HTC TITAN II - LTE smartphone for the USA

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HTC today revealed the HTC TITAN II, an LTE variant of its big screen Windows Phone device. The device will be available shortly on the AT&T network in the US. The standout feature is, of course, LTE connectivity, which brings support for faster cellular data connections. Other key specifications include a 16 megapixel camera, 4.7" SUPER LCD screen, 16GB of memory, a 1.5GHz processor and 512MB of RAM.

HTC TITAN II

 

Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, said:

"HTC’s history of innovation in 4G technology includes delivering the first 4G-powered devices to each major carrier in the U.S., so it is exciting today to continue that leadership with our first 4G LTE Windows Phone, the HTC TITAN II. This full-featured smartphone combines HTC’s design with AT&T’s high-speed 4G LTE network and Microsoft’s powerful Windows Phone software, giving people more of what they crave."

Key hardware features

  • LTE connectivity
       
  • 4.7 inch Super-LCD screen; 800 x 480 pixels resolution (WVGA); scratch resistant front window made from toughened glass.
      
  • 1.5GHz processor (Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon); 512MB RAM
      
  • 16 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash; F2.2 lens and BSI sensor; HD video capture at 1280 x 720 (720p and 30 frames per second)
      
  • Integrated GPS with location support for GPS, A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID location techniques.
      
  • 3.5mm audio out, SRS enhancement, 5.1 surround sound for video supported
      
  • Gyro sensor, g-sensor, digital compass (magnetometer), proximity sensor and ambient light sensor
      
  • microUSB (USB 2.0) for PC connectivity and charging
      
  • 16GB mass memory ( around 12.5GB available to user)
      
  • 1730 mAh battery
       


Key software features

  • Runs Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)
      
  • HTC Camera additions, including panoramic and burst shot modes.
      
  • HTC Watch - streaming video service that allows you to watch trailers and films (availability varies by market)
      
  • HTC Connected Media - DNLA application allowing you to connect to and stream music, video and photos to DLNA enabled devices (e.g. some TVs, Sony Playstation, Xbox 360 etc.)
      
  • HTC Hub - quick access to news, weather and stock reports
      
  • HTC Locations - share location information with friends
     

Source: HTC press release