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HTC EVO 4G LTE, Exclusively from Sprint, First HD Voice-capable Smartphone Available in the U.S.; Offers Best-in-Class Features, including Beats Audio, Amazing Camera and HD Display
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)--
Sprint (NYSE: S), the only national wireless carrier offering truly
unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1,
and HTC (News - Alert), a global designer of smartphones, announce the next evolution
of the award-winning HTC EVO™ family: HTC EVO™ 4G LTE. HTC EVO 4G LTE
focuses on exceptional improvements in camera technology, audio and
voice quality on both the network and device.
HTC EVO 4G LTE will be available in the second quarter for $199.99
(excludes taxes and surcharges). The availability date will be announced
later. Customers can sign up for updates today at www.sprint.com/evo4glte,
and pre-order will begin Monday, May 7, at www.sprint.com.
HTC EVO 4G LTE is built on Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, integrated
with HTC Sense™ 4. HTC EVO 4G LTE boasts brilliant features, including a
vibrant 4.7-inch HD display, HD voice capabilities, 1.5GHz dual-core
processor, large 2000mAh embedded battery and dual-cameras (8-megapixel
rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing) with instant capture
capability. HTC EVO 4G LTE brings back the fan-favorite kickstand built
into the smartphone's refined, slim design.
With the launch of HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint (News - Alert) becomes the first U.S. carrier
to announce plans for a nationwide HD Voice network beginning in late
2012 as part of Sprint's Network Vision program.
HD Voice is the next-generation evolution of voice quality and the
future of voice communications for mobile phones. The service will
provide fuller, more natural-sounding and less fatiguing voice quality
and should reduce troublesome background noises often found in a cafe or
on the street.2 Users should expect to identify voices and
hear every word better than ever. Sprint's commitment to HD Voice starts
with HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint's first HD Voice capable device.
"Sprint has a long history of leading the wireless industry in
innovation, and the debut of HTC EVO 4G LTE marks another chapter in
that innovation story," said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse. "Once again, we are
partnering with HTC to deliver the benchmark Android device for the year
with the next generation of our award-winning EVO brand. We know our
customers will appreciate the focus on audio and voice quality with EVO
4G LTE, including the addition of Beats Audio and HD Voice capability."
HTC EVO 4G LTE is Sprint's first device with HTC's Authentic Sound
experience integrating Beats Audio™. The technology enables customers to
hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning that
delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs.
HTC EVO 4G LTE incorporates Beats Audio across the entire phone
experience, including playing music stored on the device, streaming from
a favorite service, watching a movie or YouTube (News - Alert)™ video, or playing the
latest hot game. HTC Sync Manager software also lets users easily get
their music on the device from their PC, and it works with current
programs, including iTunes®.
"The partnership between HTC and Sprint has resulted in one of the most
popular and successful smartphone brands of all time with over 7 million
EVO devices sold to date," said Jaso Mackenzie, president, HTC
Corporation. "With HTC EVO 4G LTE, we've
created a desirable successor that is sure to excite the millions of
current EVO customers and beyond with HTC's distinct design, amazing
camera and authentic sound."
ADVANCING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
HTC EVO 4G LTE makes mobile photography and video easy and intuitive.
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The on-screen photo and video buttons are right next to each other so
users don't have to switch modes. This allows the user to take video
and still photos concurrently.
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It makes the whole idea of "video mode" or "photo mode" irrelevant.
While shooting a video, the user can just tap the shutter button and
it captures a still image of that exact moment. Still images can also
be captured during video playback.
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HTC EVO 4G LTE's camera has a super-fast start-up and auto-focus time.
With the fast auto-focus, users can easily stay with a moving object
or person, taking numerous pictures just by holding the shutter button.
In addition, HTC ImageSense™ technology combines hardware and software
advancements to the camera lens, sensor and software, including
integration of a new custom HTC ImageChip, to take great photos even in
adverse conditions. The best-in-class f/2.0 camera lens lets in 44
percent more light than the lenses used on most camera phones. The Smart
Flash also adjusts the flash strength based on how far away the object
is, so users won't get photos where everything looks washed out.
REFINED STYLE AND DESIGN
Crafted from aluminum spaceframe in an anodized black finish, HTC EVO 4G
LTE delivers cutting-edge function and style in a thin and distinctive
design. The smartphone's 4.7-inch display and 80-degree viewing angle
makes it easier to share pictures and video with others. The
multiposition kickstand allows users to watch videos hands-free.
HTC EVO 4G LTE customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with
Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any
Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling
to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting
at just $79.99 per month for smartphones3 - a savings of $40
per month vs. Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and
2GB Web, or $10 per month savings vs. Verizon's 450-minute plan with
unlimited text and 2GB Web.
Sprint recently announced Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas
City and San Antonio are expected to have 4G LTE and enhanced 3G service
in mid-year 2012. Sprint 4G LTE will enable faster speeds for data
applications, and the enhanced 3G service promises better signal
strength, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better in-building
performance. The launch of these large metropolitan areas demonstrates
the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through
Network Vision. Sprint customers in these areas will soon enjoy
ultra-fast data speeds and improved 3G voice quality. Whether a Sprint
customer is using a smartphone to share a video, checking the Web via a
mobile hotspot, Sprint 4G LTE will make it easier. And, when someone
makes an important voice call, they can expect to find a clearer
connection and a stronger signal in more areas. For the most up-to-date
details on Sprint's 4G LTE rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE.
About Sprint Nextel (News - Alert)
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline
communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers,
businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 55
million customers at the end of 2011 and is widely recognized for
developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including
the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United
States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid
brands including Virgin Mobile (News - Alert) USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance
Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities;
and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No.
3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest
companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn
more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many
award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at
the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design
and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for
consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and
tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface
that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock
Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
Visit the Image Gallery in the Sprint Newsroom, www.sprint.com/newswroom,
for more information and images.
1Everything Data Plan with no data overages or throttling.
2Initial
market network deployments beginning in late 2012 for 3G Requires each
party to use a Sprint HD Voice capable phone calling on a Sprint 3G HD
Voice enabled market.
3Price includes $10 Premium Data
Add-on charge.
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