HTC And Microsoft Unveil First Signature Windows Phones

           HTC And Microsoft Unveil First Signature Windows Phones

New Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC to be available through more than 150
mobile operators globally

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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"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. 

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile
devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it
does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative
and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio
includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense^®, a multilayered
graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed
on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit
www.htc.com. 

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Contact: HTC Corporation, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for HTC, htcpr@wagged.com