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FCC approves Microsoft OS phone from HTC

A dual-band smart phone from Taiwanese manufacturer High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) has been granted approval from the Federal Communications Commission, according to FCC documents.

The CDMA 800/1900 phone, code-named Vivida, was reportedly designed for use by Verizon Wireless. The device will run a Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system.

The phone features a sliding form factor, a built-in camera and Bluetooth capabilities, according to the user manual posted on the FCC’s Web site. Photos on the site also show the phone with a Qualcomm Inc. chipset and Sony Corp. battery.

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