A whole slew of new sexy Android Phones are coming out in the next few months. HTC has just hit us their latest crop all featuring 4G speeds and there’s a phone for every carrier; the HTC EVO Shift 4G from Sprint, HTC Inspire 4G from AT&T, and HTC ThunderBolt from Verizon Wireless. Look at this we even have pricing and release dates? In a CES Press Release – egads, unheard of! The HTC EVO Shift 4G will be $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and activation on a new two-year contract and data plan. It will be available in all Sprint retail channels, including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1, on Jan. 9th. While Verizon and AT&T haven’t announced pricing on their headsets, one would think it wouldn’t be radically different than Sprint.
Key Features
- Android™ 2.2 with HTC Sense™
- Slide out QWERTY keyboard
- High-speed 4G WiMAX technology
- Built in hotspot – connect up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices
- Organize email, Facebook®, SMS and more by person – not technology
- 3.6 inch WVGA touchscreen display
- Digital compass, G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor, GPS
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera w/ flash
HTC Inspire for AT&T
A 4G offering on AT&T’s new HSPA+ network, the HTC Inspire 4G boasts the largest screen (4.3”) from the carrier, as well as Dolby and SRS surround sound, the perfect combination for entertainment on-the-go. Designed with protection in mind, the HTC Inspire 4G is the first U.S. phone to utilize htcsense.com providing ultimate mobile control. In the unfortunate case of a lost or stolen phone, you can pinpoint your cell’s location on a map, and if necessary, wipe all personal data with a single command. This means all user content is deleted at the touch of a button, thus protecting personal and work information. All this is wrapped up by HTC’s unique manufacturing process which carves the shell of the device out of a solid piece of aluminum. The HTC Inspire 4G will be available in the first quarter of 2011.
Key Features
- Android™ 2.2 with HTC Sense™
- 4.3 inch WVGA super LCD touchscreen
- Online htcsense.com services
- 4G speeds with HSPA+ technology
- Built in mobile hotspot – connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices
- 3.6 inch WVGA touchscreen display
- Digital compass, G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor, GPS
- 8 megapixel autofocus camera w/ 2 LED flash
- DLNA home networking technology
HTC ThunderBolt
As one of the world’s first 4G LTE smartphones worldwide, the HTC ThunderBolt from Verizon Wireless is spearheading HTC’s commitment to introducing new technologies. A 4.3” screen brilliantly shows off pictures taken by the 8 megapixel camera and DLNA capabilities mean HD videos captured on-the-go are easily enjoyed in their native resolution. Additionally, Skype connectivity is embedded deeply within the ThunderBolt experience, bringing Skype’s 100 million users onto a single global platform at your fingertips. Skype integration ushers in a new era of face-to-face mobile communication—the business traveler can check-in with their family before a long flight, parents can video chat with their college freshman and friends can stay connected from across the country. At this time, we are not announcing pricing or availability for the HTC ThunderBolt.
Key Features
- Android™ 2.2 with latest HTC Sense™
- Super-fast 4G LTE technology
- 4.3 inch WVGA touchscreen display
- Front and rear facing cameras: 8MP main, 1.3MP front
- Fully integrated Skype™ mobile services
- Dynamic noise cancellation
- Organize email, Facebook®, SMS and more by person – not technology
- Digital compass, G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor, GPS