HTC introduced the HTC Touch 2 Smartphone, a compact and stylish multimedia handset that is one of the first Windows phones. Utilizing Windows Mobile 6.5 and new services like Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile, HTC Touch 2 smartphone delivers a full touch experience that enables you to do all the things you want on your mobile phone easily. The Touch2 expands HTC’s portfolio of Smartphones and is focused on delivering an advanced touch experience to a broader group of people.

The operating system often proves vital to your opinion on the user-friendliness of the phone, and also reveals a lot about its speed and applicability. Until recently, Windows Mobile or Symbian was generally used for the corporate market, but these days, this selection has been expanded by the arrival of the Apple and Google Android operating system. Unfortunately, I was not able to personally test the HTC G1, but my first impression of the Google Android operating system on the HTC Magic is very positive indeed.

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HTC Mobile, a global designer and manufacturer of mobile phones, debuted HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of cell phones beginning with the new HTC Hero Android smartphone. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, the HTC Hero smartphone introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights. HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. This experience revolves around three fundamental principles that were designed by quietly listening and observing how people live and communicate.

The Touch Diamond was one of the most outstanding phones from the HTC assortment. However, developments and innovative communication solutions occur at a dazzling speed. This is why a successful phone like the HTC Diamond is not able to live on its popularity forever, and is in fact more likely to pave the path for prolongation of the success for its successor, the HTC Touch Diamond 2 in this case. The HTC Diamond 2 still has a chic appearance and has been sharpened as far as specifications go in order to maintain a good position within the competitive market.

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Touchscreens come in a wide array of types and sizes. Naturally, they all serve the same purpose; to operate a mobile phone without using buttons and keys. Yet it is striking to see how they all have a different operation. The main difference is found in press-sensitive and warmth-sensitive touchscreens. Besides this difference, there are hard and soft touchscreens applied to mobile phones. The hard touchscreens, such as the ones integrated in the Samsung Pixon and the HTC Touch HD, don't require you to push hard, since their sensitivity is better. With these small differences, the operation of a touchscreen either stands or falls.

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During the first few years of mobile telephony, the call function was the most important one. As time went on, emphasis was put on the availability of people. And not much later, it was the durability of the mobile phone that became the most important factor. At the beginning of the 21st century, a new trend set in; SMS text messages. The latest trend is back to functionality; you phone as a small pocket computer with all the functions for corporate as well as private use. T-Mobile is hoping to bring innovation on a bigger plan with the G1 Android mobile phone.

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HTC Mobile debuted its newest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap. Designed with a set of features selected to deliver everything customers need without overwhelming them with things they don’t, the HTC Snap Smartphone makes it easier than ever to stay in contact with life’s most important people.

HTC unveils its new flagship smartphone, the HTC Touch Diamond2. Integrating innovative simplicity with unique style and an intuitive interface, the new HTC smartphone balances function, form and cutting-edge technology to personalize the communication and mobile Internet experience. "The HTC Touch Diamond 2 smartphone introduces a mobile communication experience that simplifies how we communicate with people in our lives whether through voice, text or email,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. “HTC is delivering the latest, cutting-edge sophistication in a broad portfolio of mobile phones that improve how people live, work and communicate."

HTC unveils its new flagship smartphone, the HTC Touch Pro2. Integrating innovative simplicity with unique style and an intuitive interface, the new HTC smartphone balances function, form and cutting-edge technology to personalize the communication and mobile Internet experience. "The HTC Touch Pro 2 smartphone introduces a mobile communication experience that simplifies how we communicate with people in our lives whether through voice, text or email,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. “HTC is delivering the latest, cutting-edge sophistication in a broad portfolio of mobile phones that improve how people live, work and communicate."

Communication is simply part of today’s world. Particularly the demand for devices that combine all forms of communication; the so-called smartphones, increases. Within a couple of years only, HTC grew to become a dominating smartphone brand. Where HTC primarily aimed at the corporate market with its handsets at first, the company nowadays also aims at the private phone market. The HTC S740 smartphone again is a good example of this. The handset is compact, yet enhanced when it comes to functionality. The mobile phone features Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.2 Megapixel camera and Office Mobile, among other things.

• Read our HTC S740 smartphone review.