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Thursday, May 13, 2010
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First 4G Phone, HTC EVO 4G, Debuts on June 4
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Sprint Nextel said on Wednesday that HTC's EVO, its most
advanced high-speed wireless phone so far, would go on sale
on June 4 for $199.
The world?s first 3G/4G Android handset will be available
exclusively from Sprint, offering a rich mobile Internet
experience with a fully integrated suite of services built
on the Android 2.1 platform.
With the launch of HTC EVO 4G, Sprint customers will be
able to enjoy capabilities they have never experienced
before with a new video chat service from Qik. The two-way
voice and video capability will be available as an upgrade
to the preloaded Qik app on HTC EVO 4G to enable
conversational, interactive, real-time sharing between
mobile devices or from mobile-to-desktop.
HTC EVO 4G features the latest version of the Android
platform, Android 2.1, offering more than 35,000 apps, as
well as a mind-blowing list of features, including:
- Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi
coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while the
conversation continues.
- Offering a new way to search with pictures instead of
words, Google Goggles works with everything from books,
DVDs and barcodes to landmarks, logos, artwork and wine
labels.
- 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
- Two cameras - an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with
HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3
megapixel camera.
- Built-in mobile hotspot functionality allowing up to
eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G or 4G
experience on the go with a laptop, camera, music player,
game unit, video player, or any other Wi-Fi enabled
device.
- Integrated HD video capture with the ability to capture
and share live video via the Qik Web site, Facebook,
YouTube or Twitter.
- Ability to watch video with the device on an HDTV via an
HDMI cable
- Custom Web browser optimized for the 4.3 inch display and
Sprint 4G speeds
- A kickstand built into the back, making it easy to watch
videos on-the-go.
- Adobe Flash technology
- Pinch-to-zoom and automatic text reflowing provide easy
Web page views.
HTC EVO 4G also boasts the newest version o HTC Sense user
experience. With HTC Sense, HTC EVO 4G users can use Friend
Stream to aggregate multiple social communication channels,
including Facebook and Twitter into one organized flow of
updates; a "Leap" thumbnail view to switch between home
screen "panels;" the ability to download new, interactive
widgets; and a "polite" ringer, which quiets the ringing
phone once lifted up.
While the performance of currently available Android
applications will be enhanced by access to 4G data speeds,
a Sprint 4G developer guide is available today from the
Sprint ADP Web site at http://developer.sprint.com. The
Sprint 4G developer guide provides details on developing
for an Android 2.1 handset and how to take advantage of HTC
EVO 4G's unique hardware and software capabilities and the
Sprint 4G network. The Sprint Application Developer Program
has been providing tools for third-party developers since
Sprint first launched the Wireless Web on its phones in
2001.
HTC EVO 4G will be available in all Sprint retail channels,
including Sprint.com and U.S. retail partners, RadioShack,
Best Buy and Wal-Mart. Sprint will price the device at
$199.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $100
mail-in rebate (taxes excluded) with a new line activation
or eligible upgrade. Pre-registration is available now at
www.sprint.com/evo.
In order to provide the best experience, HTC EVO 4G will
use Sprint's Everything Data or Business Advantage
Messaging and Data plans that include unlimited Web,
texting and calling on the Sprint Network to every mobile
in America with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM. Everything Data
plans start at $69.99 per month. A $10 per month Premium
Data add-on will apply, Spriny said.
Additionally, an optional pricing add-on will turn HTC EVO
4G into a mobile hotspot connecting up to eight Wi-Fi
enabled devices, such as laptops, gaming devices and
digital cameras, simultaneously at 4G speeds where
available and at 3G speeds anywhere on the Sprint 3G
network for just $29.99 per month (pricing excludes
surcharges and taxes).
With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can take
advantage of HTC EVO 4G for 30 days and if not completely
satisfied, may return the device within 30 days to get
reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get
both the early termination and restocking fees waived, and
receive a full refund for the monthly service plan charges.
Sprint 4G delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster
than 3G. Today, Sprint 4G covers 41 million people and
expects to have up to 120 million people covered by the end
of 2010.
Sprint currently offers 4G service in 32 markets. For more
information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.
In 2010, Sprint expects to launch 4G service in multiple
markets, including but not limited to, Boston, Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Denver, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Miami,
Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San
Francisco, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
Other specifications:
* Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV and NASCAR
Sprint Cup Mobile(SM)
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
* Built-in WiFi: 802.11 b/g
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light
sensor, GPS
* Expandable memory: 8GB microSD card included;
supports up to 32GB
* Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.6" x .5" (LxWxT)
* Weight: 6 ounces
* Main display: 4.3" WVGA (800x480) 65K colors
* Battery life: 6 hours of talk time. Time may vary
depending on 3G/4G coverage and usage.
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on)
battery
* Memory: 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
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