HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, has partnered with UAE's leading telecom service provider Etisalat to offer a month of free 1GB Mobile Internet data package on purchase of the newly launched HTC Touch Diamond2. The offer is valid till 30th September 2009, for both Etisalat prepaid and postpaid subscribers. The offer is available through all the major HTC and Etisalat retailers across the UAE. After the one month period, the monthly rates for the 1GB package will be AED 195.

The device, which is the next step in the evolution of the HTC Touch Diamond, integrates innovative simplicity with unique style and an intuitive interface, to personalise the communication and mobile Internet experience.

The HTC Touch Diamond2 utilises HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface. TouchFLO 3D has been more deeply integrated into a customised version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver more consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus.

Vishnu Vardhan, Executive Director, HTC Middle East and North Africa said, “The new HTC Touch Diamond2 is one of the latest breakthrough models HTC has introduced into the market that successfully creates a unique synergy between cutting-edge technology and a user friendly interface. The result is an enhanced user experience and a more people-centric approach in communication.

"Moreover, our strategic partnership with Etisalat also allows us to showcase the new Push Internet Technology of the Touch Diamond2; providing faster downloading and hassle-free web page rendering. This new innovation defines the future of mobility, which is information at the tip of your fingertips,” added Vardhan.

Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Etisalat, said, “Etisalat's robust 3G network and crystal clear voice clarity complements technologically advanced devices like HTC Touch Diamond2 to provide a truly unparalled mobile experience to our customers. Our partnership with HTC enables us to get closer to our goals of offering innovative and modern services that will help position the UAE as a global communications hub of the future, while providing the benefits of convenience, coverage and additional value to our customers.”

The HTC Touch Diamond2 can easily be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional. With fifty-percent better battery life, faster processor, a five mega-pixel auto focus camera, expandable memory, gravity sensor and an ambient light sensor, the Touch Diamond2 brings sophisticated capabilities to a broad consumer audience looking for the benefits of a smartphone without sacrificing size, looks or functionality. The device also includes an FM Radio and a new touch sensitive zoom bar for faster zooming of Web pages, e-mails, text messages, photos or documents.