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Can the HTC EVO 4G LTE rejuvenate the EVO brand?

Android Last night in New York, HTC and Sprint came together to announce their "latest collaboration." While the HTC EVO 4G LTE isn't quite the name we were expecting (or hoping for, for that matter), the device is pretty close to what rumors have...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 17

HTC EVO Shift 4G, Samsung Replenish updates announced by Sprint

Android Last month saw a handful of Sprint Android handsets receive maintenance updates that, among other things, contained security updates that are meant to remove Carrier IQ from the devices. Those updates are now continuing into February, as...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

Best Buy to offer white Samsung Stratosphere, several other phones for free on Black Friday

Android Best Buy has been the source of a number of special, white-backed Android phones in the past, including a white HTC EVO 4G and white DROID Incredible 2. It looks like the big box retailer will be continuing its trend of releasing white...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

Sprint now pushing security update to HTC Android devices

Android If you happen to be the owner of an HTC device on Sprint, you may want to fire up ye olde software update right about now. Sprint just announced that it's now rolling out a security update to its HTC devices to address the security...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 11

HTC EVO Shift 4G Gingerbread update now available

4g Last night we learned that the HTC EVO Shift 4G could soon be getting its own update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and today Sprint has confirmed that news. In fact, Sprint did us one better by announcing that the EVO Shift 4G's Gingerbread...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 13

HTC EVO Shift 4G Gingerbread update to be available beginning June 17th?

4g HTC EVO Shift 4G owners, ready for your own helping of Gingerbread goodness? According to a document leaked to Android Police, the EVO Shift 4G's Android 2.3 update will begin rolling out to users next Monday, June 20th, and will include...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

Red HTC Inspire 4G, purple EVO Shift 4G coming to RadioShack?

4g Getting tired of seeing the same old black slab smartphone lining your favorite carrier's shelves? Then you may want to keep an eye out at your local RadioShack, as the folks have Engadget are reporting that customers on AT&T and Sprint...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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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

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Top 5: Taylor's top five Android phones (April 2011)

Android Making a top five list isn't easy. Especially when phones are releasing almost weekly and slipping into obsolescence just as fast. I toyed with the list, reworked it, revised it, rearranged it, and reworked it some more to finally...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 49 37 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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HTC EVO Shift 4G Review by Aaron

4g The EVO Shift 4G the second device in the series, and the third Sprint device to offer 4G connectivity. Those that message frequently will appreciate the physical QWERTY keyboard, and while it lacks the front-facing camera and 8-megapixel...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 3

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Motorola CLIQ 2 vs. HTC EVO Shift 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

Android It's time for another dogfight review! Aaron compares the Motorola CLIQ 2 and the HTC EVO Shift 4G, two phones announced at CES 2011 a few weeks ago. Both offer physical QWERTY keyboards, both have Android 2.2, and both sport 5-megapixel...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 2

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Motorola CLIQ 2 vs. HTC EVO Shift 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

Android It's time for another dogfight review! Aaron takes a look at the Motorola CLIQ 2 and the HTC EVO Shift 4G, two devices announced at CES 2011 a few weeks ago. Both have physical QWERTY keyboards, both are running Android 2.2, and both have...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 57 56 Reactions

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HTC EVO Shift 4G vs. Samsung Fascinate Dogfight Pt. 2

Android It's time for a dogfight review! The HTC EVO Shift 4G, Sprint's newest QWERTY-fied addition to the EVO line, sports an 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon processor, 3.6-inch display, and is powered by Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI. One...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 4

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HTC EVO Shift 4G vs. Samsung Fascinate Pt. 1

Android Dogfight review time! The HTC EVO Shift 4G, Sprint's newest addition to the EVO line, offers an 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon processor, 3.6-inch display, full QWERTY keyboard, and Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI. The Samsung...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 1

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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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HTC EVO Shift 4G vs. T-Mobile G2 Dogfight Pt. 2

Android It's time for a dogfight review! Aaron pits the Sprint HTC EVO Shift 4G against the T-Mobile G2. Both offer 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon CPUs, both have 5-megapixel cameras, both are sporting fantastic QWERTY keyboards, and both can...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC EVO Shift 4G vs. T-Mobile G2 Dogfight Pt. 1

Android It's dogfight time! Aaron pits the Sprint HTC EVO Shift 4G against the T-Mobile G2. Both offer 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon processors, both have 5-megapixel cameras, both have awesome QWERTY keyboards, and both are available now....

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 4

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

Android It's a dogfight review between two fantastic Android phones on Sprint - the HTC EVO Shift 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G! They're both fantastic devices and could appeal to several demographics, but only one can win. Which will it be? Part 2...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 4

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

Android It's a dogfight review between two epic Sprint Android phones - the HTC EVO Shift 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G! They both have awesome qualities, but only one can win the dogfight. Which one will it be?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 4

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HTC EVO Shift 4G Review Pt. 2

4g Aaron does a review of the HTC EVO Shift 4G, another 4G device and the second phone of the "EVO" brand. With a 800 MHz next-generation processor, 3.6-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, 3.6-inch display, Android 2.2, and HTC's award-winning...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC EVO Shift 4G Review Pt. 1

4g Aaron reviews the HTC EVO Shift 4G, Sprint's second 4G device in the "EVO" brand and an all-around great Android phone. It offers an 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon processor, 3.6-inch display, physical QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 8

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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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HTC EVO Shift 4G to Sprint

New Phones Release Date: January 9, 2011 Carrier: Sprint Retail Price: $399.99 Phone Price: $149.99 Hot Features: 3.6" touchscreen display with slide-out QWERTY, 3G/4G speeds, 5MP camera, Android 2.2

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 0

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HTC EVO Shift 4G Unboxing

Android Aaron does a quick unboxing review of the HTC EVO Shift 4G, the newest device in Sprint's EVO line and another QWERTY Android option. It offers an 800 MHz next-generation Snapdragon processor, 3.6-inch display, physical QWERTY keyboard,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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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

HTC EVO Shift 4G officially hitting Sprint on Jan. 9th for $149.99

Android And just like that, all the leaks are going to come to an end. Today Sprint made the HTC EVO Shift 4G official, giving it a launch date of January 9th and a $149.99 after two-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate price tag. Of course,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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HTC EVO Shift 4G Review by Aaron

The HTC EVO Shift 4G is one of the best QWERTY Android devices to land at PhoneDog. When I unboxed it in the lobby of the Renaissance hotel in Las Vegas (immediately after receiving it, because that's how we roll), I was reminded of the original EVO 4G launch last year. As we made our way to the hands-on room, I remember thinking "Sprint should market the EVO as a brand, not as a device name." Verizon has been wildly successful with the "DROID" moniker. Why... more...