{"id":22516,"date":"2012-09-19T17:30:43","date_gmt":"2012-09-19T15:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=22516"},"modified":"2012-09-19T17:49:37","modified_gmt":"2012-09-19T15:49:37","slug":"microsoft-htc-partner-on-windows-phone-8-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/mobile\/22516\/microsoft-htc-partner-on-windows-phone-8-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft, HTC partner on Windows Phone 8 devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

HTC<\/a> announced today (19 September 2012) that it will be partnering with Microsoft<\/a> to launch the signature Windows Phone<\/a> 8 devices in November.<\/p>\n

The Taiwanese smartphone maker unveiled two Windows Phone 8 devices, finally putting to bed rumours around the HTC 8X (or HTC Accord) that were previously leaked to media.<\/p>\n

Both devices will sell under a joint name from Microsoft and HTC, with the HTC 8X becoming the Windows Phone 8X by HTC. It will also get a lower cost sibling called the Windows Phone 8S by HTC.<\/p>\n

In the spec sheets accompanying the reveal of the two devices, HTC said that both devices would include Beats audio.<\/p>\n

However, the specifications of the 8X are significantly higher, starting with its 720p, 4.3-inch super LCD 2 display with Gorilla Glass.<\/p>\n

HTC also announced an 8 megapixel camera for the Windows Phone 8X, boasting a 28mm F\/2.0, 88-degree wide-angle lens, with a back-illuminated sensor. The front camera will be HD-capable, HTC said, boasting a resolution of 2.1 megapixels.<\/p>\n

The Windows Phone 8S is intended to be HTC\u2019s \u201cmore affordable\u201d device, the company said, and features a 4-inch WVGA (480×800) super LCD display with Gorilla Glass.<\/p>\n

The camera of the 8S also has a reduced spec, featuring a 5MP sensor, f\/2.8 aperture and 35mm lens.<\/p>\n

The rest of the specifications provided by HTC are summarised in the table below:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/td>\nWindows Phone 8X by HTC<\/td>\nWindows Phone 8S by HTC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maker<\/td>\nHTC<\/td>\nHTC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>\n4.3″ 720p (720×1280) S-LCD2<\/td>\n4.0″ WVGA (480×800) S-LCD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera, primary<\/td>\n8MP<\/td>\n5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera, secondary<\/td>\n2.1MP<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage, internal<\/td>\n16GB<\/td>\n4GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage, expandable<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/td>\n1GB<\/td>\n512MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/td>\n1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 dual-core<\/td>\n1GHz Qualcomm S4 dual-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n1,800mAh<\/td>\n1,700mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cellular data<\/td>\nHSPA 850\/900\/1900\/2100<\/td>\nHSPA 900\/2100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIM type<\/td>\nMicro SIM<\/td>\nMicro SIM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NFC<\/td>\nOperator dependent<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
\"HTC

HTC Windows Phone 8X “Limelight Yellow”<\/p><\/div>\n

\"HTC

HTC Windows Phone 8S<\/p><\/div>\n

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Samsung\u2019s ATIV S Windows 8 smartphone announced<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Microsoft schnaaied Nokia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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