, 2009.[9] In Russia, there was information that it will be available[10] via Russian HTC official online store for about 770 USD,[11] but soon HTC announced that it decided to sell another Android-powered device instead of HTC Magic.[12] According to media reports May 2009 the phone will be available in the Scandinavian countries "soon", without giving any date.[13]
Vodafone has exclusive rights to sell the HTC Magic, but only in the markets they service.
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Software
The HTC Magic runs the Android Operating System and comes pre-installed with a Webkit based browser. Other pre-installed software enable access to various Google services, including Gmail, Google search, Google Maps, Google Talk and YouTube.[5]
Like the HTC Dream, the Android Market application, which allows users to download new software applications from third-party developers, as well as providing publicly-viewable ratings and comments, is also included with the device.[14] Indian versions of HTC Magic do not have Google apps and Android Market access.[15][16]
There also are several non-official versions of Android released for the Magic, such as the CyanogenMod firmware, which offers enhanced performance and additional features.[17]
Google Maps
The Google Maps application supports map, satellite, traffic, and street view. Street View uses the accelerometer and digital compass to align the view on the screen with the actual orientation of the phone. It also comes with Google latitude, a location based service that allows friends who also have Google maps to view your locale, add status updates, chat, etc. Google maps has recently been updated to provide a more robust search experience. Searching for a business would bring up the usual search criteria, as well as ratings, reviews, and if applicable, the website to the business. Another addition to the update includes the ability to receive routes for different methods of transportation including walking, and public transit. This update can be found in the Android market. As of November 2009, Google Maps offers free Google Maps Navigation for Android phones running with Android 1.6 or higher.
Location information
The HTC Magic offers two different sources of location information for applications such as Google Maps: a GPS receiver built-in to the chipset, and radio-tower location based on a database of mobile phone tower locations. In addition, the Magic includes a digital compass; it allows one to turn the phone showing the local map to orient it correctly (the map is not turned on the screen, North is always up).
Hardware
- There exist two different versions of the HTC Magic/Sapphire, an HTC version (PVT32A) with a Qualcomm MSM7200A ARM11 processor, 288 MB RAM, and HTC software additions such as Exchange support, PDF Viewer, and QuickOffice, and a Google version (PVT32B) with a Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 processor, 192MB RAM and "Google" branding. Because the hardware in each is slightly different, they require different boot images and wireless lan kernel modules.
- The HTC Magic lacks a headphone jack. Headphones require a special adapter.
- The HTC Magic only contains profiles for hands-free devices like car kits, and wireless stereo earphones. The HTC Magic does not support phone-phone or phone-PC connectivity out of the box,[18] although this is present in the kernel but disabled. Unofficial firmwares such as CyanogenMod have enabled Bluetooth OBEX.[19]
- This phone has a hearing aid compatibility rating of M4.[20]
- At 1.55 W/kg, the HTC Magic produces one of the highest levels of cell phone radiation specific absorption rate amongst commercially available mobile phones.[21]
See also
References
HTC Android Series Mobiles released in 2009[22]
- ^ "Second 'Google phone' is unveiled". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7894516.stm. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- ^ "Vodafone HTC Magic con Google". http://tienda.vodafone.es/ofertas/htc_magic/. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ^ "全球首款中文化介面Android平台手機 「HTC Magic」在台搶先上市" (in Chinese (Traditional)). http://www.htc.com/tw/press.aspx?id=93950&lang=1028. Retrieved 7-5-2009.
- ^ "HTC Unveils First Traditional Chinese-language Android-Powered Device HTC Magic". http://www.htc.com/hk-en/press.aspx?id=99232&lang=1033. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ a b "Vodafone and HTC unveil Android-powered HTC Magic". http://www.htc.com/www/press.aspx?id=85048. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- ^ http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless-text/featuredphones?content3=a
- ^ "Rogers Confirms Google Android Phone for June 2 | Mobile Magazine". Mobilemag.com. 2009-05-08. http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/340/C17250/. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ Segan, Sascha (1994-12-01). "HTC Magic Coming to Canada Before U.S. - News and Analysis by PC Magazine". Pcmag.com. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2346695,00.asp. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ "T-Mobile myTouch 3G Coming August 5th | Android and Me". Techblips.dailyradar.com. http://techblips.dailyradar.com/story/t_mobile_mytouch_3g_coming_august_5th_android_and_me/. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ HTC Magic будет продаваться в России, уже доступны предварительные заказы (in Russian)
- ^ HTC official Russian online store (in Russian)
- ^ HTC Magic не приедет (in Russian)
- ^ ""HTC-magi til Norge"" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. 2009-05-13. http://www.aftenposten.no/forbruker/digital/nyheter/mobil/article3074059.ece.
- ^ "The T-Mobile myTouch 3G™ – 100% You | Official Site". T-mobilemytouch.com. http://www.t-mobilemytouch.com/. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ Indian version of HTC Magic lacks Google apps and Market access.
- ^ HTC Magic (Indian version) - expectations and facts
- ^ "Chanelog for Cyanogen ROM's". http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Change_log. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ "What can my phone use bluetooth for?". http://www.htc.com/www/faqs.aspx?p_id=267&cat=264&id=108362. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
- ^ "Changelog on wiki.CyanogenMod". http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Change_log#v4.2.3. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ "HTC Magic / myTouch 3G - PhoneNews.com Phone Encyclopedia Wiki". http://www.phonenews.com/phones/index.php/HTC_Magic_/_MyTouch_3G. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ "| Environmental Working Group". Ewg.org. http://www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Safer-Phone?&allavailable=1&order=sar. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ HTC Android Series Mobiles released in 2009, HTC Top Story - Techno-Entertainment blog.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: HTC Magic |
- T-Mobile myTouch Applications
- HTC Magic Product Overview
- HTC News and Updates
- T-Mobile myTouch Updates
- CyanogenMod wiki
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