HTC Hero getting Android 2.0

The HTC Hero will be getting a ROM update for Android 2.0, codenamed Eclair, but a time scale has not been given.

The announcement came directly from HTC as well as being spread via its official Twitter account:

“Yes, we are working on an Eclair update for the HTC Hero. Because Eclair is a significantly enhanced release, it will require some time to update Sense for this new version of the Android OS. Please be patient while we work to provide you with a tightly integrated experience like the one you are already enjoying on your Hero.”

Carrier-specific versions of the Hero will also qualify for the update, although the time scale for each will vary according to the networks and their co-operation with HTC. There's no info on whether other Android HTC handsets will get the same treatment though.