The folks over at HTC have quietly released its Kernel Source Code for its Android Hero, which could lead to custom ROMs and more development for the device.
You can download it from HTC at their developer site here.
Source: Slashgear
We just received a tip that US carrier Cellular South will be releasing the HTC Hero Android phone. It will be available on November 15th for only $99 with a 2-year contract!
The will also be offering a new smartphone plan upon its release:
Smartphone Unlimited (Unlimited Voice, TXT, Data) – $79.99/mo + Add a 2nd Smartphone for half-off ($40). This means you can have 2 unlimited everything smartphone lines for $120/mo, which is a great deal.
Source: LeakDroid (Thanks Ian)
It appears as though Sprint’s exclusive HTC Hero won’t last very long. The people over at PhoneArena have been tipped that the HTC Hero will be coming to At&t in early 2010. Some people have said the carrier isn’t jumping on Android because they felt it would compete with the iPhone. There were no specific dates given, but if this is true, it will be At&t’s first Android phone.
Source: IntoMobile
Update 9/3/09 6:00pm CST: Sprint chinless Hero Video Here
Update 9/3/09 10:00am CST: Sprint has published a Press Release Here
Update 9/3/09 8:30am CST: Sprint has officially announced the Hero will be released on October 11th for $179 with a $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year Simply Everything plan (sorry SERO users). Source: CNET
We were all are waiting for an android based device to hit Sprint. And then we heard of the Hero. People who wanted Android knew that their dream came true. But the form factor of the European version had a “Chin”. The area below the screen with the trackball and buttons juts out sharply.
Not to worry, Sprint has once again saved our Hero.
