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Just bought this one. But a little bit confuse. How did you set the text message setting to look alike conversation type? Anyone can help?

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  • 2012-05-27 13:30
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I'm getting this for 330.6505 U.S. dollars(Rs. 18,500). Also, as i can see. it is up-gradable to 4.0.3 ice cream sandwich OS. Is it still a bad choice for a man(male)?

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  • 2012-05-26 14:00
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> In reply to 2000.mehta @ 2012-05-10 06:59 from u1Di - click to readdesire s is of replaceable battery type

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  • 2012-05-25 19:37
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> In reply to sfreak @ 2012-05-24 09:46 from dW2j - click to readit's only 1 gigabyte, this memory not for the apps but for the updates of the apps already installed in the device like Google Maps, Facebook, twitter etc...

i use this device from 3 months without any problems of memory

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  • 2012-05-24 18:41
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go for the HTC ICS blog to see the approximate dates for the updates, for Rhyme users the update will be in June:July 2012

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  • 2012-05-24 18:34
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Hello!

I want to buy HTC Rhyme, but I dont know how much of internal memory for installing applications, without low memory problem Rhyme have?

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  • 2012-05-24 09:46
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Will it soon be available in Android 4 and latest version of sense?

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  • 2012-05-22 03:37
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> In reply to Meenal @ 2012-05-11 11:43 from IaRC - click to readyou better go with sensation.
with sensation you'll get:
-bigger screen & bigger resolution
-dual core cpu
-etc

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  • 2012-05-21 18:22
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When exactly will it be upgradable to ICS? thanks in advance for the reply!

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  • 2012-05-21 11:30
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i want to buy the phone, but it should be in PURPLE COLOR. When will this color be launched in India? I am eagerly waiting of it. I LLLOVE THIS PHONE :)

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  • 2012-05-21 05:57
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> In reply to Meenal @ 2012-05-11 11:43 from IaRC - click to readSensational

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  • 2012-05-15 19:25
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I have tried a lot of phones out there over the years, and they get better, with more features, but less likeable - because there is always something to complain about.
Which is why I still love my SE T630, and Nokia 6310 (and even my 8910), nothing to complain about and they still work.
But even I look for something more from a handset these days, but I got stuck on Blackberry for a bit. It gave me fantastic email and text access, great music, and internet (of a fashion), and nothing out there was really showing me anything 'extra'. I dabbled with the iPhone, but way too limited, and I dabbled with Windows (too tied down), and Android... All three were ok, all three had their issues (but at least they weren't symbian - bleurgh), but the handsets had their own limitations.
Android became the best shout - every manufacturer put their own spin on the software and the design, so at least they were interesting through variation, but what was the best?

No idea. So I tried a few... Always dropping back to the Blackberry. Then along came the Desire S from htc.
Fantastic piece of kit. Ticked all the boxes, even some I hadn't thought of. And it looked damn good - and that includes the software. I loved it from day 1, and the BB was forgotten about. Suddenly I was using the internet more, in addition to the features I used on the BB. And the camera - not like me, but so easy, and pretty decent pictures. So I was happy with my choice. But was there anything better?
No. Until the Samsung Galaxy S came out. Okay, so the software wasn't as pleasant to use, but the screen quality was phenomenal (great for watching movies). I made the switch. And I got used to it. Another great piece of kit, but... It lacked soul. It felt like a gadget, a phone. The Desire S had felt more like an extension of me. Something I would never have considered leaving the house without. The Galaxy S was just a phone. A great phone, but just a phone. And to be honest, a bit big for my liking (I want something to fit comfortably in my pocket).

