AT&T, in association with HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, has reportedly launched the HTC (News - Alert) Tilt 2 and the HTC PURE with Windows Mobile 6.5.

 

“As one of the first carriers to support Windows Mobile 6.5 in the U.S. and the largest distributor of Windows phones worldwide, AT&T (News - Alert) has a long history of leadership in smartphones and Windows Mobile,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, mobile phone portfolio, AT&T mobility and consumer markets.

 

“Twice as many smartphone users choose AT&T over any other carrier and the HTC Tilt 2 and HTC PURE will lead our Windows phone lineup into 2010,” Woodward added.

 

Designed for the business professional, the HTC Tilt 2 features a high-resolution 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA display which can be easily tilted for an expanded viewing area and a large QWERTY keyboard, which is optimized for heavy email use. Additionally, the device also features dual speakers and dual microphones with advanced noise cancellation, and HTC’s Straight Talk which allows for simplified conference calling and activation of the speakerphone by simply turning over the device. The HTC Tilt 2 also features a 3.2 megapixel camera.

 

The all touch screen HTC PURE leverages HTC’s TouchFLO 3D experience, and offers an advanced touch experience that is optimized for one-hand use. Other features include 3.2-inch WVGA touch screen, five megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, expandable memory, gravity sensor and an ambient light sensor, all, without sacrificing size, looks or functionality.

 

“AT&T and HTC have a long history of innovation with Windows phones,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Microsoft’s (News - Alert) Mobile Communications Business. “AT&T, by bringing out the both the HTC Pure with its touch slate, and the HTC Tilt 2 with its keyboard, gives people the ability to choose a Windows phone that matches their preference.”

 

AT&T also clarified that the company will support Windows Marketplace for Mobile in 2009 for access to a variety of applications on new AT&T devices, including the HTC PURE and HTC Tilt 2. Once Microsoft delivers Windows Marketplace later this year for other versions of Windows Mobile, AT&T will make it available to customers using those versions.

 

“The HTC Tilt 2 and HTC PURE are not only powerhouse devices, they also provide a natural simplicity in the way we communicate with the people in our lives whether through voice, text or email,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America.

 

“Our desire is to put people at the center of every mobile experience, and we are pleased to work with AT&T, who shares this common vision.”

 

The HTC PURE is available for $149.99 and the HTC Tilt 2 will be available for $299.99.