After weeks of rumours, 3UK, Spotify and the HTC Hero have announced a partnership. The HTC Hero – 3’s first Android device – will be launched next month with a special Spotify music-streaming deal. A £99 purchase price and a two-year commitment to a £35 monthly tariff will deliver unlimited Spotify Premium access for mobile and PC for 24months (worth £240), 750 minutes of calls, unlimited texts, unlimited email, unlimited web browsing and free Skype calls. Customers can pre-register at www.three.co.uk/spotify.