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HTC Magic: Globe brings Google G2 home

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief June 15, 2009 · 1 min read

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Thinking that Globe already has the exclusive rights to carry the iPhone 3G in the Philippines, other networks would grab competing handsets like the Google Android G2 phone (aka HTC Magic).

Today, Globe announced they are officially offering this Android OS-powered phone to their subscribers. Unlike the Google G1, the G2 sheds off the qwerty keyboard for a large full touch screen.

htc magic android

HTC Magic/Google Android G2
Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528 MHz processor
3.2 inches, 320×480 pixels
accelerometer sensor
handwriting recognition
192 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM (expandable via microSD card)
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA, 2 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
3.15 MP autofocus camera (2048×1536 pixels)
built-in GPS
digital compass

The Android G2 is free with Globe’s GPlan or GFlex 7000 plan.

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82 Comments

rae · 11 years ago

i still have dis at home,had it rooted to gingerbread. unfortunately i have damaged the battery :(

Jerry · 14 years ago

unlock htc g2

jerry · 14 years ago

http://unlockcellphonecode.com/code-for-unlocking-htc-mobile-cell-phone

Mobile_Unlocker · 16 years ago

@jhen

Yes, HTC G2 Magic A6161 Unlock by IMEI
available here: http://quezoncity.olx.com.ph/item_page.php?Id=113804560&g=6

jhen · 16 years ago

Hi! just want to inquire if you can unlock HTC Magic newly subscribe from SMART.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

Here’s the press release from Globe’s website: http://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/htc-magic?sid=1h7joret2hmti1256048559732

potpot · 17 years ago

are you sure that Globe will release this? representative from HTC told us that the Magic will be exclusive for SMART.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

Globe made it available from June 1 to June 30, 2009. It’s currently not available on Globe now. Smart started offering it exclusively on July 1 onwards.

harry · 17 years ago

this now available at smart.

for retention,
P800 23,500.00
P1200 19,800.00
P1800 14,800.00
P2500 9,300.00
P3500 2,900.00

still expensive for an android os.

how much is the unlocked unit?

mikedroid · 17 years ago

what a pricey plan 7000? ill stick buying overseas ! bad telcos!

Adrian · 17 years ago

iPhone 3GS vs G2

I go with G2, they must have to put a lot of applications just like what the iphone does. One thing i hate with the iPhone is you cannot do multi-taskin, you need to close you current program to proceed to another one. Unlike with the G2, you can do multitasking just like what the Nokia Cellphones or like the Palm Pre.

Sherwin · 17 years ago

just saw it in HK, 4XXX hkd so thats pretty much about 24t ++. this is the unlocked variant.

Miguel · 17 years ago

How much is it in Greenhills? Unlocked? Or through the local HTC distributor?

Art Samaniego · 17 years ago

So the claim that it is exclusive thru Smart is not correct after all because it is now available via Globe with Plan 7000. Also exclusivity has no more bearing in the local market because it is now available in Greenhills at much lower price.

I have the G1 and I love it except for the looks. I immediately bought the G2 in HK when I saw it and I love it even more :).

elmot · 17 years ago

wow! looks sexy and beautiful. any idea yuga how much is this one?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@jerome – yeah, looks like both are offering.

@tey – the article says they will start by July.

@ede – the HTC Magic can be bought at Globe Business Center since last week. If Smart is getting the exclusive rights, it should take effect by next week or end of month right? I believe by then, Globe will stop offering it.

beadfreak · 17 years ago

‘..Globe announced they are officially offering this Android OS-powered phone to their subscribers.”

it means they are offering it but not exclusive as iPhone :-)

Adrian · 17 years ago

iphone na lang. :)

NetBooks Philippines · 17 years ago

It’s so expensive.

cloud · 17 years ago

maybe Globe is getting it from the grey market :)

Jerome G · 17 years ago

Both telcos have PRs saying they have the HTC Magic! Got it myself too.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@Ede, Thanks for the correction. I got this press release from Globe a while back. I’ll point this out to them.

Ede Virata · 17 years ago

Hi Abe :-) this is Ede Virata, I handle PR for HTC Corporation here in the Philippines. The HTC Magic will be available exclusively under SMART, and will be launched next week. The HTC Magic will be available with Smart Gold postpaid plans.

Both HTC and Smart have confirmed this. The article by David Dizon in ABS-CBNnews.com, published on June 11 2009, is correct.

Tey Aragon · 17 years ago

Hi, Abe — per HTC country manager Mark Sergio, the Magic is exclusively available to SMART. Check here — http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/technology/06/11/09/smart-brings-g2-android-phone-rp

cloud · 17 years ago

@yuga then it’s probably not the Google G2. The telcos can bring in the HTC Magic Android phone but need to have an agreement with Google in order to brand it the G2.

cozzie · 17 years ago

i want a Pre. =(

sylv3rblade · 17 years ago

Now the Pre and the 3G S just need to hit the phil for all those technophiles :D

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@cloud, it comes pre-loaded with Android OS

Paolo Alexis Falcone · 17 years ago

The HTC Magic’s great especially when your company uses Exchange. A fine Exchange client (not a 1.0 Exchange client) for free is a great deal already.

Now if it’s a myTouch/Google ION branded HTC Magic, that Exchange client goes away…

cloud · 17 years ago

Are they launching the Google G2 or the HTC Magic? Even if they’re the same phone there’s a big difference between the two since if it’s the G2, it’s preloaded with Google mobile apps and has official Google branding. Otherwise, it’s just a generic Android phone.