Android Gingerbread
The HTC Desire S runs Google's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, the latest version of Google's smartphone OS. Gingerbread delivers a more refined user interface with an enhanced keyboard, multi-tasking, increased speed and improved gaming support and multimedia playback. Android also supports Google services including Google Maps, Gmail and Voice Actions as well offering users a huge selection of downloadable Apps from the Android Market.
Powerful 1GHz Processor!
The Desire S features a powerful 1GHz processor allowing for an amazingly fast response time and high-speed multimedia functions. The 1GHz processor also delivers a responsive touchscreen experience and can handle running multiple applications effortlessly.
3.7 inch Touchscreen Display
The HTC Desire S sports a vivid 3.7 inch S-LCD display. The display Desire S boasts deep, natural colours with excellent viewing angles and uses capacitive technology which allows for multi-touch actions such as pinch to zoom in maps and the web browser.
Google Maps Navigation
Turn your Desire S into a powerful Sat Nav device with free voice guided navigation. Google Maps Navigation offers turn by turn voice guided navigation, text and voice search with support for keywords to find local services, satellite and street view and the ability to navigate to friends addresses listed in your contacts. Google Maps will even remember recent destinations and features a wide range of points of interest.
5.0 Megapixel Camera
Including a built in 5.0 megapixel camera with auto focus and an LED Flash. the Desire S takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog or favourite social networking sites.
HD Video Capture
The HTC Desire S can capture video in 720p HD resolution. Let the camera roll and capture all the action in perfect clarity. When you're finished, upload your masterpiece to YouTube or Picasa and share your work with the world! The Desire S also includes a front facing camera for making video calls and more.
Wi-Fi
With Wi-Fi you can use your Galaxy S 2 to connect to a local wireless network (W-LAN) to connect to the internet. This offers a cheap (sometimes free) method of connecting to the net to download emails, files, or check your favourite websites.
A-GPS
A-GPS is a network service that can locate your position to within 100 metres by using a clever technique called triangulation. By sending a signal to three cell masts, A-GPS will work out your location by the location of the cells and your distance from them.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.1 one of the biggest advantages is the increase in speed with lightning quick data transfers between devices. Bluetooth also offers the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.
Music Player
With a built in music player, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.
really easy to use
v nice features
fun!
max volume (for audio like music) could be higher especially for radio (though call volume seems good)