HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today unveiled the world’s first traditional Chinese-language Android-powered mobile phone, the HTC Magic, in Hong Kong. HTC is pleased to announce that SmarTone–Vodafone is the first Hong Kong mobile operator partner of the HTC Magic and SiS International Limited is the Hong Kong distributor of the new phone.

Providing broad flexibility for personalization
The HTC Magic has a 3.2” HVGA touch screen display and features a trackball for easy access, a 3.2 mega-pixel camera and GPS. It also provides access to Android Market, where users can find and download unique applications to expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle.

“HTC is proud to launch the world’s first mobile phone powered by Android. The introduction of HTC Magic represents another demonstration of HTC’s leading position in mobile technology, mobile entertainment, and highly personalized mobile devices. It is our ambition to fulfill the needs of various types of customers. Also, we are very pleased to partner with SmarTone–Vodafone to offer local customers a superior mobile internet experience,” said Peter Chou, President and CEO, HTC Corporation.

Superior support and unbeatable mobile internet experience
HTC Magic features a trackball with zoom in/out function for easy navigation and internet browsing. It also provides popular Google applications such as Google Search and Google Maps as well as favourites like YouTube.

Multiple email options
The HTC Magic offers a variety of email options such as Gmail, POP3 and IMAP, Microsoft Exchange Server as well as Google Talk for instant messaging. It helps users to separate their personal and work emails for efficient communication.

Android Market
HTC Magic supports HSUPA connectivity of up to 2.0Mbps and HSDPA connectivity of up to 7.2Mbps. From Android Market, users can search and download unique applications such as calendar, Skype, and mobile phone games to expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle.

Availability
The HTC Magic is scheduled to be available in Hong Kong from June 2009.

Courtesy: HTC Corporation

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