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HTC EVO 4G now features Android 2.3, Sprint site shows [UPDATED]

4g The HTC EVO 4G seems like a pretty safe bet to get an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, especially after an HTC rep allegedly confirmed that the update will be arriving in Q2, so it's just a question of when that update will begin...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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Was the Netflix launch for Android a bust?

Android Application jealousy is something that everyone suffers from at some point or another. No matter which platform you find yourself on, there’s probably one application (or more) that your friends have on another platform, but you don’t. Or,...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 127 102 Reactions

Netflix for Android now available for select devices

Android Great news, Android fans! After months of waiting and hoping, the Netflix for Android app has finally be released. It's available on the Android Market right now (right here), although there is a catch: only a select few devices are...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 20

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HTC EVO 4G gets a leaked version of Android 2.3 to call its own

Android The HTC EVO 4G may be getting an official update to Android 2.3 before the end of June, but if you absolutely, positively cannot wait, an official version of Gingerbread for the EVO has just leaked out. After downloading and installing the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 39 33 Reactions

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Does installing Android on mid-range handsets tarnish the OS?

Android Android hit the market in September 2008 with two major competitors, the businessman's BlackBerry, and the consumer's dream phone, the iPhone. With Apple's product, there is no choice. It's available in one basic, high-end model with...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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Is HTC creating a type of fragmentation of their own?

Android Of all the custom interfaces in Androidland, HTC's Sense appears to be the fan favorite. Though some may deem it a little cartoonish, Sense has always done a pretty good job of cleaning up and organizing Android for the smartphone...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 6

HTC EVO 4G destined to be updated to Gingerbread in Q2, rep claims

Android Boy, Q2 2011 sure is shaping up to be filled with Gingerbread goodness for HTC and their products. Following reports that the ThunderBolt, DROID Incredible, and G2 could all see an update to Android 2.3 sometime between now and the end of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

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Where are our Gingerbread updates?

Android One of the biggest issues with Android to date is the painfully slow update process and fragmentation. While the fragmentation issues are slowly dissipating, updating remains an agonizing process. For those not daring enough to test out...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 79 55 Reactions

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Should high-end smartphones like the Epic 4G come with Sprint ID?

Android After six months of little to no word from Samsung, Epic 4G owners are finally going to get their piece of the Froyo pie. The update was first attempted last month but was pulled due to some connectivity and microSD card issues. Round two...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 19

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Nine months later, is the EVO 4G still the best Android device?

Android It's amazing to look back at how fast Android has taken over. Entering a market full of powerhouse veterans and dethroning nearly all of them in two and a half years is impressive to say the least. Not only has Android grown in the form of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 160 101 Reactions

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Are HTC's Mobile World Congress annoucements disappointing?

Android Mobile World Congress is in full swing and will be drawing to a close tomorrow afternoon. We've had the pleasure of seeing several anticipated devices up close, and plenty of announcements. Many of these have unexpectedly come from HTC....

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 15

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Should HTC move away from the candybar form factor?

Android Over the past three years, the design of cell phones has gone through a substantial change. Moving from flip form factor to a candybar style, phones are now designed to allow users to more easily consume media on the go. Equipped with a...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 23

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Sydney's Top 5 Android phones - January 2011

Android In case you haven't noticed, things have kind of slowed down in the cell phone world, at least for a few weeks. Now that we have a moment, I thought I'd compile a list of my Top 5 Android smartphones.

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 42 23 Reactions

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Why is Sprint just now starting to charge a data fee?

Business And Money I've gone over the history of Sprint's comeback several times through now. It was a complete turnaround and a very impressive one at that. In a little under a year, Sprint changed their price plans; gave their respective customer service...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 26

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EVO Shift 4G takes a spot on PhoneDog's Top Smartphones List

Top Smartphones It may have been just announced, but the Shift 4G is already one of our top devices for Sprint, and it's easy to see why.

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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Should manufacturers focus more on the appearance of phones?

Android Being known as “The BlackBerry Guy” for years around friends and family, I was always asked, “What BlackBerry do you have now?” No matter which one I was carrying at the time, people would always reply, “That looks just like the other one...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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Will the EVO Shift 4G have as much influence as the original EVO?

