Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread

[MauiDude]

I've never owned a Palm. Up untill Winmo started looking kinda kool I never really wanted for a smartphone. Nuthin did what I thought was worth having. Now I hate WinMo though. Wonder how 7 will turn out! ppphhhhhhhtt! yeah right! haha

 

[kenttz]

I have read a big chunk of this thread but I might have missed this or its too early to tell. Will this phone have a copy and paste feature? Even though its something small I find myself using it alot on my Iphone and it will be nice if they had that on the Evo.

 

[MauiDude]

Yeah, android has native copy and paste. I think? I know I saw it in the keynote. I think? haha

 

[jonnyjonjon]

Yeah, android has native copy and paste. I think? I know I saw it in the keynote. I think? haha

Android always had copy and paste from / to editable text fields. At some pt., it natively added copying most any text, and Sense adds the finger "magnifying glass" text selection (a la iPhone) with a context menu, to make it even easier. (no wonder they're being sued - but I'm glad, since I wanted that!)

 

[MauiDude]

Thanks Jonjon, If and when I get an EVO it'll be my 1st Android phone. So, when it comes to Android I'm not even a newb yet! haha

 

[Novoken]

So do you guys think May 12 is when the phone will be released or Media blitz?

 

[jonnyjonjon]

Hey guys! I'm new to the EVO bandwagon. For a while, thought I'd give the Incredible a go, since i wanted Sense on 2.1 on Snapdragon as soon as possible. However, I couldn't get over the fugly backplate that phone has. Here was my thought process:

-spend all my time in DC / Balto., where 4G should have decent coverage
-Sprint has cheaper plans (70 vs. 90)
-Sprint let's you upgrade your phone every year, even if you're on a 2-year agreement! (DEFINITELY good for geeks)
-Sprint doesn't charge for the apps they develop (like the free Sprint visual voicemail... 2.99, Verizon? Really? I know there's Google Voice, but come on)
-I might be able to ditch my Clear WiMax modem and set my phone on a windowsill - an extra 20 / mo. would be betta than 40 / mo.!
-EVO is gorgeous!! - Sprint made all the right decisions - kickstand, tasteful red accents, smooth back, lower capacitive buttons with rings to make them stand out (even swapping the red earpiece for a more neutral silver, so more wallpapers will look good on it!)
-HDMI output! I would use this all the time. Recently, I hauled my PS3 to a friend's place so we could watch a movie I had downloaded... could have come in handy
-possible Skype vid chats over WiFi / 4G - would be nice to talk to the folks back home, if developed



...So, I am now a lurker on this forum! *Sigh* time to wait some more, but least the EVO has a solid launch timeframe!

Thanks Jonjon, If and when I get an EVO it'll be my 1st Android phone. So, when it comes to Android I'm not even a newb yet! haha

No prob. I've used Android 1.5, 1.6, and Sense on 1.5 - seen all the Sense 2.1 enhancements too. I'll probably only be on once a day, but I can definitely field any questions about the nuances of Android! Feel free to PM me if I'm not around to answer a post.

(Also owned an iPhone for a bit, so I can directly compare, without a fanboy slant.)

 

[MauiDude]

Welcome Jon! It's all EVO here! Funny I'm posting this again cause my 1st one didn't post. Weird

 

[Gekko]

Hey guys! I'm new to the EVO bandwagon. For a while, thought I'd give the Incredible a go, since i wanted Sense on 2.1 on Snapdragon as soon as possible. However, I couldn't get over the fugly backplate that phone has. Here was my thought process:

