On 14 June 2011, SingTel and HTC Corporation announced that SingTel customer will be the first in Asia to experience the HTC ChaCha, the first smartphone to feature a dedicated Facebook button for one-touch access to the key functions of Facebook.
HTC ChaCha at a glance:
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Processor |
800 MHz |
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Operating System |
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense |
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Memory |
ROM: 512 MB ; RAM 512 MB |
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Dimensions |
114.4mm x 64.6 mm x 10.7 mm (L x W x T) |
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Weight |
124 g (with battery) |
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Display |
2.6 inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution |
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Camera |
5.0 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash VGA front camera |
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Expansion Slot |
microSD that supports up to 32 GB |
Deep integration with Facebook:
The dedicated Facebook button on bottom right of the HTC ChaCha will allow users to update their status, upload photos, share websites etc with a single press. Facebook messages and conversations are integrated within the phone and appear within text messages and email inbox alongside regular conversations. When a phone call is made, the dialer screen displays friends’ latest statuses and photos, and even indicates if their birthday is approaching soon. The same updates are also displayed when calls are received from Facebook friends.
Physical features:
HTC ChaCha feels very sturdy and yet is wonderfully light. HTC ChaCha’s has a slightly curved profile which makes it rest well in the user’s palm. The physical QWERTY keyboard has keys that are well-spaced such that it is easy and comfortable to type. Furthermore, the responsive touch screen gives additional functionality so that users can fully enjoy Android (yes, you can play Angry Birds on HTC ChaCha).
Availability:
The HTC ChaCha is available in Modern White, Phantom Black and Amethyst Purple exclusively from Singtel for $0 with 3G Flexi AMPed plans and selected iPlans. Customers will be able to order the HTC ChaCha from 14 June onwards via www.singtelshop.com/htcchacha and collect it from 18 June onwards.
Find out more about the HTC ChaCha on Facebook and HTC ChaCha’s product page.