[More Asian manufacturers looking to launch Microsoft Windows-based smartphones including LG, Mitac, and High Tech Computer Corp.]

by Baker LI, Taipei -- "Asia's fast-growing mobile phone makers are embracing Microsoft Corp's new software for sophisticated handsets, boosting the U.S. company's efforts to expand beyond its hegemony in the computer industry.

But the competition it faces remains intense, even in Asia. Fujitsu Ltd., which makes handsets for Japan's top operator, NTT DoCoMo Inc., said it is unlikely to drop its support for Symbian soon."

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