If you have just bought the latest HTC phone, you will get the upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5 but only on selected models. HTC has issued a press release for their latest initiative to utilizing the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. Check out if you are able to do an upgrade. Press Release after the break.
HTC brings strong windows® Phone portfolio to market
HTC Touch2™, Touch Pro2™, Touch Diamond2™ and Snap™
deliver compelling choices to customers
Singapore – 7th October 2009 – HTC Corporation today announced its first mobile phones to include the latest Windows Mobile® 6.5 software. In addition to the new HTC Touch2™, newly purchased Touch Diamond2s™, Touch Pro2s™ and Snaps™ will include Windows Mobile 6.5 while upgrades will be offered to existing customers that previously purchased the Touch Diamond2, Touch Pro2 or Snap phones.
“HTC is pleased to be integrating the new enhancements and services available on Windows phones with four leading HTC phones, this is a testament to the strong partnership HTC and Microsoft have,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The HTC Touch2, Touch Pro2, Touch Diamond2 and Snap offer compelling choices to a variety of people looking for an advanced phone that is simple to use.”
Each handset boasts its own sleek and stylish design and utilizes full touchscreen controls to bring the rich Windows phone experience to life, including Microsoft’s new My Phone service and Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.
HTC Touch Pro2
Designed for business professionals, the HTC Touch Pro2 is architected with distinct style and strength while delivering the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone.
HTC Touch Diamond2
The Touch Diamond2 brings an advanced touch experience to people looking for the professional benefits of a smartphone without sacrificing its size, looks or functionality.
HTC Touch2
The new HTC Touch2 delivers a full touch experience that enables you to do all the things you want on your phone easily. The Touch2 expands HTC’s portfolio of touch-based phones and is focused on delivering an advanced touch experience to a broader group of people.
HTC Snap
The new HTC Snap brings streamlined communication to greater heights with its innovative Inner Circle feature allowing users to bring emails from a preselected group of people to the top of their inbox, enabling timely response for those important messages.
“Windows phones are for people who want to get the most out of life. People who want to work hard and play hard, and not compromise either. What they need is a phone that helps them make the most of every moment – simplifying life, enriching experiences, and giving them more options, wherever they are,” said Andy Lees, Senior Vice President, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. “The HTC innovation in their portfolio of new Windows phones gives customers the ability to choose a great phone in the design that suits their individual needs and style.”
Windows phone
Windows phone enables powerful messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities delivered through Windows Mobile 6.5. Offering a best in class e-mail experience complete with the ability to synchronize with Microsoft Exchange, you have the ability to check and manage multiple email accounts. Microsoft Corp.’s new My Phone service enables you to automatically back up and sync photos, music, contacts and text messages for free from these four phones to the web. These phones also include access to the newly unveiled Windows® Marketplace for Mobile where people can go to download a variety of applications.
Availability
The new HTC Touch2, Touch Diamond2, Touch Pro2 and Snap with Windows Mobile 6.5 will be available by end October at all mobile operators and authorised HTC dealers.
The latest Windows Mobile 6.5 updates for existing HTC Touch Diamond2, Touch Pro2 and Snap will be available for free download on the HTC e-Club. HTC e-Club members will receive an e-Newsletter once the update is ready for download. Those who have yet to register as members are welcome to join the HTC e-Club. HTC e-Club members will be kept informed of the latest updates and new ROM codes for the respective HTC devices via HTC e-Newsletters.
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