U.S. mobile operator Sprint is hoping to combat the popularity of the Apple iPhone (available exclusively on rival AT&T) with the HTC Touch, a smartphone with a 2.8-inch touch screen, Windows Mobile 6 email and application features, and access to Sprint’s high-speed data network. The phone is set to go on sale November 4 for $249.99, after a $100 mail-in rebate, with a two-year service agreement.
“Our customers appreciate the ability to have one device that seamlessly balances both personal needs and business demands,” said Sprint product development VP Danny Bowman, in a statement. “Touch by HTC is unlike any other wireless device because it brings together the power of Windows Mobile with easy access to our entertainment applications.”
