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HTC introduces the HTC Touch2™ in India on RCOM’s GSM network

Powered by new Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5

• RCOM bundles six months free data usage of 200MB/month
• One of the first smartphones in India to feature Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 6.5 platform
• Trendy form factor with features like 3.5G, 7.11 cm touch-sensitive screen, 3.2 megapixel camera
• The HTC Touch2 will be available on all GSM network in the country

New Delhi, October 13, 2009: HTC Corporation (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC") today launched the newHTCTouch2™, a compact and stylish smartphone on Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile

6.5 platform. HTC

Touch2 is HTC's first touch phone embedded with Microsoft's newly released Mobile 6.5 and delivers a full touch experience that enables you to do all the things you want on your phone easily. HTC has launched HTC Touch2 on Reliance Communication’s GSM network. RCOM is the first telecom operator to offer HTC Touch2 handset in India.

“The HTC Touch2 is a compact Windows Mobile device which delivers a familiar touch experience that our consumers relate to, have experienced in the past, and expect in the future from the house of HTC,” said Mr Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The Touch2 expands HTC’s portfolio of touch-based phones and will deliver an advanced touch experience to a broader group of people whether it’s making a call, chatting with friends on Facebook or simply responding to an important email, the HTC Touch2 gives you an immense sense of control,” he further added.

The HTC Touch2 comes with a special and exclusive offer for Reliance Mobile customers. Commenting on this special offer, Mr Vrajesh Shelat, Head - Wireless Data Business said, “Reliance Mobile is the first telecom operator in India to launch the Windows Mobile 6.5 platform with the HTC Touch2 smartphone. As part of our value proposition, we are bundling six months Free Data Usage of 200MB per month. This bundled offer can be availed by the users of HTC Touch2 smartphone on Reliance Mobile network. Through this cutting-edge device, our customers will be able to enjoy a host of Windows Mobile Applications on our 3G ready network. Our association with HTC and Windows Mobile is a crucial step towards achieving our goal of having a leading market share in the fast-growing smartphone segment.”

Some of the major features of the HTC Touch2 include:

Touch and Navigate Better

The HTC Touch2 ensures that everything is at your fingertips in an attractive design that fits comfortably in your hand. HTC Touch2 comes equipped with the upgraded TouchFlo user interface that presents another enjoyable experience including 11 color icons and the weather clock on the home screen for you to intuitively get the local time and weather. The Touch2 is also equipped with an internal GPS antenna that can support satellite navigation solutions including Google Maps.

Superior mobile internet experience

HTC Touch2 Opera Mobile and IE Mobile provide you an accurate display of desktop style Web pages, allowing you to view pages conveniently. The Zoom Bar allows you to easily swipe your finger on your browser page or photo to view contents in an optimum size.

Life made easy with latest Windows Mobile goodies

Powered by the new Windows Mobile 6.5, the HTC Touch2 is enhanced with a wide variety of applications that enables powerful messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities. With efficient synchronization of Outlook, Calendar, Contact and Work into the Touch2, you will have the ability to manage both work and play with ease. You can also download innovative games and practical applications all from the Windows Marketplace. In addition Microsoft’s new My Phone service enables you to automatically back up and synch photos, music, contacts and text messages for free from the Touch2 to the web.

Pricing & Availability:

The HTC Touch2 will be available at a market price of Rs. 24490/- in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and Rs. 22490/- for the Rest of India at all leading authorized HTC resellers across the country

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