Features of the HTC Evo

The recently-released HTC Evo generated a considerable amount of buzz before it was released, but did the Android phone live up to expectations? As you read, this article will describe some of the better features of the HTC Evo. Each of these features adds considerably to the phone’s capabilities Although the HTC Evo has had its drawbacks running on a low battery life but its other features outweighed the bad to make up a very good Android phone.

One of the most colorful new features in the HTC Evo is “Leap,” a multitasking manager that allows for users to easily view all running applications by simply pinching the screen. The HTC Evo also ships with HTC’s Sense user interface, featuring a Friend Stream widget that collects information from Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter and aggregates it into a single interface.

The HTC Evo also features a 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen that displays high definition content. This touch screen is easily one of the biggest in today’s market. While some will complain about the size of this magnificent smart phone, others will be ok with it because of the large HD screen. This is a phone built for streaming and editing high definition video; the phone goes so far as to include a kickstand that swings out of the back, allowing the HTC Evo to be propped on a desk or table for extended viewing.

The rear facing 8 MP camera can take pictures and record HD video. These videos can then be edited directly from the phone and output in high definition to a television screen. The HTC Evo additionally offers a front-facing camera, allowing users to make use of one of the several video chatting apps available on the Android Marketplace as well as simplifying the process of taking quick self-portraits.

Third party manufacturers have been quick to begin to produce a variety of HTC Evo accessories, including the HTC Evo case and HTC Evo screen protector. Note that screen protectors are a wise investment for any smart phone, but especially for a phone with a touch screen as large as HTC Evo’s, a proper screen protector is vital to ensuring the long-term health of the phone. Additionally, the HTC Evo supports microSD cards, allowing users to store the video and audio they capture onto removable media. The phone will come with an 8 GB microSD card for immediate storage purposes needed by the user.

The HTC Evo also makes use of Sprint’s new 4G service, affording it access to some of the fastest internet available on mobile phones. While Sprint’s 4G service is not yet widely available (currently this service has been rolled out in less than fifty cities country-wide), this phone’s ability to connect to 4G will allow it to remain relevant for several years of use. Users can expect impressive download speeds using 4G-users can expect anywhere between 2 and 15 megabits per second downloads, well faster than what speed is necessary to stream high definition videos without extended pauses to buffer.