The HTC Status phone has been recently made available for purchase at AT&T stores across USA for $50 on contract. The handset can be bought for the price with a two-year contract wherein a data plan of minimum $15 is required.
Also known as HTC ChaCha, the highlight of this phone is its Facebook button which lets users experience the social network in a much faster and easier way. The Facebook-focused phone allows sharing of photos, status updates, location and music via the special button. Users can even share chats, sites, check-ins and videos with their friends. A simple press of the Facebook button, enables content to be public and eliminates the task of fumbling through menus.
This QWERTY keypad device, with a special focus on Facebook, runs on an 800MHz processor and has a 2.6-inch touchscreen display. It also features a 1.3MP front-facing camera while the 5MP main camera comes with the auto focus function. The phone is compatible with many universal micro-USB charging options, corded stereo headsets and Bluetooth headsets.
Running on the latest Android version, this device will be available at retail as well as online AT&T stores. These stores will be providing screen protectors and hard-shell and soft-shell exclusive cases from Speck and AGF.
The HTC Status, is scheduled to be available in AT&T’s retail and online stores, while an exclusive mauve edition will be available at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores.