T-Mobile Announces HTC Sensation 4G Coming Soon

T-Mobile and HTC Jointly Announce the HTC Awareness 4G "Superphone", Dual Core, Dual Camera, 2 Duals = 4G!

Pyramid Ability is here! At to the lowest degree the much-discussed and long-awaited HTC Pyramid has been announced, and T-Mobile volition be offer information technology as the HTC Sensation 4G. Announced in London today as the HTC Awareness, the T-Mobile version will characteristic HSPA+ connectivity with download speeds upwardly to 14.iv Mbps. And the nice thing about T-Mobile is what they telephone call 4G (allow'south non get into whether HSPA+ is actually 4G just now) actually delivers on the faster upload speeds, different some other American GSM carrier nosotros know with two Ts in its proper noun.

Despite the hype in the printing release calling this smartphone a "Multimedia Superphone," this really is an impressive listing of specs. You can run into a longer list in our article announcing the HTC Sensation, but here'south the juicy bits:

HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile: The Specs Highlights

Android Os 2.3.iii (Gingerbread)
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 one.ii GHz dual core processor
four.3 inch qHD display (960 x 540)
Rear-facing 8 MP camera that can shoot 1080p video
Front end-facing VGA photographic camera for video conversation
New HTC Sense UI featuring customizable lockscreen
New HTC Watch service allowing streaming movies to this phone and other HTC devices

Here's a T-Mobile promotion of the Sensation 4G.

HTC Sensation 4G: T-Mobile Promotional Video

There's quite a scrap more, of course. What do you lot think? Does this look similar a phone you'd desire to trade up to, or switch carriers to have? Is HTC overreaching by calling this a "Superphone"? Striking us in the comments with your thoughts on the HTC Awareness 4G!

Full HTC press release follows, and so nosotros have T-Mobile's announcement below it:

HTC Unveils Multimedia Superphone, The HTC Sensationâ„¢ 4G

HTC brings one of its well-nigh advanced smartphones always to the The states exclusively to T-Mobile customers

BELLEVUE, Wash. – April 12, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today introduced the HTC Sensation 4G, a smartphone that shines a spotlight on amusement with HTC's new HTC Watchâ„¢ video service. Crafted with premium design elements, the HTC Sensation 4G features the company's latest customer-focused HTC Senseâ„¢ experience that puts people at the centre by making their smartphones piece of work in a more simple and natural way. The HTC Awareness 4G will be available in the US exclusively from T-Mobile United states of america beginning this summer.

"Consumers accept apace transformed smartphones into consumer lifestyle hubs that are pocket-sized entertainment centers that enable people to take their favorite multimedia content with them wherever they go. The new HTC Spotter service makes it fun and easy for people to access premium movies and TV shows while on the become," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "The HTC Sensation 4G combines this neat multimedia experience within the latest HTC Sense experience in a premium device that delivers a powerful and unprecedented smartphone to our customers."

"The HTC Awareness 4G delivers the ultimate in speed and amusement on America'due south Largest 4G network," said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing for T-Mobile USA. "With a lightning-fast dual core processor and 4G speeds, customers will experience the divergence when accessing rich media and content on the HTC Sensation 4G'south beautiful qHD brandish. Nosotros look forward to adding the HTC Awareness 4G to our industry-leading lineup of 4G smartphones."

Premium Design and Materials

Tapping into HTC's trademark blueprint language, the HTC Sensation 4G's premium await and feel is enhanced by its rounded edges, aluminum unibody structure and the touch screen surface is protected by a contoured screen that feels more natural equally a finger is glided across information technology. The 4.iii-inch qHD brandish delivers high-resolution widescreen viewing and gives the HTC Sensation 4G slender proportions that feel natural in a person's mitt. At the centre of the HTC Sensation 4G beats a powerful, 1.2-gigahertz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragonâ„¢ processor, which enables gorgeous graphics and all-effectually fast operation.

