HTC reveal the first ever 4G Honeycomb 3.1 tab – Jetstream. Running on Android’s Honeycomb 3.1, Jetstream features a 10.1″ HD display, Snapdragon 1.5 GHz dual core processor and front (1.3 MP) and rear (8 MP) facing cameras and dual LED Flash, giving pictures an extra kick.
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It also comes with MicroSD slot compatible with up to 32 GB and super speedy Jetstream, also supports Adobe Flash Player and boasts enhanced HD video with1080p playback, comes preloaded with HTC Watch, Hub, Friendstream, as well as the usual clout of Android tools.
US carrier AT&T, who revealed all today, are flogging their first ever LTE/ HSPA+ slate for US$699 on a $35, 3GB monthly data plan and throwing in HTC Scribe digital pen, which aids content creation as well as Evernote integration for storing documents in the cloud.
Global carriers are slowly moving to 4G wireless broadband or Long Term Evolution technology, with Telstra kicking off the service in 2012, giving a minimum 12Mbps download and 1Mbps upload service to regional and rural Australia.
The groundbreaking 10.1″ HTC is also one of the first tabs to run the updated Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS and is the first ever show of the HTC Sense user experience on Honeycomb.
Android 3.1 improves on 3.0 with new interactive and resizeable widgets plus improved multi-tasking, browsing, and customisation abilities, features Google Maps 5.0 with 3D-like interaction, 3 million + Google eBooks, “incognito mode” for web browsing internet with no history tracking and Google Talk video chat over Wi Fi.
“HTC Jetstream combines the acclaimed HTC Sense experience with Android Honeycomb to provide an innovative and engaging experience on a 10.1 inch tablet,” said Martin Fichter, acting president, HTC Americas Region.
“Paired with AT&T’s upcoming 4G LTE speed and mobility, HTC Jetstream delivers connectivity for social and entertainment needs alongside productivity and creativity tools in a portable package.”
Jetstream begins flowing in the US from September 4.
