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VIVA And Microsoft Partner To Launch The First Windows Phone 7 In Bahrain
Published Jan 12, 2011
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The launch of the Windows 7 mobile is just the first step of the partnership between VIVA and Microsoft that will unveil a number of products and services to the customers.
Powered by Windows Phone 7 Operating System , the HTC HD7 brings together all of Microsoft's leading innovations to empower users with maximum freedom while on the move offering rich mobile multimedia features like the large 4.3" touch display that not only gives an extra-large virtual keyboard, but also allows users to enjoy their favourite videos and movies in cinematic style. It's also powered by a blazing fast Qualcomm 1 GHz Snapdragon processor for a fast mobile data experience.
The HTC HD7 delivers advanced phone features including GPS functionality with access to turn by turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator, 8 or 16 GB of internal memory, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash, and HD 720p video recording. Other features include Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and a 1230 mAh battery for extended use while on the go.
Enabled for VIVA's high speed 3G network, the HTC HD7 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites. And the 3G enabled HTC HD7 will benefit from the enhanced speeds of VIVA's HSPA+ network, which is available all over the Kingdom.
Andrew Hanna, Chief Commercial Officer of VIVA said, "We are delighted to be the first operator in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deliver the Windows Mobile 7 operating system that utilizes the innovations of Microsoft to increase business communications capabilities and maximize the entertainment experience of smartphones."
The Windows Phone 7 operating system has been carefully crafted to help users get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. Instead of the common icon displays on the screen, Windows Phone 7 uses Live Tiles, which allow you to find out what's going on, what's happening next, and what you've missed without having to open an application.
Mr. Tareq Hijazi, Regional Country Manager, Microsoft Bahrain & Oman said that, "Windows Phone 7 marks a major milestone in Microsoft's mobility history. Built from the ground up, it is designed to bring a different phone experience to people. We are pleased that the Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the first countries in the region to have Windows Phone 7.
Through our strategic partnership with VIVA, we are jointly delivering on our commitment to the customers in the kingdom to provide a different and enhanced mobility experience that is fueled by the latest technological advances. We have great confidence that Windows Phone 7 will see a strong uptake amongst VIVA customers."
Hubs bring together a related set of applications, services and content into a single view to simplify common tasks. Your contacts, music, games, and work can be shared, synced, and accessed virtually wherever you happen to be. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE, Windows Live, Bing, and Zune.
In addition to Internet Explorer Mobile 8 for full HTML Web browsing, the HTC HD7 also includes fully integrated Microsoft Exchange e-mail and calendar as well as the Microsoft Office Hub, which offers mobile versions of popular productivity programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint Workspace Mobile.
The launch of the hTC HD7 is the first step in the partnership between VIVA and Microsoft which will bring better compatibility and connectivity to their workspace as well as all the aspects of social media and gaming. The partnership will also bring forth further Windows Phone 7 powered devices to the market.
The device, will be packaged with a free data bundle of 2GB for a period of two years. The device will be available with the Postpaid packages.
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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