HTC today expanded its “HTC One M8” smartphone line beyond Android with the launch of “HTC One M8 for Windows,” a release that packs Microsoft’s third-place mobile OS into HTC’s flagship device.
The device, which ships with Windows Phone 8.1 and costs $99, is set to launch online at noon ET today, CNET reports. It won’t hit retail stores until tomorrow, and it’s available exclusively on Verizon.
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According to HTC America president Jason Mackenzie, today’s release represents “the first time a smartphone manufacturer has launched an iconic device in multiple operating system without making any compromises.”
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