Upgraded HTC Touch Pro2 And HTC Touch Diamond2 With New Push Internet Technology

The global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, HTC Corporation (HTC) has announced its two new flagship mobile devices – HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Touch Diamond2, which the company claims as the first mobile devices to feature HTC’s Push Internet technology, alleviating slow downloading and rendering of Web pages on a mobile device.

According to HTC, both of the new updated mobile devices will utilize latest TouchFLO 3D interface integrated with customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1, aiming to deliver more consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus.

Highlights Of HTC Touch Pro2:

• 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor
• High-resolution 3.6-inch WVGA (480 X 800 pixels) TFT-LCD touch-sensitive adjustable tilt screen
• 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus
• Large slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard
• Touch-sensitive zoom bar as well as gravity, proximity and ambient light sensors
• HTC’s new Straight Talk technology delivers an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience
• Dimensions: 116 X 59.2 X 17.25 mm
• Weight: 175 grams (with battery)

“The HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Touch Diamond2 introduce 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.”

Highlights Of HTC Touch Diamond2:

• 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor
• Larger 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution
• New touch sensitive zoom bar for even faster zooming of Web pages, emails, text messages, photos or documents
• 5 megapixel auto focus camera
• 50% more battery life compared to previous model
• Dimensions: 107.85 X 53.1 X 13.7 mm
• Weight: 117.5 grams (with battery)

The new updated HTC Touch Diamond2 is expected to be available in early Q2 2009 while the upgraded HTC Touch Pro2 will be ship starting in early summer. No words on their prices yet.