Last week we reported on the possibility of a white EVO 4G LTE coming to Sprint and it looks like that will happen. Sprint and HTC announced today that the device would be available in white on July 15th for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement, both in stores and online.

The EVO 4G LTE packs a pretty big punch:

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 4.7-inch HD Super LCD display
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• NFC
• 8MP rear camera
• 1.3MP front-facing camera
• 16GB ROM
• 1GB RAM
• Supports microSD

Let us know if you plan on picking up a white EVO 4G LTE in the comments!

Sprint Debuts HTC EVO 4G LTE in White on July 15 for $199.99

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 12, 2012 – Sprint (NYSE: S), the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1, and HTC, a global designer of smartphones, are giving customers another reason to love the smartphone lauded by respected reviewers with the addition of HTC EVO™ 4G LTE in white. The stunning white smartphone is framed by its aluminum unibody and sports a matching silver kickstand and aluminized back plate for a sleek and refined look.

HTC EVO 4G LTE will be available in white beginning Sunday, July 15, exclusively in all Sprint-owned sales channels, including Web Sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), for $199.99 with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement (excludes taxes). HTC EVO 4G LTE launched in May and is currently available in an anodized black finish in all sales channels.

“HTC EVO 4G LTE sets a new standard for smartphones and boasts Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Sense® 4, a blazing-fast processor, 4.7-inch HD display for a rich multimedia experience and the ability to have HD Voice capabilities in the future,” said Fared Adib, vice president–Product Development, Sprint. “Pairing the HTC EVO innovation with Sprint’s Everything Data Plans for a truly unlimited data experience gives customers a powerful combination.”

Martin Fichter, vice president-Product Management, HTC America, said, “HTC’s amazing camera and authentic sound experience bring the HTC EVO 4G LTE to life as a true successor to the original HTC EVO, one of the most successful Android franchises in the United States.”

Cutting-edge function and style

HTC EVO 4G LTE, exclusively from Sprint, is a multimedia powerhouse designed to deliver a high-definition experience at 4G LTE speeds. It focuses on exceptional improvements in camera technology, audio and voice quality on both the network and device.

HTC ImageSense™ brings improvements to the amazing camera experience featuring a superfast autofocus to enable continuous shooting of up to 99 images, the ability to capture still images while taking video, and increasing the quality of photos taken in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright backlighting. It also contains HTC’s authentic sound experience integrating Beats Audio™. The technology is enabled across multiple facets of the phone experience, including playing music stored on the device, streaming from a favorite service, watching a movie or YouTube™ video, or playing the latest hot game.

HTC EVO 4G LTE is loaded with industry-leading features, including the latest version of HTC Sense, a vibrant 4.7-inch HD display, Snapdragon™ S4 Processor by Qualcomm® with Dual-core CPUs and an advanced 8-megapixel camera. It also brings back the fan-favorite kickstand built into the smartphone’s refined, slim design. HTC EVO 4G LTE is the first HD voice-capable phone announced by any U.S. wireless carrier, and, when available, will make mobile voice quality crystal clear while nearly eliminating background noise.2

HTC EVO 4G LTE is one of the first devices available with Sprint Professional Grade, a new designation for select smartphones that deliver enhanced security, device management and Exchange Active Sync capabilities to business users. Click here to learn more about Sprint Professional Grade designation.

Respected technology media agree Sprint has done it again with HTC EVO 4G LTE. Here are a few accolades from early reviews:

“Powerful parts, lovely screen, stunning design, and an excellent camera help the EVO 4G LTE re-stoke the fires of the EVO faithful.” – CNET
“It’s clear that the EVO 4G LTE camera delivers.” – Engadget
“The EVO 4G LTE feels remarkable in the hand and the design stands out from the crowd of me-too full-slate smartphones.” – IntoMobile
“The first thing that struck us is how thin the phone is at 0.35″. This is the most svelte EVO yet, and it weighs 4.73 ounces.” – MobileTechReview
“All were contenders, but the HTC EVO 4G LTE gets our nod for best phone for its integration of HD Voice, a new technology being rolled out on Sprint’s network that enhances call quality by enriching voice tones and reducing background noise.” – Techlicious
HTC EVO 4G LTE customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM include unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $20 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web3 (excludes taxes and surcharges).

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 56 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction across all industries during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.

