The company’s first device to employ the Windows Phone 7 OS with Mango update, the HTC Radar smartphone has been released in India. It is said to be apt for social networking and crams in communication and multimedia capabilities. Featuring a dedicated hardware camera button, this stylish smartphone is pre-loaded with the People Hub from Windows Phone.
Encased in an aluminum chassis, the Radar is outfitted with a 3.8-inch screen. The smartphone employs a powerful camera capable of recording videos of resolution 720p. Equipped with the f/2.2 aperture lens and back-illuminated sensor, it comes with 28mm wide-angle lenses. Also, included is the HTC Photo Enhancer application to edit pictures before uploading them on social networking websites. It also facilitates video conferencing.
“Phones were originally designed for communication, but they haven’t kept up with the way consumers are actually communicating today. That’s why we built Windows Phone to put people first, building in all the key types of communication people are already using right out of the box. The HTC Radar brings a sleek, modern design that perfectly complements this people-first experience, making sure it’s easy to connect & share with the people you care about most so the message always gets through,†quoted Andy Lees, President of Windows Phone Division.
The pre-installed People Hub displays communication history with friends in addition to their social networking updates. It also integrates conversations from SMS, Facebook chat and Windows Live Messenger and eliminates the need to switch applications. The device’s multimedia functionalities are inclusive of Virtual 5.1 surround sound in addition to the HTC Watch service for access to movies and TV shows. Moreover, it features Xbox Live allowing users to connect with gamers around the world.
Priced at Rs. 25,490, the HTC Radar smartphone will be available through Best Buy for Rs. 23,990.
