HTC Evo 4G Offers Android 2.1, Google Goggles, Hot Spot
by Nicholas Kolakowski
Running on Android
The HTC Evo 4G runs Android 2.1, and includes both 3G and 4G capability.
Battery Life
Sprint claims the smartphone has 6 hours of talk time on a single battery charge. However, that could vary depending on 3G/4G usage.
Gestures
The 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen is navigable via pinch-to-zoom and other gestures.
Getting a Call
Here, the HTC Evo 4G is receiving a call.
WiFi Capabilities
Up to eight WiFi-enabled devices can use the HTC Evo 4G as a 3G/4G mobile hot spot.
Cameras
The HTC Evo 4G features a 8-megapixel auto-focus camera in back and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, for taking images and video chat.
Hands-Free Viewing
A kickstand (not shown) steadies the device for hands-free video watching.
Snapdragon Chip
The smartphone utilizes a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to power video, games and mobile apps.
Location Features
Sprint Navigation offers 3D maps, turn-by-turn driving directions and similar features that make use of the phone’s digital compass and GPS.
Voice and Data
The HTC Evo 4G allows simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and WiFi coverage areas, so a user can keep talking while, say, looking up a restaurant.
Flash Support
Sprint says the smartphone’s Web browser supports Adobe Flash, making available a wide number of Websites’ rich media content.
Image Searching
Google Goggles allows users to search based on images snapped with the smartphone’s camera.
Price and Availability
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse announced at a New York event that the HTC Evo 4G would sell for $199 and arrive in stores on June 4.
Virtual Keyboard
The HTC Evo 4G relies only on a virtual keyboard for input, unlike some other devices, such as the Motorola Droid.