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The next generation of Microsoft powered smart phones will be sporting the Windows Phone 7 platform. That being said, it is anyone’s guess who will become the authority when it comes to making Windows Phone 7 devices. With their Mozart and Mondrian line of mobile phones, HTC is the leader of the pack.

The Taiwanese mobile phone maker has left hints regarding the upcoming mobile devices through the XML data which is found within the current HTC specifications. Keen observers have noted that both of these next gen smart phones use the Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile 7 software which is one of the native applications meant for the Windows Phone 7 platform.

Details are few when it comes to the hardware specifications of the duo, but rumors say that the two will have Bluetooth connectivity. They will also be restricted to touch screen input only.

In order to run the Windows Phone 7 platform (and its collection of Xbox Live port games) smoothly, reports say that the HTC Mondrian will sport a powerful 1.3 GHz processor made by Qualcomm. Its touch screen is speculated to be sized at 4.3 inches. Lastly, camera buffs and scrapbooking addicts will benefit from the built in 5 megapixel snapper which is able to shoot high definition video clips.

Although these are not yet confirmed by retailers and no official press release has been circulated yet, there are many instances where rumored specs ring true. If that is the case, the Mondrian looks to be a smart phone to be reckoned with.

Aside from the Mondrian and Mozart phone lines, HTC is also set to release the HTC Gold model this coming November. Looks like the Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturer is after the Christmas season shopping rush.

It looks like HTC is pledging their support to Microsoft yet again. Seeing their good track record with Google Android, will their phone models make your Christmas wish list?

Little is known about the recently announced HTC Mozart. The phone was just spotted in a small announcement by Australian network carrier Telstra which marks the device due for an October release date –right on time for Microsoft’s scheduled launch of the first WP7 handsets.

The news is confusing as it has no mention of HTC’s other WP7 handset, the previously announced Mondrian which is expected to sport some rather impressive hardware. The Mozart looks pretty much like a basic handset which means that it is likely that the phone only sticks the specified minimum hardware requirements given by Microsoft. The HTC Mondrian on the other hand is expected to have a 1.2 GHz CPU and other hardware specifications that will make it one of the most advanced smart phones to be released this year.

The Mozart comes with a basic smart phone form factor –that of a simple touch screen device with a large display and some buttons on the bottom. This makes the Mozart a type-1 chassis according to the standards that have been set by Microsoft.

In other Windows Phone 7 news, it seems that Xbox Live Games will be playing a much larger role in the new mobile platform. There have been reports that all app games for the OS will be going through this system and that the achievements system will be implemented across all games.

While it is confirmed that existing XBL users will be able to access their accounts and their avatars, many believe that the gamer points earned from the console will be counted differently from the ones they earn playing games from this smart phones. As for games, it is expected that WP7 will have plenty of app support (thanks to the early release of the SDK and WP7 handsets being handed out to some developers) despite initial reports that the new OS is hard to program for.

HTC were behind the Google Android flagship phone, the Nexus One, and their HTC Desire handset is equally popular, so many are eager to see what they’ll be able to come up with for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 OS.