HTC starts testing Gingerbread for Desire smartphone

e14news — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:30:38 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by e14news on 10/7/2021 10:30:38 AM
Wireless communications device firm HTC has begun quality assurance testing for the Gingerbread firmware that has been identified for a roll out on the popular Desire smartphone.

Originally, the Taiwanese handset manufacturer said that it wouldn't bring Gingerbread to the Desire due to hardware restrictions.

In just a few hours, though, HTC backtracked on that decision. In an update to their Facebook page, HTC said: "When we have an update on availability we'll post another announcement. Thanks for your support!"

Meanwhile, it has been suggested that the N9, Nokia's latest smartphone offering, may not be released in the UK.

Industry commentator Chris Martin claimed that Nokia has not identified the UK on its list of countries to check for compatibility.

Mr Martin, writing for the Inquirer, said there are now serious doubts about whether or not the Meego-powered device be made available to UK consumers.

However, Nokia's communications manager, Mark Hindle, neither confirmed nor denied these fears.

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