In Sprint's ever expanding quest to rid its handsets of Carrier IQ, the OTAs just keep on comin'. Today's the day for the HTC EVO Shift 4G, and the update just started rolling out. The changelog looks all too familiar:
To manually pull the update, hit Settings > About phone > System updates > HTC software update.
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Last week, I listed the EVO Shift 4G in my roundup of the best Android phones under $50, but that was when it was priced at $40 on AmazonWireless. Wirefly has now gone and beaten that price silly, offering the QWERTY-keyboard slider phone for the low, low price of "free" if you open a new Sprint account, or add a new line to your existing plan.
The EVO Shift 4G does have a tiny 3.6" display, but it's also packing a next-gen single core Snapdragon processor and a big 1530mAh battery - along with a fresh update to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
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It's June 24th, and you know what that means: the heir to the throne of the EVO 4G, one of Sprint's most successful Android devices ever, has officially gone on sale. But considering that reviews have been mixed and that purchasing the EVO 3D will lock you into a two-year contract, the buying decision is understandably difficult.
To help you find out whether Sprint's latest flagship phone is right for you, we've put together a handy-dandy table comparing the specs of all three members of the EVO family:
| Spec type | EVO 4G | EVO Shift 4G | EVO 3D |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CPU |
1GHz Qualcomm QSD8650 single-core Snapdragon | 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7630 2nd-gen single-core Snapdragon |
1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 dual-core Snapdragon |
|
Display |
4.3" WVGA (800x480) TFT | 3.6" WVGA (800x480) TFT | 4.3" qHD (960x540) SLCD with stereoscopic 3D capabilities |
|
OS |
Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
|
Front camera |
1.3MP | N/A | 1.3MP |
|
Rear camera |
8MP | 5MP | Two 5MP shooters |
|
RAM |
512MB | 512MB | 1GB |
|
Internal storage |
1GB | 2GB | 4GB (note that the OS takes up a lot of that) |
|
Included SD card |
8GB | 2GB | 8GB |
|
microHDMI |
Yes | No | Kind of (via MHL adapter) |
|
DLNA support |
No | Yes | Yes |
|
Keyboard |
Virtual | Physical | Virtual |
|
Buttons |
Capacitive | Capacitive | Capacitive |
|
Size |
4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches |
4.61 x 2.32 x 0.59 inches |
5 x 2.6 x 0.47 inches |
|
Weight |
6 ounces | 5.85 ounces | 6 ounces |
|
Battery capacity |
1500mAh | 1500mAh | 1730mAh |
|
Price on contract |
$99.99 | $99.99 | $199.99 |
Of course, a phone cannot live on horsepower alone, so rest assured that we're already testing the EVO 3D to see if its formidable specs amount to a good user experience (and yes, our review will be up soon - stay tuned!).
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Looks like EVO Shift 4G owners won't have to wait till tomorrow to get their Gingerbread fix; in spite of what we heard yesterday, it appears that the update is already available.
As a refresher, the update brings Swype and addresses a few media streaming-related bugs in addition to adding all the usual Gingerbread goodies.
To download it to your device, first open the Settings app, then tap "System Updates," and finally go to "HTC Software Update." Alternatively, you could wait for Monday, when Sprint will officially begin the rollout, automatic notifications and all.
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Update: The EVO Shift 4G will be getting this OTA on the 17th if you initiate the update check manually, and by June 20th, it should start rolling out to all devices automatically! So be on the lookout for it on Friday.
You thought we couldn't pack any more EVO exclusives in today? Well, you thought wrong! We've learned from our intrepid tipster, Captain Anonymous, another interesting tidbit this afternoon: EVO Shift 4G Gingerbread update (version 2.76.651.4) - June 20th.
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With the impending launch of the HTC EVO 3D, other Sprint phones in the same price point are starting to look a bit... lackluster. Fortunately, there are always killer deals out there for those looking to score a new phone without breaking the bank. This is exactly the case for the HTC EVO Shift 4G from Amazon Wireless - sign a new two-year agreement, get the phone for $40. This is a solid deal, especially when you consider that Sprint is willing to pay you if you switch before June 23rd.
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If you've been considering a new phone purchase lately, then this weekend is probably the best time to pick a new handset, as Amazon Wireless is dropping prices like crazy. Check out some of the deals that you can get:
...and there's more where that came from.
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The crew over at 911sniper are all over some HTC leaks today, aren't they? Here's another one for you - this time it's Gingerbread for the HTC EVO Shift 4G. Hopefully all of you that are holding an EVO Shift in your hand right now will get some Gingerbread lovin' shortly after devs get a hold of this.
The download seems to be moving at a snail's pace for us, so we're working on uploading this to our mirror right now.
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CyanogenMod 7 has earned its reputation as the most reliable Gingerbread ROM, even though it hasn't yet entered stable mode. And tonight, the fun goes on - RC4 RC3.14159265358979323846264338327, as the CM team so lovingly refers to it, has just been launched for all supported CM devices.
While RC4 doesn't contain any ground-breaking new features, it does bring a number of bug fixes - for example, hardware acceleration has been added to the Nook Color, and EGL has seen a big fix.
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If you aren't already chained to a smartphone contract perhaps this is a good time to get your feet wet and buy the HTC EVO Shift 4G slider from RadioShack for the low price of $69.99. You will of course also have to sign up for a two-year contract with Sprint.
The slider phone has been available from Sprint for $150 since its launch, with occasional discounts popping up, however this deal from RadioShack appears to be the lowest yet.
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