MWC 09: Vodafone reveals its first Android-powered mobile, the HTC Magic

Andrew Williams

Vodafone's first Android-powered handset, the Magic, formerly known as the G2 has been unveiled

Published on Feb 17, 2009

HTC has revealed its Magic handset, which will be Vodafone's first Android-powered mobile. It was formerly known as the Vodafone G2, and it'll be a Vodafone exclusive across several key European markets including the UK.

The handset features a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen. A tablet style device, it uses a trackball and navigational buttons for basic navigation alongside the screen itself.

It'll include a variety of email capabilties built-in as standard, including Google Mail, POP3 and IMAP. Predictably, it will also come with a host of Google-related applications installed, including Google Maps, Google Search and Google Talk. Thanks to the Android Market though, you'll soon be able to customise your app roster as you see fit.

A Vodafone spokesperson stressed the importance of bringing users an "unbeatable mobile internet experience" when talking about the HTC Magic, so we're fairly safe in assuming the device will come with WiFi and HSPA capabilities. It will only be available in white in the UK.