HTC EVO Shift 4G

- It looks like a couple of Sprint’s devices are about to hit end of life. One of them is quite recent. It’s the white edition of the HTC EVO 3D. Looks like black is the more popular choice with that particular phone as that version is safe. The EVO Shift 4G is also on [...]

The folks at Tucows, who were once known for their applications (free, shareware or otherwise) repository for desktop operating systems are looking to introduce a new venture that’s interesting, to say the least. With the help of Sprint they have launched Ting, a pay-as-you-go service that gives users extremely good value compared to other PAYG [...]

As of today a new software update is available for Sprint’s HTC EVO Shift 4G. The update to version 2.77.651.3 deals with a few bug fixes and software tweaks, including security enhancements, a new version of the Peep client for Twitter, and improved battery life. The software update can be initiated manually starting today, otherwise [...]

We reported earlier on a couple of updates headed to HTC devices on Sprint’s network, but as it turns out all handsets from the Taiwanese manufacturer are inline for an over-the-air patch. The new software tweak addresses privacy concerns raised when a security hole was uncovered earlier this month. HTC promised a quick fix, and [...]

If you have an HTC Evo Shift and you’re experiencing bugs with your device specifically, like sending out text or picture messages, you can relax. Sprint is releasing an OTA update that’s expected to begin rolling out on/around August 8th to fix the SMS/MMS issue. Evo Shift 4G owners should be prompted for the update [...]

We told you the update was coming and we’ve been receiving a flood of reports from Evo Shift users everywhere that, thanks to a combination effort between HTC and Sprint, they can now update their phones to Android 2.3.3. If you’re waiting around to be prompted by Sprint, that wont start until the 27th. Instead, [...]

We heard it might be on the way, and Sprint sure enough came through. The HTC EVO Shift 4G is definitely getting Gingerbread come June 20th, but if you’d rather not wait for Sprint to notify you of its availability, you can get it right now through a manual firmware update check. You know the [...]

Just earlier today, we posted that the “regular” Evo 4G was going to receive a maintenance update to fix issues associated with their latest Gingerbread OTA update. Well, it looks like the Evo Shift 4G is going to be getting some Gingerbread love as well (hopefully with less bugs). Starting June 17th, you can manually [...]

MSNBC has released the results from a comparison test of a handful of upcoming and current 4G Android smartphones. Based strictly on speed alone, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G emerged as the winner with an average peak download speed of 7.81Mbps. AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G came in last, but the EVO Shift 4G made a [...]

Sprint released the follow-up to their best-selling phone – the HTC EVO 4G – on January 6th. It’s the HTC EVO Shift 4G, and it makes a very strong case to be a viable alternative for those who can’t live without a hardware keyboard. Is the keyboard alone enough to justify shifting your eyes away [...]

With AT&T and Verizon all set to unleash their first 4G handsets with two HTC devices (the Inspire 4G and Thunderbolt, respectively), the four major US carriers will soon all carry at least one 4G Android smartphone. By summer, all will have multiple options and it will be safe to say that the next generation [...]

Because we don’t want you spending any more than you have to on your next Android phone, here is a rundown of some February deals that should provide some price breaks instead of breaking your bank. RadioShack is introducing a new program called “Fresh Phone February” that will give customers an instant, guaranteed $50 off [...]

Have you been wanting to root your HTC EVO Shift 4G? If you’ve got your hand up and aren’t afraid of heights, dive into an XDA guide made by bcnice20 that provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve permanent root on your phone. Most people are saying it worked like a charm, but if you’re [...]

After dropping the price of the original HTC EVO 4G from Sprint to $99, Amazon is bringing the younger brother’s title of cheapest EVO back with a drop in price for the HTC EVO Shift 4G. The Shift, which is only a few weeks old, can be had for $89.99 through the world’s largest online [...]

WireFly just forwarded us a little video they put together pitting two of Sprint’s 4G handsets head to head to see which one tops out with the best overall performance. Using Smartbench 2010, both handsets were put through a standard benchmarking test and ranked for productivity and gaming, and perhaps not surprisingly, the Epic 4G [...]

In the mobile and tech world we’re used to hearing time frames that are followed by delays. When the opposite happens, it’s a thing of beauty, and it appears a few potential Sprint EVO 4G Shift customers enjoyed a thing of beauty because they’re not “potential” owners any more. And they’ve got the receipts to [...]

As you have probably heard by now, HTC isn’t skimping on the 4G phones at this year’s CES. They have officially unveiled devices for three out of four of the major US networks with the HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon, the HTC Inspire 4G for AT&T, and the HTC EVO Shift 4G. Here is the run-down [...]

Sprint recently announced the HTC EVO Shift 4G, and while we’ve already seen it in countless photos and a few videos leading up to CES, it was the first time we’ve had a chance to play with it. The EVO Shift 4G’s hardware takes queues from the original EVO’s hardware, as the name would suggest. [...]

The HTC EVO Shift 4G for Sprint isn’t supposed to go on sale at retail outlets until January 9th, but a new leak is suggesting the phone will be available a few days early at Radio Shack. According to internal literature you should be able head into your local shack and pick up the Shift [...]

Sprint’s become the new Verizon, it seems, as their HTC EVO Shift 4G has seen countless leaks leading up to today’s official announcement: the device will be available January 9th for $149.99 after a two-year contract agreement. It’s everything we expected it to be: Sprint’s version of the T-Mobile G2 with HTC Sense and 4G [...]