Contents

 

Social

84

Facebook for HTC Sense

84

Using the Facebook application

84

Adding the Facebook widget

85

Twittering on your phone

86

Peep screen

86

Sending a tweet

86

Searching for Twitter users to follow

87

Sending a direct message

87

Setting Peep options

87

Adding the Twitter widget

88

Using Friend Stream

89

Friend Stream screen

89

Updating your status

90

Adding the Friend Stream widget

90

Chatting in Google Talk

91

Signing in to Google Talk

91

Chatting with friends

91

Changing your online status and picture

92

Managing your Friends list

93

Changing Google Talk settings

94

Email

96

Using Gmail/Google Mail

96

Viewing your Gmail/Google Mail inbox

96

Reading your messages

97

Sending a message

99

Managing conversations and messages

100

Changing Gmail/Google Mail settings

101

Mail

103

Adding a POP3/IMAP email account

103

Viewing your email inbox

103

Exchange ActiveSync email

105

Composing and sending an email message

106

Viewing and replying to an email message

107

Editing email account settings

107

Deleting an email account

107

Adding the Mail widget

107

Calendar

108

About Calendar

108

Creating a calendar event

108

Inviting guests to your event (Google Account only)

109

Sending a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only)

109

Changing calendar views

110

Month view

110

Day and Agenda views

110

Week view

111

Viewing, editing or deleting an event

112

Viewing and editing an event

112

Deleting an event

112

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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.