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The HTC EVO 4G LTE Is Almost Here

By TechTaffy Desk

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Sprint and HTC have formally announced details of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. The phones will be available in the second quarter for $199.99. Pre-order begins next month. With the launch of HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint becomes the first U.S. carrier to announce plans for a nationwide HD Voice network beginning in late 2012.

The HTC EVO 4G LTE runs Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and includes a 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.

You can find tech specs of the HTC EVO 4G LTE here.

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