AT&T (NYSE:T) to Release ChaCha, Salsa Smartphones from HTC

In the ongoing smartphone wars, AT&T (NYSE:T) will be releasing a couple of new phones in the months ahead, the ChaCha and Salsa from HTC, built exclusively for AT&T.

The names seem to imply a nod toward the younger Hispanic demographic, and includes a dedicated Facebook button.

Both smartphones will run on Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android 2.3 platform, and include a secondary screen for video chatting. The Facebook button will empower users to immediately transfer photos or comments to their Facebook account.

The Salsa will have a 3.4-inch touchscreen as the means of interaction, while the ChaCha will include a full QWERTY keyboard.

The two phones will be released in Asia and Europe in the second quarter of 2011, and in America in the latter part of the year.