HTC Sense

Complementing the HTC Awareness 4G'south premium design is the latest HTC Sense experience that boasts a host of new features and enhancements, helping people to have more than fun and get more than washed. For instance, HTC Sense introduces a customizable active lockscreen experience that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the almost important data and content, such as social updates, photos, conditions or stock updates that are viewed past just waking upwards the brandish. In addition, the new active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets people quickly jump to the near used features, like making a phone telephone call, sending an email, taking a picture or annihilation else with the aforementioned quick gesture usually used to unlock the phone. For instance, the photographic camera can be launched correct from the lock screen with a single motion, saving precious seconds when y'all're trying to capture the action. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense wait ameliorate than always and, by continuing to focus on all of the aspects, both big and pocket-sized, that brand HTC Sense special, HTC introduces a more than cinematic and immersive weather feel with stunning imagery and aural atmospheric condition effects.

HTC Sense besides makes it easy to have fun by enabling people to capture and share special moments. The HTC Sensation 4G's viii-megapixel camera doesn't only shoot gorgeous photos but, with the new instant capture feature, lets people capture the moments they want without worrying about missing or keeping upward with the action. The HTC Awareness 4G also shoots full Hard disk video in 1080p resolution, with full stereo sound, at upwardly to 30 frames a 2d, giving yous smooth video that is meliorate than many other phones. With the new Video Trimmer tool, people can ingather their clips to the perfect size for easy sharing with friends and family.

HTC Watch

The HTC Sensation 4G is a smartphone that is built from the ground up for a sophisticated, evolved multimedia experience. The 4.3″ widescreen display means that users can watch movies similar they were meant to be seen – in their full cinematic glory, with no cropping or letterboxing. The HTC Sensation 4G is likewise the first smartphone to feature HTC Watch – an application and service that puts an unabridged library of the latest, premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging manner. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to stop downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and if purchased, lets you sentinel them on upwards to five unlike HTC devices.

Here's the T-Mobile release:

HTC Awareness 4G: T-Mobile Unveils Its Well-nigh Powerful Handset

HTC today appear its next T-Mobile exclusive phone, the HTC Sensation 4G. Coming this Summer, the HTC Sensation 4G volition be T-Mobile'due south well-nigh powerful handset.

You don't like to wait forever for content to load and at present you don't have to. With a i.2 Ghz dual core Snapdragon 2 processor running on America'south Largest 4G Network, the HTC Awareness 4G delivers all the entertainment y'all can handle. Web pages delivered in the snap of a finger. Spotter videos now, not in five minutes. Video games outside in the lord's day? No problem with T-Mobile's largest, well-nigh high resolution screen, a iv.3″ qHD touch screen (540×960 pixels).

HTC Innovation

HTC devices have become synonymous with innovation. The HTC Sensation 4G builds upon that reputation with the introduction of a new version of HTC Sense, technology that enhances the user experience, and a new premium pattern.

HTC Sense

The latest HTC Sense experience boasts a host of new features and enhancements, helping people to take more than fun and get more than done. New experiences include:

A customizable agile lockscreen experience that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the almost of import data and content. Social updates, photos, weather condition or stock updates can be viewed by just waking upwardly the display.

Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets brand HTC Sense wait meliorate than ever.

A more than cinematic and immersive weather condition feel with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.

HTC Sense also makes it easy to have fun by enabling people to capture and share special moments. The HTC Sensation 4G's 8-megapixel camera doesn't just shoot gorgeous photos only, with the new instant capture feature, let's people capture the moments they want without worrying about missing or keeping up with the action. The HTC Sensation 4G besides shoots full HD video in 1080p resolution, with full stereo sound, at upwards to xxx frames a 2nd, giving the user smooth video that is meliorate than many other phones. With the new Video Trimmer tool, people can crop their clips to the perfect size for easy sharing with friends and family.

Premium Pattern and Materials

Tapping into HTC's trademark blueprint, the HTC Sensation 4G's premium wait and feel is enhanced past its rounded edges, aluminum unibody construction and the bear upon screen surface protected by a contoured screen that feels more than natural as a finger is glided beyond information technology. The 4.3-inch qHD display delivers high-resolution widescreen viewing and gives the HTC Awareness 4G slender proportions that experience natural in a person's hand.

Keep an eye out for additional information nearly the HTC Sensation 4G to be announced over the coming months.