Facebook phone rumours resurface with new HTC Myst handset

Rumoured Facebook phone from HTC could sport mid-range specs, have dedicated Facebook button.

The long0rumoured Facebook phone may be on the cusp of actually existing after specifications for a new HTC handset, branded 'Myst' were leaked on the Web. The Myst, while manufactured by HTC, is also rumoured to carry the Facebook branding and its Android OS will feature complete integration with the social networking giant.

The blog, Android Guys, reports that the HTC Myst will be run on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and will be powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, an Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM. The Myst will also offer 16GB of internal storage and will feature a 4.3-in 720p HD display. The Myst will have both a front camera and a 5MP rear camera, and will support all modern connectivity standards including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The handset could also feature a dedicated Facebook button that immediately brings up the app.

This isn't the first time that HTC has introduced a phone with a focus on Facebook. In early 2011, HTC launched the ChaCha, an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) handset with a QWERTY keypad and a dedicated Facebook button. Unfortunately, the ChaCha received middling reviews and didn't exactly set the market on fire. Hopefully, the Myst will be a more successful partnership between HTC and Facebook.