HTC has announced the launch of Merge, their first global CDMA android device with slider QWERTY. This phone will be powered by Froyo and like all HTC devices, will have Sense UI on top of android. We do not have much information on hardware specification. Merge build quality looks top notch with probably, aluminum unit-body shell, has a 3.8” capacitive display with multi-touch, a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, 720p video recording. Given that this is a world phone, we think that this would probably make its way into Indian CDMA market as a carried independent device. Launch of this phone in the market will be in Spring 2011 to all USA carriers and the price is not known yet.

“HTC prides itself on creating unique solutions that meet the needs of different customers, and with features like a full keyboard and global 3G roaming, the HTC Merge smartphone is the perfect example of this commitment,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Americas. “Combining the functionality of Android with the HTC Sense experience, the HTC Merge is the perfect device for those customers who are looking for a reliable mobile experience with the features and functionality of a smart-phone, whether it’s at home or travelling around the world.”