Android One of the most talked about devices over the past month has been the EVO Shift 4G. While it may not be as large or carry quite the loaded spec sheet that the EVO does, it has still raised quite a few eyebrows. The T-Mobile HTC G2 proved...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 17

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Google Nexus S vs. HTC EVO 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

Android It's a Dogfight review between the Google Nexus S and the HTC EVO 4G, two high-end smartphones on the market. Honestly, they're both awesome Android devices. The HTC EVO 4G will probably appeal to first-time Android users, while the Nexus...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 12

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Google Nexus S vs. HTC EVO 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 7

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Aaron's Top 5 Android phones - December 2010

Android What's the best Android phone on the market today? It's a question that I'm asked on a regular basis, and like any "what ___ should I buy?" question, it's tough to answer. Furthermore, it's totally dependent on what YOU need. In...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 22

HTC EVO 4G getting maintenance update to fix bugs, add apps

Android Ever since Google unveiled Gingerbread a couple of weeks ago, many Android owners have been waiting (im)patiently on the edge of their seats, wondering just when the update would come to their handset. EVO 4G owners, your time still...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 14

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Which devices will get a taste of Gingerbread?

Android So Gingerbread is here, it's set to be in consumer hands in the coming weeks to months, but who exactly is getting it? Well, HTC didn't really help us with their beating-around-the-bush answer. They said:

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 6

HTC confirms that Gingerbread is coming to "some" phones

Android Now that we know that there aren't any minimum spec requirements for Android 2.3, many Android users are wondering if their particular handset will get called up to join the Gingerbread Club. While we don't have a specific ETA for any...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 8

HTC EVO Shift 4G gets trademarked by HTC

Android We haven't heard a peep about any sort of successor to the EVO 4G, but a recent trademark filing shows that HTC may have something up their sleeve. As you can see in the image above, HTC's lawyers applied for the trademark "HTC EVO Shift...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 9

Sprint and Clearwire clash over WiMAX fees

Business And Money Both Sprint and Clearwire have been in some choppy water as of late, with Clearwire desperately needing funding and Sprint involved in a 4G spat with T-Mobile. Now the two companies are having a bit of a tiff with each other surrounding...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 6

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Samsung Epic 4G vs. HTC EVO 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

4g Aaron takes the Samsung Epic 4G and HTC EVO 4G and throws them together in an epic dogfight. Both offer 4G connectivity, 1 GHz processors, and large screens. Which device will prevail? Part 2 of 2.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

Dog fight

Samsung Epic 4G vs. HTC EVO 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 8

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Top 5: Aaron's top Android smartphones

Top Smartphones You've seen our "Best Smartphones" list that's ranked by carrier, but that's only half of the story. This week, I'm focusing on Android with my top five Android smartphones list, ranked by device and not by carrier. It's important to...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 12

Seven percent of cell phone users make video calls

News Video calling has never been something that has intrigued me in the least, but that isn't so for one out of every five Americans. According to Pew Internet & American Life Project, 19% of all Americans have tried video calls via the...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 5

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I finally got me some 4G in Oaktown

Sprint 4g I KNEW there was a good reason I hadn't yet sent back my Evo 4G loaner (sorry, you-know-who at Sprint PR!). All I had to do was split town for a week and BOOM!, Sprint's 4G network is now lighting up the sky where I live, work, and play in...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 8

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HTC EVO 4G

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Jun 12

Gidon Halbfinger

"Great phone, poor network until LTE comes out."

Overall

4.4

This phone is absolutely stunning. The screen is incredible - great pixel density and resolution. It's lightning fast, and can handle high-end games very well. I've dropped a few calls in areas with spotty coverage, but I think that has more to do with Sprint than the phone itself, as I was dropping calls with my previous phone as well. Battery life was better than expected. I can easily last a whole day - in CDMA-only mode, this thing gets very good standby time, even with a bunch of things... more...

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3 Reception & Call Quality
4 Battery Life
5 Design / Form Factor
5 Apps & Media Support

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HTC EVO 4G LTE Video Review Part 2

Aaron reviews the HTC EVO 4G LTE , Sprint's newest Android superphone and a close (but better, in many ways) cousin to the HTC One X on AT&T. Coming soon for $199.99 on contract, EVO 4G LTE offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 4.7-inch HD (720p) display, 8-megapixel camera with ImageSense and 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing shooter, 1 GB RAM, 2,000 mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity, and a kickstand. It also has a physical camera button, which is a... more...