HTC Desire Finds Another New Network

The new HTC Desire is the manufacturers own version of the recently launched Nexus One Google phone, this top of the range Android device has now found a third network partner in Orange after launching with both T-Mobile and Vodafone back on February 23rd this year.This means that there are now even more pay monthly tariffs to choose from when trying to match a users usage requirements as well as a number of free gift packages available for those opting for a higher line rental tariff.The HTC Desire offers many of the features found in the Nexus One phone which they manufacture for Google, the 3.7 incg touch screen display, 1 GHz processor and 5.0 mega pixel camera are all present in both models, however the HTC Desire offers a couple of extras which could well sway a consumers choice.Firstly, the Desire supports Flash with no extra downloads or updates required for viewing Fl;ash based websites and applications, the Nexus One as well as previous Android powered mobile phones are still waiting for an Adobe update in order to support Flash.Secondly, the new HTC Desire makes use of the manufacturers own user interface called Sense UI, this will be familiar to many HTC users and makes for a smooth experience whilst navigating the phones menus as well as loading applications and programs.Thirdly, this latest HTC phone uses a new feature called FriendStream to incorporate social networking updates all into one place, rather like the MOTOBlur service offered by Motorola this brings together all of the users friends text, emails and social networking activity into one stream keeping them fully up to date with their friends.One other big difference from the Google Nexus one to the HTC Desire is in the phones main navigation button, although this is unlikely to be used much due to the Android operating system utilising the main touch screen for nearly all of its operation. The Nexus One opts for a physical trackball type button that is prone to wear and tear over time whereas the Desire features the newer optical trackball which acts very much like a normal computer mouse by simply swiping your finger across it.There are a number of phones from other manufacturers ready to take on these two high specification devices, these include the newly released Sony Ericsson X10 which not only offers a larger 4 inch touch screen but also an upgraded camera at 8.1 mega pixels and the same 1 GHz processor. Motorola have their Motorola Milestone handset which opts for a full Qwerty slide out keyboard rather than relying on the on-screen equivalent and Samsung have released their Samsung Galaxy Portal which is again an Android phone but fo those on a budget.