HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, and Bharti airtel, a leading global telecommunications company, today unveiled India’s first Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphone - the HTC HD7. The HTC HD7 features Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 platform and embodies the stand-out design and innovation for which HTC has come to be known. The HTC HD7 includes a variety of cutting-edge technologies and a series of unique HTC applications that can be accessed through the new HTC Hub that complements the Windows Phone 7 Hub and Tile experience.

The launch of the new HTC HD7 on Windows Phone 7 marks HTC’s and Bharti airtel’s commitment of being the pioneers in ushering in the latest and the best technologies for Indian mobile phone users. The two companies had earlier launched India’s first intuitive touch screen phone to allow finger tip navigation in 2007 - the HTC Touch, India’s first phone powered by the Android platform – the HTC Magic in 2009 as well as India’s first phone based on Qualcomm’s Brew Mobile Platform – the HTC Smart in 2010. The HTC HD7 is the continuation of the companies’ efforts to offer cutting-edge technology and the most advanced smartphones for mobile phone users in India.

“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big.  We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry and HTC is proud to be the first in bringing in the brand new Windows Phone 7 experience to India in partnership with Bharti airtel.”

On the launch, Shireesh Joshi, CMO-Mobile Services, Bharti airtel said, “We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the eagerly-awaited HTC HD7 Smartphone in India. Combining the strength of the airtel brand and network with the innovation and design of HTC and the great user-interface of Windows Phone 7, we are happy to bring another first for our customers that will take mobile communications to a whole new level."

Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Windows Phone 7 Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person’s latest and most valuable information and include People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video and Office content.  Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft services such as Bing and Office.

HTC HD7

HTC has brought its innovative design and creativity to its new HTC HD7 smartphone providing an exciting set of cutting-edge features and technologies coupled with stunning looks. HTC HD7 owners can enjoy their favorite videos and movies in cinematic-style thanks to the large 4.3” high-resolution screen, while its kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action handsfree. The HTC HD7 comes with a 720p HD camcorder which allows you to capture film with incredible quality and detail. With the new HTC Hub on the HD7, HTC is providing an exclusive series of applications and utilities that include a new weather and stocks application and a new photo enhancer that enables a person to apply special effects before sharing photos with friends.

Pricing & Availability

The new HTC HD7 will be available at Market Operating Prices of Rs. 29,990* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.