And so along came the htc Rhyme. Know what? First impressions were that the Desire S is the best phone I have ever used, and the Rhyme just wasn't up to the challenge. One of the things I loved in the software was the weather screensaver when I unlocked the screen - and this was different on the latest update. Such a small thing, but disappointing.
Spec wise, there is little to differentiate the two handsets (desire s and rhyme), so it's not really an upgrade as such, but with htc sense the interface is very slick, easy to use, friendly, and good looking.
The Friend Stream is still in place, and is much easier to use than the Facebook App or website (I don't really use it for anything else). It's easy to modify the home page, adding icons, bookmarks, moving them around, changing the background - and I like that it's circular, none of this left to right nonsense.
Everything else is as you'd expect, really, and I use the features I've always used. So what impresses me? Other than the look and feel? Well, I use the internet, every day - it's clear, and works well. The email is surprisingly easy to set up, and I have 4 additional accounts (as well as the gmail), with no issues. Battery life is better than most smart phones I have used (though not as good as the Desire S, it would seem), even when using the book reader. And of course, the main feature on any phone - the alarm clock. Nice to see that it's totally definable with multiple alarms, settings and sounds.
The only thing left to add is the extras - the dock that comes in the box. Unusual but welcome addition, and it looks good too. And the 8GB memory card, which seems to come preloaded with maps to cut down on data usage when using gps. Fantastic addition.
Oh, I should say that the camera takes a damn decent picture, even in low light - and although it's not as good as the Experia S, because of the shortcuts on the home/lock screen, it can go from locked to taking a picture in pretty much the same time as Sony's fast capture. I have looked on the net, but can't see any claims or comparisons to this effect, but I have tested it out, and if there is any difference it is negligible.

Bottom line - if you are looking for a reliable smartphone, easy to use, that doesn't scrimp on features and doesn't break the bank, you really can't do any better.



p.s. I have to admit, I actually really like the new weather screensaver now - it grew on me.

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  • 2012-05-11 18:16
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hey guys, i am confused...please suggest me which phone should i go for: HTC Rhyme or HTC Sensation?

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  • 2012-05-11 11:43
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> In reply to nisha @ 2012-05-10 06:00 from 7xSi - click to readIkr I can't wait to get mine!!!!

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  • 2012-05-11 01:39
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> In reply to 2000.mehta @ 2012-05-10 06:59 from u1Di - click to readit's mean that u can't remove ur battery and set it again by urself

same specs are One V and Desire S and all of them have the same feature (Non-user-replaceable battery).

so if u need accessories go for Rhyme (Dock Station - headphone - USB cable - charger - Charm)
if u want using the new phone (One V) with Ice cream Sandwich and Sense 4.0 so go for it
if u need a phone with the same specs with lower price go for Desire S

be aware that Rhyme and Desire S will be Updated with ICS and Sense "3.6"

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  • 2012-05-10 21:20
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hello friends, i am thinking to buy htc rhyme because of its feature's. i came to know its battery is Non-user-replaceable battery.can i know what does that mean and is there any other phone who has same feature and replaceable battery...??

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  • 2012-05-10 06:59
  • u1Di
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> In reply to Brazen @ 2012-04-23 11:45 from uw@v - click to readJust ordered mine early today , im sooo ready to get it already "Anxious" :))))

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  • 2012-05-10 06:00
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> In reply to Ahmed-Egypt @ 2012-05-07 13:31 from Nth3 - click to readYes bro but in India the dock is not available with the device. Here we just get the handsfree, charger and the device in the box, and that too only a single colour is available to us. so i didn't mention about accessories.

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  • 2012-05-10 05:20
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> In reply to Anoooos @ 2012-05-07 20:57 from uvqN - click to readcorning gorilla glass is so famous now becoz it's the first company made the scratch resistant glass, but now there are many companies made a scratch and damage resistant glass and HTC deal with the best of them.

so the result is that the glass of the Rhyme is not Gorilla but be sure that is a Scratch and Damage resistant

in the end all the screens will be scratched even those made of Corning Gorilla like the SGSII and HTC one X

the advantage of the glass is to make ur screen without scratches for longer time

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  • 2012-05-09 15:09
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Is that rhyme comes with Corning Gorilla Glass display or not ?

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  • 2012-05-07 20:57
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