Smartphones have geared up to make competition fierce in the mobile phone segment. Taking it even further, Cellular South recently highlighted the Android 2.1 mobile OS software update for HTC Hero advanced touchscreen smartphone. Cellular South users are receiving e-mails and other communications with download instructions for the new Android 2.1 update.
The company claims to be one of the first U.S. carriers to unveil an Android-powered smartphone with the release of the HTC Hero last November. The device has already received a lot of appreciation from its users. It takes full advantage of Cellular South’s advanced 3G high-speed mobile broadband data network.
“We’re excited about this new software update for HTC Hero owners. The update is loaded with a wide array of enhancements, updates and improvements to features and applications that make it an even more powerful and versatile advanced touchscreen smartphone device,” commented Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South.
The update offers lots of exciting features like Google Maps with free voice aided turn-by-turn navigation, the ability to download books straight to the device, pinch to zoom gesture supports gallery and Google Maps, further enhances thumbnail views. The update offers new improved graphical Android Market with access to more than 66,000 apps.
Additionally, the new update supports incorporated Yahoo! Mail account, advanced YouTube video playback and Bluetooth contact transfer. Users can simultaneously log on to multiple Google e-mail accounts. It also provides users with intelligent desk clock screen dimmer and displays the current time while charging. Users can view location-based, full screen, real-time weather animation. Users can capture vibrant images with digital camera enhancements, including auto white balance and auto focus.
“This is the most comprehensive software update for Android smartphones yet and we fully expect users to quickly embrace all of the new features and functionality offered through this upgrade,” added Kevin Hankins.
Battery life is enhanced with power meter and savings features. Users can search the entire phone contents in one place with utmost ease. The update offers voice dialing, voice demands and various preloaded Android and HTC widgets for their users’ convenience. When on an active call the screen highlights the speakerphone and mute buttons. Additionally, users can add, delete and edit words used for messages and typing with the dictionary management. The update includes advanced safe connectivity options for Wi-Fi and VPN. Various updated graphical icons on the screen enhance the functionality of the handset.
The handset is coupled with Cellular South’s Smartphone Unlimited Plan which costs $59.98 per month per line for two line. Users can talk, text, access the mobile web and e-mail without worrying about the time and bills. Cellular South users can download the Android 2.1 update from the official website.