-spend all my time in DC / Balto., where 4G should have decent coverage
-Sprint has cheaper plans (70 vs. 90)
-Sprint let's you upgrade your phone every year, even if you're on a 2-year agreement! (DEFINITELY good for geeks)
-Sprint doesn't charge for the apps they develop (like the free Sprint visual voicemail... 2.99, Verizon? Really? I know there's Google Voice, but come on)
-I might be able to ditch my Clear WiMax modem and set my phone on a windowsill - an extra 20 / mo. would be betta than 40 / mo.!
-EVO is gorgeous!! - Sprint made all the right decisions - kickstand, tasteful red accents, smooth back, lower capacitive buttons with rings to make them stand out (even swapping the red earpiece for a more neutral silver, so more wallpapers will look good on it!)
-HDMI output! I would use this all the time. Recently, I hauled my PS3 to a friend's place so we could watch a movie I had downloaded... could have come in handy
-possible Skype vid chats over WiFi / 4G - would be nice to talk to the folks back home, if developed



...So, I am now a lurker on this forum! *Sigh* time to wait some more, but least the EVO has a solid launch timeframe!

4.3" display vs. 3.7". HUGE.

 

[WRSmith2PhD]

I visited the MySprint and finally saw that the Sprint Premier section was back up. Lo and behold this picture - is she not holding an EVO?

 

[Gekko]

I visited the MySprint and finally saw that the Sprint Premier section was back up. Lo and behold this picture - is she not holding an EVO?

no.

 

[(EVO)Lution]

1. are you sure about this? what specific IP/patents does Palm hold that could help them? and why wouldn't Palm be suing Apple for big bucks already?
2. is Palm really worth $1+ BILLION?

seems like a bad strategy to pay $1+ BILLION to get a dubious patent portfolio. nobody has ever been able to tell me one single valuable patent they own.

IMO Palm has a dated and tarnished brand and patent portfolio along with a buggy and unstable OS and mediocre at best talent. best to wait and cherry pick from the dead carcass postmortem.

BTW this is all coming from a 10+ year Palm user.

from what ive been reading it would help quite alot with the lawsuit apple has against htc.. palm was the creator of majority of smartphones and tech yrs ago and hold quite a few patents this is why when palm put out webos with it being so similiar to apples os... apple threatened to sue but never did... kinda makes u wonder who was the big dog there,, also i remember reading an article not too long ago about all this on engadget ill see if i can find it and link it here

not sure where that engadget article went but heres a google patent search which turnes up about 31 pages of palms patents

inassigneealm inassignee:Inc - Google Patent Search

 

[jadoe05]

Hey guys! I'm new to the EVO bandwagon.

Welcome from one long time addict to another. lol

-spend all my time in DC / Balto., where 4G should have decent coverage

I'm from the area too, I see that we have a lot of towers in the area

-I might be able to ditch my Clear WiMax modem and set my phone on a windowsill - an extra 20 / mo. would be betta than 40 / mo.!

Ditto it will definitely save me some money.

-possible Skype vid chats over WiFi / 4G - would be nice to talk to the folks back home, if developed

Skype over wifi while having data is already confirmed. What they are working on is Talk over 3G while having Data over 4G.

 

[MauiDude]

Simul voice/data is one of those features I'm really hoping becomes a reality. Been wanting that since my 1st smartphone. The PPC-6700.

 

[krazykevy]

Just took a look at that newest Incedible video...as a Verizon customer for life it is taking all of my fricken will power to hold out to switch over to Sprint...its a leap of faith but hopefully the EVO will be worth it. Can't wait for this phone to come out!!!!

 

[MauiDude]

Wow　thats　willpower　man.　If　it　wasn't　for　god　awful　back　cover,　it'd　be　a　pretty　decent　phone.

 

[MauiDude]

Wierd , my japanese IME prevents from using the onscreen full qwerty keypad. Makes the spacebar make double spaces. hehe

 

[kcs7272]

Just took a look at that newest Incedible video...as a Verizon customer for life it is taking all of my fricken will power to hold out to switch over to Sprint...its a leap of faith but hopefully the EVO will be worth it. Can't wait for this phone to come out!!!!

