Aircell has teamed up in North America with the HTC and will offer free Wi-Fi to users of HTC HD2 for the next half year. This service, otherwise costs $13 per flight. This offer is valid till June 30, 2011.

The promotion begins today.

[via i4u]

HTC HD2 may loose out on Android OS if this report is to be believed.. Peter Chou, the HTC CEO seems optimistic about Windows Mobile and speculates not to have any hands on HD2-Android mix. Have a look at what he said in an interview given to Forbes:

About the HD2

HTC’s solution is the HD2, a wafer-thin handset that combines a 4.3-inch touchscreen with a high-end processor for snappy downloads and fast Web browsing. The phone, which was unveiled earlier this month, runs the latest version of Windows Mobile (6.5) as well as some flashy HTC software. “We’re working hard on these kinds of products to get excitement about Windows Mobile back,” says Chou.

Gadget fans have been clamoring for an Android version of the HD2, but Chou hints that the handset will stay as is. “Technically, we could make the HD2 an Android phone, but I have to take care of Windows Mobile,” says Chou.

About competition

“You cannot expect you are the only player in town. … You need other players to come and make the ecosystem stronger.”

About the YOU campaign

In the cutthroat smart phone market, even winning favored status with operators can’t guarantee strong sales. That’s one reason why Chou recently approved HTC’s first global advertising campaign. The ads, which play on the word “you” as a sign of the company’s commitment to its customers, will roll out across 20 countries in coming weeks.

Views about Motorola dumping Windows Mobile

HTC may be updating its brand, but it’s sticking by its longtime partner, Microsoft ( MSFT – news - people ). Though other handset makers such as Motorola have dropped Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system in favor of Android, Chou says HTC has no plans to follow. That doesn’t mean he’s not frustrated with the software. “Windows Mobile innovation has been a little slow and interest in Windows Mobile phones has been declining,” he admits.

Read the complete article at Forbes.

Via Gizmodo

It seems as if HTC HD2 never gets enough of its snapshots and reviews. Now it gets reviewed by areamobile, who find the multi-touch device quite better considering the Windows platform.

Grab the quick synopsis:

“The remains unmatched advantage of Apple is the perfect software ecosystem that was created by the company during the past two years. Download and buy music and programs from iTunes and App Store are simply unbeatable. But if one sees the gigantic high-end mobile phone from HTC besides the iPhone, then it is suddenly aware of the many drawbacks of compulsory binding to the PC’s iTunes software, the rudimentary Bluetooth support, the rigid arrangement of the user interface, the camera without flash that is not replaceable battery – but especially the high price and the adhesion contract with a network operator.

It has been approvingly accepted with the knowledge, the best phone in the world in your hand and hold. But the competition is the development deficit made up. The HTC HD2 marks the beginning of a new generation of high-end smartphones, the Apple phone can suddenly look very old. The user can rejoice, because he is finally faced with a choice between different smart phones and operating systems, even if he has high standards.”

Via Mobiletechworld

HTC HD2, the first Windows phone with multi-touch by HTC is now being showcased at the official site. The specs now get crystal clear with the HD2 specs and images announced.

With Windows Mobile 6.5, the digital compass and auto-focus 5MP camera are being accommodated on the HD2. About storage memory, its 448MB RAM and 512MB ROM with micro-SD slot. The Touch Flo 3D 2.5 operates on 4.3inch capacitive display(800X480). The 157gm HD2 has 1230mAh battery and 1Ghz snapdragon processor. GPRS, 3G, Wifi connectivity are other specs already known. Look at the HTC site here.

Grab the video below by an Italian site showing the multi-touch capabilities inscribed in the phone. Look at full review at Mobiletechworld.