Facebook will next week unveil
its latest push into the mobile world – and industry watchers are convinced the
social network is about to launch a Facebook-branded phone.
Media has been summoned to an
event at Facebook's headquarters in California on 4 April, with teaser
invitations bearing the words "Come See Our New Home on Android".
The world's largest social
networking site is giving no further clues, and the announcement could be
nothing more than a new service or application, but detailed leaks suggest the
company is about to release the fruits of a long-rumoured collaboration with
Taiwanese manufacturer HTC – a smartphone whose software is a customised
version of Google's Android operating system.
While the camera and memory are
reportedly run of the mill – a modest 5 megapixel rear lens for photos, a 1.6
megapixel front facing camera for video calls, and a basic 16 gigabytes of
storage – its software may be unique.
With a similar look to a black iPhone
but boasting a slightly larger 4.3 inch display, the phone is supposedly packed
with Facebook services, with easy access to its instant messaging and Instagram
photography applications, and a home screen displaying the owner's news feed.
For details please visit Guardian.co.uk
No comments:
Post a Comment