Today is the day that Microsoft officially unveils the phones it’ll be launching with the new Windows Phone 7 operating system . And unlike almost every new mobile platform in the past, Microsoft launches with ten new devices. The largest supporter of the new platform is HTC, who’ll have almost half of the new devices in their lineup:
- HTC 7 Surround — 3.8-inch screen, dual Dolby surround speakers (launches on AT&T)
- HTC 7 Trophy — 3.8-inch with HD surround audio
- HTC 7 Mozart — Crafted out of a single piece of aluminum, Dolby Mobile audio
- HTC HD7 – 4.3-inch screen (launches on T-Mobile USA in November)
- HTC 7 PRO – Pro grade Windows Phone 7 device with sliding keyboard (First half of 2011 on Sprint)
Of course, as phones make their way to store shelves, we’ll be sure to get our hands on the best models, and will take a very close look at how this new platform can help travelers, and what the best travel apps are. To learn more about this new mobile platform and the handsets available on it, head on over to the Engadget Windows Phone 7 hub.