Well, I think there is something going on behind the scenes. First we saw the HTC logo on the AT&T Android page, and we know that AT&T is not carrying any Android phone by HTC. Then rumors came out that the HTC Legend has passed the FCC and it has AT&T 3G bands. Then we start thinking that may be the Legend is AT&T’s next Android phone.
Now it looks like AT&T is going backwards. The Folks over at AndroidGuys got a chat transcript from Jim C, In which an AT&T Customer Support Representative claimed AT&T will launch the HTC Hero starting this summer, and there is another device, which is still behind the scenes, is that HTC Legend or Xperia X10?
So now maybe we have good news, but why is AT&T going to launch a old phone like the HTC Hero, there are new phones like the Legend and Desire. But still it’s a good sign that AT&T will be releasing 2 new Android phones this Summer.
Here’s the chat log:
Ingrid: Welcome to AT&T online Sales support. Â How may I assist you with placing your order today?
Jim: Do you carry the HTC Pure new anymore? All I see is refurbished, there isn’t even a page for the new device.
Ingrid: I will be happy to assist.
Ingrid: HTC is coming out with new phones pretty soon.
Jim: Will they be similar to the Pure?
Ingrid: Better since they will have Android technology.
Jim: Wow, that sounds great. Do you know if they will be touchscreen like the Pure, or have a keyboard?
Ingrid: Touch screen.
Jim: When might I expect to be able to get one? I’m looking to buy soon, but I could wait a few weeks
Ingrid: Anytime now or summer.
Jim: Sounds great. Thanks for the heads up. I just did a quick web search, would this happen to be one of the devices? http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/att-htc-pc70110-is-the-android-touch-pro2
Ingrid: The Hero is one of them the second one we do not have official word yet.
Jim: Would it possibly be the Legend or the Desire? I’m a little confused about the Hero, since that’s an older device, the Legend is basically the successor to it. So might they be the Legend and Desire?
Ingrid: Maybe if you type upcoming phones to AT&T you may get additional information.
Jim: So you cannot confirm if either the Legend or Desire are one of these devices?
Ingrid: Not yet since we do not have official Information, we are getting a new iPhone by June.
Jim: Just wondering do you know the date on that?
Ingrid: By the end of June.
Jim: Thanks
Jim: Have a great day
Source: Android Guys
