HTC has officially entered the Windows Phone 8 arena with the announcement of the 8X and 8S Windows Phone. The announcement completes the October tri-fecta that included similar announcements from Samsung and Nokia.
We've all had time to digest the HTC announcements and here are our first impressions and thoughts on the latest Windows Phone devices to come to light.
NEW
YORK, 19th September, 2012 — HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation
and design, and Microsoft today unveiled the first signature Windows
Phones, the stunning Windows® Phone 8X and 8S by HTC®. The smartphones
feature the new Windows Phone 8 operating system and boast iconic
design, studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ and incredible camera
capabilities.
“Pairing
HTC’s beautiful new Windows Phone 8X and 8S with our brand is a big
milestone for both companies,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft.
“Together we are offering customers a clear choice and a truly unique
experience. I’m thrilled to take our longstanding partnership to the
next level.”
“We’ve
been inspired by Windows Phone 8 to create new smartphones that give
the platform the iconic design and personality it deserves,” said Peter
Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Windows
Phone has clearly emerged as one of the top mobile ecosystems and is
competitive against any other smartphone platform in the world.”
Iconic Design
The
only phone with Live Tiles, Windows Phone has a clear, differentiated
vision and the consumer experience has been widely recognized as being
groundbreaking, innovative and fresh. HTC created the Windows Phone 8X
and 8S to blend the virtual and the physical utilizing a three
dimensional, pure uni-body design based on the Windows Phone Live Tiles. The Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC are perfectly sculpted with a dramatic taper making them feel magically thin in your hand.
Because
color is such an integral part of the Windows Phone experience, HTC is
bringing bold, sophisticated and adventurous colors in a premium matte
finish to these devices. The Windows Phone 8X will come in a variety of
colors including California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red and
Limelight Yellow. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC will be available in Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue and High-Rise Gray.
Capture and share your world
For
the first time, HTC is introducing a 2.1mp, f/2.0 aperture, 88°
ultra-wide angle front-facing camera that allows up to four people and
more to be captured at once. It also supports 1080p video capture. The
rear camera sports an 8mp CMOS sensor with backside-illumination (BSI)
for improved low-light performance, along with an f/2.0 aperture, 28mm
lens and a dedicated imaging chip. A physical shutter button makes it quick and easy to capture spontaneous action, even if the phone is locked.
Spectacular Sound with Beats Audio
Exclusively
available on HTC smartphones, Beats Audio provides authentic,
studio-quality sound that delivers the spirit of the original recording.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC featuring Beats Audio also offers a unique
audio amplifier powering the 3.5mm audio jack and the speaker, boosting
the audio signal for even better sound no matter if you’re listening to
music, playing a game or watching a video.
Brilliant Display
The
Windows Phone 8X by HTC features a beautiful, 4.3” HD-resolution super
LCD 2 screen protected from everyday bumps and scrapes by lightweight
Gorilla® Glass 2, while optical lamination reduces reflections and
glare, ensuring you see every detail. The
Windows Phone 8S by HTC boasts a bright super LCD 4” screen with
Gorilla® Glass, allowing users to see the Windows Phone Live Tiles, and
every message and photo, with crystal clarity and sparkling color.
Entertainment
With
the Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC people can carry their favorite
music, movies and photos with them wherever they go. With the Windows
Phone Store and Xbox Live, it is easier than ever to enjoy the latest
video, music and games on the move.
Availability
The
Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC will be available beginning in November.
Available through more than 150 carriers in 50+ countries, the Windows
Phone 8X or 8S by HTC will be available from the world’s top carriers
including: United States: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.
Europe: Orange, O2 Telefonica, MTS, Three UK, T-Mobile, and Vodafone
Asia-Pacific: Chunghwa Telecom, Optus, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
(Singtel), Smartone, Telstra and Vodafone Australia.
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