Sprint unveiled the HTC EVO Shift 4G on Tuesday, kickstarting what promises to be a week filled with attention-grabbing Android announcements. The new EVO Shift 4G may share its older brother's name, but it's a drastically different device -- both inside and out.
Hardware:
- It’s thick and hefty but slightly less than Verizon’s Droid 2
- The bezel isn’t black. It’s like a dark royal blue but only noticeable when placed against a black backdrop
- The backplate uses the same chintzy tabs found on the original EVO. I already broke one of the tabs.
- The keyboard has great tactile feedback and key placement
Software
- Uses HTC Sense — a drawback in my opinion but some people like it
- Runs quick and smooth without any noticeable lag or hesitation
- Loaded with Sprint’s trademark bloatware and Amazon’s Kindle app
- Start up: 43 seconds
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