The usually very reliable UK business site City AM is claiming that HTC is teaming up with Facebook to create the mythical “Facebook Phone” that’s been rumoured to be in construction for quite some time.
City AM’s source says the two HTC Facebook phones will be based around the Android OS, only heavily customised in both their physical appearance and software to match the Facebook branding. The end result will be a phone that pushes your Facebook status message directly to the Home screen, with support for Facebook voice calls and messaging built-in.
Here’s a photo of the Android Facebook app running on our HTC Desire. It’s the best and most appropriate illustration we could think of:
City AM makes a bit of an error in its report by calling HTC the “Korean manufacturer” but that aside we have no reason not to believe this one. Link via SlashGear.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
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/ January 28, 2011Personally, I wouldn’t buy a Facebook phone but I would be interested to see how it would work because as far as I’m concerned, Facebook sucks on all mobile platforms. Yes….. iOS included.