HTC EVO 3D
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The HTC Evo 3D is an Android 2.3 ("Gingerbread") smartphone that allows for the creation and viewing of 3D content through the use of two 5 MP rear-facing cameras and a glasses-free 3D-capable 4.3" qHD touch screen. In the United States, the Evo 3D is available exclusively on the Sprint/Nextel network
. Several GSM variants are also available in Canada, Europe and Asia.
in Orlando, Florida, on March 22, 2011. On May 2, Best Buy
employees received permission to start receiving pre-orders for the HTC Evo 3D, but only if a customer who was not planning on buying a currently available model specifically requested it.
On May 19, 2011, information was leaked on various websites of a possible June 4 release date for the phone. The leak appeared to originate from an internal Radio Shack
email.
On May 24, 2011, it was confirmed that the Evo 3D has been locked down with a cryptographically signed bootloader, recovery, and kernel image - thereby most likely foreclosing custom roms such as CyanogenMod
. On May 24, 2011 HTC released a statement via Facebook, saying that they are reviewing their bootloader policy. On May 26, 2011 Peter Chou, the CEO of HTC, announced on Facebook that "we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices."
A Radio Shack ad leaked the price for the Evo 3D at US
$199.99 or $600.00 with 2-year contract and $499.99 without contract, with a trade in credit on the HTC Evo 4G
or Evo Shift of $100.
A second Radio Shack ad leaked on June 1 indicated that the Evo 3D will be released on June 24, with pre-orders ending on June 24. It maintained that the Evo 3D will be $100 off with the trade in of either the HTC Evo 4G
or the HTC Evo Shift 4G
On June 6, 2011, Sprint officially announced that the HTC Evo 3D will be available on June 24, 2011. Internet retailer Wirefly posted a video review of the HTC EVO 3D on June 6, 2011. It was also reported the phone would be available wordwide, and in Canada on the Rogers network.
On July 27, 2011, Vodafone UK announced that it will not offer the HTC Evo 3D citing delays and has removed it from its coming soon page.
A spokesman for the company states:
The EVO 3D has since been released in Australia as of September 2011 by both Telstra and Vodafone using GSM/3G networking.
Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel Corporation is an American telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 53.4 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility...
. Several GSM variants are also available in Canada, Europe and Asia.
History
Sprint announced the HTC Evo 3D during CTIACTIA
CTIA may refer to:* Color Television Interface Adaptor, a custom chip inside early Atari 8-bit computers* CTIA – The Wireless Association* Cape Town International Airport...
in Orlando, Florida, on March 22, 2011. On May 2, Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
employees received permission to start receiving pre-orders for the HTC Evo 3D, but only if a customer who was not planning on buying a currently available model specifically requested it.
On May 19, 2011, information was leaked on various websites of a possible June 4 release date for the phone. The leak appeared to originate from an internal Radio Shack
Radio shack
Radio shack is a slang term for a room or structure for housing radio equipment.-History:In the early days of radio, equipment was experimental and home-built. The first radio transmitters used a noisy spark to generate radio waves and were often housed in a garage or shed. When radio was first...
email.
On May 24, 2011, it was confirmed that the Evo 3D has been locked down with a cryptographically signed bootloader, recovery, and kernel image - thereby most likely foreclosing custom roms such as CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod is an after-market replacement for the firmware of over sixty cell phones and Internet tablets. Based on the Android mobile computer operating system, it offers features and options not found in the official firmware distributed by vendors of these devices.Features supported by...
. On May 24, 2011 HTC released a statement via Facebook, saying that they are reviewing their bootloader policy. On May 26, 2011 Peter Chou, the CEO of HTC, announced on Facebook that "we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices."
A Radio Shack ad leaked the price for the Evo 3D at US
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
$199.99 or $600.00 with 2-year contract and $499.99 without contract, with a trade in credit on the HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo 4G
The HTC Evo 4G is a smartphone developed by HTC Corporation and marketed as Sprint's flagship Android smartphone, running on its WiMAX network...
or Evo Shift of $100.
A second Radio Shack ad leaked on June 1 indicated that the Evo 3D will be released on June 24, with pre-orders ending on June 24. It maintained that the Evo 3D will be $100 off with the trade in of either the HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo 4G
The HTC Evo 4G is a smartphone developed by HTC Corporation and marketed as Sprint's flagship Android smartphone, running on its WiMAX network...
or the HTC Evo Shift 4G
HTC Evo Shift 4G
The HTC Evo Shift 4G is a smartphone developed by HTC Corporation and marketed as the concurrent/sequel to Sprint's flagship Android smartphone, running on its 4G WiMAX network...
On June 6, 2011, Sprint officially announced that the HTC Evo 3D will be available on June 24, 2011. Internet retailer Wirefly posted a video review of the HTC EVO 3D on June 6, 2011. It was also reported the phone would be available wordwide, and in Canada on the Rogers network.
On July 27, 2011, Vodafone UK announced that it will not offer the HTC Evo 3D citing delays and has removed it from its coming soon page.
A spokesman for the company states:
- "There’s been speculation recently regarding availability of HTC EVO 3D.
- We can confirm that due to delays in the launch of the HTC EVO 3D, we no longer intend to include the device in our smartphone range. We’ll be contacting any customers who registered their interest shortly.
- We realize this might come as a disappointment, but we’ve got some really exciting handsets in the pipeline. Keep an eye on our coming soon section for all the latest information about the products coming to Vodafone."
The EVO 3D has since been released in Australia as of September 2011 by both Telstra and Vodafone using GSM/3G networking.
Features
- CORNING® GORILLA® GLASS
- Android™ 2.3.4 (“Gingerbread”)
- HTC SenseHTC SenseHTC Sense is a graphical user interface developed by HTC Corporation for mobile devices running Android, Brew and Windows Mobile.Based on the TouchFLO 3D design, HTC has referred to HTC Sense as both a user interface in itself and also as a user experience layer on top of TouchFLO 3D.Announced June...
3.0 - Two 5.0 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both high-quality conventional and 3D images and videos
- Slate form factor
- 4.3-inch qHD 3D S-LCD capacitive touchscreen
- 1.2 GHz dual-core processor (QualcommQualcommQualcomm is an American global telecommunication corporation that designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access technology and other technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA...
Snapdragon SoCSystem-on-a-chipA system on a chip or system on chip is an integrated circuit that integrates all components of a computer or other electronic system into a single chip. It may contain digital, analog, mixed-signal, and often radio-frequency functions—all on a single chip substrate...
) - Front-facing 1.3 MP camera for video-call
- GPS Navigation
- Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology
- microSD Card slot, 32 GB-capable
- 4 GB internal memory and 1 GB RAM
- Media player with 3.5 mm headset jack and micro USB
- Proximity, G-Sensor and light sensors
- Digital compass
- Built-in FM radio
- Live video sharing with Qik
- HDMI-out via Micro-USB to MHL adapter
- DLNA
- HD video capture at up to 720p (2D/3D) and playback up to 1080p (2D) and playback up to 720p (3D)
- Netflix streaming available as of July 19, 2011