HTC Aria Subscribing to a news channel by entering a URL, Setting update frequency for stories

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Subscribing to a news channel by entering a URL

1.Press HOME, and then tap > News.

2.On the Subscriptions tab, tap Add feeds > Add from URL.

3.Enter the complete URL for the RSS feed, and then tap Done.

Setting update frequency for stories

Set News to automatically check for updates for the channels that you are subscribed to.

1.Press HOME, and then tap > News.

2.While on the Subscription tab, press MENU, and then tap More > Settings > Check frequency.

3.Tap the time you want.

To manually check for updates, on the Subscription tab, press MENU, and then tap Refresh.

Reading a story

1.Press HOME, and then tap > News.

2.On the Subscriptions tab, tap a channel whose stories you want to read.

3.Scroll through the list of stories, and then tap a story to read it.

4.While reading a story, you can tap:

and to go to the previous or next story in the channel.

to go back to the stories list.

to share the story via a message (link to the story only) or email.

to delete the story from the stories list.

5.If you want to read the whole story, tap Read full article. This opens the story in the web browser. See “Using your phone’s web browser” in the Internet chapter to learn how to navigate the web page.

Starring a story

Star your favorite stories to make it easy to come back to them.

1.Press HOME, and then tap > News.

2.On the Subscriptions tab, tap the channel where the story you want to star is located.

3.Do one of the following:

Locate the story, and then tap  .

Tap the story you want to star to open it, and then tap near the top-right corner of the screen.

You can remove the star from an story by tapping .

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HTC Aria manual Subscribing to a news channel by entering a URL, Setting update frequency for stories, Reading a story

Aria specifications

The HTC Aria, released in June 2010, was a compact smartphone that marked HTC's entry into the mid-range Android market. Its sleek design and feature set made it an appealing choice for users looking for a balance between functionality and portability.

One of the standout features of the HTC Aria was its 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display, which offered a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Though not groundbreaking by today’s standards, the screen provided vibrant colors and reasonable responsiveness for its time, enhancing the overall user experience. The Aria’s design was characterized by its lightweight and compact form, making it easy to hold and operate with one hand.

Under the hood, the Aria was powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor running at 600 MHz, paired with 384 MB of RAM. This setup allowed for smooth navigation through Android 2.1 Eclair, the operating system it initially shipped with. HTC's Sense UI overlay provided a visually appealing and user-friendly interface, adding widgets and customizable home screens that enhanced user interaction.

The device featured a 5-megapixel rear camera capable of capturing decent photos, a notable inclusion for a smartphone at its price point. It lacked a front-facing camera, which was not uncommon at the time, but the rear camera did support features like autofocus and LED flash.

In terms of connectivity, the HTC Aria supported 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.1, ensuring users could easily access the internet and connect to other devices. The inclusion of GPS further enriched the user experience, allowing for improved navigation and location-based services.

With a modest internal storage of 512 MB, the Aria also supported microSD cards, enabling users to expand their storage capacity significantly. The device came with a 1200 mAh battery, which provided a reasonable battery life, balancing performance and longevity for daily use.

Overall, the HTC Aria served as a bridge for users entering the smartphone world. Its blend of practical features, a customizable interface, and a compact design made it a solid choice for those seeking a user-friendly Android device without the complexity or expense of high-end smartphones.