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“Android to all” is the current pitch by mobile phone manufacturer with their latest Android 1.6 device, the HTC Tattoo. This little wonder of a mobile phone is a creation of old school Android veteran HTC. Their experience shows a lot in the design of this mobile device. Instant access buttons for the key features of the Android OS and the Tattoo’s special functions are available for instant access thanks to the hotkeys. The design of the phone itself is very simple, with a cute etched Android logo on the back. Yes, we just love seeing that smiling little Android logo.

HTC and Google

HTC has had a very long lasting relationship with Google in regards to using the Google Android OS. The HTC Sense interface has been developed to complement the Android OS. This level of familiarity with the platform has enabled HTC to develop many good applications for their phones. With the Tattoo, this appears in the form of web integrated applications and a consolidated address book for all message archives and updates.

According to HTC Tattoo reviews, the device focuses mainly on giving its users a personalized mobile phone experience through customizability and by making the device your key gadget for connecting with friends, family and contacts.

Google Applications

Google’s Android functionalities are heavily integrated into the HTC Sense interface. Features such as Google Maps, Google Mail, Google Talk and android Market are all instantly accessible from the Sense menu. In the details released by HTC, all you need to is to get connected to an internet network, and all these features will be instantly available for you to access. This small 3G smart phone is slated to be released pretty soon, with high powered Android devices hitting the market at the end of this year; a small model like the Tattoo might just be the alternative we need.