Google's new Android Store currently counts only one smartphone, the Nexus One. However, Google has promised that more phones will be offered soon, and one of the first will likely be the HTC Legend. Potential buyers will likely be able to get the HTC Legend unlocked, or tied to a Vodafone subscription.
At the introduction of Google's Android Store, it was unclear whether the company would offer "Google phones" only. Later on, the company explained that they were planning on selling other Android phones too, as long as they brought something unique to the table.
We guess the HTC Legend is as unique as an Android phone can get, as it offers an improved HTC Sense experience with lots of new Web apps as well as the pinch-to-zoom gesture. What really sets the HTC Legend apart though is its unique unibody design, created by some of the best product designers out there.
When HTC unveiled the HTC Legend, the company said that there were no plans to offer it in the U.S. That basically means that Google will likely primarily ship the HTC Legend to European and Asian customers. We assume Google won't deny Americans to buy it, though the HTC Legend's lack of U.S. 3G support might make people think twice.
According to HTC, the HTC Legend should be available in Europe in April 2010 through Vodafone and in the direct sales channel. It will roll out to other parts of the world including Asia shortly after. All in all, we think it's just a matter of time before the direct sales channel includes Google's Android Store, as the HTC Legend certainly seems to meet Google's criterias.
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