New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Smartphone manufacturer HTC Monday announced the launch of its first tablet -- HTC Flyer -- in India to compete with the already existing players such as Samsung's Galaxy Tab, BlackBerry Playbook and Apple iPad.

The seven-inch touch screen tablet is powered with HTC sense, a graphical user interface and it combines natural touch and pen interaction.

HTC also announced HTC watch, a new connected video service that will debut on HTC Flyer tablet, and will collaborate with the pioneer of cloud gaming OnLive, Inc to launch the first cloud-based mobile gaming service on a tablet.

"HTC believes that many people are progressing beyond a single wireless device paradigm into an era where some will own multiple wireless devices that serve their different needs. We saw an opportunity to create a tablet experience that is different, more personal and productive," said Faisal Siddiqui, country manager, HTC India.