Just a quick update on the Android experience… The HTC one V that I bought has proved to be a pretty good handset, apart from one fundamental flaw that I’ve decided that I just can’t live with. When using a headset (either the one supplied, or any of the others I’ve tried), there is a persistent and annoying hiss / interference noise whenever sound is being played. It sounds like interference / crosstalk from the processor – and it stops when the DAC powers off. This includes notification sounds, calls, and worst of all (for me) when listening to music. For a handset that makes much of it’s audio credentials (with ‘beats audio’) that’s simply not acceptable. In the light of this, I’m sending it back for a refund. Amazon have been completely fine with this. HTC are reluctant to admit that there’s a problem. Continue reading Unhappy release… →