HTC 'Touch Diamond' sets new benchmark in mobile phone sophistication

Developed through meticulous craftsmanship, the HTC Touch Diamond is defined by its compact size, unmistakable style, game-changing internet features and its new captivating 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D.

The result is an uncompromising mobile phone that sets a new benchmark for phone sophistication and shapes consumer expectations for how a phone can be used.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Monarch Hotel, Dubai.

'Today we mark a new era in mobile phone evolution, an era where beauty and size integrate with uncompromising innovation at broadband speeds,' said Kevin Chen, General Manager, HTC Middle East and Africa and CIS. 'The HTC Touch Diamond will make browsing the web and using web-enabled applications just as practical and easy to use as making calls.'

HTC has taken a great leap forward in touch screen innovation with the introduction of its new 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D, which provides animated access to people, messaging, email, photos, music, weather and more.

In addition, HTC is introducing a new innovative touch-sensitive control for interacting with Touch Diamond.

With the introduction of the Touch Diamond, HTC delivers an entirely new mobile internet experience that utilises broadband-like speeds with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA wireless connectivity.

Committed to improving web browsing, HTC provides a new customised mobile web browser that enables easy viewing and effortless navigation of websites in the way they were designed.

As part of this browsing experience, users can zoom and pan websites with one hand and automatically view optimised content that has been specially created to fit the display.

Turning the device sideways automatically rotates the web page view from a portrait to landscape view.

In addition to web browsing, the Touch Diamond includes a new, HTC-developed customised YouTube application for watching a variety of user generated video content.

The Touch Diamond is crafted with precision to fit comfortably in a user's hand without compromising features or functionality.

Blending contrasting design elements of metal and unique geometric facets, the Touch Diamond complements a user's personal style.

The Touch Diamond delivers an unrivalled combination of features and functionality that set a new standard for integrating mobile phone innovation into a small package.

The 2.8 inch display provides near-print quality viewing that enables beautiful web browsing and viewing of photographs.

The built-in camera includes an optical auto-focus lens that ensures the photos taken will be clear and consistent.

Advanced wireless and auto sensor screen pivoting are just a few of the features that make the Touch Diamond experience a standout.