HTC’s cool new One A9 phone gives you Android 6.0 Marshmallow, no waiting involved

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http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/4yDfAse4yA9Q7.LCSE9lag--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/digital_trends_973/5cdb2351258bfc53bb7255b072a312e2 (http://news.yahoo.com/htc-cool-one-a9-phone-163131669.html)HTC doesn’t want you to wait long for the joy of Android 6.0 Marshmallow on a smartphone, and has revealed the One A9, a long-rumored new device that combines the latest version of Google’s OS with a striking (but familiar) design. Here’s what you need to know about the thin, high performance new phone from HTC. It’s the first phone outside of the Nexus range to be officially announced with Android 6.0 Marshmallow as standard, and while it’s the basis of the One A9’s OS, it’s still covered with HTC Sense. That doesn’t mean the phone misses out on Android Pay, which is ready to use on the phone thanks to a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. Related: Want some HTC Style on a lower budget? Take a look at the latest HTC Desire phones here The 5-inch screen is typically restrained, in terms of size, for HTC. The 1080p resolution should make it look pin sharp, while the Gorilla Glass 4 covering will keep it safe. It’s surrounded by a metal body that’s reminiscent of the iPhone 6, right down to the 2.5D glass curve and antenna breaks running across the rear of the shell. It’s thin at 7.2mm and light at 143 grams. A new Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor is HTC’s choice to power the One A9, and although it’s not the range topping 810 chip, still runs at 1.5GHz and comes with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM. HTC will produce the 3GB version with 32GB of internal memory, and the 2GB model with 16GB, although each will be sold in different regions around the world. The camera is the same across all models, with a 13-megapixel sensor on the back, and an UltraPixel camera for selfies above the screen. Photo features include optical image stabilization and a Pro mode with RAW support, plus the HTC Zoe and Hyperlapse editing tools. The spec list continues with HTC BoomSound speakers and Dolby Audio, plus 4G LTE connectivity, Bluetooth 4.1, a MicroSD card slot, and a 2150mA battery with Quick Charge 2.0. There are five color options — obsidian, deep garnet, sea coral, and turquoise blue, and a U.S exclusive topaz gold version. The One A9 will cost $400 for an unlocked, SIM-free model, and-HTC will put the phone up for pre-order on October 20 through its own website, with deliveries beginning in November. It’s a GSM phone, so it’ll work with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint in North America. A software update will add voice, data, and messaging compatibility with Verizon’s LTE network, provided you have a previously activated SIM, so the choice is extensive for buyers. We’re waiting for confirmation of which networks will sell the One A9, and for how much. We’ll keep you updated right here.



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