Verizon finally embraces Windows Phone 7 with HTC Trophy

Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) will release the HTC Trophy, the operator's first smartphone running Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone 7 operating system. In tandem with the device launch, Verizon and Microsoft will team on a promotion underlining Windows Phone 7's deep integration with Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming platform: All subscribers who purchase the HTC Trophy prior to July 15 will receive a free copy of either Halo: Reach, Kinect Sports or Lode Runner for Xbox 360. Release