HTC Status
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HTC Status Overview
The HTC Status is the North American version of the ChaCha, a candybar QWERTY-enabled "Facebook phone". The Status offers deep Facebook integration via its dedicated Facebook share button, making it quicker then ever to post a photo, check-in, or update your...status.
The handset is headed to AT&T in the US and TELUS in Canada and is aimed at those who proritize their social interactions over having the latest and greatest specs. It is a mid-range phone with an 800MHz processor, 2.6-inch touchscreen and dual front and rear cameras.
The Status features HTC Sense on top of its Android OS with addition Facebook integration for ultimate social experience.
HTC Status Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Candybar with Portrait Physical QWERTY Keyboard |
| AKA: | HTC ChaChaCha, HTC ChaCha |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 2011/07/15 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 4.2 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 2.54 x 4.5 x 0.42 inches |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 480x320 |
| Size: | 2.6-inch |
| Type: | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Camera | |
| Video: | Yes |
| Flash: | LED Flash |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 5 MP / 0.3 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes |
| USB: | microUSB |
| Bluetooth: | 3.0, with A2DP and PBAP |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11b/g/n |
| HDMI: | No |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5mm |
| Radio: | ? |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1250 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 2.3 with HTC Sense |
| Internal Memory: | 512MB |
| External Memory: | MicroSD (up to 32GB) |
| RAM: | 512MB |
| Processor: | 800 MHz |
HTC Status Reviews
Phandroid The HTC Status is America’s first phone with a dedicated Facebook button. While the service (allegedly) created by Mark Zuckerberg is without a doubt the most widely used social network in the world, the verdict on a device dedicated to exploiting its name, power and image is still out.
CNET The HTC Status offers stellar hardware and a fantastic Facebook experience, but it's hampered by a tiny landscape-oriented screen.
Engadget The HTC Status ($50 on contract) attempts to succeed where others have failed, and -- if it's any good -- could entice many BlackBerry-toting teens that want a new handheld fixation.
Phone Dog Currently, there are over 750 million active users on Facebook and more than 250 million of those users access Facebook from their mobile device. For you 250+ million users, HTC and AT&T have just the phone for you, the HTC Status, a.k.a. "The Facebook Phone."
Android Central If you're considering the HTC Status and have been waiting for the old Android Central review treatment, check out our review of the HTC ChaCha-- the Status' foreign cousin from across the pond.
Android Guys If Facebook is your thing, you will probably be interested in the HTC Status from AT&T. To start, here is a general overview of the Status.
Droid Dog The Facebook button, which allows for quick sharing and easy access to other FB app features, isn’t the only aspect of the phone geared towards social interaction.
Android Community What I’d bill this phone as is the greatest little keyboard in the West that just so happens to have a Facebook button below it and a display that’s just a little bit too small, but certainly bright and sharp.
Techno Buffalo The HTC Status started life as the HTC ChaCha, and while we may lament the changing of the name at least here in the United States, the new name reflects much more accurately what the phone is about.
PCWorld Seriously addicted to Facebook? The HTC Status, which debuted at Mobile World Congress as the ChaCha, keeps you connected with your family and friends on the world's most popular social network.
Laptop Mag Also known as the Facebook phone, the HTC Status lets you quickly post to your account, but you'll have to put up with a tiny screen.
PCMag The Android-based HTC Status, America's first "Facebook phone," opens up a big social world through too tiny a window.
Phone Arena Have you updated your Facebook status recently? Now you don’t have an excuse with the new HTC Status, which is available from AT&T.
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Bootloader Officially Unlocked for HTC Desire Z, ChaCha, Aria, DROID Incredible, Status, and T-Mobile G2 HTC’s on a roll with their bootloader unlock program as they have added support for six new devices today. Those devices include the HTC Desire Z, ChaCha, Aria, DROID Incredible, Status, and T-Mobile G2. While some of these devices already have community-developed methods it’s always good to see official support from the OEMs. Head to [...]
AT&T Rumored to be Discontinuing the HTC Status A lot of talk of discontinued products in the tech world lately. This time, AT&T is set to close the door on the HTC Status, or so says a supposed inside source of TechCrunch‘s. That source and others of TechCrunch’s has confirmed that AT&T will be pulling the Status from store shelves due to [...]
AT&T’s HTC Status Now Available If you happen to be in the market for a phone with a Facebook button, AT&T wants you to know that their HTC Status is now available. It’s a portrait QWERTY that has HTC Sense (for messengers) and a 2.8 inch portrait-oriented touchscreen. Inside is an 800MHz scorpion processor, 512MB of RAM and comes with [...]
HTC Status Checks-In to Best Buy Mobile Shipments of the HTC Status have just arrived at Best Buy Mobile stores, though the phone won’t officially go on sale for another two days. We’ve already had it in-hand for a few days and provided our initial impressions, but the verdict is out on whether or not the Status is the new mayor of [...]
HTC Status Hands-on and Initial Impressions This little bugger just walked into my house ready to be turned on and used to no end. It’s the HTC Status, AT&T’s version of the ChaCha and their first “Facebook” phone. Ahead of a full review, I wanted to take a quick look and give you guys my impressions upon using it for a [...]
AT&T Launching HTC Status July 17 for $49, Presales Begin Today The HTC Status was made official for AT&T last month, but we now know exactly when our Facebook walls will be invaded by the phone’s one-touch sharing and integrated social networking features. The Status will land on AT&T July 17th for the low introductory price of $49.99 on a new two-year contract. In addition to [...]
LG Thrill 4G and HTC Status Could Be Making Their Way Onto AT&T This Month It wasn’t too long ago AT&T announced both the LG Thrill 4G and HTC Status as part of their summer Android lineup. Only problem was, no solid release dates were given on either smartphone. Well, the guys over at Android Central managed to snag this internal screenshot showing a possible July release on both the [...]
AT&T Announces the HTC Status, Complete with Facebook Page In preparation for its launch later this summer on AT&T (and TELUS in Canada), HTC has gone live with an official Facebook page for their Facebook-ified phone, the HTC Status. You may known the Status by its other name, the HTC ChaCha, and what you get here is essentially the same phone with its dedicated [...]
Live Pictures of HTC Status, Facebook Phone for AT&T The reincarnation of the HTC ChaCha we’ve heard about isn’t quite official, but you can write it in pen now- AT&T will (most likely) launch the HTC Status Facebook Phone and BGR scooped up live pictures to support the claim: This isn’t a true “Facebook Phone” but anythinge emblazoned with that big blue button must [...]
HTC ChaCha Coming to TELUS as HTC Status Last week rumors cropped up that the HTC ChaCha would come to AT&T under the moniker HTC Status, and while we still don’t have confirmation of a US release for the device, it looks like the new name will hold true. Canada’s Telus will be picking up the “Facebook phone” soon, though no official release [...]
How Clever: AT&T’s ChaCha Rumored to be Called the HTC Status AT&T’s carrying the ChaCha, alright, but we didn’t know if they’d be willing to keep that name or go with one of their own. We kind of figured they’d do the latter, and if word from BGR is to be trusted, that name would be the HTC Status. Its Facebook integration is likely what inspired [...]
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