HTC to strengthen its US presence with debut of T-Mobile Shadow

High Tech Computer (HTC) will further strengthen its position in the US market with the October 31 debut of the EDGE-compliant T-Mobile Shadow smartphone by T-Mobile USA, according to market sources in Taiwan.

The sliding-form factor T-Mobile Shadow (HTC codenamed Juno) is powered by a TI (Texas Instruments) OMAP 201MHz processor and features a built-in 2-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity, but not 3G support, the sources noted.

Incorporated with T-Mobile's myFaves services, users can access their personal e-mail accounts, instant message services, and a number of multimedia capabilities through an easy-to-manage interface, indicated the sources.

In addition to teaming up with T-Mobile USA, HTC has also tied up with three other leading US-based telecom services providers – AT&T, Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless – to launch other models targeting the end-of-year buying season.


HTC cooperation partners in the US

Vendor/Model in cooperation

T-Mobile USA/T-Mobile Shadow

AT&T/Tilt (HTC TyTN II)

Sprint Nextel/CDMA-version of HTC Touch

Verizon Wireless (via UTStarcom)/SMT 5800 (HTC Libra), XV 6800 (HTC Mogul)

source