Nokia blasts HTC's Windows Phone 8 devices

HTC unveiled two devices yesterday, the flagship 8X and the mid-range 8S which both emphasise high quality camera and audio fuctions.

The handsets will be released in early November and should be out before Nokia's new Lumia devices.
Nokia's device has been previously described by Microsoft as the best example of Windows 8 phones.
Windows 8 will be available from October 26 and Windows Phone will form a crucial part of Microsoft's push to regain the initiative in both smartphones and tablets.

Mobile manufacturers such as HTC and Nokia are forbidden from showing the details of the Windows Phone operating system until the official launch.


he company's head of marketing Chris Weber has responded strongly to HTC's move. According to The Verge he said: "While others may choose to tactically re-brand their products, Nokia is driving an industry-leading smartphone franchise – that we call Lumia -- exclusively around Windows Phone.

"With Lumia, we are creating truly differentiated experiences like PureView imaging, location and navigation, wireless charging and Nokia Music. And we’re just getting started!"


HTC has used new colours to mirror the colours of Windows Phone 8's live tiles, with devices available in “California Blue”, “Graphite Black”, “Flame Red” and “Limelight Yellow”

Speaking about the announcement, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft said: "Pairing these beautiful new HTC phones with our Windows Phone brand is a big milestone for both of our companies and our partnership.

“Together we are offering customers a simple choice and a truly unique experience.”

Nokia's new Lumia handsets were released earlier this month and executives billed it as the flagship Windows phone.
Microsoft's relationship with Nokia is a tight one but experts have pointed out that the software maker’s main goal is to establish the Windows Phone 8 platform as a key player against Google and Apple.

Source : telegraph