There is no contest. The difference between the EVO and the semi-Incredible is plain to see. Look at it like this they both have 1gig and I think (someone correct me if I am wrong)the Mediocre I man Incredible has an eight megapixel camera like the EVO but that's where it ends. The EVO has a much larger screen that you can see outside, a front facing camera for whatever you need it for, i.e. video conferences, online dating...lol the EVO also can be used as a hot spot for 8 devices as well as being 4 FREAKING G CAPABLE and a lot more!!!!!! And if you act now I will throw in this neat kick-stand! lol. Also you have to consider Sprint has lower rate plans offers more content on those rate plans and has the premiere customer perk of being able to upgrade every year. And anyone who knows the business knows that really means at least every 9 or 10 months depending on who you talk to. Also I forgot to mention the most important fact,,,,, THE EVO F--K'N ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry

 

[andiron]

Skype over wifi while having data is already confirmed. What they are working on is Talk over 3G while having Data over 4G.

Are you sure about this? I only ask because I remember discussion in the Incredible forum about Verizon signing Skype to an exclusive agreement. So....I was under the impression that the only people that would be able to use Skype on a mobile phone would be a Verizon customer. I don't completely understand the VOIP services as I have never used one...but assume Vonage or another provider could work...and that Sprint may have something in the works in this regard. Just a bit confused....

Edit: I also think using video chat or making a video phone call could be possible with the front facing camera....and think along the same lines that one of the VOIP providers would be the ticket. Having said this....I also wonder if about using something like Windows Live...which is indeed pretty much a video phone call when using a cam. Anyone care to splain this further...goat head!

 

[andiron]

Just for the record....and I know this is totally self indulgent....but DAMN!....it's really hard to wait for this phone!!!

 

[SprintFun]

I think Verizon has a co-operation agreement with them, but Skype DEFINITELY is not Verizon exclusive.

 

[krazykevy]

There is no contest. The difference between the EVO and the semi-Incredible is plain to see. Look at it like this they both have 1gig and I think (someone correct me if I am wrong)the Mediocre I man Incredible has an eight megapixel camera like the EVO but that's where it ends. The EVO has a much larger screen that you can see outside, a front facing camera for whatever you need it for, i.e. video conferences, online dating...lol the EVO also can be used as a hot spot for 8 devices as well as being 4 FREAKING G CAPABLE and a lot more!!!!!! And if you act now I will throw in this neat kick-stand! lol. Also you have to consider Sprint has lower rate plans offers more content on those rate plans and has the premiere customer perk of being able to upgrade every year. And anyone who knows the business knows that really means at least every 9 or 10 months depending on who you talk to. Also I forgot to mention the most important fact,,,,, THE EVO F--K'N ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry

Thanks for this....its always good to have reassurance. I can't complain about Verizon' sevice...it has been outstanding since my very first cell phone many years ago. I never realized how much cheaper and how much more value the Sprint plans were until I actually went onto their website a couple of weeks ago. My wife has been itching to leave Verizon because of the crazy amount of $ we pay monthly to have a family plan, unlimited text, my BB plan, and her data access....and to boot, I have had the BB Storm since its inception...wow....what a cluster f that thing is. I completely agree with you about the EVO being a MUCH better device than the Incredible...but the coverage (which I know has been discussed widely) of Sprint is truly, my only concern.

 

[swnic]

I think Verizon has a co-operation agreement with them, but Skype DEFINITELY is not Verizon exclusive.

Are you sure? I downloaded the blackberry version to my Sprint phone. That went good. Went to log into my skype account and it said i had to be with verizon to use the mobile version.

 

[dylan88]

ughh just heard Dan Hesse's voice on tv but it was only about the 30 day gaurantee

 

[andiron]

The following link is from Phandroid....I just found it after a fast search. Further down in the beige/yellow box...you can see how users will have to be on Verizon. This information, plus my memory of past discussions leads me to believe that Verizon does indeed have an "exclusive" agreement with Skype for Skype Mobile. So I would think the EVO 4G would have to have some other VOIP company....or a proprietary Sprint software...to make video calls work on this phone.

Verizon & Skype Partnership Begins Thursday, March 25th | Android Phone Fans

Edit: Here's the link to the Skype Mobile page...pretty much shows there are no other options for using Skype Mobile if you don't use Verizon. http://www.skype.com/mobile/skypemobile/?cm_mmc=m210