HTC Thunderbolt Launching with Hotspot Capabilities ? Rumored Release Date: February 24t

According to sources at AndroidGuys, the HTC Thunderbolt release date on 24th February 2011. There are also rumors about an earlier release, on Valentine’s Day but we will have to wait and see if that is true. It is speculated that the price will be around $249 with a contract, which is a bit on the higher side. However, I believe that it is quite reasonable for a phone which offers 4G speed along with hotspot capabilities.

Source : FreePCGuides

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Thunder Strikes Twice in Voice and Data together on 4G LTE

Well folks, cross your fingers for this one because if this is in fact true then Verizon Wireless could be getting its FIRST (and I can't stress that hard enough) smartphone with the ability to use voice and data at the same time.

Following the leaked images of training materials for the HTC Thunderbolt, which is to be released under Verizon, is posed to be the first smartphone under the Verizon brand that will be able to use voice and data at the same time. This is something that GSM phones under AT&T, T-mobile, and even Sprint have been enjoying for some time now.

Under 4G, it seems that the voice and data feature will be permitted by if you end up out of 4G coverage and back into 3G, the data will drop but the phone call will continue. I do find that a little alarming only because the 4G network isn't EVERYWHERE just yet. So if there are only limited spots for the 4G service, it might make that feature a little tough to use. But hey at least its a start. Good job Big Red! I might have to end up switching my choice for my next phone. And special thanks to AndroidCentral for leaking the picture of training material first.

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Netflix Promises Android Streaming App… But Not for All Phones

Hey get this early this year, some Android users will get Netflix streaming apps like those enjoyed by iPhone and Windows Phone 7 users — but not everyone.
We knew Netflix was working on bringing streaming to Android, thanks to those job listings that all but declared it, but we didn’t know for sure what prevented it from happening sooner. Now we do.
Netflix product development guru Greg Peters blogged yesterday that “the lack of a generic and complete platform security and content protection mechanism available for Android” has prevented the company from expanding to the rapidly growing smartphone platform. In other words, Netflix is unable to implement on all Android devices the digital rights management tools that would satisfy the film studios and other content providers from whom it licenses all its content.
“We are eager to launch on these devices and are disappointed that we haven’t been able to do so already,” he also wrote. He said the same security issues are cause for concern about software piracy on Android.
Since no universal solution exists, Netflix is working with individual hardware manufacturers to support specific Android phones, and the first batch of those will get their apps in early 2011. Peters also said Netflix is working “to develop a standard, platform-wide solution,” but he didn’t provide a timeframe for that — probably because so much of what needs to happen there is beyond Netflix’s control.

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If you are still awaiting the latest update for the HTC EVO 4G, don’t be alarmed or surprised if the version number varies from the one you expect. It appears that depending on which model number EVO you own, you are likely to receive a different version of the update. While this isn’t always typical, it isn’t too surprising given the number of hardware revisions floating around for the EVO. If you haven’t received yours yet it may be worth checking your software update information under the ‘About phone’ menu.
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HTC EVO Shift 4G's pricing revealed by Best Buy leak

The HTC EVO Shift 4G, destined for Sprint's airwaves, could be the perfect handset for a lot of people. It packs Sense, a physical QWERTY, 3.7-inch display, and WiMAX capabilities all into a neat little package. Still, many of us have been waiting to see how much the EVO Shift will cost before making any commitments. Now we can finally come closer to making a decision on whether or not to pick up an EVO Shift, though, as the device, and its potential price, has been spotted in Best Buy's systems. When it launches on an as-yet-undetermined date (we're hearing early January), the EVO Shift 4G will set you back $149.99 with the usual two-year contract and mail-in rebate, or a cool $549.99 if you prefer the contract-free route.

If this leaked pricing ends up becoming real, I have a feeling that the EVO Shift 4G could carve itself a nice little spot in Sprint's lineup. With its rumored 1GHz processer, 8 megapixel camera, WiMAX capabilities, keyboard, and Android 2.2, the EVO Shift is a deal at $150, especially for those of us that want a physical QWERTY and don't feel like shelling out $250 for an Epic. So, now that just about every piece of the EVO Shift 4G puzzle has come together, what do you all think?

