Microsoft Unveils New Line of Smartphones

Software giant Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) unveiled a new line of Windows-based smartphones today — the latest attempt made by a rival to challenge Apple’s iPhone.

The new phones, from handset makers including Samsung (SSNHY), LG (LGLD) and HTC (HTCXF), will be available with AT&T (T) coverage starting next month, Reuters reported.

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The new phone will resemble Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone,…

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Hewlett-Packard to Launch Smartphone in 2011

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will enter the smartphone market in early 2011 using the webOS software it acquired as part of its $1.2 billion purchase of Palm.

“You will see us coming early next year with new phones,” Senior Vice President Eric Cador said, according to Reuters.

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Candor described the webOS software as “fundamental” to the purchase of Palm, a pioneer in hand-held devices.

HP,…

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