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.

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HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, introduced the HTC Touch 3G and HTC Touch Viva mobile phones. Continuing HTC’s touch-phone tradition, the HTC Touch 3G and Touch Viva utilize TouchFLO, HTC’s finger-touch optimized navigation experience enabling quick, one-touch access to the people, messages and information people want. “The HTC Touch 3G and HTC Touch Viva embody our commitment to build a family of touch phones that are powerful and stylish but also offer something to everyone,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corporation. “Whether you’re a professional or a student you can now get an HTC touch phone with a beautiful touch user experience.”

HTC officially introduced its latest handset, the HTC Touch HD, an entertainment focused mobile phone that will transform how people experience multimedia on the move. Integrating a large 3.8 inch wide-screen VGA display (WVGA), a standard 3.5mm audio jack and a 5 megapixel digital camera with autofocus, the HTC Touch HD handset is the perfect mobile phone for multimedia fans.

From the package it is clear that HTC now more than ever aim at the design, with the P3700, better known as the HTC Touch Diamond, in order to conquer a larger crowd. The operating system of the HTC Diamond is Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. This new version has undergone several small improvements. Furthermore, the HTC Diamond offers many options. New is the 4GB internal memory and a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus. In addition, the HTC offers a large touchscreen, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS and HSDPA for quick Internet scrolling.

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HTC announced the introduction of the HTC S740 mobile phone, a slim, compact, and stylish smartphone that provides the perfect combination of a traditional 12-key phone design with HTC’s signature sliding QWERTY keyboard for optimal messaging. The S740 follows the sleek design of HTC’s hit consumer handset, the HTC Touch Diamond. This slim smartphone features a matt black facetted back, a 2.4 inch QVGA display and slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The HTC S740 mobile phone will be available across Europe from September 2008.

A new generation business phone has been announced by HTC; the HTC Touch Pro (earlier mentioned on the internet under the name 'HTC Raphael'). The HTC Touch Pro utilizes similar styling and functionality of the highly anticipated Touch Diamond and introduces a variety of business-focused enhancements that make getting work done on the go quick and easy. HTC has taken a great leap forward in touch screen innovation with its 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D. HTC TouchFLO 3D provides a stunningly intuitive way to zip through common tasks like messaging, calendar appointments or making calls with just one touch. Delve a little deeper to find that your music, photos, contacts and surfing the web are also responsive to the touch.

HTC Corporation announced its plans to donate NT$50 million (approx. US$1.63 million) in support of the relief and reconstruction efforts in China’s Sichuan province following the devastating earthquake this past week. The donation is to include NT$40 million in funds donated directly by HTC and HTC Social Welfare Foundation and NT$10 million in personal contributions from HTC employees. “On behalf of HTC and our employees around the world, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to those affected by the earthquake in China’s Sichuan province,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp.

The latest innovation of HTC; the HTC Touch Diamond was introduced during a press conference. This press conference was held in the media plaza at the 'Jaarbeurs' building in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The HTC Diamond is the first device based on Windows Mobile 6.1. There doesn't seem to be a vast difference between Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 though. The main differences are found in the battery's standby time which has been increased with 8% to 20% and the fact that it is possible to operate this mobile phone from a distance. In addition, the HTC Diamond features the new TouchFLO 3D technology. TouchFLO 3D is a farther developed version of the HTC TouchFLO technique which we have come across in the first HTC Touch.

HTC unveils its new flagship mobile phone, the HTC Touch Diamond. This new HTC mobile phone has been born from a unique heritage of innovation and a deep desire to blend design with simplicity. The stylish HTC Touch Diamond delivers meticulous craftsmanship and is defined by its compact size and game-changing Internet. Furthermore, this mobile phone has been equipped with the so called TouchFlo 3D technology, resulting in a 3D touch screen. The HTC Diamond Touch is an uncompromising mobile phone that sets a new benchmark for phone sophistication.

At the 2008 GSMA Mobile World Congress, HTC announces the availability of the HTC Shift. HTC Shift combines the power of Windows Vista and Microsoft’s new Origami Experience 2.0 with always-connected 3G / HSDPA connectivity that features true push email with up to 3 days of battery life. Microsoft Origami Experience 2.0 enables improved access and consumption of content through the addition of a new finger-friendly browser, RSS Reader and media player. The HTC Shift also includes Origami Now which gives users one-touch access to the information that’s important to them, including e-mail, calendar, weather and to-do lists on one screen that changes according to the time, the day and even their current location.