We have been hearing rumors over the last few weeks that HTC was working on some Facebook smartphones, and HTC have just announced two Facebook branded smartphones, the HTC ChaCha and the HTC Salsa.
The HTC ChaCha features a 2.6 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display and a physical QWERTY keyboard, there is also a dedicated Facebook button which allows you to instantly share content on Facebook. This button is designed to make social networking more seamless and integrated into the daily use of the phone. Whether you want to share a photo, update your status, or check in to a location, the Facebook button provides a quick and easy way to do so.
The HTC Salsa features a 3.4 inch touchscreen display and also comes with a dedicated Facebook button for sharing photos, status updates, and other content on Facebook. The larger screen size compared to the ChaCha makes it more suitable for users who prefer touch navigation over a physical keyboard.
Hardware and Performance
Both of these new Facebook smartphones from HTC run on Android Gingerbread 2.4 and feature a new version of HTC’s Sense UI, which offers a more intuitive and customizable user experience. The Sense UI includes features like customizable home screens, widgets, and a variety of themes to personalize the device.
Under the hood, both phones come with a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, plus 512MB of RAM and ROM. While this may not seem like much by today’s standards, it was quite adequate for the time, allowing for smooth operation of most apps and functions. The combination of the processor and RAM ensures that users can multitask efficiently, whether they are browsing the web, using social media, or playing games.
They both feature a 5 megapixel camera on the back and a VGA camera on the front for video chat. The rear camera is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, making it capable of capturing decent photos even in low-light conditions. The front VGA camera, while not high-resolution, is sufficient for video calls and selfies.
Connectivity and Additional Features
In terms of connectivity, there is also GPS, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth 3.0. The inclusion of GPS allows for accurate location tracking and navigation, which can be particularly useful for apps like Google Maps and Facebook check-ins. The WiFi capabilities ensure that users can connect to wireless networks for faster internet access, while Bluetooth 3.0 allows for quick and easy pairing with other devices such as headphones, speakers, and car systems.
HTC has not announced any pricing on the HTC Salsa or the HTC ChaCha, but both models of these new Facebook Smartphones will go on sale in the second quarter of 2011. The pricing is expected to be competitive, making these devices accessible to a wide range of consumers who are looking for a smartphone with strong social media integration.
Have a look at some more photos of both the HTC ChaCha and the HTC Salsa below.
via HTC
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