If you’re the type of person who only buys white electroics, Sprint and HTC have something in store for you. According to a document obtained by TechnoBuffalo, Sprint will be releasing a white EVO 4G LTE on July 15th. The device will cost $199.99 with a contract, or $549.99 without. Man would that red kickstand look good with a white back.

The document also says that there will be a buy-one-get-one offer for the Epic 4G Touch from July 15th to August 18th. While last gen, the device is still very powerful.

Anyone plan on picking up a white EVO 4G LTE? Let us know in the comments!

[Source: TechnoBuffalo]

Lost in yesterday’s I/O craziness was an announcement from Sprint regarding its LTE network. The Now Network announced yesterday that it will light up its long-awaited LTE network in 5 cities. Those cities are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio. Obviously, the network will continue to expand as the year moves on, but no of cities or timeframes were given.

Now, Sprint users can finally take advantage of the LTE functionality in devices like the Galaxy Nexus and EVO 4G LTE.

Full press release is below.

Sprint to Unleash the Speed and Power of 4G LTE in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15

ATLANTA (BUSINESS WIRE), June 27, 2012 – As summer begins to sizzle, Sprint (NYSE:S) CEO Dan Hesse today invited Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio customers to harness the speed and power of 4G LTE on July 15 and to further enjoy the top-rated customer satisfaction experience among all national carriers, according to the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

To better meet the growing voice and data demands of wireless customers, Sprint is building an all-new, nationwide 3G and 4G LTE network through the Network Vision program. This means that whether a Sprint customer is using a smartphone to share a picture or to check the Web, Sprint 4G LTE will make it faster. Coupling the speed of 4G LTE with the industry’s only truly unlimited data plan for smartphones makes Sprint the best choice in wireless.* Additionally, the new network provides significant enhancements to Sprint 3G service. Customers will experience better signal strength, fewer dropped/blocked calls, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better overall performance as the improvements roll out across the country.

“The performance of both the 4G LTE and improved 3G networks are exceeding our expectations and we are pleased with the progress of the entire Network Vision program,” said Hesse.

With the launch on July 15, Sprint will have debuted 4G LTE to millions of people in five major metropolitan areas with more market launches in 2012 to be announced later this year. By the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build out of its all-new 4G LTE nationwide network – with an enhanced 3G network – covering 250 million people across the United States.

The Wireless Industry’s Most Customer-Friendly Data Plans

In today’s competitive wireless market, the value of unlimited has never been more apparent. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited data, texting and calling to and from any mobile phone in America while on the Sprint network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones.

Sprint continues the trend of delivering value to customers through its portfolio of 4G LTE-capable devices and unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint has already launched five 4G LTE-capable devices for less than $200 – HTC EVO™ 4G LTE ($199.99); LG Viper™ 4G LTE ($99.99); Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($199.99); Samsung Galaxy S III ($199.99 for 16GB version) and Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, the nation’s first to support 4G LTE, 4G WiMAX and 3G ($99.99) (all pricing excludes taxes).

Over the past several years, Sprint has been working hard to deliver the best customer experience. Recently, the American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, over the last four years.

The EVO 4G LTE will come packing a pretty big punch with a 4.7-inch HD Super LCD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Sense 4, Beats Audio, a dual kickstand, and an 8MP camera.

You will be able to get the device from a variety of retailers, including Sprint and Best Buy.

While you are waiting for the device to launch, be sure to check out this simple root method for it.

[Source: CNET]

Let’s hope HTC never runs into trouble again because of big, bad Apple.

If you’ve received your EVO 4G LTE, be sure to check out this simple root method!

[Via: BriefMobile]

HTC and Sprint want to thank you for your patience as we know you have been anticipating the arrival of your new HTC EVO 4G LTE. Please accept this phone accessory as a small token of our appreciation and thanks.

JUST FYI Sprint, a better apology would have been LTE, but you know, that’s kind of hassle. No worries…yet.

[Source: Android Central]

It’s a pretty simple processor. All you have to do is make sure you have HTC drivers installed and run a simple script. This processor is using the same exploit as the Transformer Prime post-Ice Cream Sandwich.

As always, Android Invasion is not responsible if your device is broken after this. Weather it be because you bricked it or threw it against the wall out of frustration.

If you root your EVO 4G LTE, successfully or unsuccessfully, tell us about it in the comments!

[Source: Android Central]