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Evo vs Epic BATTLE

With Sprint racking up two hot devices for their 4G network, this is a great comparison to see which device would trump the other. Although the Samsung Epic 4G is not yet available for a hands-on comparison, Wirefly has done their best to bring all of the necessary information to one location. The HTC Evo 4G launched on June 4th and proved worthy as the device is currently out of stock practically everywhere and has since offered a white backing exclusively to Best Buy. The Samsung Epic 4G is Sprint’s variant of the Samsung Galaxy S which is proving to be top contender in the mobile market with its sleek design and beautiful super AMOLED display. So let’s get started shall we?
User interface:
Both the HTC Evo 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G are running Android 2.1, but they are using their manufacturers’ own custom UI. The HTC Evo 4G is running its HTC Sense UI and the Samsung Epic is running Samsung’s Touchwiz 3.0 UI. The custom user interface of both devices boil down to user preference while some might argue that HTC has a more polished widget friendly UI.
Keyboard:
The Epic and the Evo both have virtual keyboards, The Epic 4G is expected to come with Swype pre-loaded on the device which you can also get for the HTC Evo. The HTC Evo is limited to the virtual keyboard while some users have grown accustomed to the physical keyboard that can be found on the Epic 4G.
HDMI out:
The HTC Evo 4G offers a micro HDMI port that is capable of outputting HD media to your HDTV or projector. The Evo can display anything on the device (including movies) to the TV or projector (HDMI cable not included). The Samsung Epic 4G does not have an HDMI port; the Epic is still able to do video-out via its 3.5mm jack (cable not included) and unfortunately the Epic does not provide HD-out capabilities.
Display:
The HTC Evo 4G has a huge 4.3″ display that makes watching movies or reading ebooks much easier with 480 X 800 resolution. The slightly smaller display on the Samsung Epic is 4″, but the super AMOLED display provides a rich viewing quality.
Camera:
The Samsung Epic 4G is sporting a 5-MP camera with autofocus and a single flash, while the HTC Evo 4G has an 8-MP camera with autofocus and a dual LED flash. Both devices are capable of recording in HD and are rockin’ front-facing cameras.
Battery life:
Since the Epic 4G is not available, the battery life on the Epic can not be tested, but the Epic 4G’s super AMOLED display and Hummingbird processor are likely to assist the device in achieving longer talk and standby times as compared to the HTC Evo 4G’s Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

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Rumor: HTC Speedy will be known as the EVO Shift 4G, Nexus S to sport a curved display

When we learned that HTC was trying to trademark the name "HTC EVO Shift 4G," we speculated that the device could end up being an EVO with a physical QWERTY keyboard bolted on, which is an idea that many of you seemed to like. According to an "established tipster" speaking to Engadget, the EVO Shift 4G is actually the HTC Knight/Speedy that leaked last month. The device is described as being a "downsized EVO 4G with a four-row sliding keyboard and a larger battery" and, interestingly, the source says that the front-facing camera found on the EVO will be cut from its keyboard-toting little brother. Engadget's source also had something to say about the Nexus S: it'll include a curved display that Samsung claims improves "perceived usability" when compared to a flat screen.

The EVO Shift 4G names seems appropriate for the Speedy (as one of our commenters guessed), especially when you notice that the Speedy has capacitive Android keys on its face, just like the EVO. It would be pretty disappointing if the EVO Shift 4G ends up lacking a front-facing camera, especially if it's WiMAX-capable like the name implies, but at least those owners will have something that EVO users can lust over: a physical QWERTY. I don't know if I would be willing to trade in the EVO's front-facing camera and 4.3-inch display for something that's a bit smaller but has a hardware keyboard and beefier battery would you?

Source: Via Engadget

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5 reasons why I still love my buddy the Evo 4g."A real pal".

1. My evo now let's me view web pages in flash. And play games that are using flash.
2. My evo now has a flashlight so that after the movies when I drop my keys I can find them with ease.
3. I don't need WiFi in order to use the front facing camera. And it works well on 3g.
4. My evo has a kick stand.
5. Now that I downloaded lookout. If someone steals my evo I can find them and break their legs. Ha ha no for real I would hint them down like the guy from taken did to find his daughter.
Well that's my five reasons what's your reasons ? Let me know

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Should you buy the myTouch 3G Slide?

The Slide is a pretty good mid-range Android handset that beats the tar out of devices like the Motorola Devour, Cliq XT and the Motorola Backflip and it should make a lot of first-time smartphone buyers happy. The problem is that T-Mobile is positioning this as a flagship device, which puts it in direct competition with the Droid Incredible, EVO 4G and iPhone 4. It does not stack up well against those handsets.

My take on this matter is that if you are a person that wants to have a smart phone for the sake of having one because yours still take quarters to make a call. Then the slide is for you. I don't see it making those who already have a smart phone leave theirs to get this one. But it has features that can make you stay with T-Mobile.

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